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The Disneyland Hotel – a Complete Guide

Casey Starnes6 months ago1 month ago111 mins

Updated March 4, 2026 A tried and true favorite for many years, The Disneyland Hotel shouldn’t be missed. Let’s take a look at what makes this hotel so special.

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Cars Land at Halloween

Casey Starnes6 months ago6 months ago01 mins

Updated October 7, 2025 One of the first signs of Halloween each year is the decor arriving at Cars Land. I love to see it! Don’t miss this spooky redesign of the most popular land in California Adventure.

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The Little Man of Disneyland

Casey Starnes6 months ago6 months ago01 mins

Updated October 8, 2025 Have you heard of this little treasure at the parks? Let’s dive in and learn all about Patrick Begorra. He’s adorable!

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MagicBand+ Interactions for the 70th Celebration

Casey Starnes6 months ago6 months ago01 mins

Updated October 8, 2025 MagicBand+ now unlocks new fun features around Disneyland, with nods to opening day. I’ve found them all. Let’s go look!

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2025 Disneyland Halloween Merchandise

Casey Starnes7 months ago7 months ago21 mins

Updated September 28, 2025 Disneyland dropped 2025 Halloween merch for the first time in late June. Three shirts arrived initially and they’re shared below with others that have shown up since. This post shares how the merchandise arrived this year with dates included for future reference (when we can’t remember next year). Adaptive Costumes for…

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Spooktacular Gift Wrap

Casey Starnes7 months ago7 months ago01 mins

I’ve been using this gift wrap for years and love it! I literally get compliments on it with every use. Halloween to Christmas, it has you covered with designs reminiscent of the Nightmare Before Christmas movie with Jack Skellington. Ever been on the ride at Disneyland? You can see this wrapping in the attic. Let’s…

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What it’s like to Ride in a Waymo

Casey Starnes7 months ago7 months ago01 mins

We took our first Waymo ride recently! Waymo is an autonomous, or self-driving, vehicle. Let’s take a look at what it was like.

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The Grove and Original Farmers Market in L.A.

Casey Starnes7 months ago6 months ago01 mins

Updated October 8, 2025 I love L.A! One of my favorite recent day trips included an early visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum and then a walk to 3rd and Fairfax. At this famous corner, you’ll find The Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles. Just beyond it is The Grove, a gorgeous high end shopping…

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Petersen Automotive Museum

Casey Starnes7 months ago7 months ago01 mins

Have you visited this treasure in Los Angeles? We love it! Let’s take a look at what it’s all about.

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Going to Guides Disneyland Book

Casey Starnes7 months ago7 months ago61 mins

I have such a cute book to share with you today. Shannon Laskey from Going to Guides creates the most adorable books for Disney Parks. And, I recently worked as a contributor on the 4th edition for Disneyland! For maximum value, buy this book when you’re planning your trip. It’s packed with info to help…

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