Adding Extra Magic to Your Disneyland Day & How to Celebrate your Birthday

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 –…

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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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Shopping at Disneyland

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…

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Cast Appreciation Week at the Disneyland Resort 2018

Updated October 13, 2023 Cast Appreciation Week at the Disneyland Resort was celebrated mid-July with daily events leading up to Disneyland’s birthday, which is July 17. Disney invited me to be a part of the celebration and to share all about this fun time in the parks. It was an honor! It only takes a…

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