Month: August 2026

What is Fast Pass +?

What is Fast Pass +?

FAST PASS +   Disney World uses fast pass+ to reserve ride times, so you can skip those long lines.   Fast passes are booked differently at Disney World than the paper ones you get at kiosks around Disneyland.  All guests get to reserve three fast passes 

Quick Guide for Choosing Offsite Disneyland Hotels Closest to Disneyland

Quick Guide for Choosing Offsite Disneyland Hotels Closest to Disneyland

West side Harbor Blvd hotels: ( directly across the street from Disneyland) Note that these hotels are all in very close proximity to each other so the extra walking distance is only going to be a minute or two difference between hotels as you move 

One day hopper plan for Disneyland and California Adventure

One day hopper plan for Disneyland and California Adventure

My first rule for doing any day plan at Disneyland is to get there before park opening.   Morning is the best for short wait times, and many rides can be sold out of fast passes by afternoon.  Some even by mid morning!   The second rule 

My Favorite Touring Plan at Disneyland

My Favorite Touring Plan at Disneyland

For a quick summary of how my usual day goes at Disneyland, read below:    Early Morning to Mid Morning: *arrive an hour earlier than park opening.  Breeze right through security and get in line for the main gate.  Enjoy hanging out on Main Street 

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

   Disney’s Contemporary Resort   LIKED  (we dined and toured here but did not stay the night) We really loved the modern sleek feel of the lobby and certain areas of this resort.  The swanky restaurant ‘California Grill’ is inside the Contemporary Resort on the