Is a Park Hopper Ticket at Disneyland Worth It? Short answer: yup.  And here’s why:  The merit of a Park Hopper ticket at Disney World may take a little more consideration (which I’ll lay out for you here in an upcoming post), but Disneyland is much easier to think about.  This is primarily because the […]

How does Fast Pass work at Disney World and Disneyland? The Fast Pass Process A fast pass is essentially holding your place in line.  It’s a ticket you receive at a ride that tells you what time to return to the ride and enter through the Fast Pass queue.  The process works like this: At […]

Disney Character Signature and Autograph Ideas Looking for character autograph ideas for your next Disney vacation?  If you’re looking for something beyond the typical autograph book that you can purchase from Disney stores or in the parks, this blog post is for you. Collecting autographs as you go through the Disney parks can be a […]

Disneyland Sidetrips – Disneyland to Huntington Beach One of the great things about a Disneyland trip is that there is often time for a few side trips.  Huntington Beach is a great day trip, or even a good place to stay a few extra days after Disneyland. How Far is Huntington from Disneyland Getting there […]

Disneyland: Commando Weekend or Vacation Experience?   Let’s clear up a common misconception: Disneyland is not only about theme park til you drop for 2 days and then heading home.  Sure, that’s how a lot of people do it.  And if you’ve only got a weekend and want to make a run at it, that’s […]

Help with Planning Your Disney Vacation – Meet Your Travel Consultant This week I thought I’d post a video introducing myself to you.  Planning an amazing Disney vacation for your family is a lot of work, but I’m here to help you with that.  Watch this video to see me give a short explanation of […]

Club Level at the Disneyland Hotel When you want something a cut above, a simple luxury to make your vacation that much more special, the Club Level rooms at the Disneyland Hotel are waiting for you.  Want to find out more?  This week’s blog is a video post, so click on the video below to […]

PhotoPass+: The Pros and Cons Who doesn’t want awesome pictures of their family vacation?  You’ve probably packed a camera, plus you’ve got your phone camera, maybe your spouse has one, too.  You’ll snap shots as you go, recording memories.  But sometimes you’ll forget to capture that iconic shot you meant to get.  Or yours will […]

Blue Bayou Review – Disneyland   Blue Bayou is quite possibly the most famous restaurant in Disneyland.  If you’ve ever ridden the Pirates of the Caribbean, you’ve seen it as you glide through the first part of the ride.  I’ve heard many people remark that they’d love to eat there someday, and I’m here to […]

The Disneyland Hotel Review Last week, I took the family to Disneyland, and I chose to stay at the Disneyland Hotel for the first time.  We loved it!  The Disneyland Hotel is the perfect accompaniment to a Disneyland Resort experience.  It’s quintessential Disney in so many ways, and it keeps you in the magic your […]