The Epic Failure of Hertz Rental Car in Burbank, California (UPDATED)
March 28, 2013 in All Posts, product review
You know those times when you get horrible customer service when you wish you could tell the world about it? Well, yesterday I had one of those days. Now, for most people, they have to be content telling their friends about it. For me, as a travel writer, I get to write about it here on my blog and turn my bad experience into a warning for all of you. Fasten your seat belt because this is going to be a long one. A couple of weeks ago, my husband got rear ended while driving in Hollywood. (He’s just...
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Trip Planning: Everything You Need to Know!
in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland, Jessica, summer, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips
Summer break isn’t too far away; only a couple more months and it will be upon us! Which means that it’s time now to start making your summer vacation plans. Vacation! If your family has decided to head to Disneyland this summer then this is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to to plan your trip! Which Admission Ticket Is Right For You? See a comprehensive list of ticket options and prices for different lengths of stay, single park days, park hoppers, adults, and children – and more. Should You Fly or Drive to Disneyland? What? You don’t live in Southern...
Dapper Day Dreaming: September Dapper Day Announced!
March 27, 2013 in All Posts, dapper day, discounts, disneyland
My kids had a blast at Dapper Day.My oldest has already decided that he will be wearing a black fidora and matching vest for the next Dapper Day. The next Dapper Day event at the Disneyland Resort has been announced and the time to start planning is NOW! The next Dapper Day will be Friday, September 6, 2013. Wait. You don’t know what Dapper Day is? Then you haven’t been reading this blog, have you! You can read my coverage of the February event here and here. For those of you who don’t want to click over to the...
Limited Time Magic Easter Egg Hunt at Disney California Adventure
in All Posts, disney california adventure, first aid, limited time magic
There was a time when I could just pick up and take off for a day at Disneyland whenever my heart yearned for a little magic. All that changed when my oldest son started Kindergarten. Once school comes into the pictures, So Cal moms like me have to give up those footloose and fancy-free days of spur-of-the-moment Disneyland trips and give in to the confines of furlough days and vacation weeks. Lucky for us, last week was our district’s spring break and we got to get away from a day at the resort.One of the nice things about being Disneyland...
The time is NOW for So Cal residents to join the Jeff Galloway training program!
March 25, 2013 in All Posts, runDisney
Guest Post from Kelley Tenny who is the publisher of the blog Disneyland Runners. Who doesn’t love everything Disney and runDisney is no exception. You don’t run, you say? Disney has taken care of that by bringing in U.S. Olympian Jeff Galloway as their official trainer. Galloway’s method follows a unique program that will have any person running in no time. With intervals designed to each person’s levels, he turns a lot of wishes into reality. The program is designed to help average people of all skill levels and ages to complete either a half- or full- marathon, a 10K, or...
The Disneyland Resort has plenty of Limited Time Magic lined up just in time to celebrate Spring and Easter Sunday. There have been plenty of activities for both Annual Passholders and regular Resort Guests to enjoy. Here’s looking back at this past week’s offerings and what you have to look forward to this week!Limited Time Magic Recap – March 18-24 Vinylmation “Easter Egg” Hunt in DCA Did you take part in the Disney California Adventure “Easter Egg” Hunt? Guests who stopped into Elias and Co. could purchase a map with stickers for $4.95 and hunt for Easter Eggs throughout...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Don’t forget to look up in New Orleans Square
March 20, 2013 in All Posts, club 33, new orleans square, photography
I adore all of the little details at Disneyland and during a recent trip to Club 33, my husband and I noticed some really cool details while out on the balcony overlooking New Orleans Square. Next time you are walking in New Orleans Square, look up to the second story of the buildings and notice the decor and little details that you would normally miss! Notice the pitcher of tea on the table next to the wicker chair. How great is that?!They didn’t have to put that pitcher of fake sweet tea on the balcony, but they did. The...
What to pack for a day at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure Park
March 18, 2013 in All Posts, babes in disneyland, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips, what to pack
A day at Disneyland can be tough, but it can be a whole lot easier if families are prepared. Here are my recommendations for prepared parents: Packing list for the kids and baby: Stroller and hands-free front baby carrier. Check out my guide for picking the right stroller by clicking here. Portable changing pad or receiving blanket on which to change baby’s diaper. Medications, including those for pain relief and fevers, allergies, etc. Diapers / Pull-ups (Overnight diapers and overnight pull-ups provide extra protection both, day or night!) Baby wipes can be used to wipe sticky hands, clean up...
March Update for Limited Time Magic at the Disneyland Resort
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Have you been keeping up with the Limited Time Magic happenings at the Disney Parks? You’re in luck – Babes in Disneyland has got the scoop! Starting this week, Babes in Disneyland will post weekly updates on Limited Time Magic, past, present, and future so you know what’s happening for your next visit to the Disneyland Resort. Check out this week’s recap and see what’s in store at the Disney Parks! Limited Time Magic Recap So far in March, we’ve seen some exciting Limited Time Magic offerings, not the mention the opening of Disneyland’s Fantasy Faire! Here’s a look...
Fun Fact Friday: Fantasyland Through the Years
March 15, 2013 in All Posts, disneyland, fun facts, Randy, Tips & Tricks for Families
Photo © The Walt Disney Company With the opening of Disneyland’s Fantasy Faire this week, today seems like the perfect time to look back at the history of Fantasyland.This is a huge topic, so if you want to hear more, let me know in the comments below and I’ll write a follow-up post and fill in some of the details.When Disneyland opened in 1955, Fantasyland was the land that was closest to Walt Disney’s heart, because it was in this land that his animated films could finally come to life in three dimensions. It didn’t quite look the same...