Theme parks are chock full of delicious bites and fantastic flavors, but Disney Parks are extra special. It's honestly impossible to try all the best Disneyland treats in one trip. Today we're cataloging 12 of our favorite classic Disneyland treats, available year round. Classic Disneyland Treats in Disneyland Park There are a few classic Disneyland treats that are only sold at specific locations in Disneyland Park and today that's where we're going to start... DOLE WHIP – TROPICAL HIDEAWAY, ADVENTURELAND The Disney Dole Whip. The most famous of all the Disney treats. It shows ... read more
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10 Disneyland Snacks That Will Not Wreck Your Diet
Let's be honest, half the joy of visiting a theme park is the sugary, salty, deep-fried, calorie-laden deliciousness that awaits. And, while we're on a bit of a mission to try every single delicious bite on the menu at Disney Parks, we’ve also been working hard on paying better attention to how we fuel our bodies. Today we’re going to talk about 10 Healthy Disneyland snacks that will not wreck your diet. While sweet treats are found in abundance, there are plenty of heathy snacks at Disneyland IF you take the time to be deliberate in your food choices. We're using the phrase "healthy" ... read more
Castle Inn and Suites Review: Best Locally Owned and Operated Hotel Close to Disneyland
Last month we had a chance to tour a few Disneyland-area hotels, with our travel partner Get Away Today. We love participating in these tours, because they give us an opportunity to check out new properties that we might not otherwise have booked (we love the familiar…don’t you?!). We're excited to share a Castle Inn and Suites review. We think it's the best locally owned and operated hotel close to Disneyland. We toured this hotel with our travel partner Get Away Today, but we have not stayed on site overnight. This post contains our personal, unbiased first impression of the Castle Inn ... read more
Sheraton Park Hotel Review: Luxury Hotel Close to Disneyland
Last month we had a chance to tour a few Disneyland-area hotels, with our travel partner Get Away Today. While we were together, we got a sneak peek at the newly renovated Sheraton Park Hotel. It was hands down our favorite stop on the day-long tour. The Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort is a great luxury hotel, close to Disneyland. We toured this hotel with our travel partner Get Away Today, but we have not stayed on site overnight. This post contains our personal, unbiased first impression of the Sheraton Park Hotel - a luxury hotel close to Disneyland. This post contains ... read more
Element Anaheim Review: Best Free Breakfast Close to Disneyland
Today we're hitting you with an Element Anaheim review. This review features a hotel selection variable we personally never would have considered before...free breakfast. Traditionally walking distance, followed by a balance of luxury and affordability, square footage, amenities and even on occasion the view have all been factors in determining our vacation hotel, but after an extended stay at the Element, we're adding breakfast to the list. The Element meets every item on our hotel check list AND has hands down the best free hotel breakfast close to Disneyland. We paid for this room out ... read more
Staying Across the Street from Disneyland: Fairfield Inn Anaheim Resort Review
We don't know about you, but we're absolutely creatures of habit. Left to our own devices, we'd probably spend every single Anaheim night in the same hotel. Fortunately or unfortunately for us, we sometimes miss out on booking our favorite Disneyland area hotel so we've tried quite a few. Today we're sharing information about the Fairfield Inn Anaheim Resort - located directly across the street from Disneyland. We've talked about a couple other hotels across the street from Disneyland, including the CLOSEST hotel to Disneyland, as well as the best hotel for larger families near the Park. ... read more
Moderate Value Disneyland Area Hotel for Large Families
As Disneyland annual passholders, traveling from out-of-state, we're always looking for the best deal on our hotel stay (gotta keep these trips affordable, folks!). Having said that, we're also hotel snobs who're a little reluctant to try something new. Enter our travel partner Get Away Today, who recently invited us to tour some of the most popular hotels they book. Today we're sharing information about the Cambria Hotel and Suites Anaheim Resort - a moderate value Disneyland area hotel for large families. We toured this room with our travel partner Get Away Today.This post contains our ... read more
Anaheim Marriott Hotel for Disneyland Guests
We recently enjoyed a last-minute, couples trip to Disneyland (it's not just for kids). Typically we book at least three months out, which allows us to book within the "magic triangle." With our favorite spot sold out, we decided to book somewhere we hadn't stayed before near the Anaheim Convention Center. Today we're sharing our experience staying at the Anaheim Marriott. We paid for this room out of pocket and this post contains our personal, unbiased impressions of the Anaheim Marriott Hotel. This post contains affiliate links which may provide a small commission to us, at no ... read more
Best Hotel in Walking Distance of Disneyland for Large Families
After hours of walking, a hotel within walking distance of Disneyland is a must. Looking to stay at the best hotel within walking distance of Disneyland for large families? You will want to check out this review of the Courtyard Marriott Theme Park Entrance. We toured this room with our travel partner Get Away Today. This post contains our personal, unbiased impressions of the Courtyard Marriott Theme Park Entrance. This post contains affiliate links, which provide us with a small commission on your purchase, at no added cost to you. Courtyard Marriott Theme Park Entrance Quick ... read more
Best Value Hotel Within Walking Distance of Disneyland
After hours of walking, a hotel within walking distance of Disneyland is a must. Looking for a great value hotel within walking distance of Disneyland that can accommodate large families? You will want to check out this review of Desert Palms Hotel and Suites. We toured this room with our travel partner Get Away Today. This post contains our personal, unbiased impressions of the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites. This post contains affiliate links, which provide a small commission on your purchase, at no added cost. Desert Palms Hotel and Suites Quick Review WHAT WE LIKED One block ... read more
Luxury Hotel Within Walking Distance of Disneyland
This is exciting...Today we're sharing a review of the JW Marriott Anaheim Resort - a luxury hotel within walking distance of Disneyland. Spoiler alert. This is our favorite Disneyland-area hotel. We paid for this room out of pocket and the post contains our personal, unbiased impressions of the JW Marriott - the good, the bad and the ugly. This post contains affiliate links which provide a small commission on your purchase, at no added cost to you. JW Marriott Quick Review WHAT WE LOVED Brand new!Super quietComfortable bedSpa-like bathroom with stand alone tubOversized shower ... read more
Best Hotels Within Walking Distance of Disneyland
As annual passholders from out of state, we've tried more than our fair share of Disneyland-area hotels. We've even stayed in a few hotels down the road in Garden Grove (because, wow what a deal!), but today we're sharing the best hotels within walking distance of Disneyland. This post contains affiliate links which provide a small commission to me on your purchase at no cost to you. What do you mean by hotels within walking distance of Disneyland? "Walking distance" is a pretty subjective phrase, but we're talking a 15 minute walk to the front gates. This is doable for most ... read more
Staying at the CLOSEST Hotel to Disneyland
After hours of walking, a hotel within walking distance of Disneyland is a must. Looking to stay at the closest hotel to Disneyland? You will want to check out this review of the Best Western Plus Park Place Inn. We paid for this room out of pocket and this post contains our personal,unbiased impressions of the Best Western Plus Park Place Inn – the good, the bad and the ugly. This post contains affiliate links which provide a small commissionon your purchase, at no added cost to you. Best Western Plus Park Place Inn Quick Review WHAT WE LOVED Location, location, ... read more
12 Terrifyingly Terrific Halloween Treats at Disneyland
Heading to Disneyland for Halloween? Don't miss out on these terrifyingly terrific Halloween treats at Disneyland. Halloween at Disneyland is a trip that's been on my bucket list for years. Since it's a trip I've really looked forward to, I wanted to go all out. We booked our trip through Get Away Today and saved enough money with one of their partner hotel and park hopper packages that we were able to plan on dining and snacking in the park for four adults. Get Away Today sells more Disneyland packages than any other travel agency. As a result, they have some amazing packages year round. ... read more
Petersen Automotive Museum Review: 10 Tips to Enjoying A Trip to One of the Largest Car Museums
On our most recent trip to Disneyland, we visited one of the world’s largest automotive museums and we’re not sad about it…Today we're sharing a Petersen Automotive Museum review. This museum is a stop car enthusiasts will thoroughly enjoy, but so will people who love to check out history, design, and the movies. Where is the Petersen Automotive Museum Located? Petersen Automotive Museum6060 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90036Website: Petersen.org The Petersen Museum is housed in a 100,000 square-foot building, originally built as a department store on L.A.’s Miracle Mile (now ... read more
Anaheim’s Savor Stone Hearth Pizza and Wine Review
Recently we talked about the newly renovated Sheraton Park Hotel at Anaheim Resort. This deluxe resort is one of our favorite area hotels, in part because we love Savor – a fun pizza and wine bar – located on site. We think it’s one of the most fun, unique sit-down restaurants near Disneyland and our teenage son has dubbed it a winner. After a couple visits, we’re ready to dish on Savor Stone Hearth Pizza and Wine – the perfect pizza spot close to Disneyland for adults and teens. Savor Stone Pizza and Wine Quick Chew Review What We Loved: Brazilian Style All You Can EatCHOICES!Great ... read more
20 Reasons to Use Get Away Today to Book Disney Vacations
We frequently link back to our preferred Disney travel partner, Get Away Today. You've probably caught on to the fact that they are a full service travel agency, but you might not know that they are actually the #1 provider of discount Disneyland vacations in the country. We can't beat the service (and price!) that they're able to secure for our frequent trips to Southern California, which is why we continue to use Get Away Today to book Disney vacations. Over the last few months, we've collected your questions about working with Get Away Today. Today, we're compiling all the answers ... read more
DIY Disney T-Shirt: Dole Whips + Pirate Ships Cut File
Off to Disney? Don't pack your suitcase without this fun DIY Disney T-Shirt, featuring dole whips + pirate ships! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. You guys. I am so excited. Seriously. I can barely contain myself. Justin and I are getting ready to leave on an adults only trip to Disneyland. I know. You think I am nuts. You're wondering why the heck I would choose Disney over, say, Mexico? Well, it's the happiest place on Earth! The next time you go to Disney Parks, you may be with your whole ... read more