Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is one of three properties located at the Disneyland Resort.  This location is the closest hotel to both parks!  And includes direct access into Disney California Adventure Park.  I’ve stayed at all three properties the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Pixar Place Hotel.One of the benefits included when staying at any of these properties is Early Entry.  This is access into one of the parks 30 minutes every morning before regular day guests.  I’ve done Early Entry from all three hotels so I can give you h ..read more

Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland on April 26 – August 4, 2024 with a new parade at Disney California Adventure, food, merchandise and more!  Back in 2018 the parks celebrated a similar theme and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever!  I will be there opening weekend to cover the event and report back more exciting news and my review! This post contains affiliate links which means I make a little something when you purchase through the link with no extra cost to you. Pixar Fest entertainment Let’s start with the entertainment coming to the resort!  We finally ha ..read more

The Disneyland Resort offers three on site properties.  Benefits of staying on property include Early Entry and proximity to both parks.  I’ve stayed at all three properties the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Pixar Place Hotel.  I can offer some advice and recommendations to help you make a decision on which property would best suit your group. This article will tell you everything you need to know about the nostalgic Disneyland Hotel.  Don’t ask me which one is my favorite Disneyland Resort Hotel cause they all offer things that I love! Th ..read more

Everything you need to know about visiting Universal Studios Hollywood in California.  Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or excited to see Super Nintendo World I’m here to help you plan your day. I’ve visited Universal Studios multiple times since the opening of Super Nintendo World.  I’ll share how to maximize your time each day with park strategies and tips. I’ve included touring plans for groups, families with littles and single rider options.  Find the plan that works best for you and save time.This post contains affiliate links which means I make a little something when you ..read more

What’s happening in 2024 at the Disneyland Resort?  Exciting new entertainment, events, big refurbishments and more!  For the first time ever Disney shared the events calendar for the entire year.  There are so many exciting new and returning things to look forward to in 2024.  I’ve compiled a whole list of everything you need to know in order to plan your vacation.  I will update this post as the year progresses with updates on refurbishments and reopening dates. This post contains affiliate links which means I make a little something when you purchase through th ..read more

Disneyland After Dark events are unique experiences with limited guests, special food, exclusive entertainment and more.  When are these events?  Will they affect my trip if I don’t have a ticket?  What is it like to attend a Disneyland After Dark event?  These questions are more will be answered in this article.  This unique experience includes exclusive event entertainment, rare character meet and greets, specialty food items only available for party guests, shorter wait times for your favorite attractions, exclusive photo opportunities and PhotoPass is included with ..read more

Disneyland crowd calendar for 2024 to help you plan your vacation!  Including tips for planning the perfect date.  I must preface this post with, this is purely my opinion based on my attendance at the parks over the years. The crowd calendar was the most popular post on my website last year because I really try hard to give the best information!  There are many factors I consider including history, school calendars, holidays, blockout dates Disney has set on their Magic Key passes and special events. I’ve created a color coded calendar for each month in 2024 and added events Di ..read more

There are so many hotels located near Disneyland in all different price ranges and include various amenities.   The Portofino Inn and Suites is located just down Harbor Blvd only a 10-12 minute walk to the parks.  This hotel is priced well plus I have discounted rates to share with you below including a 4th night free offer!  They offer two different rooms types including a king suite with bunk beds, perfect for families. Full disclosure I was invited to come stay at the Portofino Inn and Suites but the thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links w ..read more

Part of the Disneyland experience is eating treats and snacks.  We’ve compiled 30+ sweet, savory and frozen options available year round!  There’s nothing more disappointing than seeing a photo of a treat and then come to find out it’s seasonal.  So we decided to make a list of treats and snacks that you can find no matter when you go to Disneyland.  Let’s start with 12 sweet snacks and then further below you’ll find lists of savory and frozen treats! Sweet snacks found in both parks One of the most famous must have treats at Disneyland is a churro.  Over the years Dis ..read more

Disneyland offers a new guided tour, Walt’s Main Street Story, which includes a guide and a visit upstairs to Walt’s apartment.  I am a lover of Disneyland and enjoy learning about the history in the parks so I decided to go on the tour with a fellow Disney friend.  I also wanted to be able to share my thoughts and review with others cause I get asked a lot if something is worth the price.  I also did the Walk in Walt’s Footsteps tour a few years back and I will compare the two tours further in this post.  Let’s dive into the details about the tour. About the tour Check in ..read more