There are a variety of unofficial themed days and weekends throughout the year at the Disneyland Resort. Put on by clubs, groups and organizations not affiliated with Disney, these special days range from those celebrating villains to Harry Potter to the spirit of aloha–and all of which typically include dressing up in a certain theme. I will admit, there is nothing I love more than a good theme. And while I have attended (and dressed up for) several unofficial fan dress-up days, my very, very favorite is Dapper Day. What is Dapper Day? Dapper Day is simply a day...
Disneyland Dapper Day – A guide for families
February 25, 2018 in All Posts, disneyland resort, holidays, other holidays
There are a variety of unofficial themed days and weekends throughout the year at the Disneyland Resort. Put on by clubs, groups and organizations not affiliated with Disney, these special days range from those celebrating villains to Harry Potter to the spirit of aloha–and all of which typically include dressing up in a certain theme. I will admit, there is nothing I love more than a good theme. And while I have attended (and dressed up for) several unofficial fan dress-up days, my very, very favorite is Dapper Day. What is Dapper Day? Dapper Day is simply a day...
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Tips for Planning a Star Wars Party with FREE Printables!
February 22, 2018 in All Posts, birthday parties, crafts, disney at home, Disney entertainment, disneyland resort, entertainment tips, movies, star wars, Tips & Tricks for Families, top posts
If you are looking to plan a Star Wars themed party then you have come to the right place! Here we share our tips and ideas for throwing an out-of-this-world Star Wars birthday party including theme, decor, treat bags, and food. We’ve included lots of pictures to get your creative juices flowing and best of all, some FREE PRINTABLES for you to use for your party decor and more! Theme: The theme is Star Wars of course! You can quickly make your theme known by having the classic Star Wars soundtrack music playing or even one of the movies playing in the background. It helps if...
As I have progressed in my pregnancy, I thought that it would be so much fun if Disneyland had an option to build a baby registry. We know usual places to register for gifts such as Babies R Us, Target, and Amazon, but what if the Happiest Place on Earth offered up a baby registry too? There are so many different baby items that are exclusively offered at the Parks, so we decided to come up with a “dream” registry if we were able to choose items at the Disneyland Resort. Here is a round-up of fun items we’ve found at...
Don’t Miss Out on Your Favorite Disneyland Resort Rides and Shows: Know before you go!
February 21, 2018 in All Posts, attraction tips, attractions, disneyland resort, entertainment tips, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips
It makes me so sad when I hear people say after their Disneyland trip, “We got there and our favorite rides were closed.” Refurbishments are a must and in order for the Disneyland Resort to maintain the look and safety of its attractions are known for, each ride much be closed once per year for regular maintenance. Typically, these closures take place during the off seasons to ensure the largest amount of attractions possible are available during the most crowded times at the Resort. Sometimes, however, as in the recent case of attractions being closed for the building of...
5 reasons to experience the Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration
February 9, 2018 in All Posts, other so cal tourist attractions
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this winter? Right now at Knott’s Berry Farm, your family can celebrate all things Charlie Brown and Snoopy at the Knott’s Peanuts Celebration. The event invites guests to step inside the pages of a Charles M. Schulz comic strip as the characters take over the entire theme park for the very first time. This limited-time event takes place on weekends now through February 25, plus President’s day, February 19th. Here are five fun reasons to head over to Knott’s for the Peanuts Celebration. New Peanuts Character Experiences More than ever, Knott’s guests can...
Pregnant at Disneyland: My Disney-themed Baby Shower
February 8, 2018 in All Posts, disney at home, pregnant
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. For any Disneyland lover and mama-to-be, there’s endless inspiration to pull from for a Disney-themed baby shower theme, ranging from Disney Princesses, Mickey & Minnie, and even the Parks themselves! As I am welcoming a baby boy in the next few weeks, editor extraordinaire Lisa and my fellow blog contributor Kendra decided to throw me the most adorable Peter Pan-themed baby shower. It goes without saying that Peter Pan’s Flight in Disneyland is one...
Black Panther Review for Marvel Fans and Families
February 6, 2018 in All Posts, Disney entertainment, movies
The latest movie from the Disney / Marvel slate is Black Panther, and I’m here to tell you that it’s a blast. It is fast-paced, awesome to look at, and it really changes up the Marvel universe in a way that is completely fresh and original. I can also confirm without giving anything away, that is indeed funny too. I am a big comic book fan, but I admit to not knowing much about the backstory of Black Panther. If you don’t know very much (or anything) about this character or stories, this movie spells out everything and you get to learn...
Must-Do Family Activities at the 2018 Disneyland Resort Lunar New Year Celebration
February 2, 2018 in All Posts, celebrations, holidays, other holidays
The 2018 Lunar New Year festivities are in full swing at Disney California Adventure, and there are still two full weeks to take part in the celebration! This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to take part in a vibrant traditions and explore new cultures. We’ve compiled some of the must-do family activities that you can take part in at the 2018 Year of the Dog Celebration at the Disneyland Resort! Complimentary Face Painting Little ones (or adults) can get their faces painted with some fun, commemorative icons for the Lunar New Year, from an Asian lantern to the 2018...
Pregnant at Disneyland: What’s In Your Bag?
February 1, 2018 in All Posts, disneyland resort, pregnant
So you’re planning to go to Disneyland and you’re pregnant – do you know what to pack in your bag? When I frequented Disneyland as a teenager, I was the member of my group with the ‘Disneyland backpack‘. Maybe it was my upbringing as a Girl Scout that always reminded me to “be prepared,” but my backpack would be packed full of snacks, water, and all the items a teenager needs when spending a full day at the Parks. As I got older, I started wearing small purses that would make security checks a breeze, simply carrying my wallet and my...
FASTPASS 101 – Everything you need to know about Disneyland’s FASTPASS Service
January 27, 2018 in All Posts, attraction tips, attraction wait times, attractions, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, fastpass
Disney FASTPASS service is a free virtual queuing program for certain popular attractions that allows guests at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure to bypass the regular Stand-by lines that have longer waits, and receive a return time “entitlement” in the shorter, faster FASTPASS line. This popular program was first used during the 1999 holiday season on “it’s a small world holiday.” Then shortly thereafter FASTPASS options for Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin quickly followed in early 2000; additional attractions have been added to the program ever since. The whole FASTPASS distribution system was updated in 2017, replacing printed FASTPASS...