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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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Surfside Lounge Meetup with Babes In Disneyland, DAPs Magic and Inspired by Dis August 15

August 8, 2015 in All Posts, babes in disneyland, d23, disneyland resort, paradise pier hotel

On the evening of August 15 starting at 7:30p.m., three of your favorite Disneyland fan blogs–Babes In Disneyland, DAPs Magic and Inspired by Dis–will be hosting a meet-up at the Surfside Lounge at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. We are looking forward to meeting up...

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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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Everything families need to know about the pools at the Disneyland Resort Hotels

July 2, 2014 in All Posts, disneyland hotel, grand californian, paradise pier hotel, summer

If your household is like mine, a summertime visit to the Disneyland Resort is just as much about relaxation and low-key fun as it is theme park excitement. We’ve stayed at many hotels in and around the resort, and one of the best parts...

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Valentine’s Day Dining at the Disneyland Resort

January 29, 2014 in All Posts, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort, holidays, other holidays, paradise pier hotel, restaurant tips

Are you planning on celebrating Valentine’s Day at the Disneyland Resort with the one or ones you love this year?  If yes, we’ve got some great information regarding the dining options that will be available.  If no, there’s still time to plan a trip...

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The Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

March 12, 2013 in All Posts, character dining, disney california adventure, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort, downtown disney, grand californian, hotel review, paradise pier hotel, Top 5, vacation planning

There are many things I consider when planning a Disneyland Resort vacation- when to go, how long to go for, my budget, who I will be traveling with, and most importantly where I want to stay.  While there are literally hundreds of options in...

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The Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

February 22, 2013 in All Posts, character dining, disney california adventure, disneyland resort, hotel review, paradise pier hotel

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is one of the three Disneyland Resort Hotels. When planning a Disneyland Resort vacation, people often tell me that they’d love to stay “on-property” while visiting the theme parks, but their budget doesn’t allow for a stay at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort...

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: The Newport Suite at the Paradise Pier Hotel

September 19, 2012 in All Posts, hotel review, paradise pier hotel, photography

I’ve experienced almost everything at the Disneyland Resort. Almost everything. I have never stayed at the Paradise Pier Hotel, one of the three Disneyland Resort-owned hotel properties. Lucky for me, my friends Matt and Tessa love this hotel and have stayed there several times in...

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Traveling to Disneyland: Where to Stay

June 4, 2012 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort, grand californian, Jessica, off property lodging, paradise pier hotel, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips

Here is my room, before it was lived in. The beds in the Grand Californian are absolutely lovely. “We’ll be at the park all day, so it doesn’t even matter what hotel we stay at.”  I have heard this too many times to count...

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