Tag: guide
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Your Guide to a Successful New Year’s Eve at the Disneyland Resort!
There are few more magical places to be on New Year’s Eve than the Disneyland Resort. There’s already magic in the air as people get ready to dive into a new year. Add to that the Disney touch and New Year’s Eve becomes one of those experiences in life you will never forget. New Year’s…
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Guide to Thor: Ragnarok Easter Eggs and Comic References
Thor: Ragnarok is unlike any Marvel movie, but it still has its share of easter eggs. If you have not seen the movie yet, don’t ready any further. Check out this post for a review instead. Then see the movie and come back here. Thor: Ragnarok Easter Eggs From the Comics Frog of Thunder In…
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Halloween at the Disneyland Resort: A Guide
Planning on joining in on the Halloween fun at Disneyland this year, whether during the day, or at the separately-ticketed Halloween parties? Good! The resort really knows how to scare up some good fun. If you’ve never been before, or are just looking to make the best out of your spooktacularly good time, here are…
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Shopping for Treasure at the Disney Parks
Shopping. After eating, it may very well be my favorite activity (which is why grocery stores check off a lot of boxes for me). Finding the perfect doohickey or doodad can be the best way to mark or celebrate an occasion, and there are few better occasions than a visit to a Disney property. But…
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Caitie Creates – Intro & Disneybounding
This week, I’m launching a new video series that simplifies the world of Disney fashion called Caitie Creates. This will include everything from simple everyday Disneybounding to the latest in Disney Style. The videos (that will be posted every Wednesday) will document the process of creating an entire Disneybound look, week by week. This will…
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The Right Gear Stuff – runDisney Resolutions – Part One
With more Disney half marathons coming up in the near future it’s time to visit some tips on getting the most out of runs, and especially races. This is a part one to a two parter. The reason? There’s a lot of gear! But, I want to give some advice to get started. This time…
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A First Day Guide to MaxPass at Disneyland
MaxPass is here! This is a first day, first user guide to using MaxPass at Disneyland, and if it’s worth getting on your pass or ticket. The App All of MaxPass is within the Disneyland app. Before entering the park, you can get everything ready for MaxPass. But, it’s just in linking or buying tickets.…
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Guide to Spider-Man: Homecoming Easter Eggs & Comic Parallels
So you saw Spider-Man: Homecoming and wanted to…wait, you didn’t see it yet? What are you doing reading this? It’s going to spoil everything! There’s a spoiler free review on the site. You’ll want to read that instead. Ok, for those of you who have seen it, read on… But, First… I’m going to reference…
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New FastPass at Disneyland – DAPsCast Episode 66
Murray explains the new FastPass at Disneyland with how it works and some tips and tricks to it. Also check out this post to learn more about the new system.
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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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runDisney Resolutions: Why Move Up in Corrals?
After a Disney half marathon, you may be thinking “What can I do to get into one of those first corrals?” But, a better question is why? Why do you want to move up in corrals? The Last The last corral of the races isn’t always the best place to be in. And it’s not…
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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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Walt Disney World runDisney Trip Planning – DAPsCast Episode 59
Murray, Mikey, Annie, and Danie talk about the upcoming trip to Walt Disney World that the team will have. They go through what it’s like to plan and pack from the Disneyland goers’ perspective. Added in that are some tips in planning trips. Then some tips in planning on runDisney races, because most of the…
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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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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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Which Disneyland Annual Pass Is Right For You? [UPDATED]
You may not have known, but the DAP in DAPs actually stands for Disneyland Annual Passholders. So, it seems fitting to have a guide and some tips for selecting an Annual Passport to the Disneyland Resort. One Day or One Year? First things first. Should you even get an annual pass at all? In my…
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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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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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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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5 Songs You Must See Performed Live by the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
Summer is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort and that means that the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is performing daily (Tuesday-Saturday) in Disney California Adventure and also Disneyland. Each year, this energetic group of musicians delight guests throughout the Resort as they perform both sitting down Jazz sets and also standing up marching band sets.…
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The Road to Shanghai Disneyland – Packing For The Trip
It is almost time for the big day! The grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland is next week and it’s time to prepare! If you’ve been following along (here and here) then you know this is quite the task to get to Shanghai Disneyland. This is going to be the last post about prepping for the…
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The Road To Shanghai Disneyland – Getting Tickets To Opening Day
Previously on the Road to Shanghai Disneyland, I scheduled my dates and booked my flight. I got my hotels and passport visas. What’s next? It’s actually getting the tickets to Shanghai Disneyland. Here’s the continuing blog and travel tips as my journey to Shanghai Disneyland unfolds… Open Already I knew I wanted to go to…