AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Let’s See Why Disneyland Fans Love Howard Johnson Anaheim
The Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground has been a fan favorite as long as I can remember. With its mid-century modern decor and its convenient location, the Good Neighbor Hotel continues to be popular with Disneyland Resort visitors, so I decided to spend a weekend here to see just what makes this hotel … Let’s See Why Disneyland Fans Love Howard Johnson Anaheim
My Experience With Lightning Lane at the Disneyland Resort
On a recent trip to the Disneyland Resort, I decided to give Lightning Lane Multi Pass another chance. I had used the service a few months ago but got a late start that day, so the results were mediocre at best. With the addition of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Haunted Mansion to Lightning Lane, I … My Experience With Lightning Lane at the Disneyland Resort
Top New Food Picks at Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year
Since I made it to opening weekend of the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure, I figured it was my responsibility to try some of the new food items at this year’s Festival Marketplaces. I picked up a Sip and Savor Pass [$48] that allowed me to try 6 items and headed over … Top New Food Picks at Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year
Will Marvel Fans Love Avengers Reserve in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney?
With the reimagining of the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort comes new shops and restaurants, especially on the west end of the shopping area. One of these new shops is Avengers Reserve, featuring all things Marvel. With Avengers Campus now open in Disney California Adventure, the real question becomes, do we really need … Will Marvel Fans Love Avengers Reserve in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney?
Highlights from the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure
The Disneyland Resort’s annual Lunar New Year celebration kicked off this weekend at Disney California Adventure. The month-long event features themed entertainment, food, characters, merchandise, and more. Opening weekend was popular and lines for some of the food and entertainment were long, but we were able to grab some highlights to share with you. Mulan’s … Highlights from the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure
Step Inside the Updated Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park
After a lengthy refurbishment and an extended seasonal overlay, the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Park finally reopened last weekend! Most of your favorite elements are there, along with a few new surprises, including a beautiful new bride in the attic scene. The attraction reopened on a Saturday, and surprisingly enough waits were reasonable, hovering around … Step Inside the Updated Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park
Why We BRAVED Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland
Many of us think that standard Disney pizza is subpar, so after a couple of years away from the parks, enjoying a lunch at Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland Park was definitely not on my radar. However, on a recent visit to the parks with my Connecting With Walt colleague, Michael Bowling, he was raving … Why We BRAVED Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland
Inside the Tropicana Inn & Suites, A Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel
Recently, I spent a weekend at the Tropicana Inn & Suites in Anaheim, just across from the Disneyland Resort. The 197-room Tropicana is a fan-favorite because of its close proximity to Disneyland. The Disneyland Resort is surrounded by locally owned and chain non-Disney eateries, lodging and more, so sometimes there are some great options (and … Inside the Tropicana Inn & Suites, A Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel
Why We’re Obsessed With Downtown Disney’s D-Lander Shop
The D-Lander Shop that opened recently at the Disneyland Resort may be the store we didn’t know we needed. The small storefront on the west end of Downtown Disney is a don’t-miss for fans of Disney and their high-end fashion partnerships and we’re obsessed with it because nearly every popular brand is represented. The shop … Why We’re Obsessed With Downtown Disney’s D-Lander Shop
Don’t Miss the Energetic Viva Navidad at California Adventure
One of my favorite parts of the holidays at the Disneyland Resort is the Viva Navidad Street Party in Disney California Adventure. The energetic performance is held in the Paradise Gardens Park area of the park and is one of my don’t-miss entertainment options. This year, the show is only being performed on weekends, but … Don’t Miss the Energetic Viva Navidad at California Adventure
