Disneyland’s Magic Meal Plan: Not so Magical

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by MTT Jenny, Jenny Thrasher Dining experiences at Disney are as popular as the attractions themselves. Disney World and Disneyland both offer Dining Plans. I recommend one form or another of the dining plan at Disney World to my clients, Disneyland…not so much. Disneyland’s Magic Meal plan is available for 2-5 days. The plan is… [Continue Reading]

Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland

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by MTT Jill, Jill Frazer What is more exciting then a private costume party in Disneyland?? I can’t think of anything! My family and I love to visit Anaheim in October. Beautiful fall weather, less crowds in the parks, and of course, Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween party. Both Disneyland and California’s Disney Adventure get all decked out… [Continue Reading]

What is PhotoPass+?

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by MTT Jennifer, Jennifer Kern PhotoPass+ is a new version of Disney’s popular PhotoPass service. In addition to the photos in front of major park landmarks like Cinderella Castle and the Tree of life, Magic shots, and character photos included in the original PhotoPass, PhotoPass+ includes select ride and character meal photos on a CD… [Continue Reading]

Tres Leches Cake from the Disneyland Resort

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I grew up in Southern California (just minutes away from Disneyland) and Mexican food is a huge part of my foodie life! Rancho del Zocalo at the Disneyland Resort shares their recipe for this yummy sweet with us. Tres Leches Cake Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante Disneyland Resort 1 1/4 cups cake or pastry flour 1… [Continue Reading]

Disneyland: Fillmore’s Taste-In

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by MTT Jenny Thrasher Love beads & Tie-die!  Fillmore is the resident hippie of Radiator Springs and he loves all things tie-die & re-purposed!   Keeping true to Fillmore’s character in the movie Cars, his Dome Home & yard located in Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure park, are decorated in bright colors, beads and… [Continue Reading]

Chinese Long Beans from Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Hotel

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Deep-friend green beans coated in panko bread crumbs with a slightly spicy mayo dip. YUM! Panko-crusted Chinese Long Beans with Sriracha Mayonnaise Serves 4 Sriracha Mayonnaise 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon sriracha (Asian chili sauce) 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon cleaned and thinly sliced green onion, green part only… [Continue Reading]

‘Cone’ Crazy at Cars Land

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by MTT Jenny, Jenny Thrasher I love Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure Park!  Disney did a fabulous job of creating a land where guests are totally immersed in the movie setting! In the movies, The Cozy Cone Motel, lovingly restored by Sally Carrera, is made up of several super sized traffic cones that serve… [Continue Reading]

Club 33 at Disneyland

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by MTT Jill, Jill Frazer I am sure many of you Disneyland fans are aware of the elusive and private, Club 33 which is secretly tucked away above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in the heart of New Orleans Square. This private club opened in 1967 and continues to be officially maintained as a… [Continue Reading]

Fantasy Faire Opening at Disneyland

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by MTT Jenny, Jenny Thrasher I am SO excited for the opening of Fantasy Faire on March 12 at Fantasyland in Disneyland Resort! In addition to Royal storytelling and visiting with Princesses, there will be fun new treats! Maurice’s Treats is an adorable new food cart that will be serving up sweet & savory treats… [Continue Reading]

Favorite Disney Snacks: a Review by the MTT Team

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Disney food. Better yet, Disney SNACKS! A heated debate can spring up in a second while chatting about the merits of Dole Whips vs. turkey legs vs. Mickey bars – it’s all good but what do the agents of the MTT team think are the absolute best? MTT Kimberly: This is an easy one –… [Continue Reading]