Did you know that November 3rd was National Sandwich Day in the United States? I didn’t, either, but when my daughter saw it on her National Days Calendar and told me about it, I do what I often do: I started thinking about Disneyland. Specifically, where I would go to enjoy a sandwich at Disneyland!…
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Disneyland Resorts
Where to Get Your Chocolate Fix at Disneyland
Marceline’s Confectionary, Downtown Disney To say that I love Disney parks and resorts in an understatement. And saying that I love chocolate is just as much of an understatement! Put those two things together, and I am one happy theme park goer. Here are my top choices of where to go when you’ve got a…
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
Welcome to Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream! When we celebrate my daughter’s birthday at the Disneyland Resort, we always let her pick out a special birthday treat. Last month, we took her to the Oogie Boogie Bash at California Adventure to celebrate. She decided she wanted a cupcake, so we went to Buena Vista Street to…
A Spooky Oogie Boogie Display at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel
Every year the Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa has a large Halloween display in the middle of the lobby. There is a different theme each year. This year Oogie Boogie is quite the spooky masterpiece! The villain of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas stands over 4 feet tall at the entrance to the Grand…
Which Disney Countdown App is Right for You?
Disney Countdown Apps. They let us know that our Disney adventure is coming. But which app to use? A timer or a planning assistant? We’ve identified some of the very best so that you don’t need to research them. The planning countdown reminders are based on Walt Disney World resort reservations unless noted. If you…
Restaurant Review – the Lucky Fortune Cookery
Welcome to the Lucky Fortune Cookery! A week ago, my family and I visited California Adventure to attend the Oogie Boogie Bash. We decided to grab an early dinner before the party started. We found ourselves in Pacific Wharf and rather than go to our old standby, the Pacific Wharf Café, we decided to try…
Let’s Hear it for our Mousekeepers!
A Boardwalk Villa There are many Disney Cast Members who band together to make your Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line vacations great. The ride operators, the transportation drivers, the waitstaff, the chefs, the animal trainers – the list goes on and on. But today I want to sing the praises of some…
Tips for Disneybounding!
Keep It Simple While it is completely your choice, my biggest tip for you would be to keep your disneybounding outfit SIMPLE. Do not drive yourself crazy trying to make every detail absolutely perfect. Remember, you want to be comfortable in your disneybounding outfit for your magical day in the park! Make sure you check…
The Oogie Boogie Bash
Welcome to the Oogie Boogie Bash After years of hosting Halloween parties at Disneyland Park, this year Disneyland changed things up a bit. The Halloween parties this year are called The Oogie Boogie Bash, and they are being held at Disney California Adventure. Many facets of the party remain the same. It is a family-friendly,…
Throwback Thursday: How Disney California Adventure Used to Celebrate Halloween
California Adventure looked completely different 10 years ago, before some of the major transformations. One big contrast is how the theme park used to decorate for and observe Halloween and autumn. Let’s dial up our Disney-branded time machine and jump back to 2009 to see how California Adventure used to celebrate Halloween. 2009 Most wouldn’t…
Why Fall is a great time to visit Disneyland
Let’s be honest…it’s always a great time to visit Disneyland! It’s the original park that Walt dreamed up on a bench by a carousel. Whenever you can get there, get there! But Disneyland in the fall is exceptionally great! Here are some reason’s why. The Weather Southern California is known for their great weather. Unlike…
Griffith Observatory — So Cal side trip
If you plan to take a day off from Disneyland to visit attractions in the Los Angeles area, I’ve got the best way to end your LA day. Griffith Observatory has great view of the city, cool exhibits, and best of all, it’s FREE! Take a tour to see why this stop should make it…