Have you eaten at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge, or Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios? We think it's the best tasting food in Disneyland Park hands down. I have to eat there at least once every time I go there, and sometimes twice! Everything is always unique, creative, refreshing, and... Continue Reading →
Disneyland Memorial Trip 2022
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 →
Tech Talk: Disneyland Edition
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 →
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Gingerbread Men Cookies: Disneyland copycat recipe
Last year, on what would be our mothers last Christmas, she had a Mickey Mouse Gingerbread man cookie cutter made specially for each of us. She asked a family friend with a 3D printer if he could make them for us and even convinced him not to sell them to anyone else, knowing we would... Continue Reading →
Everything You Need to Know About Disney Genie+
updated Jan 7th, 2022 Out with the old, in with the new. FastPass is now officially a thing of the past, and in its place comes the ultra confusing Genie+ program. Now that we have an official release date for the Genie+ program, we are starting to get some more clarity. Here's what we know!... Continue Reading →
Disneyland: A Grandpa’s Perspective
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 →
Travel and COVID: Disneyland
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 →
This or That: Walt Disney World vs. Disneyland – Attractions
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 →
Red Velvet Mickey Beignets
If you have been around the blog with us for awhile then there's a good chance you know about our beignet obsession. It's kind of our thing. We have challenged ourselves to create new and exciting flavours for each season or holiday. Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, what could be more perfect... Continue Reading →
Disney Bucket List
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 →