Stay out all day and night at a summer kick-off celebration as Disneyland and California Adventure stays open for 24 hours 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, May 23 to May 24, 2014. Disney heroes and villains will entertain the young and old, so come as a princess or pirate; Goofy or Donald, a monster, a mermaid or a Mad Hatter! The celebration will feature events showcasing the good-vs.-evil of classic Disney stories including character meet-and-greets throughout the parks, special entert

Did you know that Universal Studios Hollywood is the only theme park in the world that is also a working movie studio? It's also one of the top three destinations for the Southern California tourist along with Disneyland and California Adventure. On March 15, 1915, Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle opened his 230-acre Universal City ranch located just north of Los Angeles to visitors. For just ¢25, visitors got the chance to walk around his outdoor movie studio and be wi

Ready, Set, Go!! You have 5 seconds to locate the hidden Mickey. This hidden Mickey is overlooked by many Disney fans located at the legendary Golden Horshoe restaurant. In a fun and authentic old western style setting, the live show offered here is filled with music, comedy and high kicking heels sure to entertain the young and old alike. It is a great way to get out of the heat and grab lunch or dinner away from the crowds of the usual Disney food courst without breaking th

What do you look for when choosing a beach vacation rental? The distance from the home/condo to the beach is a top priority to many as they want ocean front or view. But did you know that there are other details to consider when renting a beach house or condo that is directly across the street from the beach? One example is how far from the home/condo is the nearest crosswalk. You may be directly across the beach, but if you have to walk half a mile to reach the nearest cross

#Radiator Springs, #CaliforniaAdventure, fastpass distribution line at 9:30 a.m. on April 23rd, 2014....Fastpass return time between 2:50 p.m. and 3:50 p.m. Question: What is the first thing you do when you enter California Adventure? Answer: Run, don't walk, to fastpass for #radiatorsprings. They run out of fastpass by 10:00 a.m. The line to get fastpass was 30 minutes long....But so worth it :) #disneyland #vacation #californiaadventure

Stamp them: Traveling through busy airports can be very stressful. In bold, write your mobile phone number on your child's arm in case you get separated. Be prepared for the unexpected: Bring extra pair of clothes for the kids and yourself for the plane ride...and be sure to pack lots of plastic bags just in case anyone ends up needing a wardrobe change. Remember the baby wipes: Even if you no longer have a need to pack 10,000 diapers, don't forget the baby wipes. They come i