UPDATED MARCH 2026 The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is the premier hotel at the Disneyland resort. This was my seventh visit to this luxurious resort and our stay was simply wonderful. The elegant craftsman style hotel is the flagship of the Disneyland Resort, with premium accommodations, impeccable Disney service, a private entrance to Disney… Read More
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
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
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
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
UPDATED REVIEW HERE 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… Read More
All of the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet have a Senses Spa. In the past few months I have visited the spa on both the Dream and the Magic and thought I’d share more details. The experience on both ships was nearly identical, and this would be true for the Fantasy and Magic… Read More