Long ago, we traveled A LOT. It always seemed easier with little ones, as their schedules are less complicated and the cost was certainly lower. And when we traveled, no matter where we were going, I added a little magic. Friends, meet “The Vacation Fairy”.
Updated April 26, 2025 For a million reasons! I’ve been writing about theme parks for many years and the one tip I love to share the most is to pack ziploc bags with you each day. You’ll use them often once you see how helpful they are.
Updated March 27, 2025 One of my absolute favorite parts of a Disneyland trip – or any opportunity to travel – is adding extra magic. I’ve detailed some general options in Step 6 of my planning process. Today, I’m sharing a few of those and even more ideas with you. Disneyland is magical enough –…
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…
Updated July 15, 2025 My hope for this post is to provide you with a peek at what’s ahead for your upcoming trip or, perhaps, to show you what you can purchase from home. There are many ways to shop before, during and after your Disneyland trip. And, I love to shop. Follow me for…
Updated August 14, 2025 I’ve started at least one other post off with this same sentence and I’ll likely use it again: You know those people who tell you to wait until ‘children can remember’ Disneyland? Ignore them. I’m a big believer in taking children of all ages to Disneyland and with the proper preparation, your trip…
Updated January 21, 2025 Strollers at Disney Parks……yes or no? Let’s discuss. You basically have three options when considering bringing a stroller into Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Bring your own from home, rent one on-site or rent one off-site. All three options have advantages and disadvantages. (Regardless of where you get your stroller, it…
Updated January 5, 2026 ***Early Entry privileges ended permanently on January 5, 2026 for all Disneyland Resort hotel guests. Early Entry has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Not Magic Morning. Not Extra Magic Hour. It’s a whole new world, folks. Let’s dig in! Basic Scoop – What is Early Entry? Early Entry is the name…
Updated May 11, 2024 Today I have a list of items that you absolutely must have packed for your Disneyland visit. This will be especially helpful for guests visiting for the first time or the first time in a long time. (Review this post for the absolute essentials for planning Disneyland.) Some may seem obvious and…
Updated November 14, 2023 Full disclosure: It took me to a while to really enjoy Disney Springs like I do today. As a Disneyland fan, I was initially turned off by the sheer size of it, as it makes our darling Downtown Disney look quite small. But! I persevered to find my favorite stops. And,…
