Babes in Disneyland - Every once in a while, Disney Parks comes out with a new product that makes nerds like me weak in the knees and the new Droid Factory in Disneyland's Tomorrowland does just that. Located in Tomorrowland, the Droid Factory allows guests to make their own droid action figures using Star Wars and Disney-inspired parts. A single droid costs $12.95 and a two-pack of droids costs $19.95. Guests select a torso, arms, legs, dome (head) and Disney hat for each of their droids. We are saving a trip to the Droid Fact... Read more

Babes in Disneyland - Many would consider the Disneyland Railroad to be the one that most represents Walt Disney. (Personally, I think Storybook Land Canal Boats fits that bill, but there's room for a variety of opinions.) Still, the railroad was very important to Walt, so it seems fitting to pay tribute with this post. I already wrote about the locomotives, but here are some fun facts about the attraction as a whole.  1. A railroad of some kind was always going to be part of Disneyland. From as far back as the plan for a... Read more

Babes in Disneyland -  The huge sphere of Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World's Epcot Park was transformed into  a 180-foot-tall, fully animated Mike Wazowski, from Monsters, Inc., Tonight, Disney announced that it will kick off its Monstrous Summer at Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort by keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours nonstop on Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season. The Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park and Disney California Advent... Read more

Babes in Disneyland - I felt it was time to try another Disneyland recipe - every single one has been a keeper so far, so I had high hopes! This time I went with a baked good that nobody in my family has tried in the parks, the Banana Nut Muffin. I did a little research to see where one might find this tasty treat - since the Blue Ribbon Bakery is closed - and I didn't find a muffin, but did find a Banana Nut Loaf at the new Jolly Holiday Bakery. I'm guessin' this is the same thing.  I don't know about you, but I am always... Read more

Babes in Disneyland - Have you ever had one of those overwhelmingly emotional, happy, prideful parent moments?  You know, the ones where you tear up but aren't sure why? Where your heart beats just a little bit faster, and you want to remember each and every little moment and detail?  I've had many such moments over the years--several of them at The Disneyland Resort--but my most recent, a trip to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique with my mom and daughter Emma was everything I could have hoped for and more. Last week my mom ... Read more

Babes in Disneyland - Spring is in full swing at The Disneyland Resort!  This week is Earth Week - be sure to check out all the beautiful landscapes the Parks have to offer! Here's your weekly update for Limited Time Magic offerings happening this upcoming week!  So sit back, grab a garlic cheddar bagel twist from Fantasy Faire and check out what's in store this week! Limited Time Magic Recap - April 15-22, 2013 Fairies Week at The Disneyland Resort Long Lost Friends may have come and gone but Tinkerbell and her fa... Read more

Babes in Disneyland - Today, Disney Consumer Products announced a new contest to celebrate parents and guardians who foster their child’s creativity and teach valuable life lessons through storytelling with a nationwide search for the “Winnie the Pooh “Storyteller of the Year.”   The “Storyteller of the Year” user generated contest taps into parents’ love of Winnie the Pooh and invites them to share the loveable bear’s story in a creative way through video and the use of fun props including Pooh... Read more

Babes in Disneyland - Photo courtesy of the Disneyland Resort Mother’s Day is just a few weeks away on Sunday, May 12, so it’s time to make plans to honor the moms in our lives! What better place to do so than the Disneyland Resort, where she (or you!) can feel like a true Disney princess? In Disneyland Park, three restaurants will be offering special meals to celebrate moms. At Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square, you’ll find prosciutto-wrapped halibut with forbidden rice and corn chowder for $39. Carnation Café will ser... Read more

Babes in Disneyland - Question: What rides / attractions can my baby or toddler go on at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park? Answer: Believe it or not, this if the most commonly asked question I get from readers.   Families are often concerned they will only be able to enjoy a very limited amount of attractions when they visit Disneyland or Disney California Adventure with a baby or toddler.  I have some good news and some even better news. Here's the good news: Babies and toddlers can go on almost eve... Read more

Babes in Disneyland - Ok, there's no real tip today. I just thought this was a funny picture of my boys sharing a Sprite (and saving me the cost of two sodas) at Rancho del Zocalo...which, by the way, offers free refills while you are dining there. (The Plaza Inn offers free refills during your meal and a to-go cup when you are ready to head back into the park.) So look...there was a tip after all!... Read more