Candlelight Processional at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Updated December 8, 2025 This time honored tradition is one of my favorites. With roots back to 1955, the year Disneyland opened, it’s a beautiful celebration of Christ’s birth told through Bible verses. A lovely symphony and choir accompany the readings. Disneyland hosts shows on only 2 nights. Epcot, at Walt Disney World, hosts shows…

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WDW Park Strategies for Days without Lightning Lanes

Updated October 28, 2024 After many years of providing super effective strategies for both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, I now share what you need to know in order to move through the Walt Disney World parks in the same efficient manner. My strategies are: This post will detail exactly how to navigate each park….

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Lightning Lane Entry at Disneyland

Updated September 20, 2025 Lightning Lanes are here! Lightning Lanes provide guests the opportunity to hold their place in line, essentially, for a future ride on an attraction. You buy access to the system in the Disneyland app and then use it throughout the day. With your purchase, you get all your ride photos and…

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Pumpkin Preparation & How to Create The Halloween Tree at Home

Updated September 8, 2025 Each year, I buy pumpkins and gourds in the middle of September and they last (outside in sunny San Diego!) until Halloween and after. It’s true! Prepping your pumpkins and gourds makes all the difference.  It takes just a few minutes and doesn’t cost much at all. Let’s see how it…

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