None of us expected to be here. No one planned for it. But post-pandemic, we found ourselves planning a memorial trip to Disneyland in honour of our late mother. Unfortunately our mother was diagnosed in February 2021 with Glioblastoma, an aggressive, un-treatable brain cancer. She passed away after a 9-week all-too-brief fight in April 2021.... Continue Reading →
Gone are the days where you could be tech free at a Disney Park. I know that going on vacation is often a place to unplug and take a break from tech, but there is a place for it in the parks (within reason). Disney has put in some pretty awesome new tech to help... Continue Reading →
updated Jan 24th, 2025 Out with the old, in with the new. FastPass and Genie+ is now officially a thing of the past, and in its place comes the ultra confusing Lightning program. The very first thing to know is that in Disneyland in California - the ONLY change that has happened since introducing Genie+/Lightning... Continue Reading →
Disneyland…our family happy place. A Grandpa's Perspective By Thomas Gardner (aka: Stress Free Mickey's Dad) I know of no other place that facilitates magical memories like Disneyland. No other place I know provides something for all ages. My wife and I started taking our kids to Disneyland beginning in the summer of 1988 when Erica... Continue Reading →
I still can't believe that I was in Disneyland last month. I see the photos on my phone, and I'm still awestruck that we were able to make it happen. That being said, traveling right now due to COVID is no easy task. Let's back up a couple months. When mom passed away, she made... Continue Reading →
Road tripping with kids can be a daunting task. So much so that many people prefer to avoid it all together. Not only is road tripping with kids possible, but when properly planned, can even be an enjoyable experience. It can also save some money, and we love that it elongates a trip! It also... Continue Reading →
We are often asked, "Which is better; Walt Disney World or Disneyland?" The answer to that question is, 1) varied based on who you ask, and 2) depends largely on what you want in a trip. While we aren't having THAT debate today, we are going to be debating which version of similar attractions are... Continue Reading →
Are you a big Disney fan? If your answer is yes, then there's a good chance you have a Disney Bucket List. Growing up, going to Disney always meant a road trip to Disneyland. It's only been in the last five years that we have experienced Walt Disney World (I know, right). This led to... Continue Reading →
"The idea for Disneyland came about when my daughter's were very young and Saturday was always Daddy's day with the two daughters. So we'd start out and try to go someplace, you know, different things, and I'd take them to the merry-go-round and I took them different places and as I'd sit while they rode... Continue Reading →
Another Summer, another Disney trip in the books. Truth be told, we weren't planning on heading to the parks this year as we are planning to go to Walt Disney World next spring, but the opportunity to travel with my husband's family came up and, well, who can say no to that? Lodging There... Continue Reading →