I am a blogger, www.foodtrampdiaries.com and also a lover of all things DISNEY. I am from Michigan but transplanted to Arizona for the last 6 years. I've been to Disneyworld lots growing up but there's something more quaint and special about Disneyland
I need some tips for getting thru DLR and DCA during the first official week of Spring Break March 18-24 without completely going crazy. I can only imagine the lines will be nuts. We are going to do that Tuesday thru Friday. Any helpful t More...
Get there earlier and grab Fastpasses when you can. Check out the stage shows when the parks are crowded. Don't forget the small shows that pop up periodically (Dapper Dans, Green Army Men, Five & Dime, etc) - ScooterMike1959.8 #35 1-29-13 10:36PMLike(1) Reply
I think you're actually on the early end of spring break, so that may work in your favor. The weeks before and after Easter tend to be the busiest. It will still be busy, though, so make good use of Fastpass and take advantage of any early entry options you may have. Have fun!!! - PrincessKristin774.5 #126 1-29-13 10:42PMLike(1) Reply
I recently read "the unofficial disneyland guide book" it has an itinerary that works you away from the hot spots if possible. It has a guide for people with little kids or big kids. It seamed very practical! Lots of good tips too! - julietyler764.1 #12958 1-29-13 11:48PMLike Reply
Quick ? Trying to schedule our dining for our trip from March 19-22. Disneyland's website does not have the entertainment up for that week yet. Normally, for busy spring break times will they have two parades a day at the DLR? My kids alw More...
They should. That's about the time that our peak spring break scheduling time starts for CMs and we have to have full availability again. - IDVandalSkipperCM1296.5 #63 1-29-13 10:51AMLike(1) Reply
Are the times usually 3pm and 7pm? I just can't remember. I guess I can make a few resos then cancel? I just don't want to call later and things be booked. Thanks so much for your help. - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 1-29-13 10:52AMLike Reply
IDVanda, you are correct. I called Disney Dining and they actually had an entertainment schedule past what they are posting on the website. Character and main dining all booked! Thanks a lot. - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 1-29-13 11:34AMLike Reply
Frequent visitors...we are finally able to come back to DLR in March. However, we have to go during busy spring break time due to my University schedule. Which would be less crowded... Tue-Fri or Wed-Sat?? I assume the former...
I would say Tues-Fri. Not entirely sure though. We don't go as often as we'd like. I would guess avoiding the weekends is the way to go. Hopefully someone can give you a better answer! Have fun planning! - melissa_ficent317.9 #531 12-9-12 3:46PMLike Reply
Poll-You have a 5 yo, 6 yo, & 18 mo. If you had the opportunity, would you bring your sitter/nanny with you for a 6 day Dland vacay? We only get to go once a year. Figured sitter would help with baby to make riding w/older kids easier.
At first I thought we were rappin' with those yo's and mo. 😂 It's time for bed. - AshleyLynn22747.6 #136 10-24-12 11:49PMLike(2) Reply
You could make your babysitters week too! They're there to help you and you could give them a magical trip also. - verolly302.2 #601 10-25-12 12:48AMLike Reply
For our trip in 2013 we want to splurge and stay at the resort. What is your favorite resort hotel and why?
I prefer the DLH over the Grand...everything about it is Disney perfect! - Darlingwendi645.2 #167 10-9-12 12:59PMLike Reply
The Grand is beautiful but DLH is my preference. All remodeled and very Disney and indoor/outdoor restaurants are great and not too crowded. Pool areas are more fun too. Paradise is not on DTD and you have to cross the street (plus pool is in back elevated above a parking structure) - ShariRenee1505.7 #51 10-9-12 1:03PMLike Reply
The Grand is quiescent and the views are mesmorizing. Love being on the upper levels where the tree tops are - SThooray6.3 #8762 10-9-12 6:08PMLike Reply
Tried all and love The Grand. Love the entrance to CA! - tschoolitz6.6 #8482 10-9-12 6:10PMLike Reply
Lies. There were many balloons in both parks yesterday. - VeloMouseGirl549.7 #202 7-29-12 10:11PMLike Reply
Yeah obviously!! She talks to people going into the parks all day when she drops off these strollers, so someone told her this. I'm glad it is not true!!! Was making me sad all day...as a child (and now an adult) the mickey balloons are one of my favorite things in the park. - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 7-29-12 10:21PMLike Reply
Long Time, no talk MW friend's!! I was wondering how many of you on here moved to or around Anaheim just so you could enjoy DL more? Is it easy to find professional jobs in the area? I would love to be closer to the magic one day. :)
I told my hubby that I wanted to move to our apartment here in Anaheim because I love the property (plus he gets an employee discount) but secretly, I wanted to be closer to DL! Irvine has more professional jobs & it's about 30 min away with traffic. It's worth it. 😃 - Vegan7LuvsStitch799.8 #116 4-27-12 9:54PMLike(1) Reply
I live in AZ, 6 hours away. We all love DLR..especially the kidlets. Am I crazy to want to live minutes away from the best place in the world? - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 4-27-12 9:54PMLike Reply
Us too! I bought gc's every time my husband got paid. Had to make sure we had enough souvenier $ ;-) We went to Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen tonight and it was just horrible! So overpriced for the food they served...tasted mediocre...slow service..blah. - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 11-19-11 10:33PMLike Reply
Not at Rainforest cafe. On our last trip we tried to use our Gift Card & they told us they did not take them, was totally bummed :( - mamaluvkj123.1 #2680 11-20-11 12:27AMLike Reply
I think they should sell the robes to prevent the germ/lice issue and then secure your child a chance at fighting the Dark side..to me its sad to see the kids that didn't get picked to have to just sit there - yellowtonka237.7 #1137 11-18-11 11:35PMLike Reply
one time LBChica tried to throw a Duffy Bear into the fire during WOC POTC Scene but she throws like a girl and it hit Marieezy in the back of the head - Dave 8640.5 #2 11-17-11 10:43PMLike Reply
^ And she f'n touched it - cesium55529.7 #216 11-17-11 10:45PMLike Reply
I hope this picture turns out. We had a great first day in the parks. This was the first time we stayed from rope drop to close, no naps! Even met some MW-ers :-)
Funny how you suddenly have all this energy when you're at Disneyland, but I'm yawning an hour into work... - JediKitty291.0 #665 11-16-11 10:59PMLike(1) Reply
Yay!! Congrats! The pics look great, glad you had such an wonderful time. Now, off to bed where all of your dreams can come true!! :) - MisFit.Mouse401.9 #328 11-16-11 10:58PMLike Reply
Hey want to swing by and kidnap me and take me with you? I'm on the west side of Phoenix?!?!?!? Have a great trip, drive safely!!! - Cinderellamomma293.5 #652 11-15-11 1:24PMLike Reply
Are we able to board the monorail in tomorrowland & take our stroller on the monorail? Can we get off at Downtown Disney? If not, how long of a walk from Dland to the Dland Hotel? We have dinner at Goofy's Kitchen on Friday :-)
Of course, fold it up and your set to go - MarshaMouse2864.4 #15 11-13-11 10:40PMLike Reply
Yes, you have to collapse your stroller unless you can get in the front section. It's probably the same amount of time as waLking 10-15 minutes. - akpoppins243.3 #1070 11-13-11 10:42PMLike Reply
We always stay offsite so I wasn't sure. We'll probably walk thier then take the monorail back into the park. Thanks so much! - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 11-13-11 10:48PMLike Reply
Check out these awesome chunky bubble gum style, Minnie necklaces my daughter & I will be wearing on our trip & beyond :-) "Like" "Miss Co Co Designs" on Facebook. She lives in AZ & makes amazing lots of Disney necklaces. Ships anywhere i More...
3 days until we get to the "Happiest Place on Earth" Had to make somw holiday shirts. Just need some white pom poms for the santa hat. Even made 2 for myself :-) If you see us say HI!
Okay MW friends. Looks like rain for one day when we are in the parks. We only get here twice a year & have yet to experience rain. Need some tips, do not want to leave the park. Will have our 4 & 5 yr old with us. Thanks! :-)
Extra pair of clothes in locker, at least socks, pants and sweaters. Rain boots for the kids if u have any - MarshaMouse2864.4 #15 11-6-11 8:53AMLike(1) Reply
Tell them it's Special Disney rain and not all kids are lucky to experience it! When you going?? - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint1798.9 #42 11-6-11 9:16AMLike Reply
We will be in the parks from Wed Nov 16 to Sat the 19, suppose to be rain on Thur. Just got thier rain boots out & they still fit, YAY! - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 11-6-11 9:28AMLike Reply
We will be at Disneyland in 10 days!!! Tonight at dinner we asked our kids which ride they wanted to do first & this was thier answer. It's mommy's favorite too ;-) What is your first ride you cannot wait to go on?
I love how they decorate it for the holidays! It's my favorite too! - debzdo19.1 #5155 11-6-11 12:12AMLike Reply
Our bi-annual week long Disneyland trip is coming up in 36 days! I am a housewife of a family of 5 & just feel SO blessed that we are able to live frugally & save to pay for these 2 trips a year all in $, no credit. My husband is so amazi More...
Your husband is amazing and so are you because you are aware of how lucky you are - MouseMomx3140.1 #2443 10-10-11 9:43PMLike Reply
I keep us on a strict budget, I coupon..we put our kids absolutely first before our wants. They are able to do any clubs/sports they want. But we don't buy them toys or extras much. We splurge on bdays, xmas, & at Disney of course. Even at a young age they understand what we are saving up for. For those two weeks a year we are just able to have a truly magical spoiled time & it makes it all worth while. I cannot wait, lol! - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 10-10-11 9:54PMLike Reply
tower cake...no one is eating this obviously ;-) Use plain cake donuts, floral foam for stand & 2-12in wooden dowels to stack donuts. waffle cone w/lavendar candy coating for roof.
that looks gooood. id eat it. - SpazzD92.2 #3117 10-8-11 1:04AMLike Reply
It looks edible... - Cath26.3 #4568 10-8-11 1:06AMLike Reply
Too funny. Hot glue gun cakes... Must try that one - Cath26.3 #4568 10-8-11 1:40AMLike Reply
Lol @Cath! I only "hot glued" her hair at the too & the 3 silk flowers. A glue gun ti me is like duct tape to a man, hahaha! Kiddos are having cupcakes, with no hot glue ;-) - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 10-8-11 3:00AMLike Reply
Good evening MW! :-) Need to ask all the night owl MWers out there: What is the best way to ensure a great viewing spot for WOC. Have not seen it yet. Need all the opinions/ideas you can throw out there.
If you have the money eat at ariel grottos very good and you get preferred seating. Otherwise a fast pass will do. Blue is a good view. - SillySwings435.3 #287 9-26-11 9:25PMLike Reply
Wet zone because then you don't have to look over the sea of people in front of you (especially the parents who have kids on their shoulders), they sell ponchos too but you don't really need them, - Jessgiac8.6 #7270 9-26-11 9:26PMLike Reply
We got a fastpass for yellow. It was good cuz we sat right behind the gate. There was no one in front of us, so we could see with no problem. - indyRocks343.9 #424 9-26-11 10:20PMLike Reply
U can call 714-781-dine. They take reservations for WOC dinners and can answer questions u have. - JoshnSandy42.8 #3912 9-26-11 10:28PMLike Reply
Question- Getting ready to book my dining for our Nov trip. We haven 't seen WOC yet because before our kids were too young to wait for the good seats. Should I get a dining pkg or just get a fast pass and secure a good spot early? Do the More...
Fast passes are a gamble to what section you will get. Where as the dining has it's own spot. In my opinion, I think the other viewing areas are better than the dining viewing area. But mostly everyone disagrees with me. LOL!The dining section is a lot less crowded. But if you have little ones, I would stay all the way to the back and stand behind the planters towards TLM building. Nobody will be able to get in their way and you get a wide view of the show.
- DisneyBride°O°366.5 #381 9-26-11 12:57PMLike Reply
Thanks Disneybride! What does "TLM" stand for? Im a rookie on here ;-) - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 9-26-11 2:03PMLike Reply
Just wanted to share something I totally forgot about. Took my 4 1/2 yr old & 3 1/2 year old to see Lion King on Saturday morning. I haven't seen it in years and I honestly forgot about some of the adult themes in this movie. Murder, reve More...
I am mostly referring to the part of the stampede where Mufasa dies. My daughter was just devestated. - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 9-19-11 12:22AMLike Reply
Not gonna lie, I'm 18, I saw it in theaters today, and I still cried when Mufasa died - dlmickeymouseCM2350.4 #27 9-19-11 12:33AMLike Reply
My daughter is 5 you can't hide the world from them 100% .Its better to see it in a movie then in real life like i did. - Vet323tech391.7 #345 9-21-11 6:14AMLike Reply
I feel like someone always "dies" in a Disney movie - a good guy, a bad guy, but someone... - SnowW13222.6 #1324 9-21-11 6:52AMLike Reply
My kids are asking to meet Phineas & Ferb on our trip in Nov..thus far we haven't found them. Are they ever out & about at DCA?
They have their own show now in DCA. A "Dance Party.". Usually runs twice a day in Paradise Pier, in front of The Little Mermaid buildong. - madmarchhare221.2 #1343 8-31-11 10:39PMLike Reply
You are one MW'er that's full of Disney wisdom! My whole family will be so happy. We love Phineas & Ferb :-) - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 8-31-11 11:17PMLike Reply
I just realized I answered like 3 of your questions. I'm not stalking you, I swear. - madmarchhare221.2 #1343 9-1-11 1:53AMLike Reply
Also, I did not mean to write "Buildong" in the post above. "Building" is what I was shooting for. The other way doesn't sound very Disney appropriate. Wow. I'm going to bed now! - madmarchhare221.2 #1343 9-1-11 1:55AMLike Reply
Has anyone stayed at the Anaheim Doubletree? I'm not worried about the resort, just concerned about where it is on the ART route & if there is adequate room on the bus when it comes.
If this is the doubletree by the convention center, there is an ART stop directly across the street in front of the Travelodge. Busses are almost never full. It is like $4 now, though, so plan for that. You'll be somewhat close to the Toy Story lot, so you coukd walk there and catch the free busses. That's what we did. Hope this helps! - madmarchhare221.2 #1343 8-31-11 10:07PMLike Reply
Thanks guys! At first I coukd not see your post, madmarchhare. We have to stay at the DT as we have a discounted nonrefundable room rate. Being a fam of 5 now we needed a larger room. Hope it works, 78 days to go! Our first Holiday/Christmas DL experience :-) - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 8-31-11 10:23PMLike Reply
No problem. We've stayed basically everywhere around here over the last 20 years or so. Some of these little hotels are horror stories. You have to be careful! Doubletree was nice, though! - madmarchhare221.2 #1343 8-31-11 10:28PMLike Reply
Just wanted to say that MW is the last thing I look at every night before I go to bed. U all put huge smiles on my face! 79 more days till we are back, & with our new addition. Can you hold a 6mo old on your lap for some rides?
Yes, I have seen moms hold young babies on their laps like on peter pan, etc... And i noticed the babies have to be facing forward. - ERICKA491.4 #244 8-29-11 11:48PMLike Reply
Welcome to MouseWait! I feel the same way :) - VeloMouseGirl549.7 #202 8-29-11 11:49PMLike Reply
I thought so, I have seen this too..I think most of the rides over by the carosuel are safe. - DisneyLuva4Life9.0 #7117 8-29-11 11:54PMLike Reply
wondering how I put my avatar on here? Do I need to get on an actual computer? I have the android app
From the Dashboard, go to your Mouserank..you'll see a lil blue camera. From your computer, go to your profile - luvMickey491.7 #243 8-8-11 9:45PMLike Reply
Welcome to mw! We may be there @ the same time. Read the faq's to get the most out of this app. *hands you a churro* - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint1798.9 #42 8-5-11 2:01PMLike Reply
