If you are like me then you don’t get to go to Disneyland as often as you would like. That makes every precious hour that much more important. So what is an extra hour worth to your vacation? There are two types of added hours for guests to the Disneyland Resort. Extra Magic Hours Are…
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Character Fun at the Disney Parks
As long as there have been Disney characters, children (and adults!) have collected autographs. With long lines to meet each of the characters, you only have a limited amount of time to interact with the character once your turn finally arrives. Although most people spend that time obtaining their autograph and then standing for…
Park Photography For Amateurs: 8 Things To Do Before Your Trip
Some of you are professionals. You have a big bag of equipment, a “shot list,” and confidence that you’ll return from a Disney parks trip with a memory card full of great photos from unique angles. But many Disney fans are amateur photographers — we just hope we’ll come home with something usable. This trip, resolve to…
It’s a Small World Holiday
It is the joyous notes of that catchy tune and the giant white and gold façade that draws children and adults alike to the iconic ‘It’s a Small World’ attraction at Disneyland. When we cross the plaza towards one of Walt Disney’s World Expo attractions, we know what we are going to get –…
Using Single Rider Lines at Disneyland
One is the loneliest number, but it’s perfect for using the Single Rider Lines at Disneyland. I’ll let you in on my first secret: you don’t have to be traveling alone to employ the Single Rider Lines. Any party willing to split up and let the cast members choose their spot can use these “SRLs,”…
My Favorite Sweet Treats at Disneyland Park
Welcome to Disneyland Park! Disneyland Park means so many things to me. Magic, memories, family, laughter, and without a doubt, delicious treats I just don’t get to enjoy in my real life. Here are three of my favorites: THE MATTERHORN MACAROON This is a new one for me, but it was love at first bite….
Book Review: Disney Trivia from the Vault
Eons ago in the B.E. years (that’s “Before Internet”), Disney fans had to write down their questions and send them to a recognized expert if they wanted a definitive answer. If you were lucky, your question got chosen and appeared in one of the Disney magazines of the day. Dave Smith, now chief archivist emeritus of the…
A Stroll Through Goofy’s House
Goofy’s House in Mickey’s Toontown, Disneyland Park Let’s go back to Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park to visit Goofy’s House! You’ll find Goofy’s House right next to Donald’s Boat, in Toontown’s residential district. Unlike Mickey and Minnie’s Houses, Goofy’s House is not an elaborate queue to meet Goofy. Although Goofy sometimes meets guests near his…
Disney Trips Change Along With Your Kids
You may have already noticed, but the Disney vacation you’re taking with your teens is nothing like the trip you took with them as preschoolers. Your Disney trips will naturally evolve as your children grow up. Here are some of the ways: Not-so-surprising. It’s pretty easy to hide a surprise trip from someone who can’t…
The Rivers of America: Disneyland’s Busy, Quiet Place
We’re embarking on a steam-powered journey along the Rivers of America. On our trip, we’ll visit the magnificent Columbia in the great Northwest, the powerful Potomac in the mid-Atlantic, and the rugged Rio Grande along the border of Texas and Mexico. We’ll hear the voices of the pioneers, the native peoples, and a mischievous…
A Stroll Through Minnie’s House at Disneyland
Minnie’s House in Disneyland Park Let’s visit Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park today, to get a peek inside Minnie’s House! Minnie lives right next door to Mickey in Toontown’s residential zone. Minnie’s House is where, on most days, you’ll get to meet Minnie Mouse. In the past, you’d queue up outside and meet her on…
A Tour of Mickey’s House at Disneyland
Mickey’s House in Disneyland Park Today we’re heading over to Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park to visit the home of the main mouse himself, Mickey Mouse! Mickey’s House sits nestled in the residential area of Toontown. Residential Toontown Mickey’s House is basically an elaborate indoor air conditioned queue in order to meet Mickey. On this…