I love that song from Mary Poppins and now I love the food at the Jolly Holiday restaurant at Disneyland! If you’re looking for a quick service place with tasty food and plenty of seats, then this will make you … Continue reading It’s A Jolly Holiday at Disneyland! – Disney Foodie Spotlight
One of the iconic places in the history of Disney theme parks is the place where Walt first thought of the concept of Disneyland. As the story goes, while Walt was watching his daughters on the merry-go-round at the park … Continue reading Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round: Where Disneyland Began
You heard it here first – 2015 is The Year of Disney! Shout it from the rooftops because it is so! 2015 Is The Year of Disney (patent pending)! Every year seems like it’s a Disney year because so much … Continue reading 2015 is The Year of Disney!
When Sean Bautista was a young child, dreaming of going to Disneyland, he never imagined he would one day become involved in helping to create the magic that inspired him in his youth. Sean was fascinated by the images he … Continue reading When Dreams Become Reality – Interview with Planes: Fire and Rescue Consultant, Sean Bautista
Location: Disneyland (starts and stops at the Disneyland Guided Tour area) Type: Guided Tour Specialty: Insight into Walt’s life and love Cost: $109 (before discount – Annual Passholders do get 20% off) Craig’s Favorite: Tough to choose! But getting a … Continue reading Walk In Walt’s Footsteps Guided Tour at Disneyland
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
To celebrate the Enchanted Tiki Room’s 50th anniversary at Disneyland park, the folks at Disney decided to celebrate with an all out pin trading, Vinylmation, collectible merchandise buying extravaganza. Featuring of course the beloved totems and animals of the Tiki Room, this special event featured some very cool stuff – and also frustratingly long lines! Hosted at the Disneyland Hotel’s Exhibit Hall, the event had some great meet and greet opportunities with favorite artists and designers, panel discussions with the Imagineers who helped bring this classic attraction to life, and some terrific pin trading opportunities. Overall, worth every penny…but word … Continue reading Enchanted Tiki Room 50th Anniversary Event
The French Market recently went through a menu overhaul and instead of reflecting the pasta of the past, it now strikes right at the heart of the Cajun cuisine often found in parts of the bayou. A much more rich … Continue reading Disney Foodie Spotlight: Crazy Cajun Cooking at the French Market
UPDATED 2/2016 With so much of your time spent planning which attractions you should go on, which restaurants you should eat at, and which hotel you should stay in while visiting Disneyland, you may leave the snacking without a thought. … Continue reading Hidden Tasty Treats at Disneyland: Disney Foodie Spotlight
I recently found a new website called “Disney Dads” which is hosted and founded by John Flynn, a senior VP at the Walt Disney Studios. For anyone who is a dad I highly recommend it. The site is not as … Continue reading I’m A Disney Dad – Are You?
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