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Everything You Need to Know about the Disneyland Resort Pressed Coins

July 2, 2015 in All Posts, Big Kids, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland 60, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort, downtown disney, gifts, holidays, saving money, Tips & Tricks for Families, what to pack

If you’re looking for a fun and fairly inexpensive souvenir to get the whole family involved in and also to commemorate your Disneyland Resort visit(s) – look no further than the specially themed pressed coins! As my kids get older I am always on...

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How to survive the Disneyland selfie stick ban.

June 30, 2015 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, photography, Tips & Tricks for Families

Got a selfie stick? Leave it at home if you will be heading to Disneyland or Walt Disney World because Disney has finally put a ban on these super annoying vanity sticks that not only obstruct everyone’s view at shows but post a real...

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16 things parents do at Disneyland that they do not do in real life.

June 25, 2015 in All Posts, attractions, babies & toddlers, Big Kids, characters, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, top posts

Heading out to Disneyland or Disney California Adventure means that with the kids in tow, you as the parent can do, say, or get away with things that outside the park would look or sound ridiculous, or possibly even make the local authorities take...

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Stride Rite shoes – Summertime magic for little feet

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Disclosure: This product review contains affiliate links. Stride Rite is a force to be reckoned with in the world of children’s footwear. The company has been selling made-to-last shoes for a century, and I am a huge fan of their commitment to quality and...

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Disney Gif App – Disney just made your texts a lot more magical

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This post contains an affiliate link. Today, Disney Interactive launched a new app that brings Disney Parks, Star Wars, classic characters and more to your mobile keyboard with gifs from your favorite movies, ABC TV shows and more. The app lets users send gifs and...

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Fanny packs, Fantasyland and faux photos: a glimpse at Disneyland in 1994 #60DaysTo60Years

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My first visit to Disneyland at 4 years old set the stage for my love of The Happiest Place on Earth, but it was really our family vacations in the 1990s that firmly imprinted the park on my memory and made it a place...

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Downloadable Packing Lists and Tips for Disneyland Resort Trips by Plane and Car

June 23, 2015 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, Big Kids, disney rewards visa, disneyland resort, Tips & Tricks for Families, top posts, Travel Tips, what to pack

No matter when you are traveling to the Disneyland Resort–summer, winter, spring or fall–it is important to be prepared, especially if you will have little ones with you. This free download comes with four different one-page lists – a Baby, Toddler, Child, and Adult list and...

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A look back at Disneyland in 1993 #60DaysTo60Years

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In the early spring of 1993, I was sat in a small office across from a Disneyland “casting” cast member for my group interview for a job at the Happiest Place on Earth. There were five other candidates for various positions in the room. I...

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Inside Out review from the perspective of a mom and pediatric healthcare writer

June 19, 2015 in All Posts, animation, Disney entertainment, movies

I wasn’t sure what to expect when going into the movie “Inside Out.”  A movie about emotions? I couldn’t really wrap my brain around how Pixar could pull it off. Spoiler alert: They did. I suppose I should preface this review by explaining a...

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