Disneyland 4 Ever Podcasts

Traveling with teens? There's so much to do when the kids get a little older that can relieve some of the stress on your shoulders and get the family enjoying experiences they may skip otherwise. We're so excited to have Jessica from The Happiest Blog on Earth back with us to share her sage advice on what we agreed is a great age group for Disneyla…

Start your day right with a good Disney breakfast! We're going through all the options you have in the Disneyland Resort Hotels and parks so you know where you'll be able to find something early in the morning. There's some spots with surprisingly few options, so be aware before you travel. Plus a few light news updates. Save on your next trip thro…

Continuing our discussion with Jessica from The Happiest Blog on Earth where she continues to give us great advice on traveling to Disneyland with kids. This week we're focusing on "regular" children - those between toddlers and teens. Where should you eat? What should you pack? How do you handle buying souvenirs? We've got answers for these and ma…

It was a short but very productive trip! Hopefully you enjoy our adventures (and misadventures) and learn a few things from our experience that will help you on your next trip! It's always fun when you go during the Food & Wine Festival. Plus Disneyland Resort news including the return of Hyperspace Mountain and new details of the Villas at Disneyl…

Disneyland can leave you with a lot of questions, especially if you're traveling with kids. That's why we have Jessica from The Happiest Blog on Earth to help us out! She shares her top tips and suggestions to help make your trip successful, whether your kids have been before or not. "I never thought of that before!" - Jordan & Dan. Find Jessica on…

Let's be real - this can easily turn a magical time into a disgusting time. Don't fret, we're here to help! We discuss our favorite and least favorite restrooms in each park so you can find the largest and nicest places for the not-so-nicest times. Plus we recap some news and remind everyone of our CHOC fundraiser event. Make sure you donate and sp…

Technology has become necessary at the parks - from all the features of the Disneyland app to optional experiences like MagicBands and WEB Tech. We're going over everything you can use to help your vacation run more smoothly. PLUS we have an opening date for Rogers: The Musical and a closing date for Splash Mountain. There's tons to unpack! Visit @…

What could be more magical than dining with the Disney characters on your trip? Character dining is one of the most popular things to do, so we decided to break down everything you need to know - where you can eat, how much they cost and what makes each experience different. Oh, and, of course, who you can find there! Save on your next trip through…

We're coming to help you streamline your time in lines for security at the parks! Disneyland security certainly works better now than it has in the past, but there are still ways to make the whole experience go faster and cause less headaches. Also, Jordan had the opportunity to compete on Jeopardy! and talks a bit about his time and the unforeseen…

Traveling to Disneyland? Expecting a baby? Then there's definitely some things you need to know (and need to avoid) to keep you and your baby safe during your trip. But, don't worry, there's still plenty you can do to make it a magical trip and we share some tips for others in your group as well. Plus tons of news and reopenings lately! Save on you…

Has anything changed? Absolutely! If you haven't been to the parks in a while you need to make sure you're familiar with how things work in the parks now. We don't go through absolutely everything (how would you even make a list like that) but we cover what we think are the essentials. Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Today - …

Consider this a 2-for-1 episode! We're so excited to have Johnny J (@theDMSWPodcast) & Hannah (@hannahlearningdisney) join us this week to discuss their latest project to benefit the Children's Hospital of Orange County! They fill us in on what they hope to accomplish and how anyone and everyone can get involved. Plus this week's news and info on u…

You voted and now we have the results! Here is what people just like you picked as the best of the best at the Disneyland Resort for food and attractions! (Yes, we know we're weird.) Plus news that dropped this last week about the DVC Villas at Disneyland Hotel, "Rogers: The Musical" and Magic Happens. Save on your next trip through our friends at …

San Fransokyo Square is coming to California Adventure! Also, new Disneyland After Dark events have been announced, some virtual queues are leaving and beignets still abound! Plus we share some insights and highlights from our recent trip to Disneyland with some info and tips we think can be helpful. Save on your next trip through our friends at Ge…

We loved both Wondrous Journeys and World of Color - ONE and we just can't hold it in any longer so we're sharing our thoughts with you! Don't worry, we tried to keep it as spoiler-free as possible while still giving every reason why you need to check both shows out! Plus we still share this week's news and park updates. Save on your next trip thro…

Ever wanted to eat at some of the swankiest restaurants at the Disneyland Resort? We're breaking down each experience for you to help you make an informed decision before you make a reservation. If all of this is outside your desired price range, we also have a list of cheaper alternatives for you. Save on your next trip through our friends at Get …

Do you get off Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, WEB Slingers or Toy Story Midway Mania feeling more like you've lost than anything else? We're here to rescue you! We can't guarantee you'll get the top score of the day, but we share our tips on how we score pretty well on each game so you can feel better about yourself and impress everyone else around…

Everyone is gearing up for the Disney100 celebrations at Disneyland so we go over some last-minute additions around the parks. Staying at a Disneyland Resort Hotel? Here are some of our best tips and practices for how to best use the Early Entry benefit at both parks - plus how you could benefit even if you're just rope dropping! Save on your next …

We're answering your questions about Disney Vacation Club! It's not as simple as it may sound, but we love our membership and all the benefits that comes with it so we want to help you better understand how this may (or may not) benefit you and your family as well. Plus even MORE news dropped this week at Disneyland that we break down. Save on your…

Did you know it's been raining in California lately? Ha ha! Don't worry - we've got you covered with our advice on surviving those rainy Disneyland days and a heads up of what could be closed or canceled. Plus we break down all the Downtown Disney and parks news that was announced this week. Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away To…

There's so much going on in 2023 at Disneyland that we decided to break it all down for you in one episode! Whether you already have your trip planned or are trying to decide on a date, we're offering some tips to help you figure out what's happening when and what time of year may be the best for you. Plus some of the latest Disneyland Resort news!…

It's officially blockout season for Magic Key holders, but what does that mean for those without Magic Keys? We review the blockout dates for each tier and what it means for travel during those dates. Plus some of the latest news and our thoughts on being blocked out for the first time ever. Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away To…

It's the holiday season and we wanted to share our holiday wishes for Disneyland and some of yours, too! If we had one wish and could change or do anything, what would it be? We also share some highlights and tips from our recent quick trip to the parks. Happy Holidays, everyone! Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Today - https:…

Short on time and wondering what would be worthwhile to pass on? We have a few suggestions for you. Not that there's anything wrong with these attractions - we just don't always feel they're worth the time you wait in line. Plus we share a brief trip report from our recent Disney Cruise on the Wonder. Save on your next trip through our friends at G…

Since we fly into Southern California so often, we're frequently asked questions about airports so we decided to share what we know about the Anaheim/LA area airports. Hopefully this helps some of you as you're planning and choosing how to arrive at the Disneyland Resort. Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Today - https://www.ge…

What's likely to be on the horizon for Disneyland? As we've seen lately, ANYTHING could happen but we have some, shall we say, educated guesses to share about what we think will happen in the future. Or maybe it's just what we want to see happen - who knows? We're also sharing more thoughts on MagicBand+ now that we've had a chance to use them for …

Did you know there was some news? Ha ha! Of course you did . . . It's been a busy news week leading up to the holidays so we're doing a whole episode on news and break down our thoughts and everything we know about the Bob Chapek & Bob Iger situation from the weekend. The internet blew up over it, so we'll break it down for you and share our experi…

Do you have big Star Wars fans in your family? Maybe you're the big fan who wants to get lost in a galaxy far, far away on your next trip to Disneyland. You're in luck! We're talking about every "can't miss" experience at the Disneyland Resort related to Star Wars so people of all ages (and fandom levels) can experience all there is out there! Is t…

Sorry for the incorrect file before - it's fixed now! We've got a group of Disney friends with us this week to discuss what we think is some of the best music you will find on Disneyland attractions - and, boy, do we have quite the list! It was hard to narrow things down! Did we mention your favorite music? Let us know on social media if there's so…

Believe it or not, it's nearly the holiday season at Disneyland! They haven't given every last detail yet, but we're using this as an opportunity to go over everything you can expect to find on any given year that we absolutely love to do. Decorations, food, attractions, entertainment and more - 'tis the season to be merry (almost)! Save on your ne…

Ever looked at the wait times during your trip and thought "This can't possibly be right?" Well, there's a chance it may not be. We've tested wait times for attractions many times and found that often they are overestimating for one reason or another. We discuss a few key culprits to hopefully save you time and headaches on your next trip. Save on …

Because we go to Florida a lot as well, we have come to love MagicBands and how convenient they make things on your trip so we decided to share what we know and love about MagicBands with you now that MagicBand+ has begun its California debut! It's not all great, but hopefully we answer the questions you have about it and help you make a decision b…

Make the absolute most of your day at Disneyland by rope dropping the minute the park opens with the help of our friends Katie & Erin from Ropedrop & Parkhop podcast! They're experts and answer our questions on how to best use that precious time first thing in the morning. Plus we break down all the Disneyland news from the past week (and we mean A…

The food at Disneyland is all around amazing, but it can also be all around pricey. We're sharing some tips to help you stay hydrated and keep your tummies pleased while not spending a ton of money. Keep your Disneyland vacation on budget while having an amazing food experience! Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Today - https:/…

The spookiest season of the year is here and we're detailing everything there is to see and do at the Disneyland Resort during Halloween Time, including the Oogie Boogie Bash! This is one of our favorite times of year to visit so we have lots of advice to help you out around the parks and during the party. Save on your next trip through our friends…

There's so much for us to talk about that we've gone and recorded a bonus episode! D23 Expo was so much fun and filled with a lot of great news and updates about the Disneyland Resort so we're going to lay it all out for you so you know what to expect in the coming years (and even weeks)! Plus we share a little bit about our experience at the Expo,…

Who doesn't love Disney snacks?! There's a reason so many guests plan their visits around the food - because it's all so good! We're here with our friend April to countdown our absolute favorite snacks and where to find them (and some of your favorites, too). Did we leave anything out? Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Today - …

Magic Keys are back for another year and we have all the details and a lot of thoughts to share about the program. It's hard for them to live up to the old Annual Pass program, but are they actually giving Disneyland guests what they want? Reach out to us on social media to let us know if you agree with us or not. Save on your next trip through our…

This week, we invited some Disney friends to discuss our thoughts on attraction rethemes in the parks - from the Incredicoaster to Guardians of the Galaxy to the Submarine Voyage. We talk about our favorites, our not-so-favorites and what we think about the upcoming changes to Splash Mountain and Tarzan's Treehouse. Let us know on social media if y…

What do you do when rides break down at Disneyland? I mean, besides get frustrated? We've all been there so we lay out what rides we notice break down almost every day and what your options are when that happens. It's annoying enough when things don't work on your vacation, but you can make the best of a bad situation - maybe it could even work in …

We all know that Disneyland is the Happiest Place on Earth, but has it been living up to that reputation lately? Rude guests and fights pop up all over the internet, but we discuss where this problem seems to be coming from, if it's actually getting worse and (best of all) some real magical moments we'd like to see happen more and more often. What …

Disneyland Resort Hotels are reintroducing their classic perks to hotel guests (plus a few new ones) which we haven't seen since before the pandemic. We discuss what they are and what our experiences have been in the past both positive and negative. If you're thinking about booking at either the Paradise Pier, Disneyland or Grand Californian Hotels…

Disneyland After Dark events advertise a magic filled evening with special guests, one-of-a-kind experiences, great food and short lines for rides - but is it actually worth it? We went to Star Wars Nite last month and are talking about what we did and most certainly didn't like about it. Listen to see if it lived up to our expectations. Save on yo…

We're discussing all the ways you can watch the nighttime shows at Disneyland (stand-by, dining packages and so on) and sharing our thoughts and experiences with them. We let you know how long you may have to wait or how much you may have to spend to get a great viewing experience. Have you had a different experience than us? Let us know! Save on y…

How does the Disney Genie+ compare to the old FastPass system? We're sharing our thoughts on this new service as well as some handy workarounds to make it worth the price you pay. If you're wondering whether to go for Genie+ on your next trip, listen first and see if it works for you. Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Today - h…