Step into the magic with us! Updates, travel tips, discussion and more focusing on the Happiest Place on Earth - Disneyland! Whether you’re planning your first trip or your 100th, we’ll give you the latest information and lay out our thoughts & favorites from around the Disneyland Resort in California.
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We've had a whirlwind week! We're a bit jet-lagged, but we share the first half of our wonderful trip to Hong Kong and Hong Kong Disneyland! Spoiler alert - we don't just do Disney when we go to these places. Plus a few last-minute updates from Disneyland in California to get caught up on. Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Toda…
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If you or someone you know has a mobility device such as a wheelchair or ECV, navigating the parks is a completely different monster! We're going over some considerations you need to make to accommodate these guests in your party and some services offered to all guests at Disneyland. We will not be discussing DAS, though, since that's a completely …
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Yet another D23 Expo has come and gone and we were there to give you all the latest news and announcements for the Disneyland Resort! And, boy, were there a lot! The number one thing you'll hear in this episode is "Where are they going to put that?" but this is all very good stuff so listen through and let us know what you're most excited for! Save…
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Floridian's Guide to Disneyland - Tickets, Annual Passes & Park Reservations
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Tickets between Walt Disney World and Disneyland are treated much more differently than you may think. Park reservations also work in different ways. We're going over those basics as well as the perks that change for annual passes between the coasts. Also, if you're hungry, we'll get you salivating with the Halloween Time Foodie Guide! Save on your…
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Virtual queues have become regular things at Disney parks over the last 5 years but a lot of people still make the same simple mistakes that can cost them unforgettable experiences. Since we're expecting more virtual queues to be utilized soon, we're going over everything you need to know from how it works to our tricks to get you through (almost) …
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Traveling to the US from another country? We are an... unusual country in a lot of ways so we're discussing some of the differences you'll find in America during your Disneyland trip so you're not thrown off guard or stressed about misunderstanding the culture. Plus a few news updates - Deadpool coming to California Adventure? Save on your next tri…
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Any parent of young children knows the realities of height requirements all too well - don't let it surprise you! We go over our tips to help before and during your visit, all the attractions with requirements, and some others that might surprise you that the whole family can enjoy together. Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away To…
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We have strong opinions on Disneyland Resort Hotels, and today we wanted to share our thoughts (basically all positive) on the OG - the Disneyland Hotel! In our opinion, it's the most magical of the three with the best pools and dining options. Whether you're considering a stay there or just want to check out some of the amenities yourself, hopeful…
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Once again - it's another recap! This was a much more chill trip with much lighter crowds than normal and, though you may not believe it, we experienced several things for the first time! We beat the heat and are sharing some of the highlights of our week with you (including our lunch at Din Tai Fung)! Save on your next trip through our friends at …
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Jordan just got back from a whirlwind trip with Get Away Today and Visit Anaheim - visiting multiple hotels, heading to Newport Beach, enjoying lounges and restaurants all over the city, seeing an Angels game, and, of course, going to Disneyland! Most people will never do all he did in a single trip, but hopefully you get some ideas of things you c…
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We're back from Disneyland (again) and had an extremely eventful day in the park both during the day and during Pride Nite 2024! Our thoughts about Disneyland After Dark events hasn't been the most positive, but we wanted to give this one a shot and we're sharing our experience with you. Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Today …
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Universal Studios Hollywood vs. Disneyland
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We're going there - comparing Universal Studios Hollywood to Disneyland. It's not uncommon for people to combine visits to these places into one trip so we want to go over what to expect from prices to food and the types of attractions you'll find. It won't come as any surprise that we prefer Disneyland, but Universal definitely has it's fun parts,…
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You can't possibly get a more up-to-the-minute trip recap than one recorded minutes after returning home! Character breakfasts, rider switch, Fantasmic! and more made up our amazing 4-day trip with friends and we learned a lot that we need to share with you - even if we are a little sleep deprived at the moment! Save on your next trip through our f…
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This is one of the best services Disneyland offers to guests, but it can also be difficult to find all the information about PhotoPass that there is out there. There are lots of ways to benefit from PhotoPass and its photographers and we're covering how to find them and all the ways you could get park pictures for free! Save on your next trip throu…
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Dining packages can be a great way to make sure you not only see the shows you want but get the best seats possible as well. There's a lot of options and everything works a little differently so we're breaking it down for you and talking about every dining package available - as of now! Ha ha! You never know when they might change. Save on your nex…
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Pixar Fest is going on all summer long and there's lot of special events (and food) to experience so we're laying it all out for you in one place! Plus some of our thoughts on the few parts of Pixar Fest we've already been able to enjoy. Also, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is opening soon in Florida, but what does that mean for Disneyland? Save on your n…
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Ever wondered what it's like inside Club 33 at Disneyland? Whether you have (or whether this is the first time you've ever even heard of it), we had a life-changing experience this past week and are sharing details about the exclusive club inside the Disneyland Resort! Plus Disneyland Forward moves, well, forward and Oogie Boogie Bash dates have be…
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This summer, more than any other typical summer, there's a ton of fun stuff for the Star Wars fan in your family (or in you)! Like, there's so much that it all gets a little confusing so we're trying to lay it all out for you to better understand. Don't miss any of it if you're there this season! Plus more details on the Pixar Fest and AAPI Heritag…
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We've got more questions from listeners to answer! Most of them, this time, are about us and our personal Disney stories! Plus new guided tours are coming to Disneyland, construction walls around the Haunted Mansion got a whole lot more magical and the Together Forever fireworks soft opened ahead of Pixar Fest. Save on your next trip through our fr…
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Food Allergies at Disneyland with Market House
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Our friends Caleb & Caitlyn from Market House Podcast join us this week to help us navigate the complicated world of food allergies at Disneyland - how to find stuff you can eat, their favorite and least favorite places to go for friendly options and how it changes their experience in the parks. On the subject of food, we also go over the Pixar Fes…
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You guys asked and we've got the answers! We got your questions from social media and are sharing our opinions on things from rope drop & desserts to Magic Keys & Disneyland Paris. Plus the Season of the Force brings new characters and droids to Galaxy's Edge and Disney has announced changes to the Disability Access Service. Save on your next trip …
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Cast Members at Disneyland work so hard to create the magic for everyone every single day but some people don't know a lot about what their job entails. They have to put up with a lot from the public and guests should look out for them. Plus lots of weird open-ended news dropped this week. Can we figure out what it all means? Save on your next trip…
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We're going over everything (and we do mean everything) mobile ordering at Disneyland! How it works, problems that often arise, tips, and places or times that we don't think necessarily require mobile ordering for a good experience. Plus the menus for Season of the Force were released and Tiana has some new "critter" friends joining her. Save on yo…
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We were able to visit the Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel on our last trip and wanted to share our experience and everything they have to offer so you can consider it for a future trip. Plus tons of news has dropped from new Princess & the Frog themed stores to details on the Season of the Force and we dissect it all. Save on y…
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We had so much fun earlier this month (regardless of the weather) and we're finally sharing some highlights with you! We got to experience the new Early Entry process, the DCA Food & Wine Festival, tons of new snacks and a few other surprises along the way. Plus there are new turnstiles arriving at Disneyland, new updates on the upcoming Pixar Fest…
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You guys voted and now we're sharing what you decided was the best of Disneyland for 2024! From attractions to food and entertainment, you picked your favorites and we agree... mostly. Ha ha! Also Magic Key sales have resumed, new scenes are on their way to Star Tours and could there be an entire Avatar land coming to Disneyland? Save on your next …
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Okay, we all have opinions - it's time for you to hear some of our most polarizing ones. We're going over attractions, food and souvenirs at Disneyland that we feel are overrated and underrated (but, let's be honest, we still love them all). Things are going to get a little controversial, but that's why we're all entitled to our own opinions! Save …
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Random Things That Make Us Smile at the Parks
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There's really no way to describe these things - most intend to make you smile or laugh, some just hit us exactly the right way but we love them! Whether you're going to Disneyland for the first time or the fiftieth time, keep a look out or an ear open for some of these things and see if they bring you as much joy as they bring us. Did we miss some…
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It's no secret that Disneyland has a lot of rules that guests have to follow, but make sure your trip goes smoothly by following all of them. It also ensures that every other guest in the park has a great trip, too. We're going over just a few that we've seen broken in the parks and hopefully not one of them applies to you, but they're still good t…
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Floridian's Guide to Disneyland - Genie+ (WDW Trip Recap)
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They may have the same name, but Genie+ works very differently between Walt Disney World and Disneyland, something we found out too well during our recent trip to Florida this past week. We share some stories and highlights from our trip and go over what you should know about the different Genie+ systems. Spoiler alert: we're still not big fans of …
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That's right, ALL things parades at Disneyland! We're talking how to score a good seat, how long you actually have to wait to be able to see one, and (trickiest of all) navigating the parks during the parades so you don't get stuck somewhere and get endlessly frustrated. Plus the Pixar Place Hotel has officially opened to guests and (totally on-top…
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We're talking all things Lunar New Year! The Year of the Dragon is here and, although we wish we could be there celebrating in person, we're remembering all the fun there is to have at the Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure with you! Plus updates on Downtown Disney and a strange menu addition in Disneyland. Save on your next tri…
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The good news is that you don't need to plan out too many meals in advance for a Disneyland trip because everything is good! Those from the east coast may not be familiar with so much great quick-service, but we'll help you navigate this part of the planning process. Plus the Pixar Place Hotel has reached more major milestones as it prepares for th…
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That's the ultimate question, isn't it? Is a Magic Key right for you and your family? We're going over all the perks, cons, ins and outs of the Magic Key program to help you make the decision whether you buy today or the next time they're available in a few months. Plus updates on construction for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Save on your next trip thr…
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Which is better - getting to the parks early for rope drop or staying late until the park closes? We have a definite preference, but in case you don't we wanted to go over all the pros and cons of each so you can make an informed decision. You HAVE to do one of them at least or else what are you even getting done in Disneyland? Happy New Year, ever…
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It's been a magical year and there's another wonderful one just around the corner! We discuss and share our thoughts about the major events of the past year and everything we know is coming up in 2024 from Tiana's Bayou Adventure and the return of Fantasmic! to Pixar Fest and the completion of Downtown Disney. Save on your next trip through our fri…
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We're back from the Happiest Place on Earth and are sharing some of our highlights, including our stay at the Villas at Disneyland Hotel and all the wonderful entertainment and shows we got to see. The best part was the crowd levels - who would have known it wouldn't be terrible? Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Today - https:…
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Halloween vs. Holidays at Disneyland (with Market House)
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Caleb & Caitlyn from Market House Podcast (@markethousepod) are joining us this week for the ultimate debate over which is better - Halloween Time or the Holidays at Disneyland. You may be surprised what each of us felt was better! Also we get caught up with Disneyland After Dark updates and other news. Save on your next trip through our friends at…
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A Guide to the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
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That's right, we're talking about the Grand Californian this week! From restaurants to pools and merch, we give you our thoughts on Anaheim's first 4-Star hotel and whether we feel it's worth the hefty price tag. Plus Disneyland just released their calendar for the entire year of 2024 and we break down the many seasonal celebrations coming up. Save…
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It may not surprise you to know that we have quite a lot of information about Disneyland collectibles! Whether you're just starting your own collection or simply considering picking out one or two things for yourself, here are some ways to find a wider selection of merch and possibly save you a little bit at the same time. Plus, the CRAZIEST thing …
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I don't know if you can tell, but we're very thankful for Disneyland! Since this is the day for it, we're going over the things we're the most thankful for at the parks and what they've meant to us. Also, keeping you up to date with some of the latest news (including some not-so-pleasant news). Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away…
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"Modifying" your attraction experiences... for lack of a better term, let's go with that! On some popular attractions you can get a very different experience by changing where you sit or how you interact with it and we share our thoughts about those rides. But mostly, there was NEWS! From Fantasmic! to Downtown Disney updates and even The Little Me…
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Make your character dining experience that much more magical with these simple tips! We also have some etiquette tips so that you can make sure everyone else's experience is top notch as well. Plus we share a few highlights from our recent Walt Disney World trip and just a couple of quick Disneyland news items. Save on your next trip through our fr…
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Can you believe how much news dropped over the last week?! Space Mountain was plussed, the voices of Disneyland and California Adventure are leaving, the menus for the Festival of Holidays have been released and much more! Then we talk about fun freebies you can get throughout the parks that add a lot of magic to your trip. Let us know if you've ev…
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Happy Halloween, everyone! We're celebrating by thinking back over our favorite Disney parks Halloween memories that have stuck with us over the years. Plus we finally have opening dates for both the Pixar Place Hotel and the Adventureland Treehouse! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and share your favorite Halloween memories with us! Save on your …
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Our trip was so good it spilled over into another week's episode! This week we're just going over our time at Oogie Boogie Bash - the candy, the characters, the villains, the food, all of it! We had quite a few special moments and got a ton done so hopefully our experience can enlighten you when you get to go yourself. Save on your next trip throug…
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We're back, we're exhausted, and we had a magical time! We got to experience tons of food, snacks, and entertainment and we're sharing it all with you. It was a much longer trip than we usually take, but there was a ton to do and we celebrated Halloween the whole time! Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Today - https://www.getaw…
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The parks are expensive enough, so if you've decided to add Genie+ to your day it's best you feel like it's worth the money. We have some tips & tricks to help you maximize your day and use of the service and get as much out of it as possible - if you're lucky, maybe even all possible Lightning Lanes for the whole family! Save on your next trip thr…
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Eating Healthy in Disneyland - It’s Possible!
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Did you know that it's actually possible to eat healthy in the parks? Don't worry - everything still tastes great! It just won't make you feel heavy and weighed down. We've got tips to help break up all the fried park food and hopefully not empty your wallet at the same time. Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Today - https://ww…
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If you're headed to Oogie Boogie Bash, we have some tried and true methods that will help you use your time wisely and leave feeling like you got everything you wanted accomplished! Just make sure you make time for the villain treat trails, Frightfully Fun Parade, and Villains Grove. Have a frightfully good time! Save on your next trip through our …
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