Even as a child, Walt Disney admired President Abraham Lincoln, often dressing up in a homemade stovepipe hat and his father’s frock coat to deliver the Gettysburg address to schoolmates. From that lifelong admiration we eventually got Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. But did...
Believe it or not, there are still things I haven’t experienced at the Disneyland Resort, and until recently, Mickey’s Fun Wheel was on that list. I’m not a big Ferris Wheel fan and lived in fear of the idea of my kids getting to...
Until about a year and a half ago, I had never been on the Omni Bus. Ever. When my middle son asked to ride it while we were enjoying a mommy-son date, I took my maiden voyage down Main Street and was pleasantly surprised...
There are many unique architectural styles in Disneyland, but perhaps one that stands out the most is the building housing Innoventions. After all, how many other places can you find a building that rotates? You may have visited Innoventions to learn about technology, play...
For those of us who can’t be at Disneyland today, I thought we could take a Sunday drive together on the Autopia. Autopia has been a favorite attraction for guests of all ages since it opened on Disneyland’s opening day July 17, 1955. In...
Did you know that Disneyland (@disneylandtoday) and Disney California Adventure (@DCAToday) have Twitter accounts? Both of these accounts are manned accounts that provide great information, answer questions and much more in real time. Together, these two Twitter accounts can make a day at the...
If you’ve been to Disneyland, you’ve surely seen the Disneyland Railroad–originally named the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad. You may have even noticed the names painted on the sides of the locomotives. But have you ever wondered who the people were that the engines...
All week, I’ve been fielding the questions about crowds and Thanksgiving. Visiting Disneyland at Thanksgiving is a great way to kick off the holidays and for moms, we get out of cooking and get to dig in to a meal made for us by...
Photo by Kevin Crone over at the amazing photo blog, Tours Departing Daily. While planning a Southern California vacation, it’s natural to have visions of sunshine and short sleeves. When days like today bring gray clouds, do not fret; most attractions remain open when...