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Disneyland’s Fantasy Faire – A guide for moms, dads, princesses and princes.

March 7, 2013 in All Posts, characters, dining, entertainment, fantasy faire, fantasyland, princess, restaurant tips, strollers, Tips & Tricks for Families

Located in the former Carnation Plaza Gardens, Fantasy Faire is an extension of Fantasyland and is themed to blend in with the colors, theming and architecture of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Fantasy Faire is essentially “princess central.”The new Fantasy Faire features:A princess meet and greet,...

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Princess Fantasy Faire Sneek Peek!

March 6, 2013 in All Posts, characters, dining, disneyland, disneyland resort, entertainment tips, fantasy faire, girls, photography, princess, restaurant tips, shopping tips, Tips & Tricks for Families

Lisa and I, and our “Babes” attended a Princess Fantasy Faire Media Event at Disneyland yesterday.  Connor and Emma became fast friends; bonding over character meet-and-greets, live stage shows, and our favorite new snack- Cheddar Garlic Bagel Twists and “Boysen Apple” Freezes.  Seeing Fantasy...

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Breakfast at Tangaroa Terrace

January 8, 2013 in All Posts, dining, disneyland hotel, restaurant tips, Tips & Tricks for Families

The Disneyland Resort is often overlooked as a place to eat breakfast. While there are a number of great places to eat inside the parks (my favorite being Flo’s V8 Cafe in Cars Land), my all-time favorite place to grab breakfast is Tangaroa Terrace...

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Saving vs. Splurging on FOOD in Disney California Adventure

November 29, 2012 in All Posts, disney california adventure, Jessica, restaurant tips, Tips & Tricks for Families

Whether your vacation budget calls for you to save, allows you to splurge, or maybe some of both – here are the best places in California Adventure to find what you’re looking for at breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Now this isn’t a post for...

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La Brea Bakery at Downtown Disney Anaheim

September 19, 2012 in All Posts, dining, downtown disney, restaurant tips, Tips & Tricks for Families, vy

If you’re looking for soups, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods during your visit to the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, La Brea Bakery is an excellent choice with plenty of seating options and menu items – including breakfast!  The restaurant & café is situated...

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The New Carnation Cafe: The perfect restaurant for family time

September 6, 2012 in All Posts, dining, main street, restaurant tips, Tips & Tricks for Families

I have to come clean about something. Before last week, it had been at least 15 years since I had eaten at the Carnation restaurant on Main Street. This last week, after experiencing Pirates League with my sons, my husband and I wanted a...

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Saving vs. Splurging on FOOD in Disneyland

August 6, 2012 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, Jessica, restaurant tips, Tips & Tricks for Families

Splurging on your vacation really feels like vacation to me – just being able to buy or eat what you want and not worrying  about how much you’re spending is quite a luxury! I’ve listed some great places to splurge on your meals. Alternately,...

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Top 5: Disneyland Food Craved at Home (Plus Recipes!)

May 24, 2012 in All Posts, dining, disneyland, recipes, restaurant tips, Tips & Tricks for Families, Top 5

Leaving Disneyland is sad — we all know that. Even if your feet hurt, your kids are asleep, and your wallet is a bit lighter, leaving the magic behind stings a little. When real, post Disney vay-cay life begins, it is easy to day...

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Top 5: Ways to Make Your Princess Feel Like a Disney Princess at the Disneyland Resort

April 27, 2012 in All Posts, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort, grand californian, princess, restaurant tips, shopping tips, Tips & Tricks for Families

There is definitely a difference between feeling like a princess and feeling like a Disney Princess — and I’m sure any little princess would delight in a Disney royal treatment. If you’re planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort with your little princess, here...

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