Updated March 11, 2024 This post is intended to provide information that can help children of all abilities visit the parks in comfort. My tips may or may not all apply to you and your specific needs, but hopefully they are broad enough to help many with challenges during a visit to the parks. I invite…
Updated April 3, 2026 I put a lot of thought into what I wear to the parks for many reasons. I consider going to Disneyland a privilege and I dress like it. That doesn’t always translate to an actual dress and heels, but I do tend to wear my cuter clothes to the parks. It…
We spend months planning and thousands of dollars to get here. Countless hours disappear while we comb over websites hoping to find the very best information so we can make our trips as close to perfect as possible. We study maps and install apps. We try to figure out just what MaxPass is and if it’s worth the…
Updated September 4, 2022 Romance may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word Disneyland. But, it’s there, friends. It’s totally there. Between Disneyland, California Adventure and Downtown Disney, there is plenty to do and see with your sweetheart. First up, dining!
Updated April 29, 2024 Disneyland provides us with so many amazing opportunities for photography. Today, I’m sharing many locations – beyond the castle – for you to document your visit to the happiest place on earth. Let’s get started!
Updated May 22, 2024 Disneyland can be a dark place. And, while many guests enjoy that bizarre side of Disney (like me), not all children will embrace it. Let’s take a look at DLR’s unexpected scary rides. I’ve listed details on each so you can decide if your child might be frightened. It’s important to…
Updated September 29, 2023 We visited SeaWorld San Diego a few years ago and had such a good time! We had not been in over 10 years, so it was nice to visit after only doing so on vacation a long time ago. A lot has changed and some had not, which was nice to…
Updated July 11, 2024 In the summer of 2014, I took a 2 week trip to south Florida where we visited Disney World and the Florida Keys. It was super awesome, exhausting, and worth every bit of effort we put into it. So…..many have asked which destination I like better and how I would compare the…
Fun fact: The Dollar Store gives me major anxiety. We are always on a very tight budget due to raising three kids in super expensive Southern California, so I shop here often. But, it always makes me anxious. Once I mentally prepare myself for the experience, I get to work. My list is made. I’m…
Updated October 14, 2023 Disneyland can be a roller coaster of emotions (pun intended). You plan and prepare for this trip more than other destination and you want everything to be perfect. Reality: It won’t be perfect. Being thoroughly prepared is your best protection against disaster, but disappointments are inevitable. Knowing how to deal with frustrations at…
