Yesterday was Disneyland’s 58th birthday. While it has been 58 years since Disneyland opened, the park itself really doesn’t look or feel that old. Not only have the attractions been kept up well, but the park has continued to grow and evolve throughout the years. As Walt Disney said, “Disneyland will always be building and…
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Disneyland Resorts
Tiki Room East and West
“Let’s all sign like the birdies sing. Tweet. Tweet. Tweet. Tweet. Tweet.” A long time before Twitter made tweeting a common occurrence, the inhabitants of the Tiki Room have been “tweeting” their way into the hearts of guests each year. The original Tiki Room opened on June 23, 1963 at Disneyland Park. The signing birds,…
The Science of Disney Imagineering
My family is a bunch of science geeks who would spend an entire afternoon watching The Science of Disney Imagineering DVDs. That is if I would let them sit all afternoon and watch them. I know I have mentioned these DVDs before, but I have a specific direction in mind with this. Audio Animatronics. This…
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Opens June 11, 2007
I have a secret. I don’t like it when attractions close. I know that the parks are always changing and won’t ever really be finished; however, it’s hard to see an attraction close. It’s almost like a part of the family leaving. The Submarine Voyage is one of those attractions that held a special place…
Walt Disney World Versus Disneyland: Length of Stay
Determining the optimal length of stay at either resort is certainly a difficult concept. Besides looking at the vacation time available, I also try to look at what we want to accomplish during that stay. How many night shows do we want to see? How many parks do we plan on going to? Do we…
Napa Rose Lounge
Located in the Grand Californian Hotel in Disneyland California is the premier dining destination: Napa Rose. A meal at Napa Rose is an extraordinary experience to say the least, but can also be quite an expensive endeavor. Besides the financial set back, some folks might not want to squander their time in the parks for…
Walt Disney World Versus Disneyland: Disney-Owned Resorts
Today, I’m continuing my comparison of Walt Disney World and Disneyland by taking a look at the Disney-owned resorts. First of all, I will clarify that the lodging at Walt Disney World is termed “resort”; however, the lodging at Disneyland is termed “hotel”. Let’s start with Walt Disney World, shall we? With 24 Disney-owned resorts…
Our Recent Family Trip to Disneyland
A few weeks ago my brother and his fiancé were in town during a long weekend off from school, so what did we do? We went to Disneyland of course! Me and my two kids went (poor hubby had to work), along with my sister and her husband, and of course my brother and his…
Walt Disney World Versus Disneyland: Dining Plans
Some people might wonder why we diehard Disney fans are so passionate about our dining plans at Walt Disney World, but we know the secret, don’t we? Face it. We all have to eat, and there are a lot of people going to Walt Disney World at any one time. Of course, there are a…
Walt Disney World Versus Disneyland: The Mini-Series
Walt Disney World versus Disneyland. Ooo! That almost sounds like it’s right out of a sci-fi movie, doesn’t it? Like Godzilla Versus the Sea Monster? Well, this won’t be a sci-fi mini-series, but I will be doing some comparisons. Someone suggested that I should do a post or maybe series of posts about what Walt…
Trader Sam’s…Could It Be?
The rumor mill has been percolating with speculation about upcoming plans for Downtown Disney. The once proposed Hyperion Wharf has long since been scrapped. Now the project has new name “Disney Springs” and will feature a new “district” bringing more restaurants and shops to the area. While this is all still hearsay, there is some…
One Man’s Hero
While we were in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, our family stopped by Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream. It wasn’t really a planned stop, at least not at the time. We were heading for Toy Story Mania. When we found out that it was down, we decided to spend our time in Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream…