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If you are planning a trip to Disneyland, you will need the Disneyland App! From ordering food, to checking wait times, cutting lines, and more, the Disneyland App is your key to an amazing, magical Disneyland visit. Check out the best parts of the app in this episode of the Disneyland with Kids podcast.

The Disneyland App - Why You Need It

Today we are talking about some of our favorite tips and tricks for the Disneyland App. If you are planning a Disneyland trip, grab your smart phone, make sure you have the app downloaded (we talk about which app it is if you can't find it) and explore the app with us as you listen in. 

We will talk about how you can use the app to find wait times, mobile order food, find bathrooms (super important with younger kids) and use the app to cut lines. This is a great introduction to how to really maximize your vacation with the Disneyland App. We even give a few of our more advanced, secret uses of the Disneyland App. 

For the hearing impaired

In this Episode

In this Episode,  Jessica, from The Happiest Blog On Earth, and Leslie, from Trips with Tykes, are talking about the Disneyland App. As Disneyland regulars, who are always trying to get as much into their vacation as possible, these two have learned that the Disneyland App is a big part of making the most of your vacation. To put it in Leslie's words "it is pretty clutch!"

We suggest downloading the Disneyland App as you listen to this episode and following along in the app if you are not familiar with it.

Disneyland App - Things You Need To Know

In This Episode We Cover:

• Where to get the Disneyland App - and which app is the right one
• Tickets and the Disneyland App - including why you should not buy your tickets in the app
• Using the App to find wait times
• How to cut the line (legally) with the Disneyland App*
• Virtual Queues - like the one we live streamed obtaining for Rise of the Resistance
• Making Dining Reservations via the Disneyland App
• Mobile Ordering
• Entertainment and Fastpass viewing
• How to find characters on the Disneyland App
• PhotoPass Service on the Disneyland App
• Other important things on the app - such as bathrooms
• Why the app will play an important role as Disneyland Reopens.

*In this episode we talk about MaxPass a paid upgrade, but we want to be clear that at the time of this recording FREE Fastpass is still available to guests.

You might also like:

After listening to this episode you may want to also check out some of our previous episodes and articles on our sites. We suggest:

• MaxPass vs Fastpass
• Rise of the Resistance 
• Disneyland Dining Reservations (article)
• Top Disney MaxPass Questions Answered (article)

Meet the co-hosts and founders of Disneyland with Kids

Disneyland with Kids is an online community of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and more... who help each other plan trips to Disneyland with the littlest mouseketeers. Disneyland with Kids was founded by four Disneyland experts and travel writers, who all happen to be moms. Each of them gives expert advice on their own sites, this podcast, and in the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group.

Be sure to check out each of our co-founders sites and social media channels:

Leslie- Trips with Tykes

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Becca - This Crazy Adventure Called Life

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Jessica - The Happiest Blog On Earth

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Julie - Mom Rewritten

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The Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort is one that is appealing to many families who want to stay at a Disney owned property, but don't want to pay the big bucks for the Disneyland Hotel or Grand Californian. But is the Paradise Pier Hotel worth the cost? What is the theming of the hotel? Is it Disney enough? How far is the walk to the parks from Paradise Pier Hotel? We are covering it all for you in this episode of our podcast.

The Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland

Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel is a popular option for families that want all the on-site perks from a Disneyland Resort hotel, but don't want to pay the big bucks. But unlike Walt Disney World, Disneyland's cheapest hotel is in no way a value resort.

We are diving into this hotel and covering everything from theming, to room layouts, amenities, and distance to the parks, all in an effort to discover if this hotel is worth it's price tag. And what is that price tag? You might be shocked to find out.

In This Episode

Here is what you can look forward to in this episode of the Disneyland with Kids Podcast

Should You Stay At Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel?

In this episode, Julie, from Mom Rewritten, and Becca, from This Crazy Adventure Called Life, discuss Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel. From layout, to dining, and even the price tag, they are sharing everything they know so that you can decide if it is worth the cost to stay at this hotel.

The Paradise Pier Hotel is often a draw for travelers who want the perks that come with staying on site, but want a smaller price tag than the other Disney owned properties at Disneyland. The hotel was not originally a Disney owned property, but Disney purchased it in 1995, calling it the Disneyland Pacific Hotel, Renaming it Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel in 2000.

Does the fact that it was not originally a Disney property show? Is the hotel up to date? And what is the strangest part about this hotel?

Before we get to the show notes, let's talk about planning your Disneyland vacation.

If you are hoping to head to Disneyland Resort when ticket sales resume, we suggest booking through our partners at Get Away Today. As a reminder, ticket sales have been paused while Disneyland works to reopen. However, you can still book hotels, and Disneyland will open ticket sales again when they are able to.

Not only do they have amazing discounts for our followers, they offer a Peace of Mind Plan, so you can book now, getting the best deal, but knowing that they will take care of you should you need to cancel or reschedule. They are currently booking vacations through 2021!

They have discounted tickets, free hotel nights and more. Be sure to use code DisneyKids when booking a hotel stay of 2 or more nights to save even more! This includes stays at the Disney owned hotels, including the Paradise Pier Hotel! 

In this episode we talk about the Disneyland Hotel:

• Where is Paradise Pier located and how long will it take to get to the parks
• What is the general theming of the Paradise Pier
• Layout and theming of the rooms
• What you will find in the closet of each room
• Amenities of the Paradise Pier Hotel including the tallest of the Disneyland Resort Pool Slides
• Dining options at Paradise Pier
• Perks for staying at the Paradise Pier Hotel, including the secret Firework Viewing area
• What we would like to see changed about Paradise Pier - hint: new theming, dining and more
• The strangest part of this hotel is the elevators - here is why
• What is the cost of the Paradise Pier Hotel
• Who is the Paradise Pier a good fit for

After listening to the episode, you may want to check out:

• Our episode about Overview of the Disneyland Resort Onsite Hotels
• Our episode about Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
• Our episode about Early Entry Into Disneyland and California Adventure
• Our episode about the Disneyland Hotel
• Becca's Paradise Pier Hotel Room Tour
• Julie's Review of the Paradise Pier Hotel

Want to talk more about hotels for your Disneyland vacation? Be sure to share with us in the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group.

Plan Your Disneyland Vacation:

If you want to book a Disneyland vacation we suggest booking through our partners at Get Away Today.

Want to connect with other Disneyland with Kids community members, receive and share tips, and more? Join the Disneyland with Kids Group on Facebook.

Connect With The Hosts:

You can connect with the hosts of Disneyland with Kids at the following locations:

Leslie - Trips with Tykes

Connect with Leslie on:

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Julie - Mom Rewritten

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Becca - This Crazy Adventure Called Life

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Jessica - The Happiest Blog On Earth

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Disneyland has announced a reopening date! We have all of the information you need straight from Disney PR and we are letting you know what it means for your Disneyland vacation. From ticket sales, to hotel reservations, and things that were missing from the press release, we are talking about it all in this bonus episode of the Disneyland with Kids podcast.

Disneyland Reopening

In this episode, Jessica, from The Happiest Blog On Earth, and Becca, from This Crazy Adventure Called Life, are sharing the breaking news about the Disneyland Resort reopening announcement. Not only that, they are dissecting the announcement and sharing what it means for you and your vacation.

What should you know about Disneyland Opening after the extended closure? What will happen with ticket sales? Can you renew your Annual Pass? We cover it all.

In this episode we cover:

• The dates of the Disneyland reopening phases: Downtown Disney - July 9, Disneyland Parks - July 17, and 2 of the hotels on July 23
• We break down the press release and talk about why Disney is taking certain steps
• We outline what to do if you have a vacation on the books
• We share what was missing from the press release and what may be released in the future

 

To stay updated on the reopening news join the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group

Connect With The Hosts:

You can connect with the hosts of Disneyland with Kids at the following locations:

Leslie - Trips with Tykes

Connect with Leslie on:

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

 

Julie - Mom Rewritten

Connect with Julie on:

Facebook

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Becca - This Crazy Adventure Called Life

Connect with Becca on:

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Jessica - The Happiest Blog On Earth

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Planning a trip to Disneyland and wondering if you should stay at the Disneyland Hotel? Or maybe you are wondering what the rooms are like? Should you make time to visit the pool? And what perks do you get when staying at the Disneyland Hotel. That is what we are covering today.

The Disneyland Hotel dates almost back to the opening of Disneyland. Check out why this hotel is so magical that it brings our hosts to tears.

In addition to lodging, Disneyland hotel offers shopping, a uniquely themed pool area, and dining, including an unexpected gem which Leslie says, "It's so Disney [in that] it's an experience as well as a place to eat and drink."

If you have ever wondered what it is like to stay at the Disneyland Hotel, what perks you get, if you really feel like you are in the Disney bubble, or the big one... if it is worth the price... than this is the episode for you!

Please note: This episode was recorded in advance, and much has happened since this episode was recorded. No matter when you are listening, we want it to be clear that Disneyland with Kids stands with people of color. We hear you, we love you, and we stand with you.

In This Episode

Here is what you can look forward to in this episode of the Disneyland with Kids Podcast

Should You Stay At The Disneyland Hotel?

In this episode, Jessica, from The Happiest Blog On Earth, and Leslie, from Trips with Tykes, discuss the Disneyland Hotel. From layout, to dining, and even the price tag, they are sharing everything they know so that you can decide if it is worth the cost to stay at this hotel.

Disclosure: Some of our hosts' stays at Disneyland properties and surrounding hotels may be complimentary or discounted. We will always give you an honest review, and even if we did not pay for the hotel, consider cost in our recommendations. All opinions are 100% our own.

Before we get to the show notes, let's talk about planning your Disneyland vacation.

If you are hoping to head to Disneyland Resort after it reopens from it's temporary closure, we suggest booking through our partners at Get Away Today.

Not only do they have amazing discounts for our followers, they offer a Peace of Mind Plan, so you can book now, getting the best deal, but knowing that they will take care of you should you need to cancel or reschedule. They are currently booking vacations through 2021!

They have discounted tickets, free hotel nights and more. Be sure to use code DisneyKids when booking a hotel stay of 2 or more nights to save even more! This includes stays at the Disney owned hotels, including the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa! 

In this episode we talk about the Disneyland Hotel:

• Where is the Disneyland Hotel located and how long will it take to get to the parks
• What is the general theming of the Disneyland Hotel
• Layout and theming of the rooms
• The magical headboards (Plus a shout out to Becca's DIY Disneyland Hotel Headboards)
• Amenities of the Disneyland Hotel
• Dining options at the Disneyland Hotel
• Perks for staying at the Disneyland Hotel

After listening to the episode, you may want to check out:

• Our episode about Overview of the Disneyland Resort Onsite Hotels
• Our episode about Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
• Our episode about Early Entry Into Disneyland and California Adventure
• Jessica's review of the Disneyland Hotel including video tours
• Leslie's comparison of the Grand Californian and the Disneyland Hotel

Want to talk more about hotels for your Disneyland vacation? Be sure to share with us in the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group.

Plan Your Disneyland Vacation:

If you want to book a Disneyland vacation we suggest booking through our partners at Get Away Today.

Want to connect with other Disneyland with Kids community members, receive and share tips, and more? Join the Disneyland with Kids Group on Facebook.

Connect With The Hosts:

You can connect with the hosts of Disneyland with Kids at the following locations:

Leslie - Trips with Tykes

Connect with Leslie on:

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

 

Julie - Mom Rewritten

Connect with Julie on:

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

 

Becca - This Crazy Adventure Called Life

Connect with Becca on:

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

 

Jessica - The Happiest Blog On Earth

Connect with Jessica on:

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter