Starting January 11, 2016, Disneyland will temporarily close several iconic attractions in order to begin construction for its Star Wars-themed land and permanently close one of our favorite locations, Big Thunder Ranch. (Click here to read why you really should eat at Big Thunder...
It has recently come to my attention that there are actually people who don’t stay in the park from open to close! Maybe this is a non-Annual-Passholder thing, or maybe it’s because I’m an out-of-towner, or maybe it’s just me, but I was shocked. My...
Cinderella is now out on home video, and I couldn’t be happier! I am a huge fan of this version of the 1950 Walt Disney classic. It is beautiful in every regard–from the costumes to the sets to life mantra told to Cinderella early...
I am thrilled to have been invited to a very special event to commemorate the home video releases of Tomorrowland and Aladdin and learn more about Disney Movies Anywhere that will be held at the Disneyland Resort and at the Walt Disney Studios in...
By now you’ve probably heard that Big Thunder Ranch is closing early next year to make way for the new Star Wars Land – and this includes the Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue! I’m so glad I’ve had the opportunity to experience this one-of-a-kind Frontierland restaurant, and I...
School may be in for many So Cal kids, but that doesn’t mean that summer fun needs to end for kiddos not yet in school or on the weekends. Every day can’t be a Disneyland day–because of crowds, the summer heat, rain and the...
Now in its 8th year, I attended the “Taste of Downtown Disney,” a fundraising event on behalf of CHOC Children’s – a local Orange County hospital – and their upcoming CHOC Walk. I had previously attended the 2013 Taste of Downtown Disney event and I...
As the Disney Parks and Resorts ended at the Disney D23 Expo, it was quickly announced that big changes are in store for the fan-favorite attraction Soarin’ Over California in 2016 for both Disney California Adventure and Epcot. I, for one, adore this attraction. It...
For the latest on Star Wars land coming to Disneyland in California, click here. The rumors are now over and today at the D23 Expo Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park...