Fall 2014 Dapper Day at the Disneyland Resort through the eyes of a family
September 24, 2014 in All Posts, dapper day, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, holidays, photography, vacation planning
Two weeks ago, my family spent one of the hottest weekends on record (or, at least it felt like one of the hottest weekends on record) at the Disneyland Resort for Dapper Day. Let me tell you that it was so HOT I really thought we were going to melt. But, since we had booked a hotel ahead of time and had invested so much time and effort into our Dapper Day attire, we made our way into the parks, as planned… sort of. In my head, I had grand plans for Dapper Day. I imagined Thursday hanging out...
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Ask the Disney Experts: Favorite Sweet Treat in the Disneyland Resort
September 23, 2014 in All Posts, Ask the Disney Expert, disneyland resort, restaurant tips, Tips & Tricks for Families
Everyone loves the sweet treats at the Disneyland Resort, but sometimes it can be so hard to choose which one with so many wonderful choices. This week, we expanded our panel of experts to other Disney bloggers in order to get to the bottom of which sweet treats are the best at the Disneyland Resort. We love getting the marshmallow wands as a sweet Disneyland treat. Not only are they a perfect blend of chocolate, marshmallow, caramel, sugar sprinkles and candies, they also come in a wide variety of sugary sweet designs. My favorite wand design is the classic...
Disney at Home: Disney’s Grand Californian Apple Crisp Recipe
September 22, 2014 in All Posts, disney at home, disney california adventure, Jessica, recipes
Question: How long has it been since we (yes, you and me) tried a new Disneyland recipe? Answer: TOO LONG! Right?! Hope that’s not too cheesy for you, but seriously it’s been months and months since my last foray into Disney baking! I had used up all of the recipes I had got from City Hall on Main Street in Disneyland, but thanks to the Disney Parks Blog I’m back with another phenomenal tested recipe to share. This one is technically from the Grand Californian, but Disney is Disney, right? Their apple crisp is a simple, yet quite impressive dessert...
Friday Fun Fact: Disneyland’s Green Thumb
September 19, 2014 in All Posts, disneyland resort, fun facts
Disneyland wouldn’t have its ambiance without the gorgeouslandscaping that frequently changes throughout the park. I’ve always been a lover of plants and flowers and when I worked at Disneyland during college, I was thrilled every time the gardens outside our Main Street offices changed. From mums in the fall to tulips in the spring, there was always a changing kaleidoscope of color that brought the season to life. Disneyland’s plant landscape is truly remarkable. More than 800 species of plants from more than 40 nations are represented at the resort, making it one of the most extensive and diverse...
Saving For Your Vacation: Disney Visa Rewards vs. Disney Vacation Account
September 18, 2014 in All Posts, disneyland resort, Jessica, legacy annual pass, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips
We all know Disney isn’t cheap – and for good reason, the quality is top-notch and unlike any other, and I’m happy to pay for that! But, none-the-less, the cost can be a bummer so us Babes in Disneylanders are always looking for ways to save! We thought we could compare Disney’s two credit cards, the Disney Rewards Visa and the Disney Premere Visa Card with Disney’s recently launched Vacation Account, for your benefit! Overview –Disney Rewards Visa Card: This free credit card earns you back an unlimited 1% in all card purchases. Disney Rewards can be redeemed...
We love our Disneyland mugs – the old, the new, the ones we own, and the ones we want to!
BIG List of Best Baby & Toddler Gear for Disneyland!
September 16, 2014 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, disneyland resort, Jessica, product review
Any parent knows that being prepared is the key to a successful day at Disneyland with a baby or toddler, that and a healthy dose of patience! Here I’ve rounded up some of the most helpful pieces of baby/toddler gear you can take with you into the parks to help make your family’s day a success. You can click on the Amazon link to see the option that I have owned/approved, but you are able to find these items many places, and in many different versions and price points. Baby Gear: Many of these items could/would also carry over...
(Mini) Merchandise Monday: Villains Everywhere!
September 15, 2014 in All Posts, disneyland resort, Jessica, merchandise, shopping tips
Brand new for the season are these very cool, or creepy, Villain themed Haunted Mansion style tees and posters!They come in black for men, and different colors for women, and are only $24.95 at the DisneyStore online – but are also available at Disneyland! The artwork comes in two forms – a $60, 50×19 inch poster as well as a $200 Giclee on canvas print of the same size. Bonus! These Villainous pins are now for sale at Westward Ho Trading Company and 20th Century Music Company in Disneyland!Pick them up now, who knows how long they will last!
Disneyland Packing List and Tips – Updated!
September 12, 2014 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, Jessica, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips
Since I’m gearing up to do some traveling in a few weeks – including heading to DISNEYLAND – I thought I’d re-evaluate my last Disneyland Packing List and do a little updating. Not many things have changed, just a few.I have different lists for different places I go – the Disneyland list has general items as well as specific ones that I want to have in the parks. To download this Disneyland packing list Click HERE for the PDF or Click HERE for the Word Doc! Here are a Packing Tips that I do when packing for a trip: Start packing...
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Photos with the Characters on Main Street U.S.A.
September 10, 2014 in All Posts, characters, disneyland, Kendra, main street
Happy (Almost) Wordless Wednesday Babes in Disneyland Blog readers!We took a very impromptu trip to the Disneyland Resort last weekend, and had a truly magical couple of days. The highlight of the trip was getting to see the twinkle in my kiddo’s eyes as they enjoyed some quality time with Mickey Mouse and several of his pals on a nearly empty Main Street U.S.A. Here are a few of my favorite character meet-and-greet photos from the day: If you have a favorite character photo you’d like to share and possibly have featured on the Babes in Disneyland Blog email...