Samantha Davis-Friedman
Samantha was born and raised in Southern California. She spent ten years working in television production; however, her English degree from UCLA was finally put to good use in 2011 when she began writing about family travel and theme parks. She has enjoyed sharing her adventures with readers ever since.
Among the biggest challenges at any Disney resort is transportation, whether that’s navigating congested rideshare drop-off zones, paying expensive parking fees, or wasting valuable...
It was a colorful week at the Disneyland Resort, with crowds turning out in blue for Bluey and yellow for the Savannah Bananas.
We’ve also...
It's a big day at The Walt Disney Company as Bob Iger officially steps down as CEO (again), but this time, he's been replaced...
Walt Disney World’s next wave of changes is starting to come into focus. Disney has announced opening dates for five new and updated experiences...
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returned to Disneyland Resort on March 6, 2026, and with it came new bites and sips...
Spring has arrived at the Disneyland Resort, which means sunny skies, fresh flowers, and the return of the shrinking Disney California Adventure Food &...
Butterbeer Season is back! The delicious annual event at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will return to The Wizarding World of Harry...
Last week delivered a perfect Disneyland storm: $104 Tier 0 tickets, a Valentine’s/Presidents’ Day weekend kickoff, and sunshine before the rain. By noon on...
Disney Princess merchandise has taken over closets, kitchens, theme parks, and probably at least one wedding. Now it’s coming for your candle shelf and...
It's a busy week at the Disneyland Resort as we digest the news that Josh D'Amaro has been named Disney's next CEO and celebrate...
The Disneyland Half Marathon weekend crowds are dispersing, but the resort is still plenty busy. Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts Nite takes over Disneyland Park...
Disney California Adventure Park opened its gates on February 8, 2001, as the long-awaited second theme park at the Disneyland Resort... after all, Walt...
The holidays at the Disneyland Resort wrapped up last week, and the cleanup began immediately. Seasonal décor has been disappearing fast, and in true...
Disneyland is about to unleash dozens of new (and returning) food and beverage items later this week. But a few noteworthy things stood out...
If you’ve been waiting for Disneyland to show signs of life beyond seasonal overlays and souvenir popcorn buckets, this week helps. 2026 is coming...
We know that every penny counts (especially when planning theme park visits), so welcome to our MiceDeals Guide where we'll share special limited-time deals...
Another Candlelight weekend is in the books, and once again Disneyland managed to turn Main Street into a cathedral… complete with trumpets, choirs, and...
The holidays have officially taken over the parks, which means it’s once again time for one of Disney’s most tradition-steeped events: the Candlelight Processional....
Walt Disney World is heading into 2026 with a packed slate of updates: new ride missions, refreshed favorites, expanded festival schedules, and a few...
The popular separately tickets Disneyland After Dark 2026 after-hours events include four fan-favorite themes plus one all-new event celebrating Disneyland's 70th anniversary.
All Disneyland After...