Monthly Archives: August 2016

Adventuring to Disneyland in 2016: Day 4, part 3- Main Street USA

Posted on August 31, 2016 by DisneyDawnMarie

With vouchers in hand, our family decided to just grab some popcorn after riding The Haunted Mansion (no Fast Pass needed, the wait was pretty minimal).

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Adventuring to Disneyland in 2016: Day 4, part 2 – Disneyland Dream Suite

Posted on August 30, 2016 by DisneyDawnMarie

Disneyland’s Dream Suite was originally meant for Walt and his family to enjoy while visiting Disneyland. Tragically, Walt passed away before it was completed and his family didn’t have the heart to see the project finished. So, the space sat … Continue reading →

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Adventuring to Disneyland in 2016: Day 4, part 1- Disneyland

Posted on August 29, 2016 by DisneyDawnMarie

Today was the day- a full day in Disneyland!

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Adventuring to Disneyland in 2016: Day 3, part 2- Disney Imagineering and Disneyland

Posted on August 27, 2016 by DisneyDawnMarie

In less than an hour we were at Imagineering. The complex is pretty unassuming- unlike their neighbor-

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Adventuring to Disneyland in 2016: Day 3 , part 1- Walt Disney Studios

Posted on August 26, 2016 by DisneyDawnMarie

Today was the day we had been anxiously awaiting for- but who am I kidding, everyday was like Christmas morning for our family! Today we were heading to Walt Disney Studios, then Disney Imagineering, then off to Disneyland at night. … Continue reading →

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Adventuring to Disneyland in 2016: Day 2 , part 3

Posted on August 25, 2016 by DisneyDawnMarie

After Griffith’s Park, we expected to be “free” for the rest of the day. However, Lo and Michael gave us the option to join them at Ghirardelli for some ice cream AND receive VIP tickets to the El Capitan Theater … Continue reading →

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Adventuring to Disneyland in 2016: Day 2 , part 2

Posted on August 24, 2016 by DisneyDawnMarie

Coming off our Jim Henson high, we boarded the tour bus and headed to Tam O’Shanter for lunch & along the way we passed the Disney Brother’s first office space- where the current shop owners pay homage to it’s history…

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Adventuring to Disneyland in 2016: Day 2 , part 1

Posted on August 23, 2016 by DisneyDawnMarie

Before I go any further, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this particular tour is ever-evolving. Locations and activities change throughout the year based on availability and guest feedback. Our particular tour, was the last ABD during Disneyland’s … Continue reading →

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Adventuring to Disneyland in 2016: Day 1 , part 2

Posted on August 23, 2016 by DisneyDawnMarie

Our Welcome Dinner was held in a private room in the hotel. Lo and Michael and instructed us to meet by their desk on the second floor for instructions. When we got there we were greeted with our lanyards for … Continue reading →

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Adventuring to Disneyland in 2016: Day 1 , part 1

Posted on August 22, 2016 by DisneyDawnMarie

Our entire family was on pins and needles all day, we expected this trip to be the most magical and rewarding trip we had taken, thus far, as a family. Adventures by Disney has “a way” of doing that. Mike … Continue reading →

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