Written by Contributor Zandra One of my favorite things about Disney is their ability to add magic touches; those little details that you may not always notice, but which add to the overall charm of Disney works. Disneyland, also known as my laughing place, is filled to the brim with such magical details. You only…
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Disneyland’s Side Attractions – Adventureland
The exotic calls of colorful birds, dense vegetation, treacherous passages, and life-threatening animals marked your voyage on the Jungle Cruise. Now you are safely back in Adventureland, but you fear you may have contracted a deadly jungle fever. What’s an intrepid traveler to do? Visit Shrunken Ned, Jungle Witch Doctor, in today’s Disneyland’s Side Attractions…
Disneyland’s Side Attractions – Frontierland
Disneyland is always shifting and one land that has seen a lot of change is Frontierland. This land used to encompass all the passable land around the Rivers of America. As we visited one of the claim jumpers last time, I thought we should double back to the Old West. Let’s have a look at…
Tips for Using MaxPass at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure launched a program in 2017 called MaxPass. Working to help guests skip some of the long lines that form for popular attractions, MaxPass allows guests to select a FastPass directly from the Disneyland app instead of walking to the attraction to obtain the FastPass. That might not seem like a…
Disneyland for Walt Disney World Veterans
Planning a trip to Disneyland can be a new adventure for even the most seasoned Walt Disney World veteran. As residents of the east coast, Walt Disney World in Florida is the Disney park most convenient for us to travel to. My daughter refers to it as “our Disney.” We have visited Walt Disney World…
Disney Bucket Lists for any Budget
I’ve got a dream … I’ve got a dream … and I’m sure Rapunzel would have had #goals involving the Disney parks if she lived in our world. Our personal Disney bucket list options are big and bold, but sometimes you need a few thimble-sized accomplishments to get you through until you can tackle the…
Disneyland’s Side Attractions – Fortune Red
This is the third in a series of blogs on the amusements of Disneyland. Last time we visited the Penny Arcade on Main Street, USA. Today, I thought that we could wander over to New Orleans Square. Here we can visit some of the side alleys and fascinating folks there including Fortune Red, the…
When You Start Going to Disney Parks More Often, Amazing Things Happen
How few attractions can you ride in a day and still have fun at Disneyland or Walt Disney World? That’s a real question when you start going to Disney parks more often. Visiting frequently will have some strange effects you might not think about … until the itch to travel starts up again! 1. You…
A Visual Tour of the My Disney Experience App
The My Disney Experience app is a valuable tool for anyone looking to go to Disney World or Disneyland. It is available for Apple and Android devices! However, I remember first using it on my trip in 2014. It was full of bugs! Half of my family’s FastPasses weren’t working, the app would crash often and…
Make Disney Dole Whip-Style Dessert at Home
One of my favorite treats at Disney World or Disneyland is the classic Dole Whip. Eating one in Adventureland always hits the spot on a warm afternoon. But for the 51 weeks a year we’re not at the parks, here’s a quick and easy recipe mimicking this sweet pineapple treat so you can get your…
Haters Gonna Hate: Eight Disney Downers and How to Deal with Them
You love Disney, but someone you know doesn’t. Not everyone is a fan! Perhaps they’ve had a bad experience, or maybe they’ve been given bad information. Regardless, they may disparage your beloved Disney, or resist going on a trip to Florida or California. If you’re trying to convince Disney downers to put on a happy…
Ten Theme Park Commandments
Whether you’re just driving an hour down the road to visit your local amusement park or making a weeklong excursion to Walt Disney World, some rules always apply. Every family has a different idea of “enjoyment” on a vacation or fun outing, but these ten theme park commandments will definitely help you get the most…