Category: Not-So-Brief Disneyland Advice

  • Harbor Hotels, Disneyland 101 Glossary

    Harbor Hotels, Disneyland 101 Glossary

    An entry from our Disneyland 101 Glossary: The public road that runs along the east side of Disneyland Resort is called Harbor Boulevard. Along this road are many third party hotels…

  • Our Stay at the Element by Marriott Anaheim, Near Disneyland

    Our Stay at the Element by Marriott Anaheim, Near Disneyland

    This summer we spent six nights at the Element by Marriott Anaheim Resort Convention Center near Disneyland Resort. What follows are personal observations, photos and tips from our stay there. We hope you will find this review helpful in planning your own Disneyland visit. And for broader tips on booking accommodations near Disneyland, please see…

  • Check-out the Free Mickey Activity Book at Disneyland!

    Check-out the Free Mickey Activity Book at Disneyland!

    Disneyland Resort has declared summer 2026 to be “Kids Rule Summer.” There is a truly excellent ticket deal for guests three to nine years old (with Park Hoppers included) and a variety of fun bonus offerings throughout the parks. We covered our favorite of these bonuses in our post We Tried the Free Lightsaber Building…

  • Free Activity Map at Disney California Adventure Park Trail

    Free Activity Map at Disney California Adventure Park Trail

    We really enjoyed Disney and Pixar’s new movie Hoppers. The story was engaging and intersected with a lot of our personal interests. Plus , we thought the characters were a lot of fun. That is why we were excited when Disney California Adventure Park added some special Hoppers theming to one of our family’s favorite…

  • Disneyland Free Star Wars Book: Bina’s Guide for Kids

    Disneyland Free Star Wars Book: Bina’s Guide for Kids

    Disney has designated summer 2026 as “Kids Rule Summer.” This means special seasonal offerings aimed at young families plus a sizable ticket discount for kids ages 3-9. We extensively covered one of these special offerings in We Tried the Free Lightsaber Building Experience at Disneyland, And in this post, we are looking at one of…

  • We Tried the Free Lightsaber Building Experience at Disneyland

    We Tried the Free Lightsaber Building Experience at Disneyland

    We have wanted to try building a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Disneyland since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in 2019. Unfortunately, this premium experience has always come with a premium price tag, until this summer 2026. Now, “for a limited time,” you can sign-up to do the Youngling Saber Building Expo – A Loth-Cat…