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Disneyland HalloweenTime Food and Beverage Checklist

September 7, 2021 in All Posts, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, downtown disney, grand californian, halloween, holidays, Jessica, restaurant tips, vacation planning

   Seasons Screamings! It’s Jess from Babes in Disneyland (aka the one who doesn’t live in California), and this will be my family’s first time back in Disneyland and California Adventure since fall of 2019 and we are beyond excited! And what are we excited...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Phased Reopening of Downtown Disney District

July 9, 2020 in All Posts, downtown disney

Today, July 9, the Downtown Disney District reopens to the public with new health and safety precautions and protocols in place. Although the parks and the hotels have not been approved to open as previously announced, Disneyland released the list of restaurants and shops...

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It’s [Almost] the Most Magical Time of the Year! Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2019

September 29, 2019 in All Posts, christmas, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, downtown disney, holidays

Now, I know that it’s not even October yet, but I am very excited to tell you that in a mere 40 days it will be the Holiday Season at the Disneyland Resort! Although there are a handful of dates and specifics that have...

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Quick Breakfast Options at the Disneyland Resort

July 9, 2018 in All Posts, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, downtown disney

We’ve all been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and eating a decent breakfast before your day at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure is no exception (for me, it keeps the queasiness away on certain rides)! Some days you might have a...

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Making The Most of Downtown Disney

April 12, 2018 in All Posts, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort, dole whip, downtown disney, grand californian

If you find yourself in the Anaheim area and need a Disney fix, but don’t have quite enough time to justify purchasing a Park ticket you MUST stop in at Downtown Disney! Even though you aren’t in the Magic Kingdom you are still on resort property...

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How to Survive Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in the Rain

January 9, 2018 in adventureland, All Posts, Animation Academy, attractions, babies & toddlers, baby center, buena vista street, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, downtown disney, fantasyland, golden horseshoe, main street, mickey's toontown, new orleans square, paradise pier hotel, parenting, strollers, tiki room, Tips & Tricks for Families, tomorrowland, turtle talk with crush, vacation planning, what to pack

This post was updated January 2018. While planning a Southern California vacation, it’s natural to have visions of sunshine and short sleeves. When days are filled with gray clouds, do not fret; most attractions remain open when it rains. Some attractions with outdoor tracks, parades and...

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Why you SHOULD do Downtown Disney even when you can’t do Disneyland

July 25, 2017 in All Posts, character dining, characters, christmas, dining, disney store, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort, dole whip, downtown disney, grand californian, holidays

I recently found myself in the Anaheim area but without a full day to spend in the theme parks. I really needed that Disney feeling though, so I decided our family should at the least spend half a day at the Downtown Disney District – which...

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New Security Checkpoint at Disneyland Resort

December 14, 2016 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort, downtown disney

A big change has arrived at the Disneyland Resort! On Thursday, December 15, a new west security checkpoint opened at the far end of the Downtown Disney District, near the ESPN Zone. The old checkpoint between the esplanade of the theme parks and Downtown Disney has...

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Egg-stravaganza Egg Hunt Returns to Disneyland and Walt Disney World for 2016

March 2, 2016 in All Posts, Big Kids, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, downtown disney, holidays, other disney destinations, other holidays, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips, walt disney world

My family and I are frequent visitors to the Disneyland Resort (thank you Annual Passes!); as such I am often on the hunt for new and exciting experiences to enhance our days at the park.  Last year we participated in the egg hunting Egg-stravaganza...

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