There is a lovely spot off to the right of Sleeping Beauty Castle’s drawbridge. For a long time, it was one of the quiet, tranquil parts of Disneyland. It’s still relatively quiet—though it’s become busier in recent years. It’s also got a history that...
Although we have never had the pleasure of knowing what one of the Disney Princesses smell like — at least until smell-o-vision is invented — we can imagine that their beauty and personalities showed in their scents. Belle may have smelled like a rose,...
Right in the middle of Disneyland Park, in what is called the Central Plaza, or “Hub,” stands the Partners Statue. Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse together. But guests who have been going to Disneyland for only the last 20 years or so may not...
Taking a toddler to the Disneyland Resort can be fun and exciting…and tiring and frustrating all at once. Then again, let’s be honest, it can be down-right frustrating taking a squirmy, wiggly, opinionated toddler anywhere. With that in mind, here is the Babes In...
Entering into the Magic Kingdom is exciting and often a bit overwhelming — in a good way! Though it may feel like the same street each time you arrive, there is much more to Main Street, USA than you may think you know. Whether...
Photo from Google Maps. Although Disneyland’s Anaheim location was one of the first plots of land Walt Disney looked at after deciding he did not have enough room to build his dream park near the Disney Studios in Burbank, California, he did pick a...
Walt Disney got his start with theatrical animated shorts, and later moved into animated features. He was a story-man, with his heritage in the movies. The Walt Disney Company’s DNA is storytelling on the silver screen. It may come as no surprise, then, that...
No one wants to wait in long lines while at the Disneyland Resort. That being said, there are a few things a family can do to make the most of their Disney days. Below is a video Marcy, Suz and I made that I...
There’s one thing that I see time after time when I’m at Disneyland that baffles me: the way people dress. I am consistently confused by the clothing options folks choose when they go to Disneyland. To begin, let’s layout the basic facts of a...