Terrific Tip Tuesday (on Wednesday) – Packing for a Trip to the Happiest Place on Earth
August 20, 2009 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, Big Kids, disneyland resort, Travel Tips
My love affair with Disney’s California Adventure – Guest Blogger Post
August 16, 2009 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland resort, guest postBy Guest Blogger, The Daytripping Mom, Aracely Aracely is a mother of two and runs the fantastic blog called DaytrippingMom. This So Cal-focused blog provides info on the latest and the greatest day trips for families; it is the quintessential family destination and event...
Terrific Tip Tuesday #7 – Saving Money at The Happiest Place on Earth
August 4, 2009 in All Posts, dining, discounts, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, restaurant tips, shopping tipsIn light of my posting yesterday, I thought that it was only fitting that I post tips on how to save money at the Disneyland Resort. Some of these I’ve posted before and others I grabbed from my site. Here are my top 5...
Fun Fact Friday – The Cold Hard Facts About the Matterhorn Bobsleds
July 31, 2009 in All Posts, attractions, disneyland, disneyland resort, fun facts, matterhornOn June 14, 1959, Disneyland premiered its first roller coaster-style “thrill ride,” the Matterhorn Bobsleds, during a live television special. Since it opened, the 147-foot 1/100th scale replica of the famous Swiss peak, has carried more than 258 million guests down its icy slopes....
Fun Fact Friday #5 – Skull Rock Cove
July 25, 2009 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, fantasyland, fun facts, guest postGreetings, Babes In Disneyland readers! ‘Tis I, Mike, a former Disneyland Jungle Cruise skipper and now the proprietor of a cobwebbed corner of the internet known as “Jungle is 101 ,” at your service and here today for your edification as a guest blogger. Thanks,...
Walt Disney’s Barn Open to the Public
July 18, 2009 in All Posts, other so cal tourist attractions, walt disneyWalt Disney was an avid lover of railroads. In fact, he had a miniature railroad called the Carolwood Pacific that ran through his Holmby Hills backyard. Amidst his backyard wonderland, Walt built a barn where he could monitor and control the operation of his...
Happy 54th Birthday Disneyland!
July 17, 2009 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, fun factsJuly 16, 1954, Walt Disney broke ground on his dream. After attending carnivals and other family events with his children, he wanted to create a theme park of his very own. He wanted to create a place where adults and children could have fun...
Universal Studios Hollywood – Trip Report
July 13, 2009 in All Posts, other so cal tourist attractionsRecently, my family and I had the opportunity to visit Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California. Universal Studios is the busiest studio backlot in California and has been seen in countless movies, television shows, and commercials. Universal Studios has offered tours since it...
Fun Fact Friday – Fire Insurance Plaques in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square
June 27, 2009 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, fun facts, new orleans squareDisneyland is more than a theme park, it is a place to learn about the past. Resort imagineers and designers are committed to getting it right down to the very last details. Paying attention to detail reaches far beyond architecture true to the given...
Tomorrowland Terrace…It’s Baaack!
June 18, 2009 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, entertainment, tomorrowlandIf you grew up in Orange County in the ’80s or ’90s, then you probably hung out at Tomorrowland Terrace (TLT) dancing or know someone who did. It was a wholesome place to pick up on members of the opposite sex, grab a burger,...