Grand Californian vs. Disneyland Hotel PLUS a video review!
September 23, 2010 in All Posts, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort, grand californianI’ve gotten lots of questions about the benefits of staying “on property” at the Disneyland Resort. Staying “on property” allows guests to be close to be close to the parks making naps and more leisurely trips to the park easier. Disney-owned hotels allow guests...
More Info on Mickey’s Halloween Party
September 22, 2010 in All Posts, disneyland, halloweenBack on August 23, I posted about this year’s Halloween private-party celebration, Mickey’s Halloween Party. Moving to Disneyland this year with a new name, Mickey’s Halloween Party is the separate-ticket event that invites adults and children to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat...
More Pictures of Halloween 2010
in All Posts, character dining, dining, disneyland, halloweenI spent last weekend at the Disneyland Resort. On Saturday, I was part of a VIP tour of the resort with the other two thirds of the Three Disneyland Moms, Marcy Massura and Suzanne Broughton. Along with their lovely families, we toured Disneyland and...
Halloween 2010 At The Disneyland Resort
September 14, 2010 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, halloween, holidays, videoThe Disneyland Resort will be unveiling all of its Halloween decorations and entertainment on September 17. I will be attending a special event at the park on the 18th and will have loads of pictures to share with you next week. In the meantime,...
Terrific Tip Tuesday: Get Disneyland Merchandise Online
August 31, 2010 in All Posts, shopping tipsIf you are traveling to Disneyland and want to be ready to go with your Disneyland hats and shirts before your visit or if you forgot to buy a special souvenir, you can find exclusive products from Disneyland at DisneyStore.com. That’s right. You can...
Friday Fun Fact: Hop Aboard History on King Arthur Carrousel
August 27, 2010 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, fantasyland, fun factsWalt Disney was a perfectionist and wanted only the best of the best for Disneyland. Back in 1955, while building his dream amusement park, Walt Disney spent $22,000 for a derelict merry-go-round in Sunnyside Park in Toronto Canada that became King Arthur Carrousel. Just...
Walt Disney World Wednesday: What to Pack
August 25, 2010 in All Posts, guest post, walt disney worldGuest Post by Kristin of the blog Yellow Bliss Road. Kristin is a 30-something mom who enjoys cooking & baking, movies, writing and trying to be the best mother she can be. As a single parent, Kristin adopted her son at nine weeks of...
Terrific Tip Tuesday: Disneyland Attendance Trends
August 24, 2010 in All Posts, attendance trends, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, fun facts, Tips & Tricks for FamiliesIt’s no secret that Disneyland is a very busy place. Daily attendance can vary between 15,000 and 75,000 guests per day in one park! There are advantages and disadvantages to crowded and slow days alike. The general rule of thumb is the shorter the...
Mickey’s Halloween Party Announcement
August 23, 2010 in All Posts, disneyland, disneyland resort, halloween, holidays, vacation planningIt may only be August, but Mickey and his friends at the Disneyland Resort have already been thinking up an exciting new Halloween adventure for families and this year’s Halloween event tops all others from the past. The resort’s separate ticket, private party event...