The Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland is a unique dining experience. You will find the restaurant tucked in the back corner of New Orleans Square, next to the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Just like many other Disney restaurants, it is highly recommended that you make a reservation in advance. (Ed note: Keep in mind…
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Lots of Excitement Announced for the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration
Did you know that this year Disneyland will celebrate 60 years of magic? To honor this monumental occasion, the Disneyland Resort will hold a special event called the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration. The fun is slated to begin on May 22 and events to mark this special occasion will take place at both Disneyland, as…
Foodie Friday: Tips for Those Watching Their Weight While Visiting Disney
With the beginning of the year, we all have those resolutions we are attempting to keep. Some are attempting to post 365 days of photos, some are attempting to quit biting their nails, and some are attempting to watch their weight. The hard part is when vacation rolls around. Now, for many of us, when…
What This Florida Native Learned by Visiting Disneyland
I’ve been to Walt Disney World more times than I can count. I always chuckle when I visit with someone new and upon our arrival they ask, “Should we grab a map?” I haven’t used a map in years, but when I finally had the opportunity to visit Disneyland for the first time this past…
Walk in Walt’s Disneyland Footsteps
Disneyland is Walt’s original dream come to life. It is full of rich Disney history that is just waiting to be uncovered. My tip for the best Disneyland experience is to take the “Walk in Walt’s Footsteps” guided tour. Not only will you experience the park in a new way but you will…
Disney Pin Trading 101
If you’ve ever been to a Walt Disney resort or theme park, you might have noticed the plethora of shops and displays dedicated to Disney pins. These pins encompass everything from characters to resorts, theme park attractions to special events, and beyond. If you’re wondering what’s so special about these pins, then this is just…
Character Autographs are a MUST at Disney!
The first time I went to Disney World, I had a bit of culture shock. It was a high school trip. I didn’t really plan much, didn’t research the parks, and when I saw people carrying autograph books for characters, I thought that was the silliest thing I had ever seen. Why in the world would they…
Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel
Recently my family has had an opportunity to dine at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel. It is a buffet style, character dining experience that I will never forget. In fact we enjoyed it so much we went again just a month later when my brother and his wife were in town. It’s a…
Happy Birthday to the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland
As of August of this year the “999 happy haunts” have inhabited the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland in California for 45 years. Since its opening, The Haunted Mansion has become a park favorite for many visitors, and has even inspired its own movie. Similar rides exist (or are planned) in the other Disney…
Our Trip to Disneyland: Part 1 – Character Breakfast
Our Trip to Disneyland: Part 1 – Character Breakfast Thanks to the best Christmas gift from my sister (tickets to Disneyland!!) my little and I ones recently enjoyed a trip to Disneyland! We began out day with “Minnie and Friends – Breakfast in the Park” located in the Plaza Inn…
This Month in Disney Parks History – April
April is a very big month for the Disney Parks. Three new parks opened in the month of April: Tokyo Disneyland in 1983, EuroDisney (now known as Disneyland Paris) in 1992, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1998. April also brought us the opening (1957) and later closing (1966) of the Midget Autopia attraction in Disneyland. Fun…
This Month in Disney Parks History – March
It’s that time again! Let’s look back at Disney Parks history in the month on March. March of 1972 brought an expansion to Disneyland: Bear country! It opened this month bring to the park the Country Bear Jamboree, The Mile Long Bar, Teddi Barra’s Swingin’ Arcade, and Ursus H. Bear’s Outpost. March also brought several…