Terrific Tip Tuesday: Not-so-secret restrooms in Disneyland’s Adventureland
July 2, 2013 in adventureland, All Posts, restrooms, tiki room, Tips & Tricks for Families
There are times when the big restroom facility at the entrance to Adventureland are really, really busy with long lines, and when you are visiting Disneyland with a toddler or preschooler, sometimes they just can’t wait! Those “in the know” know about two lesser-known restrooms in Adventureland that can be real lifesavers.The Tiki Room restrooms are located right off of the outdoor waiting area for the Tiki Room. To find these restrooms, simply go into the outdoor Tiki Room waiting area and look toward the entrance of the actual Tiki Room. From there look slightly to the left and you will...
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Did you know that Disney has it’s own online music store? Similar to how iTunes functions, the site has a collection of today’s hit Disney music and timeless classics available for download. What make the site great is that it’s all Disney and parents can purchase special Disney Music gift cards at Wal-Mart and grocery retailers everywhere. The gift cards are fabulous gifts for birthdays, holidays or an excellent report card. Here’s what I like most about Disney Music Store. No explicit music or content! Unlike iTunes or Amazon for music, parents don’t have to worry about what kids...
2013 Mickey’s Halloween Party Dates Announced
July 1, 2013 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, halloween, legacy annual pass
The Disneyland Resort has just announced the dates for Halloween Time 2013! This year guests will be able to enjoy all that Halloween Time has to offer from Friday, September 13th through October 31st. During this time there will be several amazing offerings including: Haunted Mansion Holiday (Nightmare Before Christmas themed), Space Mountain transformed into Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, meet-and-greets with Disney villains, meet-and-greets with Mickey Mouse and friends wearing their Halloween costumes, a celebration in honor of the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, and Mickey’s Halloween Party. Mickey’s Halloween Party is a separate-ticket event held after-hours at...
“Sofia the First” Merchandise Line Launches at Retailers Nationwide
in All Posts, disney junior, girls, merchandise
Emma with her Sofia plush doll- purchased from Target Disney Consumer Products (DCP) announced the launch of “Sofia the First” products at retailers nationwide for the first time starting this month (previously only available at Disney Store locations). From key licensees such as Mattel, JAKKS Pacific, Jay Franco and others, the expanded product offering features an assortment of items inspired by cable TV’s #1 series among kids 2-5. The line includes Sofia’s iconic dress and amulet necklace, home décor bedding and bath accessories, apparel, as well as an assortment of dolls, plush, a castle and more. The line was...
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures Today as I was quickly changing the station away from a Lone Ranger commercial it dawned on me that my husband and I may have dug ourselves into some holes we can’t get out of. My kids believe in Disney…as in the fact that all of it is real. I’m not quite sure how it all started but once it did, we played along and fed into it. Our kids believe that every Disney movie (and Disneyland) is real and that Walt Disney is the man who had the power to bring it...
In honor of the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering and the origins of Disney Parks and Resorts, Imagineering is hosting an “open house” at the D23 Expo, August 9-11, opening the doors of its unique facilities and offering an unprecedented look at its creative processes—all on the floor of the Anaheim Convention Center. In addition, Imagineers past and present will host an entire day of panel discussions on Sunday, August 11, celebrating their 60 magical years of “dreaming and doing.” Disney Imagineering featured anexhibit on audioanimatronics at the2009 D23 Expo. Within the “open house” pavilion, D23 Expo guests will get an up...
Disneyland Hotel Monorail Pool & Cabana Review
in All Posts, disneyland hotel, hotel review, summer, Tips & Tricks for Families
Will you be traveling to the Disneyland Resort this summer? Will you be staying at either the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, or Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel? If so, and you’ve got some downtime in between visits to the parks look no further than the Disneyland Hotel Monorail Pool! The renovations to the Disneyland Hotel pool area make it a vacation destination in it’s own right and include an expanded courtyard area, a new restaurant, two new pools, and a new water slide area. The landscaping surrounding the courtyard is lush and tropical. Tiki torches are lit in the evening adding to the tropical island vacation...
Top 5: Tips for Keeping Comfortable in the Parks
June 27, 2013 in All Posts, disneyland resort, Jessica, summer, Tips & Tricks for Families, Top 5
Whether you are visiting the resort in the heat of summer, or cool of winter – here are the Top 5 tips for staying comfortable in the resort year-round:1. Change your shoes: This is my favorite stay-comfortable tip! Being on your feet all-day in the parks can really make your feet tired and sore. Changing your shoes about mid-day, or once they are starting to ache, can really pep up your feet (and you)! Start out wearing your most comfy sneakers, or what have you, and toss a pair of supportive sandals or flip flops into your backpack/stroller/locker to...
Since the first D23 Expo in 2009, fans have shown their passion for Disney by dressing up as their favorite and most beloved Disney characters while attending the one-of-a-kind event at the Anaheim Convention Center. This year, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates that excitement and enthusiasm with the first À La Mode Costume Contest, which will take place Friday, August 9 at 2:30 p.m. in Stage 23. À La Mode, named after The Incredibles’ couture genius Edna Mode, is the first competition of its kind to showcase fans’ creativity through costumes inspired by all things Disney, including...
Terrific Tip Tuesday: The Art of Scheduling Your Disneyland Day
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In the hopes of getting the most out of your day, it’s easy push yourself and the kids to see and do too much too quickly at the Disneyland Resort. While a methodical approach to the day is great, rushing from one place to the next can result in missing out in some of the simple, happy moments that tend to pop up during Disneyland visits and quickly tire out the kids. That being said, do not over plan your day; it’s important to find a happy medium between timing your day down to the minute and flying by...