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How to Survive Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in the Rain

January 9, 2018 in adventureland, All Posts, Animation Academy, attractions, babies & toddlers, baby center, buena vista street, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, downtown disney, fantasyland, golden horseshoe, main street, mickey's toontown, new orleans square, paradise pier hotel, parenting, strollers, tiki room, Tips & Tricks for Families, tomorrowland, turtle talk with crush, vacation planning, what to pack

This post was updated January 2018. While planning a Southern California vacation, it’s natural to have visions of sunshine and short sleeves. When days are filled with gray clouds, do not fret; most attractions remain open when it rains. Some attractions with outdoor tracks, parades and...

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5 Favorite Beat the Heat Disneyland Treats

5 Disneyland Treats to Beat the Heat

October 14, 2015 in adventureland, All Posts, dining, disneyland, disneyland resort, dole whip, main street, Top 5

On a hot Disneyland day, what treats do you indulge in to cool off?  There is going to be a lot of debate regarding this post because there are so many delicious cool treats at the Disneyland Resort.  I’ve tried to narrow down some of...

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Jingle Cruise Review + Video Ride Through #disneyholidays

November 19, 2013 in adventureland, All Posts, attraction tips, attraction wait times, attractions, disneyland, disneyland resort, holidays, jungle cruise, Tips & Tricks for Families

One of the most highly anticipated additions to this holiday season at the Disneyland Resort is the Jingle Cruise. Following in the footsteps of the beloved holiday overlays Haunted Mansion Holiday and “it’s a small world” Holiday, Jingle Cruise is the holiday version of...

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Terrific Tip Tuesday: Not-so-secret restrooms in Disneyland’s Adventureland

July 2, 2013 in adventureland, All Posts, restrooms, tiki room, Tips & Tricks for Families

There are times when the big restroom facility at the entrance to Adventureland are really, really busy with long lines, and when you are visiting Disneyland with a toddler or preschooler, sometimes they just can’t wait! Those “in the know” know about two lesser-known...

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Weekly Update for Limited Time Magic (June 24, 2013)

June 24, 2013 in All Posts, disneyland resort, legacy annual pass, limited time magic, tiki room, vy

It’s been an exciting week at The Disneyland Resort as they kicked off the official start of summer – it’s a MONSTROUS SUMMER indeed!  This week’s Limited Time Magic will have you singing The Enchanted Tiki Room song over and over again and indulging in...

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Indiana Jones Alphabet of Mara Decoders and special memories from opening day

April 4, 2013 in adventureland, All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, fun facts, indiana jones adventure

Updated on March 3, 2015 Happy 20th Birthday Indiana Jones Adventure! The Indiana Jones Adventure will always have a special place in my heart. When it opened, it was the most advanced attraction of its kind. (The Radiator Springs Racers of its day.) I...

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Indiana Jones…to the rescue!

May 16, 2012 in adventureland, All Posts, disneyland, merchandise, photography, shopping tips

For years, my son Brandon has been begging us to buy him the Indiana Jones playset sold at the Disneyland Resort. We were against it because it contains a gun, but as it sometimes happens in parenthood, we gave it to him with the...

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Fun’s more fun with Kodak!

May 1, 2012 in adventureland, All Posts, disneyland, fun facts, jungle cruise, video

My friend, Rich, sent me this video of a Kodak promo and I just had to share it with all of you! Ed Sullivan looks like he’s having a real groovy time as he “rides” the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland!

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: The World Famous Jungle Cruise

February 15, 2012 in adventureland, All Posts, disneyland, photography

I adore Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise. The attraction opened on the park’s opening day, July 17, 1955, and I love it just as much for it’s 1950s innovation as I do for the corny jokes, reliably short line and the memories I have of all...

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