Category: Not-So-Brief Disneyland Advice
Should I Bring Kids to Oga’s Cantina, the Disney Star Wars Bar?
Oga’s Cantina at Disney is positively transportive in its theming. This Star Wars bar also offers some of the most inventive menu items in all of Disneyland Resort. So, of course, it tops the must-do list of many Disneyland visitors and Star Wars fans. But, what if you are visiting Disneyland with children? You may…
Kids’ Travel Essentials: What to Pack For Your Family Trip
Sometimes it feels like the time it takes to pack for a family trip lasts longer than the trip itself. We want to save you some time and, hopefully, some stress. We have tinkered with our packing list over the years, and we have come up with suggestions we would like to share. In part…
Does Disneyland Have a Christmas Party? A Holiday Guide
Does Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park have a Christmas holiday party? Yes and no. Disneyland Resort does not have an after-hours Christmas party in the style of Oogie Boogie Bash—A Disney Halloween Party. However, special seasonal Holiday Time offerings are incorporated across the whole resort. So, while there is no separately ticketed Christmas…
Get the Play Disney Parks App Before Riding Peter Pan’s Flight
We have mentioned the Play Disney Parks app in several articles on MouseBrief. We recommend downloading it before your Disney visit, because it offers fresh ways to explore Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and is a fun way to pass the time in line. But, our favorite use of the Play Disney Parks app—and the reason…
Guide to Wearing Costumes to Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World really get dressed-up for Halloween time, and you can too. You can add some Disney flair to your parks attire anytime, and kids and adults alike are especially encouraged to wear costumes to the Halloween parties at the Disney parks. The Halloween party at Disney California Adventure Park (at…
5 Don’ts for First Time Visitors to Disneyland & What To Do Instead
A friend has been telling me how intimidated she feels about visiting a Disney park for the first time. She has the impression that it will involve a lot of preparation, a lot of Disney-specific knowledge, and a lot of money. While she was not entirely wrong about this, it did make me sad that…
