It’s funny what triggers memories in our minds… sights, smells, sounds can all recall such strong emotions and memories. For me, these are usually Disney memories… what a surprise! But, recalling some of the sweetest moments in life is a great way to get through a long day. One of my favorite feelings is when […]

If you’ve ever tried to fit one of those large Disneyland planters or bronze statues into your suitcase after a trip to the park, you can understand the desire to have your own piece of the magic.  Well, those of us who are more than the casual Disney fan (and you know who you are…) […]

Quick Note: My favorite podcaster, Paul Barrie from A Window to the Magic, will be speaking at this year’s National Fantasy Fan Club (NFFC) National Convention in Anaheim July 15-20.  If you are attending NFFC make sure to see Paul in action.  If you weren’t planning on attending the convention but would like more information, click here.

One of my favorite memories of being a child at Disneyland is of feeding the Koi fish at the Disneyland Hotel.  This somewhat hidden treat definitely deserves to be sought out by children of all ages.  Tucked beside the Wonder Tower and Horseshoe Falls, the hotel’s Koi pond is a wonderful gem.  Twice a day, […]

One of my favorite aspects of Disneyland is the tiny details that are often overlooked but always a special treat when discovered.  From the meaningful stories of the windows on Main Street to the hundreds of hidden Mickeys throughout the park, it’s clear that at least a portion of the Disney Magic is in these […]

As fate (or coincidence) would have it, A Window to the Magic podcast features the Indiana Jones attraction on this week’s show.  Patrick Hurd provides amazing trivia, fact and interviews on this terrific ride.  I definitely recommend checking out A Window to the Magic podcast #149 for more reasons Why I Love… Indiana Jones and the […]

Okay, so I know I said I wasn’t going to try to break the latest and greatest Disney news on this blog… but, when my favorite Idol, David Cook, announced that he was going to Disney World, I couldn’t resist posting the video up here.  In an effort to promote their new “American Idol Experience” […]

I spent some time this week checking out some of my favorite blogs on the web, trying to determine my ultimate goal in creating content for Rays of Disneyland.  I found that most of the webpages dedicated to Disneyland provided the latest and greatest news from the world of Disney… and I love that… but, […]

So, the saying goes, “Those who can’t… teach.”  For me, it’s more like this: “Those who can’t shop everyday at Disneyland, find the next best thing.”  Yes, it’s true, I am a die-hard Disney Shop-aholic.  The Cast Members at every Disney Store in town know me by name and I’ll admit to spending a fair […]

Die-hard Disney fans all know that every trip to Disney has to include a few special traditions… whether it be the left or right tunnel that you always enter through, the first attraction you have to ride, or the one meal you can’t miss… one of the most magical parts of any Disneyland visit is […]