Does your Disneyland trip need more speed? Does the thought of riding a roller coaster standing up, laying down, or spinning leave you breathless, but in a good way? If so, you may want to make Six Flags Magic Mountain part of your Southern California vacation. Some of you roller coaster junkies have already said,…
Author: Vikki Turner
I am a lifelong Disney lover who will never quite grow up. I love fireworks, roller coasters, and special Disney treats. My four children and husband have been brainwashed into a love of Disney by regular visits to Disney parks and a home life filled with Disney movies and characters. I love travel, writing, and reading.
Napolini Pizza in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney in Anaheim is known for a solid collection of table service restaurants But I’ve always thought the area ran a little thin on counter-service options that were quick, tasty, and worth the money. I love Earl of Sandwich, but you can’t eat there for every meal! With the recent remodel of Napolini, the…
Finding Mickey Bars: Hunting Down Supermarket Treats
When I first heard about supermarkets selling Mickey-ear ice cream bars, I bounced for joy. Since I don’t have a Disney trip planned for awhile, I thought it was the perfect balm for my Disney depression. As blogs and social media started reporting Mickey-bar sightings, I decided to hunt some down. My journey to finding…
10 Ways to Cope When You Can’t Plan a Disney Trip
My countdown app is blank. Trip funds for this year have been allocated, and it doesn’t look like a visit to Disneyland or Walt Disney World is in the cards. How can I stand the waiting, not knowing the next time I will “leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy?” If…
Warner Bros Studio Tour — So Cal Side Trip
If you plan to visit Southern California for Disneyland, you might feel the pull to see one of the area’s other draws: a movie studio. Films and Hollywood go together like Mickey and Minnie, so be sure make time in your vacation to visit a studio. The Warner Bros Studio Tour gives you a peek…
Beyond the Ball: World Showcase Photo Spots
When we visit Epcot, we always take pictures with Spaceship Earth. The “Big Ball” has a magnetic effect, drawing our lenses to photograph it. But once you’d taken the obligatory icon shot, consider some other fun places to take pictures. These World Showcase photo spots will produce some treasured vacation memories. Here are some ideas…
An Epic Disney Animated Movies Quest
Once upon a time my brave family set out on an epic quest. We attempted to watch 50 Disney animated movies before our fall trip to Walt Disney World. The idea is not for the faint of heart — finishing all 50 movies took us about four months, playing 3-4 movies per week. Silly me…
My Most Magical Disneyland Memories
I grew up less than 15 miles from Disneyland in California. So close we could hear the distant pops of the fireworks on a quiet night. Disneyland was a big part of my childhood and my memories. Now I get to relive the magic with my own children — and someday hopefully my grandchildren. I…
Halloween Time returns to Disneyland September 7
Editor’s Note: Today is our last day for our week of Halloween! This time, we’ll be exploring Disneyland’s offerings! It may still feel like summer in Southern California and many areas of the country, but Mickey and friends are already gearing up for a busy fall as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland today, September 7….
Should You Bring or Buy These Disney Trip Supplies?
So you’ve decided to fly to your Disney destination! Now come the tough decisions of how much stuff you can bring! When you’re choosing whether to pack or purchase, most of your concerns will be based on the cost, how particular you are, and how convenient it is to bring the items in question. If…
Make Disney-style Cupcakes at Home
There’s nothing better than a sweet cupcake at the Disney Parks. But if you’ve got a craving for one at home, we’ve got a recipe and some techniques to satisfy that sugary desire. Check out some ways to make Disney-style cupcakes at home. There’s nothing better than a sweet cupcake at the Disney Parks. But…
10 Things That Surprised Me About Legoland California
If you’re planning a trip to Disneyland, you’ll probably hit a few other local attractions while you’re in Southern California. Legoland California would be a great theme park to add. But before clicking “purchase” on those park tickets, check out some of the details that surprised me about Legoland California. 1. It’s not open every…