One of the most unique experiences at Disneyland that I like to share with my friends is Character Dining. Some are inside the park and some are at the hotels in which you do not have to have park tickets to enjoy meet-and-greets with the beloved characters. There are five, and they’re all different. There is the host and their three friends. The three friends are surprises and you won’t know until you get there.
Disneyland is “The Happiest Place on Earth”, but when it comes to standing in long lines and lack of planning, it could leave everyone grumpy. What if a resource existed that could help us navigate the park as well as provide the best tips, show us how to take efficient routes, where to stay, how to save money and more? Let me introduce you to The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2015 by Bob Sehlinger, Seth Kubersky, and Len Testa. (We received a copy to review and also one to give away to one lucky reader.) The guide has everything you can imagine: Price comparisons for admissions and discounts, Timing your … READ MORE >>
Waiting for the ceremony to begin/(c) Let’s Play OC Last week we attended a Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland with Kurt Russell as the celebrity narrator and was pleasantly surprised. Waiting for the ceremony to begin in Town Square/(c) Let’s Play OC Kurt Russell in the bottom right hand corner/(c) Let’s Play OC! “As it has since 1958, the Disneyland Resort Candlelight Ceremony and Processional will illuminate Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland Park, with the beauty and wonder of Christmas. During each night of the Ceremony, a celebrity narrator — accompanied by a choir of more than 600 singers and the Disneyland Orchestra — recounts the story of … READ MORE >>
Want to Feel Festive? Go to Disneyland. It’s October and who doesn’t love Halloween? A group of Moms and I took a morning off to play. Our destination was Disneyland. This is the second morning we got to do this. (Please also read my previous post, “Single Rider” Lines are the Way to Go @ Disney California Adventure.) It’s one of my favorite times of the year so of course, I brought my camera along this time. Pumpkin Entrance to DisneylandYou’ll be greeted with Pumpkins as soon as you see the entrance. Mickey’s Head is a Pumpkin with Mouse Ears on Main Street Pumpkin Back Drop near Main Street Visit … READ MORE >>