Fun Fact Friday: The Goats of Big Thunder Ranch
October 31, 2014 in All Posts, Big Kids, big thunder ranch, boys, disneyland, disneyland resort, fun facts, girls, Kendra
Evan, Emma, and Penny the goat Did you know that Big Thunder Ranch is home to some of the cutest lil’ critters in the West?! The only petting zoo at the Disneyland Resort Big Thunder Ranch allows guests the opportunity to meet, pet, and take photos with horses, sheep, donkeys, and my personal favorite- goats! Most days the Pygmy goats can be found lounging atop the wooden boxes and barrels in their pen, stopping alongside the fence for a visit, and/ or “smiling” for photos. Each of the goats are named after popular Disney cartoon characters and have...
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Top 10: Things To Do with a Toddler While Waiting for Rider Switch
October 30, 2014 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, disneyland, disneyland resort, Jessica, Tips & Tricks for Families
I recently went to the Disneyland Resort with my 5 and 3-year-old kids. This was the first time since we’ve had kids that we didn’t have a baby with us at Disneyland! Where we would typically be pushing a sleeping baby around in a stroller around a store or some such thing while waiting for Rider Switch / Child Swap / Baby Swap* – this time we had wide-awake and raring-to-go toddler/little kid who didn’t so much like being left out of the big kid fun (she was only 1 inch too short to go on the bulk of...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Loving Big Thunder Ranch and the Halloween Carnival at #HalloweenTime
October 29, 2014 in All Posts, disneyland resort, halloween, holidays, Jessica, photography
If you haven’t experienced Halloween Time at Big Thunder Ranch and the Halloween Carnival at Disneyland, you don’t know what you are missing! Our kids loved spending time there during our recent trip. Want to know more about the Halloween Carnival? Click here for all the news you can use about the Halloween Carnival and click here for amazing photos of the pumpkin carvers handiwork. The goats at Big Thunder Ranch are always one of my kids’ favorites. Read lots of fun facts all about Disneyland’s goats by clicking here. Our kids loved the easy access to photos with the...
What if you were robbed of your memories? Please help us find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
October 28, 2014 in All Posts
All of my family’s Disneyland memories are some of the most precious times we have ever spent together. Through the years, I have watched my children grow up enjoying the magic and believing in the power of imagination. Thinking about those times brings me happiness during tough times, and I know they will be moments I look back on fondly when my boys are grown.I am pretty sure that these same sentiments are felt by every Disney Parks-loving parent like me. Disney memories are pieces of us and part of the fabric of our parental experience. But just imagine...
We are only a few days away from Halloween, and to celebrate we have a last minute decoration for you – a cute FREE Disney themed Halloween Printable! There are 3 options for a “This Is Halloween” Disney themed printable – the above is just one – take a peek, choose, download, and print your favorite one (they are made for standard 8×11 paper)! Click here to download the PDF. Enjoy, and have a Happy Halloween! Read more from Jessica on her blog, Idahome. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, or on Instagram.
Ask the Disney Experts: Favorite Savory Snack in the Disneyland Resort
October 27, 2014 in All Posts, Ask the Disney Expert, disneyland resort, restaurant tips, Tips & Tricks for Families
It’s time to talk snacks! As with our last Ask the Experts on favorite sweet treats, we have reached out to some of our favorite fellow Disneyland experts to get their opinions. For this edition we asked them about their favorite savory snack and here are their answers: Depending on how hungry I am, it’s either a Banyan Beef skewer (most hungry) from Bengal BBQ, or a jalapeno cheese filled pretzel (medium hungry), or a pickle (basically not hungry, just want to be eating something delicious). Click here to get the recipe for Banyan Beef Skewers to make at home! My pick...
Starting this blog is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. What started as a website that I typed out while I was home on maternity leave with my middle son has turned into something more than I could have ever imagined. This blog has introduced me to many wonderful people and offered my family some truly unbelievable experiences. Recently, my husband and three boys went to a preview screening of the new Disney XD show Star Wars Rebels. (Read my husband’s review by clicking here.) They had a great time seeing the show, and as Star Wars fan,...
3 ways to turn tomorrow into a Disney Sunday Fun Day away from Disney Parks and Resort!
October 25, 2014 in All Posts
Looking to add a bit of Disney magic to your weekend? Here are three things you can do to add some family fun and smiles to the “same old” weekend routine.1. Go see Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day! This is by far the funniest movie my family has seen in the longest time. My kids and husband have NOT stopped talking about it since seeing it a couple of weeks ago in a special preview. It is in theaters nationwide and it is the perfect way to bring a lot of laughter into your...
12 tips for taking young children to Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland
October 24, 2014 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, disneyland, disneyland resort, halloween, holidays
Mickey’s Halloween Party is a premium ticketed event held after Disneyland’s regular operating hours. The party offers children and adults the opportunity to enjoy the fun of trick-or-treating and Halloween-themed entertainment and activities not offered during regular operation. Here are some things to keep in mind if you will be attending with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. If you and your family will be heading to Mickey’s Halloween Party, here are a few tips to keep in mind: Get there early: You can enter Disneyland three hours before the party starts as a “mix-in.” Deal with dinner before the party:...
An exclusive and spooky look inside the lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel (Twilight Zone Tower of Terror) at Disney California Adventure
October 22, 2014 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland resort, halloween, holidays, photography
According to Disney lore, the Hollywood Tower Hotel first opened its doors in 1928 and quickly became the place to be seen in the Hollywood film community. At the height of its popularity in 1939, a mysterious occurrence forced it to close when one stormy night, as the hotel elevator ascended, lightning struck the tower. The elevator plunged, carrying five unlucky hotel guests to certain doom. But this was no ordinary storm or stroke of lighting. Before it reached the bottom of the shaft, the elevator and its passengers vanished. Today, guests to Disney California Adventure Park can venture to...