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10 things you must do with kids at Disneyland before January 11

November 4, 2015 in All Posts, attractions, babies & toddlers, Big Kids, big thunder ranch, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, entertainment, frontierland, legacy annual pass, main street, Star Wars Land, Top 5, Travel Tips

Beginning on January 11, 2016, big changes will begin at the Disneyland Resort. In the past, Disneyland has hosted the “Year of a Million Dreams,” and 2016 (in my opinion) will be the “Year of a Lot of Closures.” Refurbishments are normal and necessary...

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Our Mickey’s Halloween Party Experience – 2015

October 15, 2015 in All Posts, Big Kids, disneyland, disneyland resort, halloween, holidays, Tips & Tricks for Families, vacation planning

This year my family and I attended the first night of Mickey’s Halloween Party. As always, we had a total blast! This was our fourth (or maybe fifth or sixth, I’ve lost count) year going, and we really seem to have things down to a science now....

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Merchandise Monday: Disney Star Wars Pixar Cars Toys

August 10, 2015 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, Big Kids, boys, Cars Land, disney california adventure, disneyland resort, merchandise, movies

Merchandise Mondays are typically pretty broad, but this one is a little different, and a lot specific. I found something very fun the last time I was at California Adventure – I found Star Wars Cars toys! Someone try and tell me this is NOT...

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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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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

in All Posts, babies & toddlers, Big Kids, product review, shopping tips

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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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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Springtime at the Disneyland Resort

April 2, 2015 in All Posts, attractions, Big Kids, big thunder ranch, boys, Cars Land, characters, dining, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, frontierland, holidays, main street, other holidays, photography, vacation planning

Spring has officially sprung and with Spring Break and Easter just around the corner we want to share some of the best springtime activities that the Disneyland Resort has to offer! Disney Egg-stravaganza The Disney Egg-stravaganza takes guests on an egg hunting adventure through Disneyland and Disney’s...

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Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast Movie Review

March 13, 2015 in All Posts, animation, Big Kids, characters, disney consumer products, Disney entertainment, disney home entertainment, girls, Kendra, movies, review

Tinker Bell and her fairy friends are a huge hit in my house.  For my daughter no trip to the Disneyland Resort is complete without a trip to Pixie Hollow and some quality time with her favorite Fairies.  When we are home we frequently...

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