Planning a Disney vacation is always fun! It’s even better when you can take advantage of special promotions and costs savings. Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland have some awesome promotions going on right now for select travel through the early Summer. Here is a round up of all the
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Great Wolf Lodge Resort Coming to Southern California Spring 2016
Great Wolf Lodge is the largest family of indoor water parks with hotels and a new resort is opening in Garden Grove, California this Spring! This resort is more than just a water park. There is so much to do and experience! This 603-suite hotel has suites that can sleep up to
10 Things To Pack for your Disney Resort Stay
As we plan and get excited for our Disney vacations we focus so much on the park days and wardrobe and so often forget that though we don’t spend a ton of time in our resort room…we are there for hours at a time. Whether it be to sleep, freshen
A First Timer’s Guide To Walt Disney World – Packing For Disney
Ok – so you’ve chosen which Walt Disney World Resort to stay at, you’ve made your Advanced Dining Reservations, and you’ve made your trip itinerary – so now all that’s left to do before you head off on your Walt Disney World vacation is PACK! A daunting task, for sure
Top 10 Quick Service Restaurants at the Disneyland Resort
There are so many Quick Service restaurant options at the Disneyland Resort that it can be hard to know where to eat. I like to eat at places that I know are good rather than picking the first spot I come to when I’m hungry. In my 10+ visits to the resort I’ve
How to Use a Planning Spreadsheet for Your Next Disney Vacation!
Disney has taken us – some happily and some kicking and screaming – into the new age with Fast Pass+ and My Disney Experience. Never before have we been able to plan so much of our trip in advance, not only where we will stay but also where we will
15 New Disney World Dining Experiences for 2016
New restaurants, new character experiences and more await you when it comes to your dining options at Walt Disney World. Here are the Top 15 culinary experiences we can’t wait to try this year: 1. Now is the time to head on over to the new Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd.
New Ways to Experience Attractions at Disneyland Park in 2016
Beginning this month, guests at the Disneyland Resort will have unique, limited-time opportunities to experience some favorite Disneyland attractions in new ways. Have you ever wondered how the Disneyland Railroad steam engines run or what the Jungle Cruise skippers do when not in their boats? You’ll soon get to find
When Will the 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Begin?
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at the Walt Disney World Resort is a food and wine lover’s paradise! This annual event happens in the fall and has something to satisfy almost every taste and interest. Dine your way around the world. Cultivate your cooking skills. Savor a rare vintage.
SoCal Residents Receive Ticket Deal for Disneyland Resort
Starting today Southern California residents can get discounted tickets to Disneyland. For $149, residents get two visits by May 26 – going to Disneyland twice, Disney California Adventure twice or each park once. The non-discounted price for the same ticket is $185. That’s a pretty great deal for SoCal residents! The
Top 16 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World in 2016
2016 is shaping up to be a wonderful time to plan a visit to Walt Disney World. There are so many awesome and amazing things happening throughout the resort this year. And with the year just beginning now is the perfect time to start the planning process. Here are some
Afternoon Tea at Steakhouse 55 in the Disneyland Hotel beginning Jan. 22nd
Beginning January 22nd guests will be able to enjoy a mid-day tea at Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel. From noon to 3 p.m. you can enjoy sweets, savories and a grand selection of a dozen special teas. This is a great way to relax with family and friends after a
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Expands to 90 Days
Springtime is a great time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort! The beautiful flowers are in bloom and the weather is wonderful! The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival happens in the Spring, making this season an especially exciting time to visit the resort. This year the Festival is
Updated Disneyland Refurbishment Calendar for January 2016
When planning a vacation to Disneyland, it’s helpful to know what rides will be closed during your visit. This coming January there will be quite a few closures at the Disneyland Resort. Here is the most recent refurbishment schedule for closures and the estimated re-opening dates: Disneyland Autopia: 1/11/16-Unknown Haunted