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A visit to Disneyland during the holidays is one of the most memorable ways to experience the parks. From mid-November through early January, the Disneyland Resort turns into a festive winter setting filled with lights, decorations, themed ride overlays, seasonal food, and special entertainment. This guide provides information travelers need to plan a smooth and enjoyable holiday vacation.   When the Disneyland Holidays Begin The Holiday Season runs from November 14, 2025, through January 7, 2026. These dates include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, along with the continuation of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary celebration. Because this is one of the busiest times of the year, visitors should book early. Thanksgiving week and the days around Christmas and New Year’s are the first to fill. What Is New at Disneyland for 2025 Disneyland brings back many popular offerings each year, but 2025 introduces several new attractions and features. New for This Season Characters wearing n...

Skip the partridge in a pear tree - here are 12 destinations that bring the magic, sunshine, and sparkle to any Christmas season! Make your travel list, and check it twice!

If you’re heading to Disney California Adventure for the wildly popular Oogie Boogie Bash, you’ve probably heard about the exclusive Parade Dessert Party.

When it comes to experiencing the magic of Disneyland Resort, there's one hotel that holds a special place in my heart: the iconic Disneyland Hotel .

If you haven't been to Disneyland in the past couple years, you may have missed Disneyland's most recent change from Genie+ to Lightning Lane Multi Pass.

When I found out that Din Tai Fung was opening at Downtown Disney in California, I was really looking forward to it. The new Downtown Disney location brings this amazing dining experience and combines Disney magic with incredible food, making it a must-visit spot for families, couples, and friends.  Din Tai Fung is known for its delicious dumplings and tasty dishes so while we were down in Disneyland for a quick visit, we couldn’t pass up the chance to visit.  Din Tai Fung started in Taiwan and became popular because of its xiao long bao, or soup dumplings. These dumplings are thin and delicate, filled with tasty broth and tender meat. Eating one is more than just having a meal—it’s an experience.  They have an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs fold the dumplings by hand through a viewing window. Upon arriving at the restaurant, you will need to go speak to the hostess. If you don’t have a reservation, they will give you a wait time and will text you when it...

Welcome to the newly renovated Pixar Place Hotel! This Disney destination brings the magic of Pixar animation to life, making it the perfect place to relax and explore. This hotel is one of three official Disneyland Resort Hotels. Pixar Place is the least expensive of the three Disneyland Hotels and can be a great choice for guests looking to stay in the magic. With its colorful design and proximity to the parks, the newly reimagined Pixar Place Hotel is perfect for families and guests of all ages who want to enjoy the magic of Pixar. When you step into the lobby, you’ll see an amazing sculpture of Pixar’s famous lamp and ball, giving you a glimpse of the fun ahead. The walls are decorated with artwork and murals of your favorite Pixar characters from movies like Toy Story, Finding Nemo , and Inside Out . Every part of the hotel celebrates Pixar’s creative storytelling, making it a delightful place to stay.  During my visit, the lobby captured our family's attention. The younger ...

Disney California Adventure Park opened on February 8, 2001 and has experienced a lot of changes since then. This park originally opened to highlight the state of California. I remember going to the park right when it opened. It had the letters spelling out California in the front of the park and as you walked into the entrance, you could see the "Golden Gate Bridge." Pixar Pier was called Paradise Pier and the big roller coaster was called California Screamin'. Presently, there are nine themed lands at Disney California Adventure: Buena Vista Street, Pixar Pier, Paradise Gardens Park, San Fransokyo Square, Performance Corridor, Grizzly Peak, Hollywood Land, Avengers Campus, and Cars Land. Here are the top 10 things I love to do while visiting Disney California Adventure.   10. Goofy's Sky School Located in Paradise Gardens Park, this attraction is designed after the short movie, "Goofy's Glider." When it first opened, it was called Mulholland Madness a...