No expense adds up as quickly as food at Disneyland. When you can smell the popcorn, churros, and pastries all day long, it’s so easy to just keep grabbing little things and watch your cash dwindle from your pockets. There’s no way to totally escape the cost of dining at Disneyland, but there are some […] Read more…
If you follow me on Twitter, you probably saw that I recently attended California Adventure’s new version of the Halloween party: Oogie Boogie Bash! Oogie Boogie is throwing quite the party, with special entertainment, event-exclusive merchandise, trick-or-treating, and all the Halloween food & drinks you can possibly eat in one night. Cars Land, Grizzly Peak, […] Read more…
Sleeping Beauty Castle’s magic comes from its details: the real gold plating along its turrets, the stained-glass windows, and the colorful stone. Walk across the drawbridge and you’ll see one of those details up close, just above the archway. This fixture wasn’t original to the castle; it was added in 1965. Many sources, including Wikipedia, […] Read more…
The Disneyland Resort’s Halloween season is in full swing, with the sold out Oogie Boogie Bash drawing visitors dressed in their best costumes. But many visitors are already looking ahead to the resort’s next big party: the Festival of the Holidays! Source: Disneyland Resort From November 8 to January 6, Paradise Gardens Park will once […] Read more…
Source: Disney / LucasFilm Visiting Galaxy’s Edge is unlike any other part of Disneyland; when you arrive, you leave earth and head to the planet of Batuu. You won’t encounter cast members, just villagers trying to make a living. And you’ll hear them use some Batuuese phrases that sound a little strange the first time […] Read more…
When you think of Disneyland, you probably have a mental image of the castle standing tall at the end of Main Street. But Sleeping Beauty’s home isn’t even close to the tallest structure at the Disneyland Resort. In fact, at 77 feet, it doesn’t even make the top 10! Here are the 10 tallest Disneyland […] Read more…
Even though we just transitioned into the Halloween season at Disneyland, the holidays are just around the corner! If you’re planning a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth between November 8 and January 6, you’re in for a magical treat. Welcome to the Merriest Place on Earth…Disneyland’s holiday transformation. WINTER WHITES & BOUGHS OF […] Read more…
It’s that time again…the bi-annual event Disneyland fans wait for with bated breath: the Disney Parks panel at D23. This year’s panel, which took place on the final day of the convention, covered all the Disney parks, non-park properties, and the Disney cruises. Again, I’ll just be covering Disneyland-related news, but if you’re looking for […] Read more…
Welcome back to this year’s D23 coverage! Today, I’ll be covering all the news and announcements from day 2 connected to Disneyland. As I mentioned yesterday, you can find info on all the other Disney announcements from these sources: Disney D23 DAPs Magic Laughing Place Matthew Gottula MouseInfo So, what did attendees learn on Day […] Read more…
Every other year, the Anaheim Convention Center down the street from Disneyland hosts D23, a massive convention for all things Disney. Panels at D23 range from parks to television to the studios and more. Fans often dress up in costume for the occasion, and many fans end the day in the parks after the panels […] Read more…
In the age of Instagram, Disneyland can be like a giant photoshoot. You’ll see visitors wearing perfectly coordinated outfits, snapping pictures with their dole whip or Matterhorn macaroon. If you also want the perfect ears or tee for your trip, there are a few things you can do to avoid breaking the bank. 1. Shop […] Read more…
You can find all kinds of amazing Disneyland trivia from limitless sources – books, blogs, videos, Pinterest. But unfortunately, not all sources are made equal. Social media is incredible for sharing Disneyland tips and tricks…and for rapidly spreading urban legends. Here 5 pieces of Disneyland trivia that aren’t actually true. 1. MYTH: There is a […] Read more…
A few months ago, I wrote about Disneyland’s rooftop tricks and how buildings manipulate perception across the park. One of these buildings, what I call the “3 Land Building”, is one of the best examples of simple details transforming guests’ sense of space. Let’s take a closer look at just how Disneyland can create a […] Read more…
Sometimes, not everyone in your party can ride the same rides. Maybe you’ve got little ones that don’t meet the height requirements, or maybe you’ve got some family members that hate roller coasters. In either case, that doesn’t mean eager riders have to miss out! Disneyland offers a system called Rider Switch, which enables guests […] Read more…