While Disneyland is celebrating its 55th Anniversary this year, when I arrive at the Happiest Place on Earth in two short weeks, I have my own milestone to celebrate.  This trip will mark 20 years of visiting Disneyland for me!  It may seem like a silly thing to keep track of, but it means the […]

Well, with airline tickets booked, hotel reservations made, and Disney tickets in hand, I finally feel like my fall trip to Disneyland is a reality. When D23 announced that they wouldn’t be holding an Expo event this year, I was pretty disappointed, but when I found out that they would be hosting a special “Destination […]

Disneyland execs recently announced that there will be a major “refurb” and update to the pool area at the Disneyland Hotel.  That’s okay, I guess.  I mean I love the Neverland Pool with its projection of Tinker Bell into the water at night and Captain Hook’s ship sitting in the center.  And, heck, I still […]

I feel the need for a serious dose of pixie dust this week… wouldn’t it be great if the doctor could prescribe that?  Instead of tests and needles and dead-ends, they just give you a little sprinkle of pixie dust and everything is okay again. I was diagnosed this week with Fibromyalgia.  I don’t even […]

Ironically, a small bit of Main Street had donned Christmas Decorations for a promotion in September. I can remember watching the Disney Christmas Parade when I was really little.  After the rush of excitement from opening presents and dressing up for church, my mom and grandma and I would curl up in the family room […]

My first day in the park was – of course – amazing 🙂 I’m writing in my room before I get ready for the day so here’s a quick update… Favorite part of the day: Lunch at the Carnation Cafe… It’s a tradition for as long as I can remember that the first meal of […]

It’s Fantasmic Five Friday and it’s a countdown to Disneyland! We made our dining reservations this week… that always seems to make things more real 🙂 Sure, it’s not qute the ritual that obtaining ADRs from Disney World seems to be, but it’s still a lot of fun! As I am typing this, there are […]

Every year I know that I will plan a great trip to Disneyland, but every year seems to hold a different “theme” for the vacation.  This year I explored lots of opportunities to head to the Happiest Place on Earth, but when Disney Twenty Three evolved into a fan club with its own Disney Expo, I decided […]