A Disney Expert: What does it take? When you’re looking for help with planning your Disney vacation, a Disney expert is what you need.  But what is a Disney expert?  What does it take to be one?   A Disney expert is a travel consultant (also known as a travel agent) who specializes in planning […]

Dining with the Princess: A Review Of Ariels’ Grotto – Disneyland Listen here parents: If you’ve got a little girl who loves princesses, this post is for you.  If you are planning on hunting down the princesses for photos and autographs in the parks, I’m here to tell you that Ariel’s Grotto is going to […]

Dining in Disneyland: Quick service beyond burgers Could be just me, but when I head to Disneyland or Disney World, I’m hoping for something a bit healthier and more interesting than burgers and fries for every meal.  In Disney World, many people realize up front that Epcot offers some more unique dining options.  But what […]

It’s Only a Hotel…   This is what I hear people say sometimes.  It’s only a hotel.   “We don’t need anything fancy, it’s just a place to sleep at night.  It’s only a hotel.”   “We’re there to be in the parks, we don’t really care where we sleep.  It’s only a hotel.”   […]

10 Things You Might Not Know About Planning a Trip To Disney World 1.      Disney World is big.  Really big.  There are 4 main parks, 2 water parks, 32 resorts, over 100 restaurants, and over 130 attractions.  It has its own transportation system.  There are a lot of aspects to consider in your planning. 2.       […]

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 […]