Category: Disneyland

  • Help! A Walt Disney World Vet’s First Time at Disneyland – Part 1

    My family and I know Walt Disney World like the backs of our hands.  Well, my husband would maintain that I sometimes get lost in the back section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios (I can’t argue, it’s true), but in general, we’re pros!  We could plan a spontaneous trip to the World leaving tomorrow and not…

  • Times are A’Changing – Is Disney Listening?

    Money talks. We all know that in today’s society the amount of money you spend speaks volumes. Disney Parks are no different. It’d be naive to think that Disney execs are not monitoring what sells and what doesn’t only to make a new plan to bring in revenue. While some like to keep themselves distant from the…

  • Guest Assistance Cards Vs. FastPass+: Let the Battle Begin

    As many know, Disney’s FastPass+ system has been under testing for several months at Walt Disney World.  As a result of this new initiative, which allows guests to book attraction times in advance of their trip, we’ve seen some changes in the current FastPass system, not the least of which is the requirement to return within the…

  • Walt Disney the Railroader

    Did you have a fascination with trains as a child? I had a Lionel train set and one of my granddaughter’s favorite new toys at our house is the Walt Disney World Railroad train set. Seeing her playing with it reminded me of a presentation at The Walt Disney Family Museum by Michael Campbell, President…

  • Disney Celebrations & Field Trips Bring Students Together

    We all know that Disney does it right when it comes to special events and celebrations. However, few know just what is available for high school seniors and school groups looking to take trips to the next level. With specially priced youth tickets from the Disney Youth Education Services (Y.E.S.) Program, your next class field…

  • Salute to the Golden Horseshoe ~ Limited Time Magic at Disneyland

    Disneyland’s latest Limited Time Magic treat is the Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue, performing at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland from January 10 through February 4, 2013.  This show is a tribute to the original Golden Horseshoe Revue (1955-1986) and Golden Horseshoe Jamboree (1986-1994) shows.  These shows were favorites of mine, and I…

  • Executive Changes Abound at Disney Parks and Resorts

    As I’ve said many times, it’s amazing how a relatively quiet day can be suddenly blown up by the Disney news wire. Several Disney executives are being moved around effective February 1st. Read on after the break to find out who’s moving where and what it could mean for Walt Disney World.