We often get asked our thoughts on LEGOLAND. Until last year none of us had been there. First thing to note is that San Diego is about an hour and a half drive (to two hours) from Anaheim. If you are flying to Anaheim you would fly into John Wayne or LAX. To get to San... Continue Reading →
California Beach Day!
You can't go to California and not check out one of their fabulous beaches! I mean, you can, but we don't recommend it. The only time we don't hit the California beaches is in the off season. But if the weather is nice, you gotta go! If it's off season and you still want to get those... Continue Reading →
Knott’s Berry Farm
One of the things we get asked about is "Do we visit other theme parks?" while we're in Disney. The answer varies based on the trip, but we have made time for other theme parks from time to time. We talk about Universal Studios Hollywood here and LEGOLAND California in this post. This summer my family... Continue Reading →
Countdown to Disney!
Part of going on any trip is the anticipation; the planning, and the researching, and the Googling... oh the Googling! Don't forget the Pinteresting! That's a word, yes? I love getting excited about a trip. My family has been watching all the old Disney classics in order of release in anticipation for our upcoming trip. We are all... Continue Reading →
How to Dress for a Day in Disneyland
Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking. You think you know how to dress. But take it from someone who has experienced the pain of chafing and blistering; dressing for a Disney day requires careful planning and deliberation. Footwear Let's start with your feet. First step is to assess the weather. Hot? Sandals are great.... Continue Reading →
Operation Food Budget: Disneyland
Updated January 2020 Let’s be honest. Eating is generally the highlight of my day. Once I finish a meal, I’m already looking forward to the next one. (Me too!) So it’s no wonder that one of my favorite parts of going on vacation is eating out (Hello no cooking!). However, the food budget can have... Continue Reading →
Packing for your trip to a Disney Park
Packing for your trip to Disney can be overwhelming! How do you know what to bring, what to purchase when you are there, and what to leave home? Take or leave our suggestions of things to pack. I really like lists. They help me a lot. Otherwise I almost always forget to pack a toothbrush,... Continue Reading →
How to do Disneyland in a Day
updated Nov 6th, 2023 If you've never been to Disneyland, or you only have one day, you may not know where to start. Can you do Disneyland in a day? We go through our strategies for a perfect day in Disneyland. You're ready for your day in Disneyland. Let us help you make a game... Continue Reading →
Booking your trip to Disneyland
Booking your trip to Disneyland. Easy, right? Now you have to decide where to stay, where to get your tickets, whether to drive or fly, how long to stay... It can be a bit overwhelming. Start looking at hotels and flights as soon as 9 months before so you have time to compare and book... Continue Reading →