Tips and Tricks

Water bottle refill station

Water Bottle Refill Stations

One of the most common questions I get from readers is, “Can I bring my own water bottle into the park?” And the answer is YES! (so long as it’s not glass). Not only are guests welcome to avoid buying an overpriced plastic Dasani during their visit, they are invited to use a super handy […] Read more…

Lightning Lane Explained

Lightning Lane Explained

Fast pass. Genie+. Lightning Lane. Single pass. Multi pass. In the last few years, Disneyland’s “cut the line” system has changed a lot – both in name and in practice. The ever-changing system can be super confusing, especially if you’re not a frequent park visitor. So let’s take a moment to go through exactly what […] Read more…

Good Neighbor Hotels

Good Neighbor Hotels

Unlike Walt Disney World in Orlando, the Disneyland Resort does not have a vast collection of hotels to choose from on property. There are three hotels: the Grand Californian, the Disneyland Hotel, and Pixar Place Hotel, and all three are quite expensive. If you don’t want to spend that much on a hotel during your […] Read more…

Accessible Attraction Experiences

Accessible Attraction Experiences

Over the years, the Disneyland Resort has improved a LOT when it comes to accessibility and disability accommodation. Most rides now have accessible entrances and exits or adaptable vehicles, and some even have additional options for guests that need a little extra help to enjoy the experience. But Disneyland Park in particular has a few […] Read more…

Disneyland Dining Explained

Disneyland Dining Explained

Disney parks fans tend to take a lot of knowledge for granted – I know I’m completely guilty of it when planning trips with friends that rarely visit. We kind of forget that a lot of “101” stuff for us is something not everyone knows, and many trip guides skip right over that and get […] Read more…

Disneyland Restroom Guide

Disneyland Restroom Guide

For many years now, someone I know (who shall remain nameless but he knows who he is) has been urging me to write a blog post about Disneyland’s restrooms. Given the weirdness of this request, I largely ignored it. But shockingly, I did receive some questions over the last few weeks asking for bathroom tips […] Read more…

Disneyland parking explained

Disneyland Parking Explained

I tend to get a lot of emails & DMs with questions about parking at the Disneyland Resort, and I totally get it…how do you know where to go, or which transit vehicles take you to what structures? Luckily, the west coast resort is much smaller and simpler to navigate than Walt Disney World, but […] Read more…

Chicken Exit

The Chicken Exit

For some, visiting Disneyland is a bravery test. Not everyone loves the thrill and intensity of the “bigger” rides, and it’s especially tough when you’re the only one in your group feeling the pressure. In those cases, you might have a minute of bravery getting in line…and then have immediate regrets. If that’s the case […] Read more…

MagicBand+

MagicBand+

The Disneyland Resort visitor experience is about to change forever. Starting October 26th, guests will now have the option to use MagicBand+, a system that’s been in place in Walt Disney World for years. MagicBand+ isn’t just a new wristband to collect…it’s a multi-purpose tool meant to make your trip a little easier and add […] Read more…

Ride Evacuations

Ride Evacuations

If you visit Disneyland enough times, you’re bound to get evacuated from an attraction. From time to time, computers freeze, a blinking light comes on, the power goes out…any number of harmless things can happen. But many guests have yet to experience this phenomenon, and I get this question often: “what happens during ride evacuations?” […] Read more…

Magic Key

Magic Key

 Source: Disney Parks Blog After Disneyland announced the end of the annual pass program last year, fans have eagerly been awaiting its replacement. And starting later this month, the new Magic Key program officially enters the Disneyland universe. The Magic Key program has some general similarities and some general differences from the previous pass program: […] Read more…

Saving Money at Disneyland: Food

Saving Money At Disneyland: Food

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…

Saving Money At Disneyland: Clothes & Accessories

Saving Money At Disneyland: Clothes & Accessories

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…

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