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Casey Starnes4 months ago4 months ago01 mins

Updated February 1, 2026 Oh how I love this city. San Diego has my heart, but when I’m in the mood for an Orange County beach, Laguna is where I head to most. This is the most beautiful beach area near Disneyland. And that’s tough competition! Let’s take a look.

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Park Maps and Disney Vault New Additions for Disneyland’s 70th Celebration

Casey Starnes4 months ago4 months ago01 mins

Updated January 27, 2026 Disneyland’s 70th celebration continues to deliver fantastic merchandise! Find lots of previous pieces here. I shopped early January and found more, so let’s take a look.

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The Ultimate Guide to Downtown Disney

Casey Starnes4 months ago4 months ago391 mins

Updated January 26, 2026 Let’s take a look at what this area entails including restaurants, shops, and how to tie this part of the Disneyland Resort into your visit. Here we go!

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Coastal California – From San Francisco to San Diego

Casey Starnes4 months ago4 months ago191 mins

Updated January 24, 2026 Our Coastal California trip was nothing short of amazing, stressful, exhausting and awesome. I know many of my international readers take full advantage of their time in California and want to see the coast and all it has to offer.  So, I’ve detailed some major stops on our two week trek…

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7 Day Trip Plan for Disneyland

Casey Starnes4 months ago4 months ago01 mins

Updated January 24, 2026 Planning a full week in Southern California? I have some suggestions on how to spend your time. After living here for 15 years, I’ve gathered all the info you need. Let’s get started!

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Lunar New Year Celebration at the Disneyland Resort

Casey Starnes4 months ago4 months ago101 mins

Updated January 31, 2026 Happening now! The Disneyland Resort knows how to throw a party and Lunar New Year doesn’t disappoint. This festival keeps getting better and better. And, there’s a lot to know about it. Let’s get started.

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Current Disney Parks Promos – Get Away Today

Casey Starnes4 months ago4 months ago01 mins

Updated January 19, 2026 After 11, years of blogging, I’m here to tell you that there’s no one better than Get Away Today.  Book your trip online here. Or, call them at 855.GET.AWAY from 7am to 6pm MT. Their agents are so so helpful and friendly. In this post, I’ll keep you updated with the latest…

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Baby Care Centers at the Disneyland Resort

Casey Starnes4 months ago4 months ago41 mins

Updated January 24, 2025 These are such a treasure! Baby Centers invite guests to use their facilities to help ease the stress of bringing little ones to the parks. They’re ideal for groups with babies and toddlers. They’re in both Disneyland and California Adventure and they offer such great amenities – most of them free!…

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Disneyland Resort Hotel Tips and Secrets

Casey Starnes5 months ago4 months ago01 mins

Updated January 24, 2026 I’ve stayed at both the Disneyland Hotel and the Grand Californian Hotel many times over the years and have lots to share about both. This post will provide info you should know – that most guests miss.

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Late Start Disneyland Days

Casey Starnes5 months ago4 months ago01 mins

Updated January 24, 2026 Can’t make it to rope drop? No problem! There are ways to have a successful day without waking toooo early. You won’t get as much done as you would by starting with the sunrise, but with some direction, you can accomplish a lot. Some of these days end up being my…

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