Updated March 25, 2026

Characters are a big part of the Disneyland experience! Be sure to know how to find who you’re looking for during your visit.

Unlike WDW, Disneyland characters are often free roaming and without character attendants. Very few have official meet-n-greets.

Between this post, the Disneyland app, and well trained cast members, you shoul...

Updated March 24, 2026

La Jolla is paradise.

It’s the most beautiful coastal city in San Diego County and there’s so much to do while visiting.

Let’s take a look.

Basic Scoop

If I had to suggest one area to visit in all of San Diego County, it would be La Jolla.

We vacationed here several times prior to moving here a...

Updated March 24, 2026

Just as before, I’m sharing park strategies for both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. But this time – without Lightning Lanes or any added cost to your trip.

My goal in creating these strategies is to help you get the most of our visit to the Disneyland Resort. A little direction can go a long way.

These strategi...

Updated March 23, 2026

The Disneyland Monorail isn’t an essential part of transportation on site, but it’s a fun one.

Let’s take a look at what you need to know.

Basic Scoop

The Monorail in Anaheim runs from Downtown Disney to Tomorrowland inside Disneyland Park.

And back.

That’s it.

If you’re a WDW fa...

Updated March 22, 2026

San Diego County is about an hour from the happiest place on earth and is a great add on to your Disneyland visit. Like the Orange County area, San Diego has beaches for days. Unlike Orange County, San Diego i...