Disneyland Archive
We are no strangers to small hotel rooms. Over the years, we’ve stayed in plenty of cramped quarters–especially internationally, where tiny accommodations are more common. I’m pretty sure we once stayed in an Airbnb in Hiroshima that was an actual college dorm room (it’s a long story). About the only thing we have not done
Our holiday gift guide and Christmas shopping list features the best new Walt Disney World books, fun games, travel gadgets, and other must-haves to make you a holiday hero. Plus, inspiration for your wishlist, so your family doesn’t get you more socks or ties. The latest update to the list of things to buy for
One of the busiest weeks of 2024 will soon arrive at Disney, to the surprise of many tourists who have never even heard of “ski week” and expect winter to be off-season in the parks. This post covers dates to avoid, why it’ll be so busy, what the heck ski week even is and who
“When will new Annual Pass sales resume at Disneyland?” and “will Magic Keys be available again?” are common reader questions. Many locals are eager to purchase passes, having waited too long to buy before sales were paused, forgetting to renew, etc. We’ll share the company’s official position and speculate as to when APs will return. (January
Our 1-day Disneyland itinerary offers a step-by-step plan to efficiently do shows, rides, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and everything new. We list restaurants at which we’d dine, things we’d do, entertainment we’d watch, and more. Essentially, our perfect day touring California’s castle park. (Updated January 11, 2024.) This single day Disneyland itinerary has been overhauled
The next evolution of the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland is now under construction and will open later this year and in 2024! This post shares an update on the multi-year reimagining project with new concept art, plus details about the collection of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences coming to California. (Updated January 11, 2024.)
Our ultimate guide to Christmas 2024 at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure offers tips & tricks for visiting during the holiday season. This provides info about seasonal ride overlays, fireworks, parades, entertainment, parties, decorations, and dates. (Updated January 11, 2024.) Christmas at Disneyland runs from November 15, 2024 through the first week of January 2025.
Disney has announced the resumption of Magic Key Annual Passes for Disneyland and California Adventure in January 2024! This post covers pricing, dates, details, past precedent, and everything else you might want to know. As a quick recap, Disneyland Resort has resumed sales of Magic Keys several times in the last year–but it’s usually just
Our guide to January 2024 at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure offers a free crowd calendar, days to visit & avoid, SoCal weather, seasonal events, new attraction openings, refurbishments, and more. In a normal year, January and February are the slowest months of the year at Disneyland. It’s a bit of a chilly time in
Visiting Disneyland or Disney California Adventure for Thanksgiving 2024? We have last-minute restaurant recommendations, tips & tricks for avoiding holiday crowds, and seasonal attraction picks. Plus, answers to questions, info, and tips for navigating Christmas season. For starters, you might be wondering what special things Disneyland does to celebrate Thanksgiving. Well…*crickets*…there are a few places
This guide to November 2024 at Disneyland offers a free crowd calendar for picking the best days to visit and avoiding the busiest ones during the start of Christmas at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. Plus, info about weather, new attraction openings & closures, and more. The holiday season is really a ‘tale of two
