Disneyland Hotel & Villas

The Disneyland Hotel is my very favorite on the West Coast and I have enjoyed every moment of all three of my stays, the most recent of which ended last week! The hotel pays homage to the park’s original lands, with towers themed after Adventure, Fantasy and Frontier. There are whimsical touches throughout the resort,… Read More

Din Tai Fung at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney

Born from humble beginnings in Taiwan, Din Tai Fung has grown from a modest dumpling and noodle shop into an exceptional restaurant renowned worldwide for elevated flavors and warm hospitality. Their opening at Downtown Disney was much anticipated and a fabulous addition to the resort. During my visit earlier this month we dined in twice… Read More

Disneyland’s Festival of the Holidays at California Adventure

I’m just back from an amazing week in Disneyland and have so much to share! I hope you were able to follow along on the fun on my Instagram. First things first, I was able to enjoy a soft opening of Disneyland’s Festival of the Holidays at California Adventure. This was my first West Coast… Read More

Storybook Dining At Artist Point With Snow White

The hidden gem of Disney character dining, Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge, is one of the few character meals we return to often. On every visit we have thoroughly enjoyed our entire dining experience – from the food to the service to the characters. Artist Point has been transformed into the Enchanted Forest, and it… Read More

Topolino’s Terrace Dinner at Disney’s Riviera Resort

On each of our (now up to TEN) stays at Disney’s Riviera Resort, one of the highlights is always dinner at Topolino’s Terrace. This beautiful restaurant offers stunning rooftop views, a delicious menu and exceptional service. The signature, rooftop restaurant is a true experience, prepared at the exclusive expo kitchen or wood-burning grill. Pair your… Read More

Yachtsman Steakhouse & Crew’s Cup Lounge at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

After many years, we dined in at Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The bottom line: it was an excellent meal and we cannot wait to return! Yachtsman Steakhouse Inside the New England style eatery you find knotty-pine beams and nautical touches. High-quality, grain-fed beef is aged in-house and prepared in the open kitchen… Read More

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

We fell in love with Disney’s water parks when the boys were both in elementary school and proved themselves to be strong swimmers on summer swim team. Over the years we’ve spent so many happy days here during our Disney vacations. On our 9 day fall break trip, we spent TWO glorious days at Typhoon… Read More