Growin up, Thor was never my favorite comic book character. Even within the realm of the Marvel Universe, it was a bit “too out there,” even for a comic nerd like me. But when the first Thor film came out, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. A big part of my new appreciation for Thor is because of Chris Hemsworth. His ability to combine comedy and believability has continued to be the reason the Thor franchise is so successful. Thinking back to “Thor: The Dark World,” it was kind of a mess and letdown, but we did […] The post Nerd Family Review: “Thor Love and Thunder” appeared first on ..read more

Dreaming of pumpkin spice and Halloween frights? Halloween Time return to the Disneyland Resort Sept. 2 2022. Summer will be over in the blink of an eye, which means the time to start planning a Disneyland Resort visit is now! Here is a roundup for all of the fall fun for 2022: Halloween Time at Disneyland Park For Halloween Time 2022, Disneyland Park guests will be welcomed onto Main Street, U.S.A. with the traditional whimsical pumpkins displayed in storefronts, giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin, and their favorite characters in new Halloween looks. Over in New Orleans Square, the Haunted Mans ..read more

My name is Lisa and I have a Starbucks problem. Let’s begin by saying I adore coffee. I love the way it smells, the way it tastes and the way the warm cup feels in my hands. I also LOVE Starbucks because they are a fun place to hang out and grab a quick bite to eat. When some Disneylanders were upset Starbucks were coming to the parks, this girl jumped with joy. If you are a Starbucks diehard like me, you’ll love these need-to-know facts about Starbucks at the Disneyland Resort.  The Disneyland Resort Starbucks Locations: Disneyland on Main Street […] The post Everything you need to ..read more

If you have little ones that love Disney Junior, make sure to mark April 29 on your calendar and head over to Disney California Adventure park for the first-ever Disney Junior Fun Fest! This one-day event will include sneak peeks at upcoming Disney Junior series, special announcements, surprise appearances, a “Doc McStuffins” stage show highlighting 10 years of the beloved series, and an “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party,” a hands-on cupcake decorating course inspired by the new Disney Junior series that is also being offered for guests throughout Disney California Adventure Food and ..read more

Beginning this Friday, January 21 through Sunday, February 13, the festive Lunar New Year celebration returns to Disney California Adventure Park at The Disneyland Resort and this year is, The Year of the Tiger! The limited-time event is a fantastic tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean cultures, heightened with some Disney magic. You’ll find Asian-inspired food and drinks, beautiful décor, celebratory merchandise, and exciting entertainment. Lunar New Year is a special time for families and friends to share wishes for good health, luck and prosperity throughout the year ahead. As a Vietna ..read more

The Disneyland Resort recently announced the return of their Southern California Resident ticket offer in time for the new year! If you’re not ready to invest in a magic key and only need a few days of fun, Southern California residents may purchase a three-day, one-park per day weekday ticket that breaks down to as little as $67/day.  Make it a Park Hopper and the price-per-day is about $84/day (which is still a great deal!). You can also purchase a discounted ticket with Genie+ added. A very important note – these specially priced tickets are available now with redemption on […] The pos ..read more

If you have little ones that love Disney Junior, make sure to mark April 29 on your calendar and head over to Disney California Adventure park for the first-ever Disney Junior Fun Fest! This one-day event will include sneak peeks at upcoming Disney Junior series, special announcements, surprise appearances, a “Doc McStuffins” stage show highlighting 10 years of the beloved series, and an “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party,” a hands-on cupcake decorating course inspired by the new Disney Junior series that is also being offered for guests throughout Disney California Adventure Food and ..read more

Beginning this Friday, January 21 through Sunday, February 13, the festive Lunar New Year celebration returns to Disney California Adventure Park at The Disneyland Resort and this year is, The Year of the Tiger! The limited-time event is a fantastic tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean cultures, heightened with some Disney magic. You’ll find Asian-inspired food and drinks, beautiful décor, celebratory merchandise, and exciting entertainment. Lunar New Year is a special time for families and friends to share wishes for good health, luck and prosperity throughout the year ahead. As a Vietna ..read more

The Disneyland Resort recently announced the return of their Southern California Resident ticket offer in time for the new year! If you’re not ready to invest in a magic key and only need a few days of fun, Southern California residents may purchase a three-day, one-park per day weekday ticket that breaks down to as little as $67/day.  Make it a Park Hopper and the price-per-day is about $84/day (which is still a great deal!). You can also purchase a discounted ticket with Genie+ added. A very important note – these specially priced tickets are available now with redemption on […] The pos ..read more

Disclosure: We received a copy of “The Unofficial Disney Parks Drink Recipe Book” from the publisher. All opinions are our own. During the 13-month closure of The Disneyland Resort, many of us found ourselves wanting to bring the magic of Disneyland into our own homes by attempting to make some of our favorite eats and treats at home (or let’s be honest, we were simply buying Disneyland churros from Smart & Final). If you were like me, you scoured through a stack of recipes straight from Disneyland’s City Hall. Or, if you were one of the lucky ones, you had […] The post Book Review: “The U ..read more