The Hotel: *The Disneyland Hotel Where: Anaheim, CA The Location: The Disneyland Hotel is one of only three onsite hotels at the Disneyland resort. It’s located just beyond downtown Disney, about a 10- or 15-minute from the main entrances to the two Disney parks. If you have your admission pass you can …

I have to say we’ve lucked out when it comes to visiting the Disney Parks. We arrived in Disney World on the weekend before Thanksgiving, in time for the first Micky’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the season. And we visited Disneyland at the end of September, in time for the …

Southern California is a dream vaction destination for most people, but particularly for families. The area spans three counties, San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles. Its two large cities (San Diego and L.A.) are close to each other and to Hollywood, beaches, theme parks, museums, microbreweries, the desert and so …

Check out all our best advice on Southern California. Here at FamiliesGo! we have yet to meet someone who doesn’t love Southern California. That is, unless they haven’t yet been there, in which case they’re dying to go. The great weather, beaches and high-profile attractions and outdoor opportunities make it an especially …

Disney has built its theme park empire around knowing how to please both parents and kids. Even so, on our visit to Disneyland when Tiny Traveler was 7, she pulled me toward Toon Town while I looked longingly at the towering Matterhorn ride. Still, it’s easier to find things that will amuse our whole …

Heading to Disneyland this fall, I expected it to be a re-do of our Walt Disney World vacation three years ago. But the parks are more different than I expected, and I actually like the original better because of its smaller size and classic feel. A lot of parents wonder …

We had an incredibly fun time at Disneyland and California Adventure Land last fall and some of the best how-did-they-do-that moments happened after the sun went down. So take a pool break, take a nap,  have some dinner and head back to the park at night, especially if you visit in …

Parents sometimes hesitate to visit Los Angeles kids. Hollywood, trendy restaurants and velvet-rope clubs don’t scream child-friendly.  But there are a lot things for families to do in L.A., and you really can’t beat the perfect Southern California weather. (Visiting Los Angeles? Learn all about Southern California.) The concierge at …