Terrific Tip Tuesday: Mickey’s Fun Wheel
in All Posts, disney california adventure, mickey's fun wheel, paradise pier, Tips & Tricks for FamiliesMickey’s Fun Wheel is the crowning jewel of Paradise Pier and an iconic image of Disney California Adventure. It’s a marvelous Ferris wheel bringing to life the “vintage” times of Walt Disney’s life. Mickey’s Fun Wheel has two different gondola options: swinging and non-swinging....
Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree: Attraction backstory, information and review
July 10, 2012 in All PostsCars Land, one of the two new lands at Disney California Adventure, is home to a great new attraction, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. This attraction is a lot of fun for families and has a height requirement of 32 inches. Located near the main entrance...
Traveling to Disneyland: Surviving the Travel!
July 9, 2012 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, Jessica, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel TipsTraveling with kids can be so SO unpredictable – and even if you’ve done it before, you never can be sure how your little ones are going to react on the next trip. I’ve had the screaming baby, the hyper kid, the major bathroom...
Get Brave at the El Capitan!
July 6, 2012 in All Posts, el capitan, movies, other so cal tourist attractionsPhoto courtesy of the El Capitan. Looking for a great way to extend your family’s Disney experience while in California? The El Capitan Theatre and Disney Soda Fountain located in Hollywood is a great way to see more of So Cal and maintain your...
Fun Fact Friday: Keep Your Eyes Open!
in All Posts, disneyland, fun facts, Randy, Tips & Tricks for FamiliesDisney is amazing when it comes to little details, and even more so when it comes to details that are also have a payoff somewhere else. One great example of that is the painting shown here. Found on the second floor above the French Market...
Annual Passholders “Glow with the Show” at Exclusive Event
July 3, 2012 in All Posts, disney california adventure, legacy annual pass, vy, world of colorMouse ears lit up and ready to “Glow with the Show” This past Thursday, I attended a private performance of World of Color reserved for Disneyland Annual Passholders. The show, which was slated to begin at 11:45 p.m., featured the new “Glow with the Show”...
Terrific Tip Tuesday: Favorite Fireworks Viewing Locations at Disneyland
in All Posts, entertainment, fireworks, holidays, Tips & Tricks for FamiliesNo one puts on a fireworks show like Disneyland. From the music to the choreography and story of the show, Disneyland’s fireworks are “Magical.” (As in the Magical fireworks being shown nightly throughout the summer…) With the Fourth of July being tomorrow, I thought...
The Sweets of Trolley Treats + a look inside the candy kitchen
July 2, 2012 in All Posts, buena vista street, disney california adventure, disneyland resort, interview, trolley treats, videoTrolley Treats is the Disneyland Resort’s new candy shop and is located along the new Buena Vista Steet in the newly reimagined Disney California Adventure park. Offering both pre-packaged and fresh-made treats, Trolley Treats delivers the goods and has something for every sweet tooth. ...
Fun Fact Friday: Red Car Trolley on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure Park
June 29, 2012 in All Posts, attraction tips, attractions, disney california adventure, disneyland resort, fun facts, Tips & Tricks for FamiliesThere’s no disputing the fact that I’m a sucker for the past. There’s nothing I love more than authentic storytelling and attention to detail and when the story of our past is told accurately, it is absolutely captivating.The Red Car Trolley system at Disney...