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,…
Updated September 4, 2026 FASTPASSES became MaxPass and then Genie+ and now they’re called Lightning Lanes. This post explains how they work. The rest of this post is here to look back…… The most common complaint I hear about Disneyland is about wait times. No one likes standing in line. And, while we can’t control…
Updated April 27, 2020 Just recently, Disney launched a new app aimed to better your park experience. There are so many fun features to know about, and I’m excited to share them with you today. I worked with Disney directly to learn all about the new app in early July 2018. We walked through the…
Updated March 11, 2024 The Pixar Play Parade made its first run down Main Street on April 13, 2018 when Pixar Fest began. Originally located in California Adventure, this parade took over Disneyland when it returned. The famous hopping Pixar Lamp (one of my favorites!) lead the way. There is one dining package that allows…
Updated October 30, 2026 My family and I have enjoyed Breakfast with Santa at Catal Restaurant since 2016! I am a huge fan of this event and encourage you to consider it for your holiday visit to the Disneyland Resort. Now it’s at Naples and should be equally enjoyable. This is often a tough reservation…
Updated March 16, 2024 ***Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning are now called Early Entry. This post details everything you need to know about the new option. Lots of guests get confused with the details regarding Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning. In short, Extra Magic Hour is for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests and allows…
Updated October 18, 2023 We have lots of tools in place to avoid lines at Disneyland including starting your day early and using Genie+, but occasionally, you might find yourself in need of a break, despite your detailed planning. I always encourage guests to leave mid-day when the parks get crowded and the sun is…
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…
