California adventure

Contrarian Advice for Visiting Disneyland

Balloon seller at Disneyland

We've all heard the "expert" advice for Disneyland, arrive early, bring a stroller, plan to wait in line. I thought it would be fun to ask travel bloggers who've visited with their own kids for advice that goes against the conventional wisdom.

End the Summer at Disneyland

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Cars Land Rides in Pictures: Radiator Springs Racers

Cars race to the finish line at the Radiator Springs Racers ride in California Adventure

Radiator Springs Racers is Cars Land's "E-Ticket" ride, and the one that kids tall enough to ride it will likely be most excited about. It's at the very end of Route 66, so you'll pass Luigi's Flying Tires and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree on the way ...

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Photo Friday: Mouse Ears

Mouse Ear hats at Disney's World of Color are synchronized with the light show

I've never been to Disney's World of Color before. Located in Disneyland's California Adventure, it starts after the Disneyland fireworks are over, and it has always seemed just a little bit too late for my very young kids. With them sound asleep in the hotel during the ...

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Cars Land Rides in Pictures: Luigi's Flying Tires

Luigi's Flying Tires Ride has a Carnival Like Atmosphere

I've written about Cars Land's Main Street (Route 66) and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree. Today I want to share pictures of and review Luigi's Flying Tires, the ride that most intrigued me when I first heard the details about the new rides that would be in Cars ...

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Giveaway: Four tickets to Disney's California Adventure or Disneyland

Disney's California Adventure

Our family had a wonderful time exploring Cars Land and the Re-Vamped California Adventure Park, and now I'd like to share that experience with you! I have four park passes that can be used at either Disney's California Adventure or Disneyland courtesy of Tours4fun. Tours4fun sells these tickets ...

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Cars Land Rides in Pictures: Mater's Junkyard Jamboree

Entrance to Mater's Junkyard Jamboree

Cars Land is officially open, and I was lucky to visit with my husband and three kids during the Californa Adventure Grand Reopening Celebration! Everyone's big question (including my own before we went) is "what are the rides like?" I'm excited to be able to share peek at ...

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Bravery at Disney's California Adventure Park

Disney's California Adventure

Everest is not the bravest child on the planet. As oldest, I'm sure his caution stems from the worries and concerns I had as a new mother, and the ongoing care I take with every new adventure he undertakes. Still, for the past few years, we've been working ...

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Cars Land in Pictures: Route 66 (Disney's California Adventure Park)

Carsland Entrance at Disney's California Adventure Park

Cars land is officially open, and I was lucky to visit with my husband and three kids during the Californa Adventure Grand Reopening Celebration! I wanted to share a few pictures and early thoughts. I'll be sharing more stories this week, culminating in a giveaway next Monday for four ...

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Cars Land: A Sneak Peek at Disneyland's Newest Themed Land

Behind the Scenes at Disneyland's Corporate Offices in Anaheim

Looking for photos and pictures of Cars Land now that it's open? click here

Disneyland's California Adventure is getting ready to open in just over a month ( on June 15, 2012) but I was able to get a sneak peak at the rides and attractions that are planned ...

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