I’ve been taking Walt Disney World (and now, Disneyland) vacations for over 20 years, and I can definitely say that my packing technique has improved tremendously over time! Though too young to remember, I’ve heard the stories of my family of 3 bringing 8 suitcases on our first Disney trip (back in the days where…
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Disneyland Resorts
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel: A Review
This past Memorial Day Weekend, I was lucky enough to head to the West Coast and enjoy a mother-daughter trip at the Disneyland Resort! Being a Walt Disney World regular, I’ve stayed at many of the Florida hotels, both on and off property. But as a first-timer to Disneyland, I wasn’t sure what to expect, and was pleasantly surprised…
More unique characters at Disneyland
Last summer we introduced you to a group of characters and costumes that are unique to Disneyland. While a few of them (including Olaf) have made their debut at Walt Disney World, Disney is keeping all of us entertained with an exclusive perk for the West Coast: more unique characters at Disneyland. Disney’s newest animated movie,…
My Favorite Spots in Disney California Adventure
California (Adventure) here I come! My family first visited Disney California Adventure just a few months after it opened. And we’ve been lucky enough to visit it at least once a year ever since. We’ve watched this park change and grow, and over the years, I’ve found some special places that I love to visit….
Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters
The cars are all lined up for you to take a spin on Cars Land’s newest ride, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters. This attraction replaced Luigi’s previous offering of entertainment, the Flying Tires, which never quite caught on with tourists. Now Luigi’s showroom had been updated with a new trackless ride that is fun and repeatable. The exterior…
My Favorite Spots in Disneyland Park
it’s a small world during the holidays I am one lucky lady. I am fortunate enough to live in the City of Angels, a mere 45 drive in good traffic (which it never is, by the way) from the Happiest Place on Earth. Because of this, my trips to Disneyland are much more frequent than…
Surprises on a non-surprise Disney trip
Surprising someone with a Disney Parks trip is amazingly fun. Everything is fresh and exciting, and your traveling companions see the World (or Land) in a whole new way. But sometimes keeping the entire vacation a secret just isn’t possible — scheduling, trip anxiety, someone spilling the beans. You can still make magic for your family during…
Restaurants I Can’t Get Enough Of – Disneyland Edition
The Happiest Restaurants on Earth! When I travel to Disney on either coast, I love to try new restaurants. There are simply so many places to eat in Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and I have this strange compulsion to try to hit as many restaurants as possible! However, there are a few restaurants that…
Transfer Your Disney Reservation to The Magic for Less Travel
Did you know that even if you already have a vacation booked directly through Disney, you can still transfer your Disney Reservation to The Magic for Less Travel? For a limited time, The Magic for Less Travel is also extending a number of their exclusive offers to MFL Facebook Group Members and Mouse For Less…
Disneyland’s Rivers of America: a Retrospective
‘The Rivers of America to close for Star Wars Land’ was the headline on the info-splash my friend tagged me in on Facebook. My heart stopped. After all, one of the many things that make a ‘Magic Kingdom’ park is the brilliant use of water. In Disneyland (the prototype of these types of parks) you…
May the Force be With You on May the Fourth (Star Wars Day)
Ever since Disney acquired the Star Wars properties, they have been focusing synergy into the Parks. Most of you will have heard about the construction of the new Star Wars Land on both coasts, but how can a self-respecting Star Wars fan celebrate the 4th of May (otherwise known as Star Wars Day) before the…
A Tale of Two Winnie the Pooh Rides
Let’s take a ride into the Hundred Acre Wood! It’s no secret that I adore both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. One of the things I love about these places is that even attractions that have exactly the same name have subtle differences depending on which coast it’s on. For example, there’s The Many Adventures…