Carthay Circle Restaurant in California Adventure When I plan a Disney trip, my husband generally goes with the flow. However, I always ask him one simple question: “Where do you want to eat?” When I told him I wanted to go to California Adventure during Spring Break, he asked if we could make reservations for…
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Disneyland Collections: The Easy and Inexpensive Way
Disneyland collections come in all shapes and sizes. So many things can be collected, from toys to shirts to even artwork. If you have seen some of the great collections out there, it may have inspired you to want a Disneyland collection of your own. With so many great things to collect from the parks…
Review of the Smokejumpers Grill at California Adventure
When my family and I visited California Adventure this April, we decided to check out the new Smokejumpers Grill. This space, near Soarin’ Over California, was formerly home to the Taste Pilots Grill. Recently Disney decided to re-theme the Condor Flats area so that it fits in more with the nearby Grizzly Peak area. So…
Saving for Your Dream Vacation with the Disney Vacation Account
One of the toughest parts of planning a Disney vacation for many Disney-lovers is saving up for the trip. Even with the various discounts offered throughout the year, it’s no secret that Disney vacations can be pricey! Since our family takes frequent Disney vacations, it seems like we’re always saving up for a trip, so…
Review of Frozen Fun at California Adventure
As a mother of an Arendelle-obsessed 9 year old girl, I knew there was no way we’d make it through the Spring without visiting Disney California Adventure to experience Frozen Fun. On April 1st, in the middle of Spring Break, we headed out towards the park. We decided to hit Frozen Fun before we did…
Making the Most Out of Disney Meet & Greets
We’ve all been there! Waiting in line for quite some time to meet your favorite, or your child’s favorite, Disney character. It’s hot, it’s humid, and to see Anna and Elsa, it’s taken well over 2 hours. Then the time has FINALLY come. It’s your turn! But by the time you get there, you’re…
Why I Need to Make it To 85
The author with her date for July 17th, 2055 I’ve been fortunate to have a very good life, not to mention many wonderful Disney experiences. I still remember my first trip to Walt Disney World in 1976, camping out at Fort Wilderness with my soon to be husband in 1993, the look on my daughter’s…
Three Lines at Disneyland Before You Enter the Parks
Let’s give a big welcome to our newest Mouse For Less blogger, Kristina! If you’re reading this article, it means one of two things. 1) You love Disneyland or 2) you’ve never been and are planning your first trip. If you love Disneyland, you know this one simple fact: Disney parks means standing in line….
Top Ten Tips for a Vacation with a Special Needs Child
Traveling with children can be very difficult at times. Traveling with a child that has special needs can be a whole different adventure. My son does not look any different than other children. He’s even a little tall for his age. Like any other child he loves a fun vacation. My son’s idea of a…
Disneyland’s New Fantasmic Fastpass System
‘Nothing is more wonderful than the imagination, for in a moment you can experience a beautiful fantasy or an exciting adventure. But beware, nothing is more powerful than the imagination, for it can also expand your greatest fears, into an overwhelming nightmare…’ It was May 1992. I was sitting on the pavement in New Orleans…
My Disney Bucket List
Every year, instead of coming up with resolutions or goals that I don’t intend to keep, I like planning to try at least one new experience. While I have a general “bucket list” of places to see and things I want to experience, as a die-hard Disney fan, I wanted to take my bucket list…
Frozen Fun at Disney California Adventure is Cool
Frozen is a juggernaut. We all know it. It’s everywhere. It’s in YouTube videos, it’s Will Farrell singing “Let It Go” on the Tonight Show, it’s probably somewhere in your kid’s bedroom. One place it was surprisingly not everywhere was at Disneyland Resort, specifically Disney California Adventure. That is until now. You see, last month,…