Category: Not-So-Brief Disneyland Advice

How to Make a Zipper Pouch or Clutch from a Disney Park Map
A few years ago I got my hands on some clear iron-on vinyl. I cannot even remember why I picked it up from the fabric store. I think I was trying to waterproof a first-aid pouch for our diaper bag. In any case, I got the vinyl home, and realized it could be used on…

Ticket Sales Have Begun for 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash – Disneyland
Ticket sales have begun for the 2025 party dates for Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. This popular after-hours event at Disney California Adventure Park is a chance for guests meet rare characters, experience exclusive entertainment and ride attractions after the park close for the night. Plus, it would not be Halloween without…

Forget These 5 Things When Booking a Hotel for Disneyland
Booking a hotel for your visit to Disneyland Resort is a big and expensive decision, and we want to help you through the process. We have a list of five things that may seem important when making your hotel choice. But… we urge you to forget about those five and switch your focus to five…

Is My Child Tall Enough for Disneyland? On Height Requirements
Walt Disney said he dreamed of a place where parents and children could have fun together. We are grateful that this dream came true in Disneyland. We return to Disneyland Resort again and again, because it is place where we can all dream, explore and, yes, have fun together. This has been true since our…

Guide to Park Reservations for Disneyland & Why You Need Them
For many years, Disneyland Resort visitors have been able to make dining reservations and hotel reservations, but with 2021 came something new: park reservations. In order to visit Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park, all guests now need both valid admission and a park reservation. Since they seem to be here to stay, we…

Travel Fun for Kids on the Road and in the Sky, Travel Essentials
Your idea of a great vacation probably does not involve a whole lot of whining. Before taking our first big family trip, we were nervous about how our kids would tolerate long travel days. I am happy and relieved to say that they put our worries to rest, and we love traveling together. To keep…





