The Paradise Pier Hotel is one of three Disney owned and operated hotels in the Disneyland Resort. Many people have heard of the iconic Disneyland Hotel, which is a tribute to the early days of Disneyland. The newest property, the Grand Californian Hotel, is also fairly well known because it is the only West Coast…
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What to do When it’s Super Busy at Disneyland
We’re heading into spring break season, which means heavy crowds will be descending upon Disneyland as families take advantage of school vacations to visit the Mouse. When lines get long and patience gets short, it’s a good idea to have a back-up plan to waiting in endless lines. We’ll tell you what to do when…
A Tale of Two Small Worlds
Disneyland’s it’s a small world I think I may have ridden it’s a small world more than any other Disney ride. This is mostly because of my 11 year old daughter, who was so enthralled with this ride as a preschooler that on her fourth birthday, she insisted we ride it four times in a…
Tips for Riding Up Front on the Monorail at Disneyland
The monorail at Disneyland works differently than its sibling at Walt Disney World. Instead of being transportation between resorts and theme parks, it has only two stops, one of which ends inside of Disneyland. And a unique experience only available now at Disneyland is the chance to ride in the nose cone. Join us as we ride…
Disney California Adventure Rope Drop Strategies for Walt Disney World Experts
Radiator Springs Racers – not to be missed In a previous post, I made suggestions for rope drop strategies at Disneyland Park for Walt Disney World veterans. Today, I’d like to share with you my strategies for Disney California Adventure. Let me make this clear: this is not a strategy for first time Disney park…
Height Restrictions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland
Before heading to Walt Disney World or Disneyland, one very important thing you need to do is to make sure you take the time to look over the height requirements and restrictions for the various theme park attractions. Doing this ahead of time will help prevent any potentila meltdowns prior to being at the…
Disneyland Park Rope Drop for Walt Disney World Experts
Mickey’s Toontown – an entire land you won’t find at Walt Disney World When you look at the crowds that arrive at Disneyland Park every day, you’ll see all kinds of people. Some of them are on their first trip to the Happiest Place on Earth. Others have been dozens of times, or even more….
One Day Highlights of Disneyland for Walt Disney World Veterans
One of the most common question I see posted in Disney World forums, Disney Facebook groups, and on Disney blogs goes something like this: “I’m going to be in Southern California for a wedding/business trip/reunion/etc. I’ve never been to Disneyland, but I’ll have one day to visit the parks. Help me!” Even if you can…
Disney Vacations During Peak Season – You Can Do It!
Hot? Yup. Crowded? Yes. Fun? You bet! When I was six years old, my parents took my sister and me to our very first Disney vacation. We went to Walt Disney World during Spring Break. Although we fell in love with this magical place, the crowds were very thick. My parents vowed to never go…
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-Through
Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland may look small, but it houses a unique attraction you’ll find suitable for all guests. It never gets busy, won’t be too scary, and tells a classic Fantasyland story. Come take a stroll with me in the Sleeping Beauty castle walk-through! This entrance is where you want to go The Sleeping Beauty castle…
You Can Go Home Again – 40 Years of Disney Vacations
The author and her sister, Contemporary Resort, 1980 All my life, when I’ve told people I was going on vacation, their response has been “Have fun at Disney!” Since I was a kid, all my favorite and most special family memories have involved Disney vacations. And here I am, 40 years after that first Disney…
The Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney in Disneyland
Welcome to the Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney, Disneyland! I’ll be honest. The Rainforest Café has never been my favorite Disneyland restaurant. When I’m looking for a relaxing table service meal while visiting the parks, I’m not really in the mood to be serenaded, loudly, by audio animatronics whose cousins are entertaining guests at the…