Destination Disneyland

Interactive Disney World map for pocket PCs

2006-10-16T11:21:00.000+01:00

Mouse Explorer is a personal interactive guide to Walt Disney World® that runs on your pocket PC or your computer. It features up to date and accurate maps of the parks, detailed information on all the attractions as well as helping you to pinpoint places to eat, shop use the restrooms.

Mouse Explorer also includes information on planning your Disney World trip, games & trivia and many other useful and fun features.

You can even download the Pocket PC version of th Magic Kingdom Map for free! Just click the image below for details.

Pamper Yourself at Disneyland

2006-10-13T10:42:00.000+01:00

You may think that Disneyland is only about fun, excitement, and activity - but you would be wrong. Disneyland is also about relaxation and pampering. The pampering you receive at Disneyland may not be the same that you would receive at a world class spa, but it is relaxing and makes you feel special just the same.

The easiest way to get pampered on your Disneyland vacation is to book your room at one of the Disneyland resorts, and upgrading your room to one that includes Concierge services. The difference in the price may startle you a bit, with rooms costing up to $300 per night, but the service you receive will be out of this world.

First, your room will be much nicer if you have the Concierge service. You will have free bottles of water, soft drinks, coffee, and tea at all times. You will be able to check in and out faster at the Concierge check in counter, and a nightly turndown service is included.

Access to the Concierge lounge is where the pampering really starts! You will enjoy a continental breakfast in the lounge each morning. You can also opt to take your breakfast back to your room. In the afternoon, while the kids watch Disney Videos, you will enjoy a wine tasting in the lounge as well.

There are many more perks available with the Concierge service, differing at each resort. To determine whether the Concierge service will benefit you and your family, call the resort that you are considering, and simply ask what perks are included with this service. Ask to be connected with the concierge desk to ensure that you are getting accurate information.

Again, the cost of this upgrade is a bit high, but when you close your eyes and dream of all of the pampering and special treatment that you and your family will enjoy, and you tally up the cost of the free breakfast and drinks, you may find that the cost is well worth it. In fact, depending on the size of your family, you may even discover that the value of the free breakfast and the free drinks even makes the entire Disneyland trip a little less expensive for you!

If you have ever experienced the Concierge Service on a trip to Disneyland, you will never, ever, be satisfied with anything less on future Disneyland trips. The service is absolutely awesome and is just out of this world, it can only serve to make your trip more relaxing and enjoyable.

Author: Jenny Gill is an international author with vast experience in a diverse range of subjects, for more information visit www.disneylandsyte.com

About the Author
Jenny Gill is an international author with an immense range of knowledge and skills in a wide range of areas. Jenny is a mother and a grandmother and devotes a lot of her time supporting the aged in her community.

Planning your Disneyland vacation

2006-10-12T11:58:00.000+01:00

If you've never been to Disneyland before it can be a completely overwhelming experience. There is simply SO much to see and do that you really need to have a plan in mind before you arrive if you're going to get the most from your Disneyland trip.

A Disneyland vacation planning video is well worth the small investment and will help you to decide which attractions you want to see, how to avoid queues for attractions, where to eat, where you can meet the Disneyland characters, and much, much more.

The Travel Video Store has a range of Disneyland vacation videos that will make the planning process a lot easier for you.

Meeting the Disney Princesses at Disneyland

2006-09-21T20:01:00.001+01:00

If your little girl is anything like me then she wants to be a princess when she grows up. Or, more specifically, a Disney Princess. And no doubt she has a particular Disney Princess in mind. Cinderalla is my own favourite Disney Princess.

The highlight of any little girl's visit to Disneyland is the chance to meet one (or even all) of the Disney Princesses. At set times each day they are available to meet and greet visitors. Be sure to buy an autograph book in one of the souvenir shops before you join the queue.

A Disneyland photographer is always on hand to capture your child's excitment and special moment. You can collect your photo later on in Main Street before you leave the park. You can of course take you own photos too.

Queueing is part of any trip to Disneyland, but if you don't fancy queueing, you can always see and wave to the Disney Princesses during the Disney Parade held each day.

Magic Music Days at Disneyland

2006-09-21T20:01:00.000+01:00

Disneyland has always contributed to the education of young people in one way or another. This tradition is continued with the Disneyland Magic Music Days program, which is an educational program for students of music, vocal arts, or dance.

Your group has the opportunity to showcase their talent and to improve even more in a setting that promotes learning – and they can have fun doing it! The program is available all year, and is open to schools, studios, and other organizations worldwide. Auditions for the program are required.

There are many workshops held to help improve the specific talents of each member of your group. These workshops are taught by professional actors, choreographers, comedians, dancers, composers, singers, arrangers, musicians, and conductors. Where else will your group have access to professionals in these fields – all in one place? To sweeten the pot, many of these professionals are famous in their fields, performing in both Hollywood and New York, among other famous places in the world.

Instrumental groups can audition to perform on one of the Disneyland stages. Marching bands can audition for the famous Disneyland parades. Along with performing in the happiest place on earth, which is an experience you will remember and talk
about your entire life, you will also receive the benefits of world-class workshops, conducted by world-class professionals. Vocal groups and dancers audition to perform on one of the Disneyland stages, and are also offered the world-class workshops designed for vocalists and vocalist groups or dancers.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your group. The performance alone will be unforgettable, but the information that these young performers will learn in the workshops is invaluable. Instrumental groups and marching bands will benefit from the soundtrack/instrumental workshop, the soundtrack jazz workshop, the tune in seminar, and the percussion workshop.

Vocalists are offered the industry show choir workshop, academy show choir workshop, the academy vocal workshop, the industry vocal workshop, and the express yourself workshop. Dancers can take advantage of the industry dance workshop, academy dance workshop, and the express yourself workshop. There is something for all performers as Disneyland Magic Music Days!

Each member of each group will receive an 8 x 10 glossy picture of their entire group, dressed in performance attire, in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle. Although you won’t need any help remembering your time at Disneyland Magic Music Days, you can share this photo with your friends and loved ones when you return home from the most unforgettable performance you will ever have!

Disneyland surprises for all

2006-09-21T19:52:00.000+01:00

If you would like to surprise someone who will be traveling with you to Disneyland, you can easily do this by using the Disneyland Vacation Planning Service. This service has many different functions that can be performed for you, but one of the best ones is the Surprise service.

Simply contact the Vacation Planning department, and tell them who the surprises will be for, which Resort hotel you will be staying at and what your budget is for the surprises. You will also need to tell them when you would like the surprise deliveries to be made, and what type of gifts you are interested in. They will also want to know who the favorite Disney character is of the person that you want to surprise.

After providing all of this information, your credit card information will be required. You can be sure that the amount charged to your credit card will not exceed your surprise budget that you have set. This is a great way to add more value to your Disney experience, and to constantly experience great anticipation of the next surprise to come!

Getting the most from Disneyland with your Toddler

2006-09-21T19:45:00.000+01:00

Disneyland is designed for kids of all ages ... and that includes tollders! There are many things that you can enjoy with your toddler in Disneyland – so many things in fact, that unless you will be staying for several days, you won’t have time to do them all.

Start with Toon Town. Here is where you will find your toddler’s favorite Disney Characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse. All of the Characters have homes in Toon Town, full of things that will amaze your toddler, and make them laugh.

Your toddler will definitely enjoy the Disneyland Railroad. This is a great way to get around the park, because there are stations in New Orleans Square, Toon Town, Tomorrowland, and on Main Street. This will amuse your toddler, and give you a chance to see some sights and rest a bit.

Its A Small World is very appropriate for toddlers. Music and colors will keep your child mesmerized while you enjoy a relaxing ride across the water. The Storybook Land Canal Boats is another good choice, as it will take you through the miniature villages that your child will be quite familiar with from their Disney story books.

Rides that you and your toddler must not miss include all of the rides in Fantasyland, King Arthur’s Carousel, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, the Circus Train, and the Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Rides that are appropriate for youngsters, but that may cause a little fear are the rides that are dark. These include Peter Pan’s Flight, Pinocchio’s Daring Journey, Alice in Wonderland, and Snow White’s Scary Adventure. Buzz Lightyear is a popular ride for all toddlers.

There are other areas of the park that have attractions and rides that are appropriate for toddlers. Remember that Disneyland is a place for kids of all
ages. Pay attention to the height and age requirements for each attraction, and avoid taking your toddler to rides that they will not be able to enjoy. This will only cause your child disappointment. The free Disneyland map you can pick up near the entrance clearly indicates which rides and attractions are suitable for younger children.

Stick to the areas where the toddler appropriate attractions are located as much as possible. As an adult, you realize that some rides are simply not safe for small people – but your small person will not comprehend this! Your Disneyland vacation should be enjoyable for everyone, and Disneyland has made sure that there is something for everyone at the park. It is up to you to keep your child happy, and to keep them interested in the rides and attractions that they are meant to enjoy.

Disneyland Ticket Security

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Losing you itcket must the worst thing that could happen to you on a trip to Disneyland. You must have your Disneyland ticket in order to enter the park. You must also have the ticket to get FastPass tickets. Because your ticket is so
important, it needs to be kept in a safe place. Along with the Disneyland ticket, you also need a safe place to keep money or the Disneyland Merchandise Card.

A wallet or a purse is not all that practical at Disneyland. Instead, you should purchase a FastPass holder, even if you don’t plan to use FastPasse. The holder is a small plastic pouch that hangs from a cord, which is worn around the neck. These can be purchased at Disneyland, and they are very inexpensive.

If you think you might not want to spend a little bit of money on the FastPass holder, you should consider what a new Disneyland ticket will cost. If you lose your Disneyland ticket, you will not be allowed to enter the park the next day without purchasing a new ticket. When you look at the small cost of the Disneyland FastPass holder, you will see that it is well worth it.

Disneyland Baby Centers - A big help with your little ones

2006-09-20T19:07:00.000+01:00

Disneyland is a place for everyone, and at Disneyland, they have thought of everything – including the babies. The Disneyland Baby Center is located on Main Street, behind the Plaza Inn. It's not a babysitting service but a place where you can attend to your babies needs.

There are several Disney characters available here to amuse your baby, but also to help you in attending to your baby’s needs. The area has rockers, where you can rock and breast feed your baby (no men are allowed in this room, but they are allowed in other rooms within the Baby Center). There are facilities for warming a bottle or a jar of food, and for cleaning bottles as necessary. Baby changing tables are available, and the entire center is very clean and comfortable. There are even smaller sized toilets for children who are being potty trained.

You can also purchase emergency baby supplies at the Baby Center. Diapers cost about a dollar each, and several different types of formula and baby food are kept in supply, although the selections are a bit limited.

The Disneyland Baby Center is Disneyland’s way of making sure that the needs of every guest – no matter how small they may be – are attended to.

Simplify your Disneyland Purchases with Package Express

2006-09-20T09:10:00.000+01:00

One of the nice guest service features at Disneyland
is the Package Express service. This will allow you
to make purchases, and not have to carry them
around with you all day! Can you imagine trying to
hold all of your packages, your kids, and ride the
rides?

Instead, have your purchases sent to the Newsstand,
which is located near the exit. This Package Express
purchase allows you to pick your packages up as
you are leaving the park. If you stay till closing, note
that the pickup line will be very long. You should plan
to leave at least an hour earlier than you had originally
planned if you have packages to pick up.

You can also have your purchases sent directly to
your hotel if you are staying at one of the Disneyland Resort
Hotels. This offers even more convenience, because
you won’t have to leave the park earlier, or stand in
the package pickup line. Another option is to rent a
locker, and put all of your purchases in it until you
are ready to leave. However, this means that you will
have to walk back to the locker after each of your
Disneyland purchases.

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Disney Dollars and Disneyland Merchandise & Gift Cards

2006-09-19T21:17:00.000+01:00

When it comes to kids and money, we all know what happens ... especially in places like Disneyland! The money either gets spent the wrong way, or it gets lost. With Disney Dollars and Disneyland Merchandise Cards, you may be able help your kids manage their spending money better.

Disney Dollars are just like cash at Disneyland. They can be used anywhere in the park, and at some of the hotels. They can even be used at your local Disney stores. The Disneyland Merchandise Card operates more like a debit card. The amount of money you load on the card is the amount available for spending, so you can allocate your child as much or as little money as you like. The card fits neatly into the FreePass holder, so there is less chance of losing the dollars or the card.

You can also purchase Disneyland Resort Gift Cards. These cards can only be used at the Disney Resorts, as well as stores that accept credit cards at Disneyland. Disneyland Resort Gift Cards also make great gift items for anyone who loves Disneyland, or for anyone who is planning a trip to Disneyland. This is a great way to budget money for souvenirs as well as snack items during your Disneyland vacation.

Celebrating Kids' Birthdays At Disneyland

2006-09-19T19:37:00.000+01:00

If you want to celebrate your next birthday, or the birthday of a child at Disneyland, you couldn't find a better place to do it – and it doesn’t even have to be held on the exact date of birth! You can start the celebrations by going to City Hall, which is located in Town Square, upon your arrival to Disneyland. Here, you will receive a Birthday Sticker or button. This sticker tells everyone on at Disneyland that you are to receive special treatment. Woohoo!

On your birthday celebration day, make sure that you eat in one of Disneyland's full service restaurants, and that you order the Birthday Bucket. It will be full of Disney treats, includes a cake and costs about twenty dollars. Eat breakfast at Goofy’s Kitchen where you can get a Birthday Bag for five dollars.

There are many ways to celebrate your birthday at Disneyland. You will receive special treatment from all of the Disney Characters in the park. This can be a memorable birthday celebration for you or your child – so make sure you take lots of pictures, and don’t be shy about telling people who work at Disneyland that it's your birthday if they don’t notice your sticker!