On 29 OCT 2020, Stella and I decided it was time to head to the Disneyland Resort and visit Downtown Disney. Open since July, Downtown Disney is the only part of the Disneyland Resort currently open. We have never been fans of Downtown Disney and during the pre-pandemic times rarely spent any time shopping or…
If you are looking for the ultimate stay at the Disneyland Resort, we recommend booking a signature suite at the Disneyland Hotel. Located on the top floor of the Adventure Tower, the hotel hosts five signature suites that are the most decked out themed rooms at the Disneyland Resort. It’s clear Disney set its Imagineers…
*UPDATE* Hong Kong Disneyland Resort to REOPEN on September 25, 2020. Last month, we provided an update for each of Disney’s Resorts in our COVID-19 infected world. With COVID-19 still raging globally, we decided to continue the trend and release a post on the status of Disney’s theme parks for September. Going forward, we will…
Beer, wine and cocktails can be found throughout the Disneyland Resort. From Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland to Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure, there is no shortage of alcohol to be found during your trip to the original Disney resort. As regular Disneyland Resort Bar Crawl patrons (nothing crazy we…
Steakhouse 55 is a signature service restaurant located at the Disneyland Hotel. Themed to the year 1955 (the year Disneyland opened) the restaurant is a classic steakhouse. Open for breakfast, dinner and afternoon tea, this review will focus specifically on the dinner experience. Steakhouse 55 is our absolute favorite table service restaurant at the Disneyland…
As summer inches closer to ending, we thought it would be helpful to provide a quick update on each Disney park. With our world continuing to change due to COVID-19, Disney has been forced to change its theme park operations, and has lost a ton of money as a result. The other day Disney released…
The Tokyo Disney Resort consists of four official Disney hotels. When we say “official Disney hotels”, we mean hotels owned and operated by Disney (and in this case The Oriental Land Company, the actual owners of the Tokyo Disney Resort). Similar to Walt Disney World, the four hotels are categorized by price, location and hotel…
In 2010, the theme park industry forever changed. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park in Florida. Always viewed as a distant second to Disney’s theme park empire, Universal finally rivaled Disney. With its attendance skyrocketing, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was an instant success and one of…
In 2010, the theme park industry forever changed. Phase 1 of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park in Florida. Always viewed as a distant second to Disney’s theme park empire, Universal finally rivaled Disney. With its attendance skyrocketing, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was an instant success…
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is a fully immersive tiki bar located at the Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. As tiki fans, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is our absolute favorite bar at the Walt Disney World Resort. Rivaled only by its older brother, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Resort, Grog Grotto…
