Tom Bricker Archive

Tanabata Days at Tokyo Disneyland

Tanabata Days or (七夕) is the traditional Japanese Star Festival and is held annually at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea June 24 through July 7. During the special event, there are decorations, short Tanabata greetings in each park, special menu and merchandise items, and Wishing Places in each park and at the monorail stations for

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites Review

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites is a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel right behind Disney California Adventure and across from the Anaheim Convention Center. This review includes photos of the hotel, plus thoughts about our experience of staying here. One of the most important considerations when choosing a hotel near Disneyland might be location, and even

Cookes of Dublin Review

Cookes of Dublin is a counter service restaurant in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. It’s probably best known as the companion dining option to Raglan Road, an Irish pub that has gained tremendous popularity among Disney fans. The menu here has a ton of options, from Irish pies to fish & chips and more.

Aulani Waikolohe Valley Pool Tips

Waikolohe Valley is the pool area at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Oahu, Hawaii. This post offers tips for the various pools, lazy river, water slides, and hot tub. If you’re thinking that a post like this is pointless because the only things you really need to know are to put on your swimsuit before you

Disneyland Good Neighbor: Anabella Hotel Review

The Anabella Hotel is a Disneyland Good Neighbor within walking distance to the theme parks and Anaheim Convention Center. This review includes photos of the hotel, plus thoughts about our experience of staying here. It’s a great hotel for convenience to both Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center. I’m a big fan of The Anabella.

Polynesian Bora Bora Bungalows Review

The Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are the latest Disney Vacation Club villas, and some of the most expensive rooms at Walt Disney World when you convert their cost in DVC points to real dollars. This review covers my recent stay at the Bora Bora Bungalows, including photos of the rooms, plus

Alamo Inn & Suites Review

Alamo Inn & Suites is a cheap hotel near Disneyland in Anaheim, aimed at budget travelers. It’s a short walk from Disney California Adventure through Downtown Disney. This review has photos of the hotel, thoughts about our experience of staying here, and our take on whether you should stay here. If you want to know

Carousel Inn & Suites Review

Carousel Inn & Suites is a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel that is right across the street from the Esplanade. This review includes photos of the hotel, plus thoughts about our experience of staying here. I’ll also touch on one of the most important “features” of Carousel Inn & Suites: the Pizza Press restaurant located on