When I visit the Disneyland Resort, I usually stay offsite at the Candy Cane Inn. However, in October 2014, I had the opportunity to stay in a 2-Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. (A BIG thank you to the Oster Family for generously gifting us their Disney Vacation Club points!) If you’re […]
Choosing the Best Hotel for Your Disneyland Vacation
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort for the first time might be surprised to see how the Parks are completely surrounded on all sides by normal city life. Unlike the Walt Disney World Resort (which is approximately a whopping 25,000 acres), Disneyland is a petite 500+ acres. When Disneyland opened in 1955, the city of Anaheim had five hotels […]
What Makes the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa so Grand?
When Magical DIStractions asked me to name my favorite Disney Resort my mind went straight to the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa in Disneyland. This American Craftsman style hotel really celebrates the outdoors. Inspired by the rustic lodges of national parks, the stone and wood accents really bring the outdoors inside, and the 6 story […]
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute
One of the best things about Disney is their commitment to our Military members and their families. Ever since 2009 Disney has offered extremely discounted tickets and room rates for Military, known as the Disney Armed Forces Salute. This special offer is open to all current active duty, reserve, coast guard, national guard, retired, and 100% […]