You have your trip planned out and are ready for a great time at Disneyland but are you truly ready? We have a list of Disneyland Fun Facts to help prepare you for your exciting adventure ahead. Here is our ‘Did you know?’ Disneyland Edition.

-          Disneyland has up to 65,000 guests in a single day and 10-12 million visitors in a year.

-          There is an underground tunnel system beneath the park to help characters and workers get from one place to another without having to navigate the crowds.

-          Sleeping Beauty’s castle is only 77 feet tall

-          The gas lamps on Main Street are over 160 years old and were purchased as junk from the city of Baltimore.

-          There were only 18 attractions in the park the day Disneyland opened.

-          The Matterhorn was the first tubular steel roller coaster in the world.

-          Both Michelle Pfeiffer and Steve Martin once worked at Disneyland

-          Pirates of the Caribbean was the last ride that Walt Disney personally supervised the construction.

-          More than 100,000 light bulbs are used to outline the buildings on Main Street.

-          Disneyland occupies over 85 acres

-          Cinderella’s castle is made completely out of fiberglass

Now that you are equipped with a few fun facts about the park, impress your loved ones as you point out these interesting facts while on your trip!

Your long awaited Disneyland vacation is upon you and the excitement is building. Have you booked your hotel? We know that walking around the park all day can be exhausting. Why not stay across the street? Who wants to travel after a long day of fun filled excitement?  Our location is ideal for park goers and our rates are even better.

Book your Disneyland vacation hotel with us. We are only steps from the park which means you don’t have to walk as far, pay for parking or worry with traffic after a long day. Staying closer to the park also allows you to arrive earlier, beating the crowds and giving the kids first shot at all of the best rides! It also gives you a chance to slip out of the park mid-day for that much needed refresher nap without having to go far.

Our goal is to make your vacation more enjoyable with clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff that are here to help you. Check out our specials on our website and have the ease and convenience of booking online with no hassle. We look forward to seeing you and making your Disneyland vacation the most memorable yet.

Your Disneyland family vacation has arrived. Time to gear up and hit the park but before you do, we have a few safety suggestions for you to make your trip incident free.

Disneyland is a large park with lots of people. Be sure you are aware of your surroundings and your group. It is always a good idea to wear the same color so you can easily identify members of your group. You don’t have to match exactly but knowing what everyone is wearing can be very helpful should someone get separated from the group or lost. Taking a picture in the morning before you hit the park is a good way to remember what everyone has on and it gives you a current picture of everyone should the authorities need it.

Having a prearranged meeting spot helps when the group gets separated. Make sure that everyone is familiar with the meeting location and knows how to easily find the location. Children under the age of 18 should have some form of identification and contact information on them at all times. You can safety pin this inside an article of clothing they are wearing or write it on the inside of their arm and cover with clear nail polish to prevent from washing off. Information should include the child’s name, a contact phone number for an adult with them, any medical problems, etc. This will help staff and authorities identify lost children and reunite them with their family.

It is also very important to teach members of your family to identify cast members and staff. Teaching them to find a trustworthy person in an emergency will help them overcome panic in the event that they get lost or something goes wrong. Staff and cast members are trained to help in these circumstances and children should feel safe and comfortable going to them for help.

Water and sunscreen are always a must. The summer sun is hot and intense. Hours upon hours of fun in the sun can leave you dehydrated and burned. Drink plenty of fluids while at the park but also before and after you leave. Sunscreen needs to be applied throughout the day as it can wash off between water rides.

Safety guarantees a good time so always prepare and be safe rather than sorry.

Summertime is here and your Disneyland Vacation is just around the corner. Are you ready?  While packing may not be something you think about until the day before you leave and your camera, sunglasses, and clothing/toiletries are a given but we have a few ideas that you may not think about and may help you out in the long run.

1. Sunscreen and/or hats: The summer sun is very strong and with the number of hours walking around without protection can leave you in a dangerous situation.
2. Footwear: Walking shoes are great but when you plan on riding water rides, wet shoes the rest of the day don’t work well with your feet. Try moisture wicking socks or water shoes that are comfortable and won’t rub blisters.
3. Ponchos: While rain is never welcomed on a vacation, we don’t exactly have control over it. Unless you want to spend a fortune on ponchos or an umbrella once you are inside the park, we suggest you pack a few and bring with you just to be on the safe side.
4. Snacks: The trip itself is costly enough so why not cut down on the high dollar meals while inside the park. Pack snacks such as granola bars, energy bars, apples, beef jerky and the likes. Anything with protein is always a great option. A refillable water bottle is always an added bonus also.
5. Neck wallet/fanny pack: Purses can be cumbersome and just something extra to keep up with. Many are fearful of pick-pocketers.  Overcome both and get an inexpensive neck wallet from your local Wal-Mart or Target. You will be in the majority so don’t feel silly.

Five quick tips to make your Disneyland Vacation the best it can be.

1. Disneyland’s Fastpass is just what you need to jump in line. Visit the Fastpass Ticket Machine for the ride of your choice. Return to the ride at the designated time on your ticket and enjoy the ride with little to no waiting. Be sure to get your ticket early as some rides book up quickly.
2. Show up early and stay late! The summertime crowds tend to be the highest between 11:30 am and dinner time. Gates open at 8 am and the park doesn’t close until midnight. Get to the park early, take a mid-day nap and head back to the park to enjoy the fireworks, parades and cool breeze of the evening air.
3. Park hop! The Disneyland Park Hopper Ticket allows you to visit both Disneyland Park and California Adventure. Not only are the crowds small are California Adventure but the rides are just as awesome.
4. Take a load off and check out a show (or two!) Walking around all day can be exhausting so relax, cool off and recharge your battery all while watching top rated singers and dancers perform.
5. Stay with us! Why waste you money on the expensive resorts?! We are just around the corner, have great rates and guarantee a peaceful, restful night that gets you back on your feet for the next adventure. Check out our specials online.