Make sure you take a few opportunities to ask for the front car on any of your favorite rides, especially the roller coasters. You will have to wait a bit longer for the seat but, it is worth it… The back seat does however offer another great perspective, take the time to ask and have fun…
If you are celebrating Easter at Disneyland, you will be able to take part in a special easter egg hunt. Throughout the park are 12 hidden easter eggs themed to Disney characters. When you purchase the easter egg hunt map for $5.95, you will be given the clue as to which areas of the park have a hidden egg. You will place a corresponding sticker on the map with the character that was found for each location. When you complete the map, you can return the map for a surprise…
If you are in Disneyland for St Patrick’s day, you will notice a wave of green in the park. You might want to be wearing green as well. With this many people in one place, the potential to be pinched is great for not participating…
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I was only 8 years old and would have been as excited back then, as I am now to hear about the new Disneyland and Disney World expansions.
If you like Candy Canes you will love the handmade ones available at the Candy Palace on Main Street USA. Make sure you stop by first thing in the morning as they sell out quickly for the day. You will also love the peppermint ice cream or peppermint mocha, which will surely put you in the Christmas spirit, here are a few more treats worth trying…
One of the greatest times of the year to enjoy Disneyland is at Christmas. The park transforms into a Christmas wonderland with so many amazing decorations, from the 60 foot Christmas tree on Main Street USA to the snow covered Sleeping Beauty Castle glowing with blue lights and icicles…
Enjoy some of the seasonal treats available during the Halloween season at Disneyland. Especially all the various pumpkin flavored treats like the cheesecake or beignets. Here are just a few of the delicious additions you will want to sink your fangs into…
If you love dressing up for Halloween, you will find no better place to visit than Disneyland during Mickey’s not so scary Halloween party! This is one of the coolest special events to enjoy in the park. Halloween is the only time of the year where you will see all of the Disney Villains come out and roam the park. You will love all of the seasonal Halloween treats as well as the Halloween overlays…
The treats that you will find at Disneyland are spectacular. A visit to the park would not be complete without enjoying a few of these marvellous selections. Here you will find a list of our personal favourites… Continue reading
Disneyland has a fantastic selection of restaurants in the park that are worth noting. When ever we visit the park, we have a number of places that are an absolute must to stop and enjoy. The Carnation Cafe, Cafe Orleans and the Plazza Inn to name a few…
Picking a great restaurant in Disneyland is an important part of making your visit enjoyable. Equally important is having a strategy of when and how to enjoy your choice… Continue reading
Character greetings pose another great photo opportunity throughout the park. Take advantage of using the Photo Pass photographer service so you can put yourself in the picture as well. Here is a list of the most common characters found in the park and where the greetings usually occur. Many characters not listed here do come out seasonally so refer to your Entertainment Guide for exact character times and locations and keep your eyes open for other characters roaming around the park…
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Along with all the fun that goes along with spending time at the happiest place on earth is capturing those special memories with a photograph. Disneyland has so many unique things to see in the park. We have created a list of some of the great locations to place yourself for some really great images…
Our favourite souvenir of Disneyland is collecting the Penny Presses. It is also somewhat of a treasure hunt. The Penny Press machines can be found all over the parks, Downtown Disney and the Disney Resort hotels. A Penny Press map is available at Disneyland City Hall. Here is a list of where the machines can be found in Disneyland…
The Disneyland Diamond Celebration brings a few new brilliant shows to the park; The Color the Night parade and the Disneyland Forever fireworks. Check your Entertainment Times Guide accompanying your park map for exact show times and locations, as the showings and times change throughout the year.
Disneyland offers so many fun things to see and do which can make navigating in the park an overwhelming task. Here you will find a few great tips specifically for each land…
You are visiting the happiest place on earth, so take the time to notice it. It is also the busiest place on earth, so don’t count how many times you make it on each ride. Appreciate how friendly the Cast Members are, notice how clean the park is, despite how many people are there. Take a moment and marvel at the attention to detail in every aspect of the park, from the colors, sights, sounds, smells and architecture. Enjoy everything you can at the park right down to all the delicious foods like the churro. Immerse yourself in all the Disney stories throughout the park. I look at Disneyland as a living piece of art. When Walt Disney created Disneyland he said it would never be finished. That is part of the magic, as it continues to grow and expand, it continues to inspire people with wonderful memories. If you’re a kid, the park is pure magic. If you’re an adult, it lets you enjoy being a kid all over again. Here are some great tips we have discovered over the years:
Disneyland is the happiest place on earth when you arrive well prepared. Here is a list of our Travel Essentials. It is far easier and more cost effective to bring the necessities along with you rather than having to purchase them spur of the moment…
The Good Neighbour Hotels will save you a considerable amount however if you are looking for an extra special vacation and many added benefits then you might want to consider staying at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels…
Renting a car or enjoying the benefits of using the shuttle services. You will find extreme advantages to either option. We have used both methods and have enjoyed the different benefits to each: Continue reading
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