The Enchanted Pumpkin

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday! Sorry for all of the sporadic posts - one of these days I'll get my pictures ready over the weekend instead of gathering them throughout the week!  This week is all about the Character Dining Experiences at Disneyland! Which experience is the best option for your family? Which will be most worth the price? See if our recommendations for Character Dining can help you with your choice! We have tried 3 out of the 4 character dining experiences that are currently offered in the Disneyland Resort, including the breakfasts at the Plaza Inn and Storyteller's Cafe, and the dinner at Goofy's Kitchen. All Character Dining experiences in the parks are buffets, which really helps to know when deciding if it is worth the price! Our favorite? Minnie & Friend's Breakfast at the Plaza Inn! Here's why: Out of all the dining experiences, we have loved the food here the most. It's good quality, and there are a LOT of options! I lov...

Happy Monday & Happy Mothers' Day! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend & spending time with your families. This week's post is about something I learned from my mom as she scheduled our Disney Dining growing up! That's right, it's all about food! Brycen enjoying his first Disneyland Turkey Leg! This week I want to share our family's tips and tricks for "beginners" on strategically scheduling our Disney Dining! (And hopefully you "pros" will find something helpful here too!) First things first: plan your meals around your days, not your days around your meals! If you plan to eat breakfast in California Adventure, a restaurant in Downtown Disney for lunch, and dinner in Disneyland, you are going to be extremely exhausted by the end of the day - and you won't have much time for rides in between! Follow these four simple steps below to get the most out of your Disney Dining. Write down all of the restaurants you want to eat ...

Happy Monday Afternoon! Disneyland is the Happiest Place on Earth for all ages! As you may know, my specialty is helping plan family vacations for people of all ages! My brother and I were 2 & 5 on our first trip to Disneyland, and our youngest brother was only 4 months old on his first trip, so we know first hand that traveling with little ones is totally do-able, especially at Disney! So, without further ado, here are some helpful tips for Disney with little kids! 2000 - Our family's first trip! The first thing you will want to pin down if you are traveling with toddlers and babies is the location of the Baby Care Centers! There is one in each park. Disneyland's is at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. on the east side next to the Photo center. California Adventure's is in the Pacific Wharf area next to the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. The Baby Care Center offers a variety of amenities such as feeding rooms, high chairs, a sitting area with...