Category: Not-So-Brief Disneyland Advice

5 Gift Ideas for the Kid Who Wants to Be An Imagineer
Disney Imagineers: they are the picture of brilliant creativity and whimsical ingenuity. We love stepping into the worlds they have created at the Disney parks, and we love learning about their creative processes. If you have a kid who wants to be an Imagineer, we have five great gift ideas to delight and encourage them…

5 Tips and Strategies for Joining a Virtual Queue at Disneyland
Just last week, Disneyland opened a new show: “Walt Disney – A Magical Life, “ and the only way to see it on opening day was by joining a virtual queue. This is often the case with new Disneyland attractions and entertainment: the only way to experience them is by virtual queue. A virtual queue…

How to Use Disney+ to Plan a Better Disneyland Trip, 5 Tips
With Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary celebration, Disney+ is featuring some neat Disneyland related content. We relish the opportunity to take a virtual stroll down Main Street U.S.A. and we adore The Imagineering Story. But, beyond the entertainment, we think some Disney+ offerings can actually help you plan and enhance your Disneyland Resort visit. This post is…

Happy Birthday Disneyland!
Disneyland turns 70 today! Disneyland Resort has been celebrating a kind of very-merry-unbirthday since the spring with the Disneyland 70th Anniversary festivities. Those are set to continue through summer 2026. But, today is the actual 70th anniversary of Disneyland’s opening day on July 17, 1955. A Tribute to Walt Disney Through the Technology He Pioneered…

5 Basic Principles of What to Wear to the Disney Parks
We love making the most of every minute at the Disney parks. That is probably no surprise if you have read any of the articles on this site. Making the most of our visit does not necessarily mean doing the most attractions (though we have been known to focus on that too.) Rather, it means…

Staying Near Disneyland: Book the Best Hotel for You
Choosing the best hotel near Disneyland Resort for you is a big decision! There are many lodging options in the area, so we are going to walk you through your choices along with points to consider before making your hotel booking near Disneyland Resort.





