So you’ve been to Walt Disney World, and now you’ve decided you want to make a trip to the place where the magic began. Disneyland is as special and magical as can be, and it is also VERY different from Walt Disney World. Here are some things to expect when
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AllergyFreeMouse.com Announces a Guest Blogging Contest
AllergyFreeMouse.com, the website for Disney fans with food allergies, is hosting a guest blogging contest for a chance to win a $100 Disney Gift Card. The goal is to add more firsthand experiences from other food allergy diners. “Our readers tell us they really feel more confident after reading about
Kellie Nickerson Wins Disneyland’s Tinker Bell Half Marathon
Special congrats goes out to Kellie Nickerson and all those who competed in the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Kellie Nickerson looking apropos in her fairy wings and green tutu flew away from the field to capture the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon at
Touring Plans: Lines, Crowd Calendar, Touring Plans and more!
Recently we had the pleasure of teaming up with the guys from Touring Plans. We have been supporting their products for years and could not imagine a Disney vacation without them. From the Crowd Calendar to Lines and even their new Touring Plans they make visiting Disney World and Disneyland
Disneyland AP Discount Set to Expire May 31
The merchandise discounts Disneyland annual passholders currently receive are set to expire May 31, 2012. For a while now, SoCal select, SoCal and Deluxe passholders have been receiving a 10% discount on merchandise and select restaurants, while Premium passholders receive a 20% discount. These discounts have been repeatedly extended. A while
Which kind of Disney Line Companions are you?
Have you ever been in line at Disney World and looked around at the different people in line with you? I have noticed you have several Disney Line Companion types in line with you. I know I could easily fit into a few of these categories.. These are just for
Annual Pass holders “Enjoying the Magic”
Last spring when I heard we MIGHT move to Florida the first thing my Mom told me was we could get Annual Passes to Walt Disney World! I hadn’t been to WDW since I was 6 years old but I had been to Disneyland in 1996 and 2006 and am
“Disney Look” Policy Revised for Cast Members: Beards Allowed
It was announced today by Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Garcia via Twitter that the strict “Disney Look” policy that all cast members must abide by has been revised once again. Cast members will now be allowed to don beards while onstage. Several years ago Disney revised their original “look” by allowing
Planning a Disney Vacation for Military Families
Planning a vacation for a military family can be hard. There are deployment schedules and training exercises that always seem to get in the way, but with the right amount of planning, it can be pulled off. The first thing to consider is who is going with you. Sometimes, it
A Disney Commandos survival guide: You’re planning another trip?
We have all seen the eye rolling from our friends and family who aren’t “in the know.” While we certainly dread the blank stares we will receive and without a doubt we quickly get over it because we are planning a trip to the most magical place the universe will
Three Disneyland Rides You Probably Never Knew Existed
Up Main Street, U.S.A., into Fantasyland for Matterhorn and all of the kiddie rides, then into Tomorrowland for Space Mountain and Star Tours. From there, onto Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion and we have to hit the Jungle Cruise and Indiana Jones at least once. When out-of-town Guests
10 Tips on how to Spread the Disney Addiction
Most people try to fight the urges to spread the love and the magic that is Disney. But I have to ask you why fight it? Wouldn’t it just be easier to just let it wash over you like cold water from the Surf Pool at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water
Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule February 2012
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available here. Current Big Thunder Ranch Petting Farm (Disneyland) closed through 1/18/12 to remove holiday decor. Haunted Mansion (Disneyland) closed through 1/23/12 for removal of holiday decor. Redwood Challenge Creek Trail
Happy Lunar New Year! Celebration at Disneyland Park
With good wishes for 2012, the Disneyland Resort invites guests to celebrate the Lunar New Year season at Disneyland park from Jan. 20-29. The Happy Lunar New Year Celebration! at Disneyland is a joyous tribute to coincide with the traditional Lunar New Year, and it recognizes time-honored traditions of the
