Two Big Pin Events This Spring Coast-to-Coast: Get Your Pin On!

This Spring, two big pin events are coming your way, one on each coast.  At Disneyland is a special event called Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas at Disneyland in June, and at Walt Disney World, Rebel Rendezvous launches Star Wars … Continue reading Two Big Pin Events This Spring Coast-to-Coast: Get Your Pin On!

Disney Foodie Spotlight: Corn Dog Castle in Disney California Adventure

Location: Disney California Adventure, Paradise Pier Type: Counter Service Specialty: What else?  Corn dogs! Cost: Reasonable (and delicious) – about $7 for a dog and bag of chips Craig’s Favorite: Hot Link Corn Dog A favorite treat at carnivals and … Continue reading Disney Foodie Spotlight: Corn Dog Castle in Disney California Adventure

Disney Foodie Spotlight: Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney Anaheim

Location: Downtown Disney, Anaheim Type: Sit down service Specialty: Southern specialties Cost: Pricy but delicious and hearty servings Craig’s Favorite: Lemon Ice Box Pie It’s hard to find good Southern cooking on the West Coast.  But I think I’ve found … Continue reading Disney Foodie Spotlight: Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney Anaheim

Hidden Treasures: Droid Factory at Star Traders in Disneyland Park

Location: Star Traders in Tomorrowland Type: Build your own droid – souvenir action figure Cost: $12.95 to $19.95 Craig’s Favorite: The Kenner Toys-like blister pack Ever since Disney acquired the rights to Star Wars and the other Lucasfilm properties, Star … Continue reading Hidden Treasures: Droid Factory at Star Traders in Disneyland Park

Disney Foodie Spotlight: Lucky Fortune Cookery at Disney California Adventure

Fortune says: You will find filling rice bowls at Lucky Fortune Cookery.  Well, they don’t actually say that, but you do get a fortune cookie with every meal ordered at this counter service restaurant that specializes in Asian-style rice bowls.  … Continue reading Disney Foodie Spotlight: Lucky Fortune Cookery at Disney California Adventure

Hidden Treasures: LEGO Imagination Center at Disneyland AND WDW

Location: Downtown Disney at both Disneyland and WDW Type: Retail and outlet merchandise Specialty: LEGO products of every sort – from LEGO sets for all ages to books, computer games, board games, and dress up clothes Cost: Believe it or … Continue reading Hidden Treasures: LEGO Imagination Center at Disneyland AND WDW

4 Hints and Tips For Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland

Updated October 2015 If you’re like me, you want to make the most of your Disney experience and if you’re thinking of attending Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland, this guide will hopefully help you out. Come in comfortable clothes.  It’s … Continue reading 4 Hints and Tips For Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland

Halloween Time at Disneyland is Rockin’ and so is Mickey’s Halloween Party!

Updated August 2014 What could be more appropriate than spreading a little Disney magic on a night celebrating the supernatural?  If you’ve never been to Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland, you need to make time to attend this fun-filled treat … Continue reading Halloween Time at Disneyland is Rockin’ and so is Mickey’s Halloween Party!