Favorite North County San Diego Walks
Updated October 2, 2024 Let’s go on a walk! Here’s where I return to again and again. Mostly for the views.
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Pixar Fest 2024 at the Disneyland Resort
Updated June 3, 2024 Pixar Fest is here and it’s lots of fun! Let’s take a look at all that’s ahead. Basic Scoop Pixar Fest is a festival that takes place at the Disneyland Resort from April 26, 2024 to August 4, 2024. This celebration is included in your theme park admission ticket cost. The…
Fantasmic! at Disneyland – Everything You Need to Know
Updated April 13, 2026 Fantasmic! is an old school Disneyland gem. Definitely consider it for your visit. As with any big show at Disneyland, good planning will ensure you have a good experience. I’ve compiled this information from what Disney has released to us, what other dining packages typically include and specifically what I know…
Early Entry at the Disneyland Resort
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…
Oceanside, California
Updated February 17, 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.
9 Things to Pack in your Backpack for Disneyland – No Exceptions
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…
Multiple Experiences Pass at Disneyland
Updated June 18, 2024 Disneyland offers a Multiple Experiences Pass when the attraction you’ve selected via Genie+ isn’t running when your return window arrives. You’ll receive a notification in the Disneyland app when this happens. Then, in the app, you’ll find the pass that looks like this: It details when the pass is good for…
Disneyland Strategy Test – March 2024 (No Genie+)
Welcome! Disney Parks are not easy to navigate right now. Don’t worry. I can help. Having a good strategy will absolutely give you your best shot at a successful day. My strategies are built for families and do not include single rider lines or other options that are not available to all guests. I have plans for…
DCA Strategy Test – February 2024
Welcome! Disney Parks are not easy to navigate right now. Don’t worry. I can help you. Having a good strategy will absolutely give you your best shot at a successful day. My strategies are built for families and do not include single rider lines or other options that are not available to all guests. I have plans…
DisneylandForward
Updated May 15, 2024 On May 7, 2024, the final vote was made to move forward with this project. It’s happening! More to come. On March 26, 2021, Disneyland announced proposed plans for possible expansion of the Disneyland Resort over the next several years. There’s a lot of exciting things possibly ahead for our parks…