Flying to Disneyland 2024: Guide To Best & Closest Airports

Old style propeller plane at Disneyland's California Adventure Park near sign for Grizzly Peak.

Are you planning an exciting and unforgettable family trip to Disneyland this year? If that’s the case, rest assured that you and your family will have a magical time!  But long before your kids are even able to meet and greet the beloved mouse, you’ll need to decide which airport is right for you. You’re … Read more

2024 Spooktacular Disneyland Halloween Guide + Insider Tips

Halloween Projections display on Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland.

Disneyland Halloween Time is a guest favorite and for good reason. There is so much to do at Disneyland Resort, you are sure to have a spooktacular time with our tricks and treats! Disneyland Halloween Quick Info: Disneyland goes all out for Halloween Time so that guests can have a spooktacular time. From the extra … Read more

2024 Best Walt Disney World Tips For First Timers

Hooray, you’re going to Disney World! But now what? Your first trip to Walt Disney World can be overwhelming, but with a few tips and tricks, you will be able to have a magical vacation. As a Disneyland regular, going to Disney World for the first time was overwhelming. It is so much bigger, and … Read more

2024 Best Disneyland Rope Drop Strategies To Maximize Your Day

Disneyland Castle in background with a photoshopped rope with rope drop banner in front.

If I could give anyone going to Disneyland one piece of park strategy advice it would always be ROPE DROP. In fact, it is something I still continue to do even though I have been to Disneyland hundreds of times (YES – Hundreds). If you are not familiar with the term, you might be wondering … Read more

MagicBands at Disneyland – Full Guide

Magic Bands at Disneyland on a ledge with Disneyland Castle behind them

MagicBands have launched at Disneyland! MagicBand+ is the newest technology to launch at Disneyland Resort but do you really need them? And what can they actually do? The highlights: MAGICBAND+ debuted for all guests at Disneyland October 26, 2022. Disneyland guests can now utilize MagicBand+ at the resort. What are the bands used for at … Read more

Disney Genie+ at Disneyland – Using Lightning Lanes To Skip Lines: Updated for 2024

Both the Lightning Lane and Stand-by entrances for Goofy's Sky School in Disney's California Adventure.

Disney Genie and Genie+ are a big part of your Disneyland vacation. Learn everything you need to know to maximize these tools, and what to avoid. This is your complete guide and insider tips to Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. When Disneyland reopened after the pandemic, it did so without Fastpass or Maxpass. … Read more