JW Marriott Anaheim
Updated August 27, 2025 On August 19, 2020, this off-site luxury resort opened in Anaheim, California. It is gorgeous! Let’s take a look around.
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A Guide to Los Angeles for the Disneyland Fan
Updated July 27, 2025 Note: For recent day trip reports to spots all over Orange County and the Los Angeles area, check out this post. We’ve explored what San Diego has to offer and we’ve talked about the 5 best beaches in Orange County within 30 minutes of Disneyland. Now, let’s take a look at what…
Off Site Hotels at Disneyland
Updated January 9, 2026 Reason #8,421 how Disneyland differs from Disney World: Many guests stay off-site. While the three Disneyland Hotels are fabulous on many levels, we’re lucky to have more affordable options nearby with plenty to get excited about. Let’s review the perks of staying off-site, what amenities are close, where to dine, and…
Shopping at Disneyland
Updated June 16, 2026 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…
Favorite North County San Diego Walks
Updated August 2, 2026 Let’s go on a walk! Here’s where I return to again and again. Mostly for the views.
Oceanside, California
Updated July 20, 2026 It might be the best little surf town ever. Oceanside is beautiful, friendly, diverse and full of things to do. It’s my favorite place on earth and I feel fortunate to live here. But, you’re wanting to visit! Let’s focus. Here’s what you need to know.
Disney Movies in the Backyard
Updated October 13, 2023 Want to experience Disney movies at home in a really cool way? It’s easier than you think. For years, we have set up an outdoor theater in the backyard at minimal cost and effort. Once you buy everything required, you’re set for a long time. Let’s take a look at everything…
Breakfast with Santa at Naples Restaurant in Downtown Disney
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…
SkyPark at Santa’s Village Review
Updated December 6, 2025 SkyPark at Santa’s Village reopened late 2016 after a long phase of closure. We enjoyed their opening weekend and had a blast! We’ve been back several times since then and fall in love with this park more and more each time we go. Check out lots of details on what you can…
SeaWorld San Diego Review
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…