Written by Contributor Zandra On my last trip to Disneyland and California Adventure, I scoured the stores looking for budget souvenirs. I found several good options under $7.00* and even a handful under $5.00*. I wanted to highlight souvenirs that won’t break the bank since Disney vacations can be expensive. These are great for kids…
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Disneyland’s Side Attractions – Main Street Social
I hope that you enjoyed our tour around Disneyland on the Disneyland Railroad last time. Now that we are back on Main Street, USA, let’s continue our side attraction exploration here. This time we are going to look at the Main Street Social. Walt envisioned Main Street, USA as if it were any of those…
Character Breakfasts at Disneyland
Pluto meets a fan at the PCH Grill Let’s say you’re planning a trip to Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth. You know you want to meet the characters. And you also know that at least once during your vacation, you want to enjoy a nice, long breakfast. Lucky for you, there are currently four…
Disneyland’s Side Attractions – Disneyland Railroad
When last we met, we took a trek through Adventureland. Today, we are going to continue our adventures by hopping on one of the better-known attractions at Disneyland and exploring some of its lesser known points. So, on to the Disneyland Railroad. All aboard! When Walt Disney originally envisioned a place where whole families could…
Disneyland: A Dream Comes True for Walt Disney
In the 1950s, when Walt Disney began designing what would become Disneyland, not even he could have foreseen that by 2016 there would be 12 Disney theme parks worldwide. As a young man, Walter Elias Disney, born on December 5, 1901, in Hermosa, Illinois (on the northwest side of Chicago), set out as a commercial artist….
Disney Magical Details: Popcorn Carts of Disneyland Resort
Written by Contributor Zandra The popcorn carts of Disneyland Resort offer an excellent opportunity to find those magical details that make Disney special. We all expect the attractions to be immersive and chock-full of magic, but what sets Disney apart is their ability to theme the ordinary. Spend a whole day at a Disney theme park and…
Disneyland Attractions Every Walt Disney World Fan Should Experience
Walt Disney World is the most visited theme park in the world, averaging about 52 million+ visitors a year, dwarfing it’s predecessor, Disneyland. The original park only gets about 18 million visitors a year, just over a third of what Walt Disney World gets. However, that doesn’t mean that Disneyland doesn’t have amazing things to…
Disneyland Dining You Need to Reserve Far in Advance
Disneyland dining isn’t quite like Walt Disney World. You can’t make reservations until 60 days in advance — practically heresy to 180-day planners. There’s no free dining to skew the reservations, and many fewer restaurants overall. So what should be your highest priorities when planning your Disneyland dining? We checked the Disneyland website for dining…
Before Happily Ever After – A Bachelorette Party at Disneyland
Editor’s Note: It’s Disneyland week on the blog this week! That means we’re going to be highlighting some of the great tips about visiting the Disneyland Resort. Once upon a time in a far off land know as Texas, a fair maiden had found her Prince Charming. She was excited to start her “Happily…
Souvenirs to Buy Before Your Disney Vacation
The first thing a child will ask at Disneyland or Walt Disney World is to see Mickey Mouse. The second thing he will ask is to buy something! Give your wallet a rest by planning ahead with souvenirs to buy before your Disney trip. You will save your budget and your sanity! Here’s what to…
Things to Do While Waiting in Lines at Disney Theme Parks
Any Disney adventure, whether it be to a Disney Park or on a Disney Cruise, is going to involve some waiting in line. If you have been to the parks, you probably know there are three different lines to stand in before you even get into the park. Once you enter the park, there…
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
This weekend, people all over will be flocking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and you knew that the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are getting in on the fun! Many of the restaurants are offering up special meals, beverages, desserts, and more to commemorate the occasion. Take a look at where you…