Welcome to the Backlot Express! Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park is very popular right now, and with good reason! Toy Story Land is bringing smiles to guests’ faces, and Star Wars fans are rhapsodic about Galaxy’s Edge. Because of this, at mealtime, people tend to flock to the quick service spots in both these new…
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A Visit to Walt’s Train Barn
Welcome to Walt’s Train Barn in Griffith Park! How often do you hear the words “free” and “Disney” in the same sentence? Not very often! But if you happen to be in Southern California on the right day, you can have a short, free Disney experience by visiting Walt’s Train Barn. Guests can view some of Walt’s…
Opening Day Attractions at Walt Disney World
Timeless, from opening day until now! It’s hard to believe that the most magical place on Earth, Walt Disney World, is celebrating its 50th birthday. I didn’t have the pleasure of visiting on opening day, and even if I had, I wouldn’t be able to remember any of it. But let’s take a look at…
Retired Disney Attractions That I Miss
Francis’ Ladybug Boogie: Gone but not forgotten! Walt Disney said this of his beloved Disneyland: “It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” And if he felt this way about Disneyland, I’m willing to bet he’d feel the same thing about Walt Disney World. Although Disney attractions…
Family Photo Traditions
Gotta get that photo with Mickey and Minnie! For some families, a Walt Disney World trip is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. But for other families, Walt Disney World becomes a second home, a place they visit again and again. One of the best ways to commemorate returns trips to Walt Disney World is to take…
Ready to Ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot
In just a few short weeks, the Walt Disney World Resort will be celebrating its 50th anniversary! With so many big things happening on October 1st, it’s hard for me to pick one thing that I am most excited about. On that special day though, I can tell you exactly where I will be. Over…
What’s new at Universal Studios Hollywood
If you’re traveling to Southern California to visit Disneyland, you’ll likely have a few extra days for other sights and theme parks. Consider taking a drive up the I-5 to Universal Studios Hollywood to see what the park has added over the past few years. The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash was pandemic-delayed…
Monsters at Work: A Mouse for Less Review
Currently streaming on Disney + Picture this: You are a monster in Monstropolis who has been dreaming all your life of becoming a top scarer. You attend university, get your degree, and apply to be a scarer. And your dreams come true! You are accepted into the program at Monsters Inc.! The author at California…
Behind the Attraction Series on Disney+: Hit or Miss?
Behind the Attraction is a new 10 episode series on Disney+ that looks at the making of and stories behind some of the most popular Disney attractions around the world. As a Disney history fan this series seemed right up my alley, and I was excited to watch it. The first 5 episodes are…
New on Disney+ in August 2021
Summer is quickly coming to an end, and while that means kids are headed back to school, thankfully it doesn’t mean the end of Disney+ content. Wednesday, August 4th New episodes of: Monsters at Work – Episode 6 Turner & Hooch – Episode 3 Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life – Episode 2 Short Circuit…
Aulani in June 2021
After Covid forced our family to postpone our family Hawaiian vacation in June 2020, we jumped into planning the trip for June 2021. Even with the uncertainty and unknown of what travel restrictions would look like a year out, we went ahead with planning. Booking a Room I booked the trip using DVC points…
No Disney Dining Plan? No Problem?
Recently, the Mouse for Less reported the much-anticipated news that the Disney Dining Plan (also referred to as the DDP) will be returning. This is promising news for those of us who appreciate having our meals and snacks prepaid before we arrive. Unfortunately, an exact time was not given when the Dining Plan is returning….