AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Step into History at Best Western Stovall’s Inn Near Disneyland
Located in the shadow of Disney California Adventure, Best Western Plus Stovall’s Inn is a little piece of history. Opened in the mid-1960s as the Inn of Tomorrow, Stovall’s still sports a space-age touch in the lobby and a relaxing topiary garden out back. We’ve been checking out many of the Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels … Step into History at Best Western Stovall’s Inn Near Disneyland
Lunch With a View From Seoul Sister at the Disneyland Resort
Recently, I tried another one of the food options inside the Parkside Market at the west end of Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. I had already sampled GG’s Chicken Shop on a previous trip, so this time I wanted to give Seoul Sister a go. Both quick serve locations are located inside Parkside Market, … Lunch With a View From Seoul Sister at the Disneyland Resort
A Look at Season of the Force in Disneyland Park
Season of the Force is in full… um… force at Disneyland Park, so I thought I should see what’s new and exciting at this year’s event that celebrates the Star Wars universe. Disneyland typically holds the event in the weeks leading up to May the Fourth, the unofficial Star Wars Day. As it has during … A Look at Season of the Force in Disneyland Park
A Relaxing Stay at the Candlewood Suites Near Disneyland
The great thing about the Disneyland Resort area is that, despite the compact footprint compared to Walt Disney World, there are still plenty of different types of hotel and motel options for travelers. Over the last few months, I’ve stayed at several different Good Neighbor Hotel categories from moderate to superior, but never a one … A Relaxing Stay at the Candlewood Suites Near Disneyland
Time is Running Out to Visit the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Have you visited the 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival? If you haven’t made it out to this annual event, you do have time, but you’d better hurry as the celebration ends on April 21st. I stopped in for the first time recently and enjoyed some of the festival fun, including some of … Time is Running Out to Visit the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Riding Anaheim Regional Transportation to the Disneyland Resort
On my last two trips to the Disneyland Resort area, I stayed at Good Neighbor Hotels that were beyond where I felt comfortable walking to the theme parks. Other folks were walking, but for me, a 0.75-mile walk in the cool morning air or at the end of a long day wasn’t something I wanted … Riding Anaheim Regional Transportation to the Disneyland Resort
Why We’re Glad that Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Has Reopened at Disneyland
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe reopened this weekend at the end of Disneyland Park’s Main Street, U.S.A. and we couldn’t be happier. With its great menu and vast seating, it was definitely missed. We visited on opening weekend to check the place out and try some of the new menu items. From what we could tell, … Why We’re Glad that Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Has Reopened at Disneyland
The Quest for a Decent Breakfast at Disney California Adventure
The Disneyland Resort has some of the best theme park food available, but picky me always has trouble deciding on breakfast when I “rope drop” Disney California Adventure. Disneyland Park has a breakfast character meal, two sit-down breakfast options, two bakeries, and several counter-service breakfast options. California Adventure has a brunch, one bakery, and a … The Quest for a Decent Breakfast at Disney California Adventure
A Stay at the Budget-Friendly Motel 6 Near Disneyland
Did you know that there’s a Motel 6 in Anaheim near the Disneyland Resort? I’ve stayed at many a Motel 6 in my day, but never the one near Disneyland, so I decided to check it out. This is not your typical roadside Motel 6 that welcomes travelers traveling cross-country. This is a 240-room 3 … A Stay at the Budget-Friendly Motel 6 Near Disneyland
Sampling GG’s Chicken Shop in Downtown Disney’s Parkside Market
GG’s Chicken Shop is one of the eateries inside the new Parkside Market at the west end of Downtown Disney in the Disneyland Resort. I didn’t make it to the new location last trip, so I made sure to stop by this visit to check things out. The location features fried and grilled chicken sandwiches, … Sampling GG’s Chicken Shop in Downtown Disney’s Parkside Market