Welcome to Anna and Elsa’s Boutique! For a while, I had been curious about the new Anna and Elsa’s Boutique in Downtown Disney, here at the Disneyland Resort. I had heard about it when it first opened, taking over the space formerly occupied by Studio 365. On a recent park free day, I decided to…
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The World of Disney at Disneyland
Welcome to the World of Disney! It’s well nigh impossible to walk through Disneyland and not pick up a souvenir or two. Inside the two theme parks, three hotels, and Downtown Disney, you will find many of tempting items. However, for some serious Disney shopping, it’s hard to find a better location than the massive…
The Lego Store at Downtown Disneyland
Lego sculpture of Beauty and the Beast Let’s face it: a Disneyland trip is not cheap. After you factor in transportation, hotels, park tickets, meals and maybe a little extra for souvenirs, you’re looking at a lot of money. One of the ways to stretch that vacation budget is to schedule some days when you’re…
Penny Pressing in Downtown Disney – Disneyland Resort
White Water Snacks, the location of our first penny press of the day As we all know, a trip to any Disney destination can be expensive. Transportation, lodging, theme park tickets, meals and those all important souvenirs – it can really add up! That’s why I get so excited when I find an inexpensive souvenir…
Pressed Coins at Disneyland
Are you looking for a souvenir that’s easy to collect and inexpensive? What if you could add to it on future trips and even non-Disney vacations? Then collecting pressed coins at Disneyland may be a great choice for you! Pressed dime in Toontown We used to call them “smashed pennies,” but these machines have evolved…
Marceline’s Confectionery at Disneyland
Welcome to Marceline’s Confectionery! My family and I usually rush through Downtown Disneyland to get to the theme parks. However, on a relaxed park free day, my daughter and I decided to stop in a delightful looking place for a yummy dessert. Marceline’s Confectionery is named after Marceline, Missouri, the town that shaped Walt Disney’s…
Review of Earl of Sandwich in Downtown Disney at Disneyland
The Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney in Disneyland I recently took my daughter for a lunch date at Downtown Disney. Since we’re saving up our pennies for our big Disney Cruise in August, we decided to eat at the reasonably priced Earl of Sandwich. Portrait of our “host,” John, the Earl of Sandwich For those…
Pixar Play Parade
The Pixar Play Parade is Disney California Adventure’s biggest daytime entertainment. Crossing the park from Hollywood Land to Paradise Pier, this energetic parade features characters from many of your favorite classic Pixar films. The parade runs once each day from near the Tower of Terror all the way to Goofy’s Sky School. I’ve seen it from…
Which Disneyland Hotel is Right for You?
The Paradise Pier Hotel Deciding on which Disneyland Resort Hotel to book is not quite as mind-boggling as trying to decide on a Walt Disney World Hotel. After all, there are only three Disney owned and operated hotels in the Disneyland Resort. (Not for long, though, as Disney just announced a fourth hotel for the…
Disneyland Food Bucket List
In preparation for my recent Disneyland trip, I researched some dining and snack options that I might be interested in. This trip to Disneyland will be my first trip as an adult. My husband would agree that I runDisney, so I can eat Disney, lol! I signed up for the Pixie Dust Challenge last year…
Disneyland Corn Dogs
There are corn dogs, and then there are Little Red Wagon Corn Dogs, capitalization definitely intentional. The oft-maligned hot dog is taken to a new level of delicious at Disneyland. But just what is it about Disneyland corn dogs that makes our mouths water? Your nose will lead you to the Little Red Wagon in Disneyland’s hub, just outside the…
Planning Outfits for a Disney Vacation
If you have read any of my articles, you know I love planning! I also love documenting our trips via scrapbooking and videos. I always love how our pictures look when we have coordinating shirts and outfits. There are a number of different options when it comes to planning this out. Typically, I start by…