Category: Theme Parks, Experiences and Products Guides
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What To Do On A Solo Day At Disneyland Resort
When it comes to a trip to Disneyland Resort with family or friends, it’s very easy to get caught up in what everyone wants to do, and there may be some things that you strive to achieve that go unaccomplished. It’s enjoyable to spend that time with others, but sometimes, a pilgrimage on your own…
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A Disneylanders Guide to Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation
Going to Disneyland is a regular occurrence for me. I usually go on Sundays, and sometimes a night after work. Before I moved to Southern California, planning to go to Disneyland wasn’t too involved. I usually just booked a flight or decided to drive, and figured out a place to stay. Potentially, I would make a…
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The Joy of Line-Waiting: A Disney Parks Guide
Lines. They’re usually not the top reason for visiting a Disney resort. They usually don’t make the top ten, for that matter. But, with ever-more-popular theme park experiences like those provided by Disney, it’s an expected inconvenience. So, how do you make the best of it? Fortunately, using the tools Disney provides, and a bit…
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Dapper Day Survival Guide: 5 Tips for Surviving the Most Dapper of Days at the Disneyland Resort
Dapper Day is upon us! Soon the Disneyland Resort will be filled with people dressed their best as they go for a Sunday stroll through the parks. It will be a day full of smiles, photo ops, and memories but it can also be a day full of blisters, exhaustion, and frustration if it isn’t…
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Spring Into Disney!
Welcome to this Spring Break edition of Geeks Corner! On this week’s show you will learn everything you need to know about Spring Break in and around the Disneyland Resort. This includes advice on when is the best time to go, what to wear, and what not to miss! The geeks also give some tips…
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Caitie’s Five Tips to Successfully Preparing for Dapper Day
Dapper Day is an incredibly popular, fan-organized event meant to celebrate stepping out to the parks in style. This semi-annual event is for any type of “dapper” dress, from classic vintage to today’s fashion. Next month’s Dapper Day Spring outing will mark tenth official Dapper Day! Over the last few years, I’ve learned quite a bit about…
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My Five Favorite Things To Do At Disneyland Alone
Some of my favorite days at Disneyland are spent on Sundays with the DAPs Magic crew. From time to time, I enjoy taking a trip by myself during the week so I can experience Disneyland on my own terms. Here’s some of my favorite things to do when I’m enjoying a solo day in the parks!…
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Tips for Taking Small Kids to Disneyland for the First Time
Let me preface this article with this: I don’t have children, these are observations from going with small children and questions I have been asked before. When you take your kids to Disneyland for the first time, there is quite a bit of planning involved in making the trip magical, which can be an overwhelming…
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Meeting Characters at a Disney Park: A Guide
Easily one of the most magical parts of any Disney Parks experience is the chance to meet the stars themselves, from the lovely princesses and devious villains, all the way to the big Mouse himself! Of all your vacation moments, that’s usually the one that sticks with you for years after. But with mounting popularity,…
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How To Propose at a Disney Park
So. The time has come to pop the big question to your significant other. First off, congratulations! As a member of the married elite, I commend you on finding someone worthy of committing your life to. For an event as magical as your proposal, it’s no surprise so many folks look to the Disney parks…
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RunDisney Resolutions – Picking A Race
With it being a new year the typical thing to do is to make a resolution. A typical resolution is to exercise more. What better way to exercise then to participate in a runDisney race? But, should you sign up for a half marathon when you’ve hardly run? Perhaps. Here’s some things to consider when…
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Christmas Shopping for a Normal: How to Go About your Quest
Once again, the holidays have crashed in like an accidently-released Rathtar on a docked spaceship. If you’re anything like me, you’re excitedly looking forward to unwrapping an action figure or two on Christmas morn’. While a non-geek may have a bit of difficulty shopping for our kind, the whole geek-to-geek exchange seems pretty straightforward. Find…
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Tips for Enjoying Rainy Days at Disneyland
It doesn’t rain very often in Southern California. When it does though, it can be a great time to go to Disneyland! As everyone else is rushing out of the happiest place on Earth in search of drier places, it can be a great time to put on a hat, coat, and a good pair…
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Fun Guide From Disney Parks For Costumes
With the Halloween season upon the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, the question comes up about costumes. What is okay and what is not? The Disney Parks Blog has released a guide and video to both tell and show what appropriate costumes are. Below are some guidelines straight from the Disney Parks website,…
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When and When Not To Visit Disneyland
You have been itching to go to Disneyland. You’re making plans to take vacation time to go. But, there’s one question that you have in your mind. Will it be busy at the parks? The question is on a lot of people’s minds. When is it and not going to be busy at Disneyland and…
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Top 5 Alternative Eats At Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure features not just California centric attractions, but also some great California eating. But, with so many choices, where does one go to get that hunger fix? Here’s a few places to get some unique dining where crowds may even be small. Paradise Garden Grill One of the often overlooked unique places is…
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Disneyland and Pokemon GO: How to be the Very Best in the Happiest Place on Earth
For those of you living under a rock on Tom Sawyer’s Island, Pokémon GO came out (finally) a couple of days ago. This augmented reality mobile game has Pokémaniacs all atwitter about the opportunities this game presents. Real-life locations of interest become Pokéstops and Gyms in the game, as you wander the world attempting to…
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Top 5 Alternative Food Places At Disneyland
You’re at Disneyland. It’s been a long day already. It’s lunch time and your stomach is growling. You’ve got to get something fast. But, you’re afraid that all there is to order will be hamburgers. Not that burgers are bad, but you’re looking for something more. Here’s 5 recommended hidden gem eateries around Disneyland. Refreshment…
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Happy Geek-mas! Tips For Shopping Geeky
It’s that magical time of year, when all of our wallets and purses become light with holiday cheer… and lack of funds. Yes, it always seems like the holidays sneak up on us more and more each time, leading us to get rather creative with our shopping. This can get a little tricky when you…
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Tips for Mickey’s Halloween Party at the Disneyland Resort
Mickey’s Halloween Party is now in full swing at the Disneyland Resort. Thousands of guests are dressing up in their best Halloween costumes and seeing villains, experiencing Paint the Night – the New Electrical Parade, watch Halloween Screams, and of course get their fill of Halloween Candy. The geeks of Geeks Corner recognize that there…
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5 Tips to Safely Surviving Disneyland in the Heat
by Jessica Prell As the Diamond Celebrating begins at Disneyland, so does the warm weather (no really, it’s suppose to get hot soon)! Mix this weather in with all the new things to do at Disneyland (Matterhorn, Paint the Night, new fireworks…FOOD) and you get: super hot, LONG, days…can I hear a “duh”? DUH! However,…
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10 Tips For Taking a Toddler to Disneyland
10 Tips for Taking a Toddler to Disneyland As the summer crowds and heat start to descend on Disneyland during an already busy 60th Celebration, I want to give you some tips for a day (or a few hours) with a toddler at Disneyland. Now, let me preface this by saying that I do not…
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How to Survive Disneyland Resort’s 24-Hour Event
For those that are brave enough to partake in a full 24-hour day at the Disneyland Resort, best of luck! Not only will your day be great but it will be one for the books. Having attended two 24-hour day events at the Disneyland Resort, I know that there will be both good and bad…
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5 Tips For Social Media Meetups at Disney
5 Tips For Social Media Meetups at Disney – by Jessica Prell by Jessica Prell Oh my gosh! There’s an instagram/tumblr/twitter/disney-fan-club/dapper meet up this weekend and I’m SO. EXCITED. TO. GO! I need to figure out what to wear! How should I do my hair!? Will it be hot? O.M.G What if @Mrdaps is there?!…