Final Checks for your Disneyland Trip
So you’re a few days out from your trip and ready to go? Let’s do some final checks to make sure you’re prepared for Disneyland.
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Add a Cake to your Disneyland Meal
Want to make a meal at Disneyland really special? Add a cake! This is now so easy to do. And the cakes are delicious. (I had one as recently as March 2025.)
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 –…
Mobile Ordering at Disney Parks
Updated February 23, 2025 Mobile Ordering will change your Disney Park and Resort experience in huge ways. Knowing how to use this tool is now more important than ever, as Disneyland and Walt Disney World reopen. Let’s see what all the fuss is about.
Hotel Tips for Disney Trips
Updated December 14, 2024 A couple of years ago, we ventured out on a 2 week road trip with three children through the majority of Southern California to Yosemite to San Francisco and then back down the coast to home – which is San Diego. We stayed in 7-8 hotels (I lost count) and I…
A Complete Guide to Character Meals at Disneyland Resort
Updated January 8, 2026 For many, a visit to Disneyland isn’t complete until they share a meal with a Disney character. I’ve researched your options, below, with details on each so that you can find the best fit for your friends and family. If you’re considering dining with characters, read through this post and let…
Fireworks at Disneyland
Updated April 21, 2025 For many guests, fireworks are an essential part of the Disneyland experience. I’m happy to help you find the best way to enjoy this show. Follow me for everything you need to know about fireworks at Disneyland.
Tropicana Inn & Suites
Updated June 17, 2025 This is my favorite off-site hotel on Harbor. I’ve stayed here several times over the years and have always had consistent experiences. It’s an old school, motel style property, but perfect for a more budget-friendly Disneyland visit. Tropicana Inn & Suites is literally across the street from the main entrance of…
WDW Park Strategies for Days without Lightning Lanes
Updated October 28, 2024 After many years of providing super effective strategies for both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, I now share what you need to know in order to move through the Walt Disney World parks in the same efficient manner. My strategies are: This post will detail exactly how to navigate each park….
Lightning Lane Entry at Disneyland
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…