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 …

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 …

As we were heading to our Fall weekend at Disneyland 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 …