When considering a trip to Disneyland, you’ll have some big questions before you even start planning. What time of year should I visit? What will the crowds and the weather be like? Are there any special events? Closures? While you may not have the freedom (or a magic wand) to have everything as you wish on your…
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Disneyland Resorts
Touring Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in One Day
For those who have visited Disney World and fallen in love with the magic, a tour of Disney’s first theme park, Disneyland, and its companion park, Disney California Adventure (“DCA”), should be on your bucket list. Seeing them both in one day might seem out of reach if you’ve ever tried to see more than…
Baby’s First runDisney Race
My husband and I have been runDisney addicts for a couple of years now, so when our son was born we knew he had to accompany us on our first coast-to-coast journey! Here’s exactly what to expect at your child’s first runDisney race. Bib Pick-Up Bib pick up for another person has been prohibited in recent years…
Tips for Combating the Disney Blues
It happens to all of us, the vacation ends and you’re forced to return to your normal life. Even if you’ve got a job as a beanbag chair tester at Google or a professional puppy playmate, it can wind up feeling dull in comparison to a Disney vacation. The dichotomy can leave you mopey, uninterested, maybe even…
New Disneyland One Day Ticket Prices
When Disney Parks first announced that they were going to be changing the ticketing structure at the Disney Park Resorts, fans hit social media sites with concerns and questions. Would the ticket prices be affordable? What would happen with annual passes? How would the ticketing structure work? How would you know what day cost what?…
My Disney Bucket List: Revisited
At this time last year, I created my first Disney Bucket List and have been working hard to check items off so that I can add more on. While it was a challenge, I surprisingly checked off many more items than I initially thought…some intentionally and some not. Lets take a look at some of…
Where’s My Ride? — Differences Between Walt Disney World and Disneyland
If you’ve spent your entire Disney-fan career on one coast, you probably feel like an expert. You know which path gets you to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train the fastest at rope drop, or which set of gondolas won’t make you hurl on Mickey’s Fun Wheel. But when you visit a whole new World or Land for the…
3 Free Collectibles Available at Disneyland
Not long after Disneyland opened in 1955, the legendary A thru E ticket system was introduced to help spread guests throughout the park’s many attractions. Guests would buy a booklet of tickets, and, upon entering an attraction, would present a ticket to the cast member at the turnstile. The ticket system was replaced by the…
The French Market in Disneyland
Welcome to the French Market! The French Market, in New Orleans Square, is one of my favorite quick service spots at Disneyland. For starters, this place doesn’t feel like a quick service spot. Food is served cafeteria style. The seating is outdoors, under shade, with a view of the train station. If you’re lucky, you can…
Saving Money with Disney Gift Cards
We all know how exciting it is to save money on a Disney vacation, right? Even a small savings can help pay for some Mickey Bars or a t-shirt. TheMouseForLess has a great new way to help you save on your next trip. By using our link to Raise.com, you can save up to 4.5%…
You Are Here: The Starbucks Disney Coffee Mugs
I’m not much of a collector and when it comes to Disney collectibles I find it too daunting to even consider, but at the end of every Disney trip I wind up perusing the shops, trying to find something to commemorate my time at the Disney parks. Unfortunately, nothing’s had ever piqued my interest… that…
Order Your Free Disney Parks Planning Video
Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland? We have the solution of one of the great tools in the planning process! You can order your Disney Parks vacation planning video from Disney for FREE. That’s right! I said free! These DVDs are great primers that help you learn all about the…