Nothing beats a theme park trip—it’s the perfect mix of thrill and escape. The moment you step in, stress just disappears! My husband Henry was on the verge of burnout until I forced him to take a week off for a theme park adventure. By the end of it, he was thanking me. Sometimes, a […]

Disneyland is a city within a city. There are so many cool spots to explore that it can be tough to decide where to begin with. Luckily, my family and I agreed to visit Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland. But, let me tell you, it wasn’t a unanimous decision, as everybody wanted to explore different places.

After an unforgettable day in Toontown, where my kids giggled while pressing quirky buttons and chasing after floating balloons, I soaked in every joyful moment, we knew our adventure was just getting started. Energized by that playful magic, we set our sights on Main Street, U.S.A., eager to experience its timeless, nostalgic charm as the

Leaving behind the old-timey charm of Main Street, we made our way to Fantasyland—because apparently, Ella and Bill were on a mission to meet every single Disney princess before the day ended. After all, according to them, “Disneyland isn’t Disneyland until you see Cinderella.” I couldn’t argue with that logic, especially since I was equally

Leaving behind the dreamy charm of Fantasyland that we experienced yesterday, we were ready for something wilder on Day 2. Jake, still riding the high from Peter Pan’s Flight, declared it was time for “something cool” and led the charge toward Adventureland. I had a feeling that meant fewer princesses and more action—which, honestly, sounded

After the wild fun of Adventureland, we were ready for something a little different—but just as exciting. Jake, still hyped up from Indiana Jones, was fully on board for some more “cool” attractions, while Bill and Ella were mostly excited about the promise of a snack break. Annie was complaining to Henry questioning his photography

After the eerie thrills of New Orleans Square, we were ready for something totally different—Frontierland, where the Wild West comes to life. Jake was excited about a more action-packed experience, Annie was mostly in it for the churros (again), and Bill just wanted to see “real cowboy stuff.” Henry was in story-telling mode and trying

After all the fun things we did in Frontierland, I decided it was time to chill out a bit. So, I chose Bayou Country as the last one before we call it a day. (Fun fact: This area was formerly known as Critter Country until it got renamed to Bayou Country in 2024.) It was

After an epic day in Critter Country, day 3 started with a bang. We plunged straight into Tomorrowland, where the future feels real and every corner buzzes with high-tech magic. Jake and Annie were still sporting our cool new merch from Critter Country, and it felt like the perfect way to transition into a whole

After running around all day, you’d think we’d be ready to call it a night—but nope. Disneyland at night is a whole different experience, and there was no way we were missing the parades, shows, and fireworks. The kids were still hyped up, Henry and I were running on pure Disney adrenaline, and honestly, we