Most Disney fans would love to take a piece of the park home with them, but some fans take this to an extreme. Instead of buying a souvenir or ride photo, some guests go so far as to steal from the rides themselves, taking mementos as “stolen trophies”. In the early days of the Disneyland, […] Read more…
One of my favorite things about riding the bigger coasters and thrill rides in Disneyland is checking out the photo afterward. Sometimes they’re funny, sometimes they’re embarrassing, but they’re always a great way to remember your trip to the park. The following is a list of the rides at the resort with cameras, with my […] Read more…
If you follow me on Twitter, you probably know that I visited Walt Disney World in Orlando for the first time since I was very small (I had no memory of it!). I definitely had a magical week, and during my visit I felt an interesting mix of familiarity and newness, particularly in the Magic […] Read more…
Since it’s opening in 1955, the Disneyland Resort has had its fair share of mishaps, some of which have unfortunately left guests and cast members severely injured. In a number of cases, some of these incidents ultimately lead to the death of either a guest or a cast member, prompting a series of investigations into […] Read more…
When you’re visiting the park, you may want to have a nice photo taken by a Disneyland photographer at one of the park’s landmarks. In order to make this process as easy and efficient as possible, Disneyland has a system to help you keep track of your photos: PhotoPass. A PhotoPass is a free card […] Read more…
BASIC INFO App Name: While You Wait Company Name: Brett Rounsaville App Price: $1.99 Free version: No HOW IT WORKS While You Wait is a scavenger hunt app that challenges park guests to find hidden details as they wait in line. To play, select the land you’re visiting, and flip through the clue photos to […] Read more…
BASIC INFO App Name: Lots To Do In Line Company Name: Frantic Goose Applications App Price: $5.99 Free version: Yes HOW IT WORKS Lots To Do In Line is an interactive app that makes the worst part of visiting Disneyland, waiting in lines, part of the fun. You can select the specific line you are […] Read more…
BASIC INFO App Name: Disneyland Menus Company Name: Flora’s Secret App Price: $0.99 Free version: No HOW IT WORKS Disneyland Menus is an easy-to-use app that offers breakdowns of Disneyland and California Adventure dining options, sorted by land. You can look at breakfast, lunch/dinner, or snack menus for the various restaurants in each land, and […] Read more…
Disneyland can be a little overwhelming at times, and you may find yourself looking for some extra guidance during your trip. Whether you are looking for show times, need dining reservations, or are looking for disability assistance, the guest relations lobbies scattered throughout the resort are there to help. The biggest guest relations center in […] Read more…
Have you ever wondered what it was like to visit Disneyland on Opening Day in 1955? Even though the park has dramatically changed, expanded, and updated since its debut, you’d be surprised at how many of the original rides and attractions are still fan favorites today. This touring plan is designed to mimic the Opening […] Read more…
OVERVIEW Every fall, after the gates to the park close and night falls over Disneyland, the park transforms into a Halloween wonderland. Fog pours into the park, spider webs appear across the castle, and the villains from classic Disney films prowl Main Street USA. From late September through October, guests can witness these sights and […] Read more…
Every year, from mid-September through October, Disneyland transforms into a Halloween celebration filled with pumpkins, specialty treats, and lots of detailed decorations. Not only do the lands take on orange and black accents, but some of the rides undergo special Halloween transformations as well. The following is a breakdown of all the fall/Halloween features, décor, […] Read more…
UPDATE: This app is no longer available, and has been replaced by the official Disneyland App. BASIC INFO App Name: Disneyland Explorer Company Name: Disney App Price: FREE Free version: N/A HOW IT WORKS Disneyland Explorer is an interactive guide to both the parks and the Downtown Disney district of the Disneyland Resort. Users can scroll […] Read more…
BASIC INFO App Name: Disneyland Waits Company Name: VersaEdge Software App Price: $0.99 Free version: yes HOW IT WORKS Disneyland Waits is the simplified version of Disneyland Maps. This app provides a list of wait times for all of the rides in both California Adventure and Disneyland, broken down by land. You can click on […] Read more…