If someone were to ask you for adjectives describing Disney attractions, several words would probably pop into your mind. Exciting. Thrilling. Nostalgic. Happy. But one that frequently comes to my mind is “funny.” Yes, there are certain attractions that have a great sense of humor and can make you laugh even if you’ve been…
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We’re Goofy for Goofy!
Meeting Goofy at Epcot’s Character Spot It seems like everyone who has a Disney vacation – adults, children, grandparents, singles, doesn’t matter – makes it a priority to get their photo taken with Mickey. And who can blame them? After all, Walt himself told us not to forget that “it all started with a mouse!”…
Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney
When Disneyland was forced to abruptly close due to COVID in March 2020, it left the company with a surplus of Star Wars souvenirs, and an unfilled demand for intergalactic goodies. As the pandemic dragged on and California slow to reopen theme parks, Disney chose to make rain out of Rainforest and reopen the old…
The Oogie Boogie Bash 2021: What’s Different?
A sign from Oogie Boogie Bash 2019 Halloween Time is returning to the Disneyland Resort, and with it, the Oogie Boogie Bash! This after-hours, separately ticketed event at Disney California Adventure was a hit for our family in 2019. It replaced Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park, which we enjoyed twice. The Evil Queen terrorizes…
Disney Attractions with the Best Music
…these are the signs that ghosts are present… I’m a musician. My father is a musician, as was his father before him. One of the reasons I love Disney travel so much is that Disney Imagineers realized early on that in order to transport guests to another place, they have to engage all of…
Jungle Cruise Memories
Disney’s original “cruise line” is making some big changes. The Jungle Cruise at Disney World and Disneyland will be updated with new animatronics and new jokes. Disneyland’s version stayed closed when the park reopened in April, and Walt Disney World’s version is already being changed as Guests ride. With our classic Jungle Cruise sailing off…
My Disney Travel Wish List
All I want is a trip Galaxy’s Edge! With things starting to return, I started to make a wish list in my mind – A Disney travel wish list! These are the experiences that are on the top of that list: VISIT GALAXY’S EDGE Walt Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge, pre-pandemic Sigh. So,…
I Miss the Halloween Parties!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, photo ©Kristen Dyer As vaccinations continue to roll out throughout the country, Disney lovers on both coasts are wondering what this effect will have on Disney parks. Will park capacity be increased? What does this mean for mask regulations? What about indoor dining? But one question seems to pop up over…
Disneyland Forward
Concept art ©DisneylandForward While we Disneyland devotees were waiting for official news about reopening, which we now know is April 30, we got a huge surprise. Disney announced “Disneyland Forward,” a proposed expansion of the property. The first time I ever visited Disneyland, it consisted of one park and two hotels. I have watched…
Things I Only Do at Disney
“Chocolate chips and whipped cream for breakfast? Sure!” It’s a bit of an exaggeration to say that I turn into a different person when I’m on a Disney vacation, but I definitely accept that my behavior changes somewhat. There’s a sparkle in my eye, a lightness to my steps, and I can’t help but…
Disneyland Reopening: What We Know Now
Both theme parks will reopen on April 30th After more than a year of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland now has a reopening date! So many people are clamoring to get back into the Happiest Place on Earth, but information keeps changing as to what this is going to look like. Having…
The “Right” Age to Take Your Child on a Disney Trip
Dumbo, the Flying Elephant “My child is (blank) years old. Is that a good time to take him/her on a Disney trip?” It’s one of the most asked questions we see in our Mouse for Less Facebook group. And the answers to that question are never straightforward. For every “Yes, definitely,” there will be…