Ever wish you could have Disneyland churros at home? Guess what? You can!!! I didn’t believe it myself when I heard you could make them at home yourself, but thought I would give it a try. Now, while I have heard that harboring the secret for making Disneyland-caliber churros at home could give me the power to take over the world (because seriously, they are just that good), I thought I would share the labor-intensive instructions with all of you. (Update: After reading this post a Babes In Disneyland reader with a keen eye spied a Cast Member opening...
Disneyland Churros At Home! So fast, easy and yummy!
July 31, 2014 in All Posts, disney at home, recipes
Ever wish you could have Disneyland churros at home? Guess what? You can!!! I didn’t believe it myself when I heard you could make them at home yourself, but thought I would give it a try. Now, while I have heard that harboring the secret for making Disneyland-caliber churros at home could give me the power to take over the world (because seriously, they are just that good), I thought I would share the labor-intensive instructions with all of you. (Update: After reading this post a Babes In Disneyland reader with a keen eye spied a Cast Member opening...
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Film About the Life and Work of Walt Disney to Air this Fall
July 24, 2014 in All Posts, disneyland, fun facts, movies, walt disney, Walt Disney Studios
Walt Disney unveils his plans for Disneyland in 1954. A four-hour TV movie is slated to air later this year exploring the life and legacy of Walt Disney, still one of America’s most significant storytellers and a long-lasting figure in American popular culture decades after his death. The film, titled “Walt Disney,” will span two nights on PBS this fall and touch on his work as a film producer and business mogul. It will showcase rare archival footage and interviews with those who worked side-by-side Mr. Disney on films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (the first feature for...
Ask the Disney Expert: Favorite Kid-Free Activity at the Disneyland Resort
July 22, 2014 in All Posts, Ask the Disney Expert, Jessica, Tips & Tricks for Families
This week, we were asked what our favorite thing to do in the Disneyland Resort without the kids was… When my husband and I find ourselves kid-free at the Disneyland Resort, we like to have a “date night” in the parks. This might include enjoying a rare quiet meal (sans sippy cups) at Carthay Circle Restaurant before hitting the more thrilling attractions that our son isn’t tall enough to ride yet. Even relaxing at the pool with a cold drink, taking a leisurely stroll through the shops and galleries (without hitting the toy section!), or relaxing on a bench while enjoying...
Good bye sappy and hello happy! (How I celebrated Disneyland’s birthday)
July 20, 2014 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland
I have to make an admission. It has been more than a decade since I have visited Disneyland on the park’s actual birthday. Typically, I spend the day a bit weepy, thinking about (and writing about) my years as a Cast Member and how grateful I am for the many friendships and magical memories those five years have brought me. This year, however, was a bit different for me. This year on July 17, I got out of bed and headed over to Disneyland to participate in the 59th birthday celebration and spend the day with my family (my...
Disneyland 59th Birthday Celebration + Details on the 60th Anniversary Photo Contest
July 19, 2014 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland 60
On Thursday, Disneyland celebrated 59 years of magical memories. The day began with a fun and touching ceremony complete with a performance by the Dapper Dans, 59 characters dancing along to the song “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” and of course, a recording of Walt Disney’s opening day speech played over the loudspeakers with a microphone set up in Town Square in his honor. To cap off the excitement, Disney unveiled the 60th anniversary logo and a new photo contest that will celebrate the six decades Disneyland has been providing families with magical memories. Here is...
FROZEN Friday- Your Guide to All Things Frozen at the Disneyland Resort
July 18, 2014 in All Posts, characters, disneyland, disneyland resort, Kendra, merchandise, princess, summer
Planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort this summer? If so, you’re in luck, as we here at the Babes in Disneyland Team has put together a comprehensive guide of all things Frozen at the Disneyland Resort. If you’ve got a Frozen fan in your life, as I do, you know first hand how difficult it can be not only to find the merchandise, but also to meet or at least see Princess Anna and Queen Elsa. The Disneyland Resort is expanding their Frozen experiences and we’ll update this page accordingly- but for now here’s our guide to all...
Tips for keeping kids safe at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
July 15, 2014 in All Posts, babies & toddlers, baby center, Big Kids, disney california adventure, disneyland, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips, walt disney world
I have a confession. When I visit Disneyland, I let my guard down; I have a false sense of security and always tell people that “Disneyland is like home to me.” I have a feeling I’m not the only parent. When you strip away the emotion, fantasy and joy of Disneyland, I have to remind myself that Disneyland is a public place. We all do. In all my years working for and writing about the Disneyland Resort, I have never heard of anything sinister happening there, but that doesn’t mean that as a parents we can let our guards down...
Show Your Disney Side this Summer with Disneyland Resort Alex and Ani Bangle Bracelets
July 11, 2014 in #disneyside, All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, Kendra, product review
Photo Courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog This summer show off your Disney Side with a bangle or two (or ten if you’re like me) 🙂 from the Alex and Ani Disney Collection of bangles. Alex and Ani bangles are by far and away my favorite souvenir from the Disneyland Resort- I love adding to my collection and don’t believe that one can ever have too many. Photo Courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog Alex and Ani bangles are hand-crafted in the U.S.A., eco-conscious, and extremely well made. They are also lightweight, adjustable, adorable, and reasonably priced at $39.95 each....
Top 5: Souvenirs to Purchase at the Disneyland Resort (Every time!)
July 10, 2014 in All Posts, disneyland resort, Jessica, shopping tips, Tips & Tricks for Families, Top 5
We’ve written before about the Top 5 Souvenirs for a Child’s First Trip... but what about the second, third, fourth, and so-on, trips? You want to get souvenirs then right? This Top 5 list shares the Top 5 souvenirs I get every time I visit (keep in mind I visit only once or twice a year, so I can justify it!) AND encompasses souvenirs for all ages – because I’m pretty sure I like Disney souvenirs as much as, if not more than, my kids do! 1. Trading Pin – Trading pins started out for us as what they were intended for –...
This weekend is the Type A Bootcamp (a conference for bloggers and social media influencers) at the Disneyland Resort. For those of you who have never read my blog before, WELCOME! Babes In Disneyland is the go-to guide for families with young children heading to the Disneyland Resort. I will be attending the Bootcamp so that I can learn more tips and tricks for making Babes In Disneyland great, and this special post full of information and advice for families visiting the Disneyland Resort the weekend. Please browse the blog, in addition to the posts listed below, and if...