Babes in Disneyland

5 Reasons to Register for Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon

March 11, 2015 in All Posts, other disney destinations, runDisney, walt disney world

We can almost taste it! Registration for Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend opens this Tuesday, March 17th at Noon EST and there are many, many reasons why Disneyland fans will want to examine this race “menu” closely. The uniqueness of this runDisney weekend makes it particularly delectable! Check your reservation book and pencil in November 6, 7 and 8, 2015; here is why: 1. Run through not one, not two, but three Disney Parks: Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You won’t get your moment running through a castle, but you will get maximum...

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

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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13 fun facts and secrets about the costumes worn in the movie Cinderella

in All Posts, Disney entertainment, movies

The costumes in “Cinderella” are beyond breathtaking and along with the acting and set design really bring the movie to life. Here are some interesting facts about the costumes from actors Lily James (Cinderella) and Richard Madden (the Prince, AKA “Kit”) and costume designer...

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My Cinderella Dream Come True #JCPenneyCinderellaMoment

March 10, 2015 in All Posts, Disney entertainment, movies

Everyone needs a Cinderella moment once in their life: a moment in which the stressors of life melt away and your realize that fairy tales really can come true. For me, that moment was Sunday, March 1. Before I tell you about my Cinderella moment,...

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Indiana Jones Adventure Celebrates 20 Years! A Disneyland Annual Passholder Event

March 8, 2015 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, legacy annual pass

On March 3, 1995, one of the most innovative attractions made its soft opening debut at the Disneyland Resort. The Indiana Jones Adventure! brought the cinematic excitement of the Indiana Jones’ films and combined them with the imagination of Walt Disney Imagineering. The end result? A thrill-inducing ride...

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Innoventions to close March 31

March 7, 2015 in All Posts, attractions, boys, disneyland, disneyland resort, tomorrowland

Disney has announced that Disneyland’s Innoventions building in Tomorrowland will close on March 31. Today, it is home to wonderful Marvel meet and greets with Thor and Captain America and an interactive Ironman exhibit. It also features product placement interactive exhibts sponsored by Honda,...

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Terrific Tip Tuesday: Taking Secondhand Strollers to Disneyland

March 3, 2015 in All Posts, saving money, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips, what to pack

Hello Disney Friends! Today I have a handy tip to share with you – it worked amazingly well for me the last time my family was at Disneyland, and I hope some of you may find it helpful too. Here it is: Take secondhand...

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Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy DVD Review and Giveaway (Closed)

March 1, 2015 in animation, babies & toddlers, Disney entertainment, disney home entertainment, disney junior, movies

My 3-year-old daughter and I were sick with the sniffles this past weekend – and snuggle time was a must so we decided to pull out our brand new Disney DVD Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy, and we both loved it! Recently released on...

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Ask the Disney Experts: What is your favorite thing about Disneyland during the “off” season?

February 26, 2015 in All Posts, Ask the Disney Expert, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, Tips & Tricks for Families

While there are a lot of things to consider when trying to decide when the best time to visit Disneyland is for you, in this week’s Ask the Disney Expert post, our experts share our favorite things about visiting the Disneyland Resort during this time of...

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Disneyland Annual Passholder Anniversary Event: A Royal Celebration

February 25, 2015 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, legacy annual pass, vy

2014 marked the first year The Disneyland Resort started hosting “anniversary parties” for Annual Passholders that had passes set to expire in the near future. The purpose of these events is to thank the APs for purchasing a year of Disney magic, and to...

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