The Walt Disney Company has kicked off Disney100 – a celebration commemorating the company’s 100th anniversary. We were lucky enough to attend the launch of this celebration at Disneyland (we still can’t believe it!). We’re sharing everything you need to know about the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration. What is Disney100? When Disney Parks first announced Disney100 at Disneyland, many fans were confused. Disneyland opened July 17, 1955 – it turns 68 this summer. Disney100 is a celebration of the Walt Disney Company, which was founded as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in 1923. ... read more
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How to Ride Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland
We just got back from Disneyland, where we attended the opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. We were lucky enough to be able to ride several times over the weekend and we’re excited to share our favorite strategies for how to ride Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland. We’ve loved Runaway Railway ever since we first experienced it in Walt Disney World at Hollywood Studios several years ago and have been looking forward to enjoying at Disneyland, since it was announced in Spring 2019. We didn’t think it possible (Justin and Owen consider WDW their home Park – ... read more
12 Classic Disneyland Treats You Can Get All Year Round
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
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
The Best Disney Lunar New Year Food
Getting the most out of your Disney Park visit requires a fair bit of advance planning these days, especially if you’re there for a special occasion. While we’ve got a quick guide to the full Disney Lunar New Year celebration, the festival food deserves a full post of its own! Today we’re sharing the best Disney Lunar New Year food on the menu in 2023. This year, Disneyland has expanded its Lunar New Year food options. There are Asian-inspired offerings at many restaurants, as well as two new Lunar New Year marketplace booths in Disney California Adventure. Each festival food kiosk serves ... read more
Disney Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Rabbit, as well as Year of the Cat (Vietnamese Zodiac Calendar), at the Disneyland Resort, with our guide to the 2023 Disney Lunar New Year celebration in California Adventure. My birthday falls at the end of January, and I’ve always enjoyed celebrating at Disneyland. What started as a coincidental extra to birthday festivities, has turned out to be a Lunar New Year tradition we look forward to participating in each year! Our guide starts with answers to the most frequently asked questions we receive about Disney Lunar New Year and moves into more detailed ... read more