You will find many great beaches within an hour drive of Disneyland, we will be reviewing many of them here in subsequent posts. This trip we spent the day at Huntingdon Beach. Here is what you will find along with the enjoyment of a beautiful sandy beach to build castles or go surfing.
Within walking distance of the Disneyland resort you will find a wide variety of excellent restaurants. We have been enjoying Disneyland for years and have found a few restaurants outside the park that we would never miss. If you only have time for one great breakfast in Anaheim make sure you stop by Mimi’s Café on Harbor Boulevard.
The Anaheim area offers some other great things to enjoy, if you have an extra day or two before or after you begin using your Disneyland park hopper ticket. Here you will find a few other things you can enjoy doing on your visit:
The Disneyland Resort Hotels offer excellent dining choices as well. Here is a look at where you can find a few more places to add to your must dine list for some delicious food and drinks.
The Penny Press treasure hunt continues in Downtown Disney and the Resort hotels where you will find a few more machines to add to your collection…
A wide variety of entertainment and activities can be found along the promenade of Downtown Disney. Performers, shows and Live music can often be found in front of various establishments as well as inside a few dining establishments such as the House of Blues, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen and Tortilla Jo’s…
Many of the treats found in the parks can be found in Downtown Disney with a few of its own unique items. In Downtown Disney we love the Kettle Corn. This treat is hard to walk past without picking up a freshly made bag of kettle corn.
We love relaxing in Downtown Disney the day before or the day after we have used our park hopper ticket. With so many great dining options we always like to make time to stop at a few of our personal favorites. The restaurant portions in general are large, so we often share meals to save room for dessert. If you only have time for one great meal in Downtown Disney, make sure you don’t miss the ESPN zone.
World of Disney is one of the best Disney stores you will find anywhere. With many unique Disney items for the avid Disney collector or maybe you just want to show your Disney side with a cool Disney logoed item. You will also find a number of other great stores in Downtown Disney. Here is a look at what you will find…
A trip to Disneyland would not be complete without enjoying Downtown Disney. An outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment district connected to the Disneyland Resort Hotels and located in walking distance between Disneyland and California Adventure. Featuring a number of great restaurants, unique stores and a variety of live entertainment that can be found in the promenade and at select Restaurants.
The treats that you will find at California Adventure are equally as spectacular as those found in Disneyland, with a few unique to California Adventure. 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…
California Adventure offers a great selection of Beer, Wine and Mixed drinks. Available at select locations throughout the park, here you will find a glimpse of the beverages you might want to enjoy after a long hot day. The drinking age in California is 21, ID is required and strictly enforced.
California Adventure has a number of great restaurants that are worth stopping at for lunch or dinner. A few that are on our Must Do List include Carthay Circle, Ariel’s Grotto and Paradise Garden Grill…
Picking a great restaurant in California Adventure is an important part of making your visit enjoyable. Equally important is having a strategy of when and how to enjoy your choice…
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…
In addition to all the great photo opportunities in Disneyland, you will find many great locations here in California Adventure. We have created a list of some of the great locations to place yourself for some really great images…
The Penny Press treasure hunt continues as the machines can be found all over the parks, Downtown Disney and the Disney Resort hotels. A Penny Press map is available at the Chamber of Commerce. Here is a list of where the machines can be found in California Adventure… Continue reading
California Adventure has many unique shows and parades that are a must to see. Check your Entertainment Times Guide accompanying your park map for exact show times and locations, as the showings and times change throughout the year.
California Adventure was originally planned to be WestCOT styled after Epcot at Disney World, the idea was apparently scrapped due to its cost. The idea was re worked into a California themed park. This is a wonderful extension of Disneyland and offers a lot of fantastic rides and shows. Here you will find some great tips specifically for each land…
If you are enjoying a park Hopper ticket for California Adventure and Disneyland here are some great tips and tricks for enjoying the two parks on your visit…
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