Tag: los angeles

  • DIS Unplugged Podcast – 09/25/14 – Disneyland Show

    DIS Unplugged Podcast – 09/25/14 – Disneyland Show

    In this week’s show, Mary Jo takes a Day Six sightseeing drive through Los Angeles & Hollywood and the ladies talk about giving children a bit more independence in the Parks. To get in touch with the Disneyland team, check out our contact page. Listen/Download News, Housekeeping, Rapid Fire [download mp3] Day Six Drive: City…

  • Home Base Disneyland: Southern California 101 – Where Am I Planning to Visit?

    As far as Disney fans are concerned, visits to Southern California can be divided into two categories: visiting the Disneyland Resort or doing something else and taking advantage of the occasion to visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Yes, I know there are more specific reasons, but, hey!  If you’re a Disney fan, you can’t…

  • Mt. Wilson Observatory – A Day Visit from the Disneyland Resort

    High above Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Mountains, stands the Mount Wilson Observatory at 5,710 feet (1,524 meters).  This observatory, built in 1917, was the largest in the world for over 30 years.  It was used by famous astronomers, like Edwin Hubble, and important discoveries that have stood the test of time were made…

  • Disneyland Home Base: A New Way to Explore Southern California

    With Disneyland Resort park-hopper tickets maxing out at 5 days, a lot of guests are looking for options on how to spend the rest of their week-long vacation time in Southern California!   Well, fear not!  We at the DIS have LOTS of suggestions of places to go and things to do that can be…

  • In L.A.? Visit the New Disney Baby Store and The Americana at Brand!

    If seeing all the unique Disney sites in Southern California is on your Disneyland vacation agenda, there’s a new addition to the list – Disney baby in Glendale’s Americana at Brand.  This beautiful, upscale shopping venue, near Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA, provides an idyllic setting for the Disney Store’s newest concept – celebrating…

  • Local Holiday Events to Compliment Your Disneyland Vacation – Part 1

    As you know, the winter holidays are one of the busiest seasons for the Disneyland Resort.  Guests are either whisking their families off on a Disney adventure, coming to the Los Angeles and Orange County area spend the holidays with friends or local family members, or are simply just getting away from their families all…

  • Local Disney Event: The Los Angeles World of Color Road Show

    When Disney comes to town with an event, expectations run pretty high.  What will be the next big thing?  How will they wow us?  Some of these events are expansive – crossing the country and hitting as many towns as possible.  Others only have a few stops.  Such was the case for the World of…