First Timer Tips Archives - Tips from the Disney Divas and Devos

Throwback Thursday: Tips for Planning Your First (or any) Disney Trip

by Pixie Dusted Diva | May 21, 2020 | 6 months planning schedule, First Timer Tips, First Trip Tips, Vacation Planning Guides, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World

by Pixie Dusted Diva I’m asked frequently when and how to start planning a Disney vacation. I have some tips for you that have made planning my trips a success! These based on my personal experience as we travel to Disney twice a year. First and Foremost – I 100%...

Best Western Plus Park Place Inn “Good Neighbor” Hotel Review

by Tinker Belle Diva | Apr 27, 2020 | Disneyland, Disneyland, Disneyland, Disneyland Park, First Timer Tips, Good Neighbor Hotel

By Tinker Belle Diva If you’ve followed my other Disneyland hotel reviews, you know that I prefer to stay within walking distance of the Disneyland Resort. When it comes to proximity to the main gate, there is only one other hotel that is located closer than the...

Fighting a Stormtrooper of a Cold at Disney!

by Allergy Mom Diva | Mar 12, 2020 | California Adventure, Disneyland, Disneyland Park, First Timer Tips

by Allergy Mom Diva Your bags are packed, your Mickey ears are on, and you are headed out the door when that first “achoo” happens! Oh no, you can’t possibly be getting sick as you are leaving on your Disney vacation! There are few things more maddening than planning...

Items to Buy Ahead for a Rainy Trip to Disney Parks

by Tinker Belle Diva | Mar 3, 2020 | Disneyland, Disneyland Park, First Timer Tips, First Timer Tips, First Trip Tips, Packing Lists, Packing Lists, Vacation Planning Guides, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World, What to Bring With You Reviews, What to Wear?

By Tinker Belle Diva Anyone that has taken a trip to Florida knows that rain can happen, and maybe very likely to happen, on your Walt Disney World Resort trip. But rain can happen on your Disneyland trip too, so if you see rain in the forecast, here are my tips for...

French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square

by Tinker Belle Diva | Feb 19, 2020 | Dining Reviews, Disneyland, Disneyland, Disneyland, Disneyland Park, First Timer Tips, First Trip Tips

By Tinker Belle Diva A while back, I gave you my Top 3 Favorite Quick Service Dining options at Disneyland. If I could add one more, it would be the French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square. The French Market is a quick-service restaurant, which means you pick...

Disneyland Annual Pass vs. Park Hoppers – When Is It Worth it? Update 2020

by Tinker Belle Diva | Feb 17, 2020 | California Adventure, Disneyland, Disneyland, Disneyland, Disneyland Park, First Timer Tips, First Trip Tips

by Tinker Belle Diva I purchased my first Disneyland Annual Pass in 2005. It was a Deluxe Annual Pass (AP) and the purchase price was around $300 for the year. That year I was taking two trips of 3- and 5-day durations and saved money by purchasing the AP. I have used...