Loretta Garcia
- Jan 21, 2019
- 1 min
"Love is in the Air" at Disneyland
February is the month of love and the Disneyland Resort is the perfect place to celebrate the love. Join Mickey and Minnie as they share the love during Valentine's Month (January 22 - February 18, 2019). From Sweethearts photo ops at Town Square to festive decor on Main Street, unique specialty food and beverages and the magic of the parks - Love is in the Air at Disneyland. Add a bit of extra Valentine's fun to your visit with a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase your game bo
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Loretta Garcia
- Apr 7, 2018
- 1 min
Disneyland launches Mobile Ordering!
Disneyland Resort has just announced the addition of Mobile Ordering at select locations! Like WDW, Disneyland is making dining easier than ever. Using the Disneyland App, not only can I now search for our favorite foods, but also place my orders, add pick up time and best of all use my AP discount. I can't wait to try out the Mobile Ordering during my visit to the Disneyland Resort next week. With all the upcoming events including the all new Pixar Fest celebration, new
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Loretta Garcia
- Apr 4, 2018
- 1 min
D23 Expo Dates for 2019 Announced
D23 Expo dates have been announced for 2019. Disney fans around the country are already planning their return to the Anaheim Convention Center for the weekend of August 23 - 25, 2019. D23 is an event that can only be described as all the magic of Disney - parks, music, films, television and products, old and new, jammed inside a huge building and waiting to explode. It is the incredible chance to get a glimpse at new and exciting announcements from Disney, Pixar, Marvel a
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Loretta Garcia
- Apr 4, 2018
- 1 min
Millennial Pink Is The New Color of Disney
. The arrival of spring brings a new line of Disney Parks Merchandise to add to your collection. The exclusive debut of the new Millennial Pink sparkly headbands (ears) will be available at the World of Disney store at Disneyland's Downtown Disney this weekend. In Mid-April, Disney Parks will have the headbands available in select locations at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. But keep your eyes and ears open, in case they release them early! Along with the headbands,
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Loretta Garcia
- Mar 11, 2018
- 1 min
Disneyland Egg-stravaganza is back!
The Disneyland Resort is hosting its annual springtime Egg-stravaganza beginning March 16th through April 1st. What exactly is the Egg-stravaganza? Disneyland's egg themed scavenger hunt. How do I play? Simply purchase a map and stickers for $5.99 (plus tax) at specific locations throughout the resort. Search through Disneyland, Downtown Disney and Disney California Adventure Parks for specially hidden "eggs" themed as Disney and Pixar Characters. Once your find the "eg
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Sara Solberg
- Feb 2, 2018
- 2 min
New Pixar Experiences Coming to Disney California Adventure Park Summer 2018
This summer get ready to experience new Pixar attractions at Disney California Adventure Park. Paradise Pier will be transformed into Pixar Pier with newly themed attractions, entertainment, foods and merchandise throughout. This new, permanent land will introduce four new neighborhoods representing beloved Disney·Pixar stories. The first neighborhood you'll find is inspired by "The Incredibles". There you will find the old California Screamin' coaster ride has a new look a
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Sara Solberg
- Jan 25, 2018
- 3 min
Top Reasons to Visit Disney Parks in 2018!
2018 is going to be the year of Disney! New Experiences, expansions and celebrations at the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will make for Amazing Magical Adventures! Disneyland Resort 1. New dining and entertainment experiences are coming to Downtown Disney including the Empire by ILMxLAB and The VOID and Splitsville Luxury Lanes. D-Street will also be reimagined into a retail space that offers Disney fans a variety of Disney-themed home goods. 2. Disney California Adventure F
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Sara Solberg
- Jan 8, 2018
- 2 min
New Experiences & Returning Favorites Coming to Disneyland Resort
It's time to make plans to visit the Disneyland Resort this year! Here's a look at what's coming your way in 2018. Star Wars Experiences – Star Tours—The Adventures Continue at Disneyland park now features a thrilling new adventure inspired by Star Wars: The Last Jedi as well as a visit to Batuu, the remote outpost guests will discover when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at Disneyland in 2019. In addition, guests can live the Star Wars adventure throughout Tomorrowland at Sta
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Loretta Garcia
- Oct 19, 2017
- 2 min
Run Disney Confirms Cancellation of West Coast Races.
Today's news confirms what so many of us feared. The Walt Disney Company's race organization, RunDisney has made the official announcement! West Coast Races for 2018 at the Disneyland Resort have been cancelled until further notice. The social pages were full of speculation and rumors as deadlines for race registrations came and went without any information. While races at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris will continue their schedule for 2018, the construction of t
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Sara Solberg
- Jul 3, 2017
- 2 min
Classic Attractions Return to Disneyland Park this Summer with New Magic
There have been a few attractions closed at Disneyland park while work is being done on the new Star Wars Land. Some of those attractions include the Disneyland Railroad and Rivers of America. Great news though! Those attractions will be returning to the park this summer with new magic! New to the Rivers of America is a gorgeous new north bank that features a beautiful new waterfront and an elevated trestle over which the iconic Disneyland Railroad will travel. The Rivers of
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Loretta Garcia
- Jul 3, 2017
- 1 min
Changes coming to Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean!
One of the most iconic rides at the Disney Parks is Pirates of the Caribbean. For 50 years the Disneyland attraction which is full of exciting fight scenes, pirates in various stages of well, being pirates and the catchy “yo ho ho ho, a pirate’s life for me” tune, has been a guest favorite. News of changes coming to the attraction have many in an uproar and have resulted in numerous petitions circulating through the social media pages. The recent announcement states the en
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Loretta Garcia
- Jul 3, 2017
- 1 min
Splitsville Luxury Lanes Coming to Disneyland's Downtown Disney District
Splitsville Luxury Lanes will join the list of amazing entertainment at Disneyland's Downtown Disney District. Like other locations, including the Walt Disney World Disney Springs site, the Luxury Lanes will include a combination of food, bowling and live entertainment. Seating for 625 patrons in 4 dining areas, large outdoor patio, 20 bowling lanes, 2 billiard tables, 25 plus flat screen TVs and 2 full-service bars are just a few of the highlights coming our way. Along wi
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Loretta Garcia
- May 30, 2017
- 1 min
Disney Store Limited Edition Merchandise
(photos courtesy of Disney Store) Visiting the Disney Resorts around the world is a very important portion of our love for Disney. Collecting souvenirs is for many just as huge as riding their favorite rides. Now for a limited time, the Disney Store is offering an assortment of Limited Edition T-shirts to commemorate the new attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World as well as the RunDisney Virtual Races this summer and the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Disn
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Loretta Garcia
- May 11, 2017
- 1 min
New Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge
As part of the 40th Anniversary of Disneyland's Space Mountain, the Disneyland Resort is opening a new lounge in Tomorrowland. Beginning May 26th, guests can enjoy an interstellar snack box along with hot and cold drinks while viewing the fireworks. The lounge will be open 8 to 10 pm nightly. Reserve your snack box and access to the lounge for $45 per person for guests 3 and older by calling 714-781-DINE. The Interstellar Snack Box includes: Mickey Cloud Cake: Cream-fi
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Loretta Garcia
- May 11, 2017
- 1 min
Creating Magic with Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings
Weddings are filled with Magical moments full of love and happily ever after. Add a touch of Disney to the event and you have Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings. Airing Sunday, May 7th starting at 8:00 pm EST, Freeform brings audience a glimpse into the lives of four couples as they share their stories. With a special performance by Pentatonix and a look behind the scenes at some of our favorite Disney locations, I can't wait to be a part of Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings. A sunris
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McKayla Ponce
- May 4, 2017
- 1 min
Disneyland through McKayla's Eyes
'The happiest place on Earth" A place where magic is real and dreams come to life. A place where being different is expected. A place for people to escape the struggles of everyday problematic realities. A place for fun.
The music blares happy tunes throughout the day and it's hard not to hum along. The sun shines bright, down on the people walking through the park full of laughter and excited chatter as people search for their favorite characters and rides.
Children
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Loretta Garcia
- Oct 31, 2016
- 2 min
"The Happiest Place on Earth"
The new school year just started but already the grand kids were on Fall break!?! What do you do with 3 kids aged 11, 7 and 3 and no school? You plan a few days at Disneyland! First was a call to my Disney Vacation Club cast member who was able to help me grab the last room available at Disney's Grand Californian. Next up was packing and loading the car. A quick stop for bagels and munchies and we were on our way. Arriving at the Grand Californian in the early aftern
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Loretta Garcia
- Sep 15, 2016
- 7 min
How I became a member of the runDisney Family
***Originally posted on Our Little Bit of Magic Hello, My name is Loretta and I can now officially call myself a member of RunDisney Family. Joining the family was not part of my bucket list, life long dream or anything more than just a spontaneous whim I had late one night. Here is my story. Two years ago, having lost a lot of weight and feeling like I could take on the world, I spontaneously signed up for the Disneyland Tinkerbell Half Marathon (2015). Like all Disney
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Loretta Garcia
- Sep 12, 2016
- 2 min
2017 Tinkerbell Half Marathon Weekend
Friends and family!! It's that time again to register for the runDisney Tinkerbell Half Marathon Races. Registration for Annual Pass holders and Disney Vacation Club Members opens Tuesday, September 13, 2017 and general registration starts Tuesday, September 20, 2017! Don't wait they sell out fast! Here are a few bits of information about each race: Never Land 5K (3.1 miles of fun starting on Main Street U.S.A. inside Disneyland and ending at Disney California Adventure, th
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