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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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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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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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Photo Walk Through of the Reimagined Rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

June 10, 2017 in All Posts, grand californian, hotel review, Kendra, vacation planning

Since its opening in 2001 Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa has been my family’s on-property hotel of choice.  Its beautiful lobby and pool, amazing guest service, and close proximity to the parks keep me coming back for more and help me to maintain...

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To Nap or Not to Nap Your Babes in Disneyland?

May 15, 2017 in All Posts, babes in disneyland, babies & toddlers, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, grand californian, strollers, Tips & Tricks for Families

Time for another Q&A with B.i.D. (that’s Babes in Disneyland for short!)… Question: What should I do about giving my baby/toddler/kid a nap during a day that we are at the Disneyland Resort? Answer:  This seems like a simple question, but boy is it...

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Complete guide to holiday fun for little ones at the Disneyland Resort 2016

December 6, 2016 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, characters, christmas, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, entertainment, grand californian, holidays, vacation planning, world of color

Heading to the Disneyland Resort this holiday season? It truly is the most magical time of the year to visit with little ones. We’ve scoured both parks and come up with the must-do activities for toddlers, preschoolers and the young at heart this holiday...

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Dazzling New Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration Treats

April 16, 2015 in All Posts, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland 60, disneyland resort, grand californian, holidays

Beginning May 22nd, in honor of the Disneyland Resort’s Diamond Celebration, both Disney California Adventure Park (DCA) and Disneyland with feature several new food and beverage offerings.  While attending yesterday’s Media Preview Lisa and I were able to sample many of the specialty drinks and...

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Everything You Need to Know About Extra Magic Hours at the Disneyland Resort

March 11, 2015 in All Posts, Cars Land, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort, grand californian, Kendra, paradise pier hotel, radiator springs racers, Tips & Tricks for Families

Here at the Babes in Disneyland Blog I’m affectionately known as the Contributor who holds the record for the most on-property stays, a distinction for which I am quite proud.  🙂  There are several reasons that I prefer to stay at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels including:...

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2014 Holiday Season Guide for the Disneyland Resort: Everything families need to know!

December 18, 2014 in All Posts, attractions, christmas, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, downtown disney, entertainment, grand californian, holidays, merchandise, Tips & Tricks for Families, video

Is there anything more lovely than holiday time at the Disneyland Resort? If you will be heading to the resort for the 2014 holiday season or are thinking about planning a trip, here’s what you need to know!  Attractions We all love the rides...

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