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Become immersed in the spirit of Disneyland past and present! If you love Disney nostalgia, this resort will delight with its artwork and memorabilia that pay homage to the history and traditions of Disneyland. Stay in the Adventure, Fantasy, or Frontier tower—each an homage to the park’s original lands—and delight in the sleek, ultra-modern design at every turn. Located just steps from the Downtown Disney District, this hotel is a short stroll to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Rooms at the Disneyland Hotel are both sophisticated and whimsical, paying loving tribute to the classic years of Disneyland Park. Upscale styling, state-of-the-art amenities, and special Disney furnishings—including light-up Sleeping Beauty Castle headboards and timeless artwork—provide a stay your entire family will treasure. Most rooms at Disneyland Hotel sleep up to five guests in two queen beds and a fold down sofa. Rooms are offered in standard, deluxe, premium, and premium Down...

Escape reality at a hotel that defines grandeur at every turn—from premium accommodations and Craftsman-style elegance to Disney’s impeccable service and renowned attention to detail. Guests at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort and Spa can enjoy impressive amenities and rich dining experiences as well as utilize the convenient proximity to Disney California Adventure Park. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy thrill-filled days at the parks! Experience a combination of elegance, technology and whimsy at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Discover delightful details like the mural above the headboards that depicts a blossoming orange tree—with Chip ‘n Dale mischievously playing in the branches. In select rooms, when you open the sleeper bed, you’ll find artwork of woodland creatures from Bambi to bid you goodnight. Most rooms at Grand Californian sleep up to five guests in two queen beds and a fold down sofa. Rooms are offered in standard, woods/courtyard, partial view of Downtow...

Just Announced: Work continues to transform Paradise Pier Hotel into Pixar Place Hotel, where guests will feel as though they’ve stepped into a Pixar art gallery featuring new interpretations of favorite Pixar pals. As changes are made, and new experiences are added, we’ll be sure to update this post. Celebrate the heyday of California beachfront boardwalks at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Step back in time at this old-fashioned yet modern hotel—home to a variety of dining, shopping and recreation locations—and ride a wave of relaxation from your charming seaside-themed room all the way up to the rooftop pool for some welcome fun in the sun. Stay in rooms that reflect the casual yet elegant beachfront pavilion hotels of the early 1920s. Sand and surf themed furnishings and décor, elegant park-influenced artwork, and all the modern amenities you would expect from a Disney Resort hotel make this a perfect fit for families looking for a whimsical yet restful stay. Featuring rooms for almo...

I took my first visit to Disneyland when I was only one.  I visited most years with either my parents or my grandparents.  I went there almost every year until 2016 when I became an Annual Passholder at Disney World.  For spring break this year, I decided it was time to go back to my Disney roots and take the trip out to California. For me, California is a quick two hour direct flight, preferably into the Orange County Airport.  Once our plane landed, It took us less than an hour to check in to the hotel and get on our first ride at Disneyland.  The hotel we stayed at is located directly across the street from the entrance. It took five minutes to walk from our hotel room door to the entrance of Disneyland.  A trip to the Disneyland Resort can be incredibly convenient since both parks and Downtown Disney are all within walking distance of each other and many hotels. The moment you step onto Main Street U.S.A. you can sense Walt’s Disney magic eve...

Coming Soon To a Theme Park Near You The waiting. The anticipation. The rumors. The hype. The wait is almost over, as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge prepares to open at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. This is the first time in Disney history that the exact same land has opened on both coasts. There has been a lot of information released in the last two weeks, and we want to summarize the highlights for you! That’s a quick overview of what we know about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts.   While this is a great deal of information, stay tuned for updates as Disney continues to share more about the land. And as always, don’t forget to contact your On The Road Travel Agent to discuss how you can best immerse yourself in this one of a kind experience! You can also connect with us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram !

You’ve planned your dream vacation, and the excitement is building, but how do you tide yourself over until your trip? Movies of course! So many of the attractions, character experiences, and entertainment on your Disney vacation will be even more enjoyable if you’re familiar with the movies and stories from which they were dreamed up. Below is a list of the best movies to prepare you and your family for your upcoming trip! Disney World Toy Story 1, 2, and 3 - Take on Zurg at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in the Magic Kingdom. At Hollywood Studios, become one of the toys in Toy Story Land where you can take a ride on Slinky Dog Dash, spin with the Aliens on their Swirling Saucers, and reach your high score at Toy Story Mania. Cinderella - See the castle in real life and meet the princess herself at Magic Kingdom. Dumbo - Fly along on Dumbo the Flying Elephant at Magic Kingdom. Beauty and the Beast - Become part of the story at Enchanted Tales with Belle and meet Belle ...

You love Disney, right? But have you really experienced Disney on both coasts? Walt Disney World in Florida is HUGE and so magical, but Disneyland Resort in California is the original and a MUST do experience full of Walt’s footsteps--- and so much of the true history of Disney! Things that I love about experiencing Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks in California: Proximity: 2 parks - Disneyland and California Adventure - plus Downtown Disney are all within a walkable distance, which makes it perfect for multigenerational trips! Less walking and distance required! Onsite hotels: There are just 3 onsite hotels at Disneyland, but there are 49 good neighbor hotels that are also very close by and many are even within walking distance of the parks! Park hopping: EASY peasy - you can walk from the entry of Disneyland to California Adventure within a few minutes. Less upfront planning: For the California parks and resorts, dining reservations take place 60 days ...

Any time you are able to experience Disney Parks it is sure to be wonderful, however there are certain times of the year in which Disney offers guests opportunities to experience even more magic and seasonal fun! Halloween Time at The Disneyland Resort is a unique and thrilling time to visit both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Halloween Time is happening now through October 31, 2018.   This limited-time, seasonal celebration includes special attraction overlays, themed décor, seasonal treats and merchandise, plus spooky encounters with your favorite characters. Be sure to check out the list of all the delicious and unique seasonal offerings! Oogie Boogie has taken over Disney California Adventure Park with Halloween décor along Buena Vista Street and swarming bats encircling Carthay Circle Theatre’s bell tower. Cars Land celebrates Haul-O-Ween as Radiator Springs turns into Radiator Screams! For this seasonal occasion, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree has tra...

Save Time with Single Rider Lines   You want make the most of your time while visiting Disney parks. Using FastPasses will save you lots of time by allowing you to bypass the standby line but you might not know that certain rides have a 3rd line – the single rider line. This line is a great option for anyone who doesn’t mind filling in those single seats left open by odd-numbered groups. While you won’t likely be sitting directly next to the people in your traveling party, you’ll often find yourselves in the same vehicle, and it offers a faster wait so you spend less time in line and more time enjoying all that the parks have to offer! To save yourself some extra time the next time you’re in the parks be sure to see if the single-rider lines are available at the following attractions: Walt Disney World - Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster   - Expedition Everest - Test Track - Space Mountain Disneyland - Matterhorn - Splash Mountain - Indiana Jones Adventure - Radiator Springs ...

One of my favorite things to do at Disney is to trade pins. On our first trip to Walt Disney World, I saw that a lot of the cast members were wearing lanyards with fun character pins, and every gift shop had a ton of themed pins. So I asked a cast member a few questions about the process. The basics idea of pin trading is that if you have a Disney pin, you can ask a cast member if they will trade with you for one of their pins. I think they have to say yes, so it’s a win win for you. You can also trade with guests but they often don’t want to give up any of the pins that they have. Each cast member is allowed to trade two pins with each guest and the pin can’t be one that they already have on their lanyard. We bought a couple of mystery pins in a box to try it out, and my boys traded a couple of pins on our first trip. It was like a scavenger hunt for them to find a pin of their favorite character! It also helped them to learn manners and become more comfortable speaking to adu...

Are you getting excited about your upcoming Disney trip? Or maybe just daydreaming about a day in the parks? Then have we got the playlist for you! This week we're featuring a friend of the blog's curated Disney Parks Playlist on Spotify! From the opening day of Disneyland to walking down Main Street USA to Fantasmic's final moments, Josie's playlist takes you through a day at the Magic Kingdom. To start planning your next trip, contact one of our agents! You can also connect with us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram !