An end of an era is near. For years, Carnation Plaza Gardens has been best known for being home to weekend swing dancing and has hosted some of swings biggest names including Count Basie and Benny Goodman. This Saturday, April 28, Carnation Plaza Gardens...
Right in the middle of Disneyland Park, in what is called the Central Plaza, or “Hub,” stands the Partners Statue. Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse together. But guests who have been going to Disneyland for only the last 20 years or so may not...
Taking a toddler to the Disneyland Resort can be fun and exciting…and tiring and frustrating all at once. Then again, let’s be honest, it can be down-right frustrating taking a squirmy, wiggly, opinionated toddler anywhere. With that in mind, here is the Babes In...
Entering into the Magic Kingdom is exciting and often a bit overwhelming — in a good way! Though it may feel like the same street each time you arrive, there is much more to Main Street, USA than you may think you know. Whether...
Walt Disney got his start with theatrical animated shorts, and later moved into animated features. He was a story-man, with his heritage in the movies. The Walt Disney Company’s DNA is storytelling on the silver screen. It may come as no surprise, then, that...
Disney. It’s as American as apple pie and Coca Cola. I think that’s maybe deep down one of the reasons I love Disneyland so much. In his opening day speech, Walt Disney said the follow: “Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, dreams and hard...
I love the Mad Tea Party (also known as the “teacups”) for a lot of reasons. I love that it almost always has a really fast line, even when it looks like it will take forever. I love the bright colors of the cups;...
The Mark Twain Riverboat taken from Tom Sawyer Island
Heading to Disneyland for the first time…or the first time in a long time…or the first time with kiddos? It can be a bit overwhelming. Beyond worrying about the basics like what to pack and which rides the family can agree upon, there are...