Updated July 8, 2024 ***Beginning July 24, 2024, Genie will incur some changes at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Basically, at Disneyland, the names will change. That’s it. Genie+ will be called Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Individual Lightning Lanes will be called Lightning Lane Single Pass. At Disney World, guests staying at a…
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 14, 2023 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…
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 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…
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…
