Disneyland Archive
New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest days of the year at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, as guests crowd the parks to ring in 2024. This guide shares our tips & tricks for enjoying the NYE parties in the parks, watching the fireworks, and avoiding the pitfalls. (Updated December 27, 2023.) Let’s start
With the holiday season winding down and the doldrums of winter setting in, it’s that time when everyone starts looking forward to the coming year. This includes daydreaming about destinations to visit and making travel plans for 2024. The next month-plus is huge for Disney. Why do you think the company spends big bucks on
Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional occurs twice nightly in early December. This post offers predicted 2024 dates & times for the show, viewing tips, celebrity narrator info, our review and history of the event, which is held at the Main Street USA Train Station during Christmas. In contrast to Epcot’s Candlelight Processional performances that are held dozens
I always wake up early on Christmas. As a small child, this was probably pretty unremarkable. I was excited to see what new LEGO sets or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys Santa had brought. As I got a little older, I’d continue the tradition, reading R.L. Stine’s “Silent Night” books and my favorite Calvin and
In the immortal words of Frank Costanza, I’ve got a lot of problems with you people, and now you’re going to hear about it! This blog is normally sunshine and rainbows, but it’s time for you to hear what I really think. It’s time for my annual “Airing of Disney Parks Guest Grievances” in honor
Like clockwork, when Walt Disney World or Disneyland raise ticket prices, overzealous fans come out of the woodwork to defend the decision and explain why even at the higher costs, Disney theme parks are a great value as compared to other entertainment options. Others do the exact opposite, complaining about any and all higher prices.
Disneyland has announced return dates for Magic Happens parade, Mickey’s Mix Magic and Magical Journeys fireworks, as well as other entertainment and nighttime spectaculars in the first half of 2024. This post covers the full details, plus our commentary about how this will impact crowds and more. Let’s start with the press release from Disneyland
There are 6 worldwide theme park complexes: Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland. This list ranks those as vacation destinations unto themselves, highlighting the pros & cons of the parks, hotels, entertainment & shopping, transportation, layout, and overall atmosphere. (Updated December 17, 2023.) We won’t be
If you’re looking for the best restaurants at Disneyland and California Adventure in 2024, plus standouts in the hotels and Downtown Disney, this list has you covered. It ranks our absolute favorites, including both counter and table service dining, bars & lounges, character meals, themed dining, and more. (Updated December 14, 2023.) This list is
Megatron made her first visit to Disney! This report shares a look at Baby Bricker’s day at Disneyland, with family photos from our Christmas-time experience and thoughts on what it was like seeing the parks through the eyes of a two-month old infant. Fair warning: this is not going to be an “exciting” step-by-step ride
This guide to Disneyland & Disney California Adventure tickets explains how to buy discounted park admission, with money-saving tips & recommended sellers of park admission and where not to buy to avoid scams. We cover potential price increases, deals at grocery stores or from AAA, and pros & cons of Park Hoppers. (Updated December 9,
