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Let’s Recap! 1. Guests bought lingerie on Main Street. 2. Doritos were born at Disneyland. 3. Not only were Doritos born here—so were four babies! 4. Makeshift memorials are sometimes created at the Haunted Mansion—against park policy. 5. A woman hid her baby so she could board a ride. 6. Pluto had a rough day. 7. Grandma and grandchild spun ...

8. Counterfeit invitations were made for Disneyland’s Opening Day. Six thousand invitations were sent out welcoming potential Guests to the Grand Opening of Disneyland. But somehow, by mid-afternoon on Opening Day, over 28,000 people were in the park. How? Over 22,000 counterfeit invitations had been forged! 9. A heat wave in 1955 threw off Opening Day. Asphalt was laid in ...

4. Makeshift memorials are sometimes created at the Haunted Mansion—against park policy. There are Disney fans and lovers of the Mouse all the world over. Young ones, old ones, middle-age ones and every age in between. And many are Disney fans all their lives long—some who even make requests about their ashes being spread at Disney Parks upon the end ...

The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, has long been endearingly referred to as “the happiest place on earth,” and for good reason! Millions and millions of people have come through its gates in the last 60+ years, and each has enjoyed the genius of Walt, the magic of the beloved Disney characters and the excitement of many wonderful attractions. But ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Dinner at the Blue Bayou – This great restaurant at New Orleans Square is one of the most popular places to dine at Disneyland. 2. Enjoy Cajun favorites at Café Orleans – Café Orleans is another great restaurant at Disneyland’s New Orleans Square that serves up Cajun andCreole food.  3. Relive the Golden Age of Hollywood at the Carthay ...

4. Visit Napa Valley at Wine Country Trattoria  At Pacific Wharf at Disney’s California Adventure Park, you can step inside this Italian restaurant with a Mediterranean garden setting. You’ll feel the excitement of Napa Valley when you dine here. Appetizers include Italian favorites like calamari and Caprese salad. Entrees include salmon, pastas, meatballs, lasagna, salads, steaks and lamb with polenta (Osso Buco). The ...

You know Disneyland for its iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle, thrilling rides, Pixar Pier and amazing shows and parades. But there’s even more to experience at the happiest place on earth, and you don’t want to miss it! Dining is fabulous at Disneyland—so fabulous in fact, that there are some dining experiences you’ve just got to have when you visit. And so that you ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Book your hotel. – You can stay on property at Disneyland or off property. 2. Book your travel. – If you don’t live near the Anaheim, California area, you’ll need to decide on the mode of transportation you’ll be using to get to Disneyland.  3. Visit www.shopdisney.com. Often. – Maybe your husband has made it clear that he doesn’t do matching ...

9. Make sure everyone has supportive, comfortable walking shoes. Part of the fun of Disneyland is the exploring you’ll do during your time there. And since “exploring” has a lot to do with walking, you will need to make sure that everyone who’s traveling with you has a comfortable and supportive pair of walking shoes. Cute shoes and trendy shoes are fun, ...

5. Do your homework. Disney has never done anything halfway, and each of the Disney Parks is chock full of magical experiences, thrilling attractions and great shows and parades. And if you’ve never been to Disneyland, you’ll want to do some research into all there is to do once you’re there, and there’s a lot! Keep visiting DisneyDreamer.com for great tips and ...