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Fantasmic! FASTPASS Options at Disneyland Park

By Dawn Cullo

Fantasmic! Mickey Mouse

A trip to Disneyland isn’t complete without seeing the nighttime spectacular known as Fantasmic! Since its opening in 1992 the show has become guest favorite and draws large crowds.  In the past few years guest have been known to save their spots for Fantasmic! hours before the show starts. Starting on December 12, 2014 Disneyland will now offer […]

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom

By Dawn Cullo

Mickeys Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Did you know that you can go Trick-or-Treating through the Magic Kingdom park starting September 1st? How awesome would it be to take your kids to see Mickey and his pals for some Halloween fun? At Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party everyone gets to dress up as their favorite costume and have a great time in […]

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Take a Ride on the Updated Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland

By Dawn Cullo

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Sign

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is know as “The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” and can be found in Frontierland at all of the Disney Parks (and Westernland in Tokyo Disneyland). In the Disneyland version of the ride the attraction takes place in the town of Rainbow Ridge on a runaway mine car through the abandoned […]

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Top 5 Foodie Favorites During My Magical Visit to the Disneyland Resort

By Paula Schmitt

Entrance to Disneyland Resort

I’m a Florida girl at heart. I grew up in the 70’s in south Florida where me, my brother and my parents frequented what is now one of the most visited theme park attractions in the world, Walt Disney World. There was just something about the man and the mouse that kept us intrigued and […]

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A Magical Family Celebration at Walt Disney World – Part II

By Paula Schmitt

Let the Memories Begin

In my previous article, A Magical Family Celebration at Walt Disney World – Part I, I talk about our fun-filled days arriving at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Epcot and Downtown Disney. In this post, I will be writing about our visit to the place where fairytale dreams come true for children, and adults, […]

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