November marks a dramatic shift at the Disneyland Resort; the spooky cobwebs and pumpkins slowly vanish in favor of holiday displays, tinsel, and snowflakes. Despite being a crowded day at the resort, Thanksgiving is largely a non-event for Disneyland. Sure, there are some turkeys and cornucopias around, but the parks tend to jump from Halloween […] Read more…

October is one of the best months to visit the Disneyland Resort; the weather is beautiful, the parks are covered in Halloween décor, and my favorite resort event goes on all month long: Mickey’s Halloween Party! HAPPY HALLOWEEN I attended the Halloween party on October 9th. It definitely felt like they upped the number of […] Read more…

Fall has finally arrived in Disneyland, and though there’s been little relief from the heat, beautiful shades of orange and red in the parks at least give the illusion that the seasons are changing. Main Street USA and Buena Vista Street now display an eclectic mix of Diamond décor and fall accents. CLOSURES AHOY! As […] Read more…

August marks the fourth month of the Diamond Jubilee, and the party shows no signs of slowing down. The castle is still covered in its sparkly diamond overlay, which looks especially beautiful at night (but it’s hard to fully capture in a picture!). Though there was little in the way of refurbishments in August, the […] Read more…

DISNEYLAND TURNS 60 On July 17th, Disneyland officially celebrated its 60th anniversary! Though the Diamond Jubilee is a year-long celebration, the 17th was a particularly special day, and visitors experienced several different special activities to mark the date.  Source: Disney Parks Blog First, Disneyland encouraged park visitors to show their “1955 side”, by coming in […] Read more…

As the Disneyland Resort finishes its first month of the summer season, the crowds have flocked to the Jubilee by the masses. While there wasn’t much news in the way of refurbishments, closures, or future changes to either park, there were a few smaller arrivals that kept the Jubilee excitement going through the month. This […] Read more…

BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS I thought I’d start this monthly update with a bit of a personal note: I graduated from college! I’ve had an incredible four years at the University of San Diego, and am so grateful for the academic and social opportunities I’ve had. Though I don’t know what the future holds for me […] Read more…

With the end of spring break season and the start of early summer crowds, April is always an exciting and busy time at the Disneyland Resort. This month, guests were greeted with unusually warm temperatures, bright sunshine, and lots of buzz as the park’s 60th anniversary draws closer and closer. SPARKLE AND SHINE As the […] Read more…

Spring has sprung in Disneyland, and with just two months left before the big Diamond Jubilee celebration, the refurbishments are starting to wind down. Both Disneyland and California Adventure are finishing touch-ups and upgrades in each land, so that the park looks it’s best for its 60th birthday. Aside from the ongoing enhancements, Disneyland is […] Read more…

Love was in the air this month at Disneyland, and guests celebrating Valentine’s Day found hearts and pink accents scattered throughout the park. Most noticeably, Main Street USA, Buena Vista Street, and Downtown Disney offered specialty Valentine desserts, heart window displays, and romantic medleys from the Dapper Dans. My friend and I hanging out on […] Read more…

Now that 2015 is in full swing, Disneyland has shed its holiday persona and is back and busier than ever. In between all the refurbishments and Frozen-themed activities, cast members are working behind the scenes in preparation for this summer’s 60th anniversary celebration: the Diamond Jubilee. REFURBISHMENT LAND Disneyland’s heavy refurbishment season is always in […] Read more…

December is always a hectic time for the Disneyland Resort, and this year was no exception. Christmastime tends to draw in massive crowds to the parks, and guests enjoyed the 60-foot tree on Main Street USA and the snow-covered castle. In California Adventure, December brought the World of Color Winter Dreams spectacular and Buena Vista […] Read more…