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Trivia and Tips for ”it’s a small world holiday”

It's time were aware... "it's a small world holiday" is a staple of the Holidays at Disneyland resort. Today we are sharing trivia and strategy tips for this holiday overlay. From how many candles are on one of the Christmas trees, to the number of lights, and the best time to ride... we have it all. Timestamps:  01:14 - A brief history of the ride overlay and if it is the best holiday overlay 02:15 - Does it still play "it's a small world" on repeat? What other songs might you hear 02:45 - Start of trivia - how long does it take to decorate, the Disney holiday miracle in 2021, how many lights are used to decorate, and more 07:15 - Nightly projections and lightings (note- while at the 2023 holiday kickoff I (Becca) didn't see these happening) 07:52 - Do you smell something? Scents you might experience during the ride (source: Disney Parks Blog archive) 09:05 - Strategy for riding "it's a small world holiday" during this busy time of year 13:46 - Wrap up and question for all of you Want More Disneyland Discounts! Keep Reading: Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals! Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today (we earn money while you still save money): You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/disneyland-with-kids OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Disneyland with Kids EXCLUSIVE pricing. Sign up for FREE Disney Dining Reservation alerts with our partners at Mouse Dining. https://lddy.no/118g1 Join the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/dwksocalthemeparks Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/214142 About Becca & Jessica Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 11 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.   Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.      

Find The Best Mickey at Disneyland Resort

In honor of Mickey's Birthday this weekend, we are talking about where to find the BEST Mickey in Disneyland Resort. Which Mickey is your favorite? Want More Disneyland Discounts! Keep Reading: Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals! Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today (we earn money while you still save money): You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/disneyland-with-kids OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Disneyland with Kids EXCLUSIVE pricing. Sign up for FREE Disney Dining Reservation alerts with our partners at Mouse Dining. https://lddy.no/118g1 Join the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/dwksocalthemeparks Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/214142 About Becca & Jessica Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 11 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.   Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.  

Are Disneyland Resort Hotels Worth The Price?

Is it ever worth paying the price tag to stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel? We give you are thoughts, but we want to know what you think. Disneyland Resort has three on-site properties: Disney Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel, and Pixar Place Hotel. We are discussing the perks, and the downfalls of staying on-site.   Want More Disneyland Discounts! Keep Reading: Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals! Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today (we earn money while you still save money): You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/disneyland-with-kids OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Disneyland with Kids EXCLUSIVE pricing. Sign up for FREE Disney Dining Reservation alerts with our partners at Mouse Dining. https://lddy.no/118g1 Join the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/dwksocalthemeparks Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/214142 About Becca & Jessica Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 11 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.   Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.  

Is It Worth It? D23 Membership for Official Disney Fans

Are you an official Disney fan? D23 is the official Disney fan club and today we are breaking down the differences between the free membership and paid membership. Is it worth it to go gold? What benefits come with the free membership? We are breaking it all down for you today.  Timestamps: 00:48 - What is D23 and how is it different from the D23 Expo 02:05 - The membership levels and perks to each level 07:00 - The truth about those exclusive D23 Member events 08:32 - D23 Expo and Destination D, and the benefits of membership for those events 11:19 - Is the free membership with signing up for 13:01 - D23 Podcast and one of our favorite episodes 13:48 - EXCLUSIVE Disneyland vacation deals for our listeners Want More Disneyland Discounts! Keep Reading: Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals! Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today (we earn money while you still save money): You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/disneyland-with-kids OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Disneyland with Kids EXCLUSIVE pricing. Sign up for FREE Disney Dining Reservation alerts with our partners at Mouse Dining. https://lddy.no/118g1 Join the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/dwksocalthemeparks Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/214142 About Becca & Jessica Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 11 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.   Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.  

When Holidays Collide: Haunted Mansion Holiday Tips and Trivia

In today's episode, we are talking about when two holidays collide. Jack Skellington and his friends are back to take over Haunted Mansion for the holidays. This episode has helpful tips and fun trivia about this holiday mashup and Disneyland fan favorite. Time Stamps: 01:17 - What is the Haunted Mansion Holiday 03:13 - Haunted Mansion Holiday with Kids and riding tips 05:51 - Fun visuals and trivia about Haunted Mansion Holiday Disney Blog Post 20th Anniversary Gingerbread House: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/09/haunted-mansion-holiday-gingerbread-house-memorializes-20-years-with-monstrous-mansion-mash-up/ Want More Disneyland Discounts! Keep Reading: Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals! Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today (we earn money while you still save money): You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/disneyland-with-kids OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Disneyland with Kids EXCLUSIVE pricing. Sign up for FREE Disney Dining Reservation alerts with our partners at Mouse Dining. https://lddy.no/118g1 Join the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/dwksocalthemeparks Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/214142 About Becca & Jessica Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 11 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.   Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.  

Unlock Disneyland Hotel’s Secret Past

The Search For Hidden Mickeys

Today we are talking about Hidden Mickeys! Once you start seeing Hidden Mickeys you won't be able to stop. We are sharing what they are, some of our favorites, and even mentioning where you might be able to spot Hidden Mickeys outside of Disneyland.  Hidden Mickeys Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RT0Sba (We may earn money when you purchase through this link as we are part of the Amazon Affiliate program) Want More Disneyland Discounts! Keep Reading: Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals! Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today (we earn money while you still save money): You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/disneyland-with-kids OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Disneyland with Kids EXCLUSIVE pricing. Sign up for FREE Disney Dining Reservation alerts with our partners at Mouse Dining. https://lddy.no/118g1 Join the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/dwksocalthemeparks Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/214142 About Becca & Jessica Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 11 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States. Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for y

These Changes Will Affect YOUR Disneyland Vacation

Disneyland has announced changes that WILL affect your Disneyland vacation. In today's BONUS episode, we discuss:   Changes to Disneyland's Theme Park Reservation System A Disneyland Ticket sale for kids in early 2024 Changes to Genie+ and why this could mean longer lines Why Becca thinks these announcements may be signaling something else... Remember, our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today (we earn money while you still save money): You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/disneyland-with-kids OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Disneyland with Kids EXCLUSIVE pricing.   Need more help choosing a hotel? Check out these guides from Becca and Jessica: Best Harbor Blvd Hotels Across from Disneyland Disneyland Area Hotels with Free Breakfast Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation   About Becca & Jessica Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 11 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.    Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your vacation. 

Tips For Breaking The Ice With Disneyland Characters

Sometimes kids can be shy when meeting Disneyland Charcters. Maybe you want to know how to have some amazing interactions with characters you will remember for years to come. Today we are talking about how to break the ice when meeting characters at Disneyland Resort. Want more Disneyland Tips and News to your Inbox?  Join our Disneyland with Kids Newsletter at https://disneylandwithkids.info Want More Disneyland Discounts! Keep Reading: Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals! Get the BEST Disneyland Ticket Deals, hotel specials, and more when you book through Get Away Today. You can call 855-438-2929 and ask for the Disneyland with Kids Special Pricing or visit https://getawaytoday.com/disneyland-with-kids/ Sign up for FREE Disney Dining Reservation alerts with our partners at Mouse Dining. https://lddy.no/118g1 Join the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/dwksocalthemeparks Disneyland with Kids EXCLUSIVE!!! - Get all of Jessica's Disneyland Plans at one super low price! Only available to our followers and group members. Use the password DisneyKids to access your exclusive deal. https://thehappiestblogonearth.com/disneyland-with-kids-bundle/   Visit Becca's Travel Website: https://thiscrazyadventurecalledlife.com Visit Jessica's Disneyland Website: https://thehappiestblogonearth.com    

Is the Matterhorn Disneyland’s Worst Ride Idea Ever?

Finish this sentence - Riding the Matterhorn is like... Today on the Disneyland with Kids Podcast we are talking about the Disneyland Matterhorn. Could this be the worst Disneyland ride idea ever? We touch on the love/hate relationship with this ride, the things to know before taking your kids on it, and what ride at Walt Disney World is similar to this ride (Spoiler - it is NOT Everest). Want More Disneyland Discounts! Keep Reading: Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals! Sign up for FREE Disney Dining Reservation alerts with our partners at Mouse Dining. https://lddy.no/118g1 Join the SoCal Theme Parks Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/dwksocalthemeparks  Disneyland with Kids EXCLUSIVE!!! - Get all of Jessica's Disneyland Plans at one super low price! Only available to our followers and group members. Use the password DisneyKids to access your exclusive deal. https://thehappiestblogonearth.com/disneyland-with-kids-bundle/ Get the BEST Disneyland Ticket Deals, hotel specials and more when you book through Get Away Today using our exclusive deals. You can call 855-438-2929 and ask for the Disneyland with Kids Special Pricing or visit https://getawaytoday.com/disneyland-with-kids/ Who are we? Disneyland with Kids is a community founded by four travel writers who specialize in Disneyland and family travel: Becca Robins Website: https://thiscrazyadventurecalledlife.com Jessica Sanders Website: https://thehappiestblogonearth.com Julie Bigboy Website: https://momrewritten.com Leslie Harvey Website: https://tripswithtykes.com