Disneyland has been one of the most inspiring places where I've worked on my novels so we're going to celebrate that wonderful place in our new contest. We're giving away The Disneyland Encyclopedia which is filled with magical histories of Disneyland. Since its humble beginnings in the mid-1950s, Disneyland has captured the imagination of millions of visitors. This [...]
If you were looking for excuses to eat more at Disneyland, your time has come. The resort is celebrating the imminent arrival of the Pixar Pier in Disney's California Adventure (opening June 23) by offering special treats throughout both parks. Starting April 23, you can debate with friends whether a fried balogna sandwich is pronounced [...]
Star Wars was the first movie I experienced in a theater as a kid and it inspired me to become a storyteller. So when Disney released drone footage of their new Star Wars Land: Galaxy's Edge, I was pretty excited. The story that helped influence me as a writer will soon be a place all of [...]
What I Discovered When I Accidentally Broke an International News Story at Disneyland With all the craziness all over the world, some people might wonder if Disneyland is safe since it’s a major tourist destination. If anything happens regarding safety at Disneyland, it’s a big deal. I discovered that personally on May 28, 2013, when [...]
The twinkling lights, sparkling decorations, Christmas parade, and fireworks mean it’s the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort. Here’s the best and worst at the Disney theme parks so you can make sure your holiday trip is extra magical: The Best: Let it Snow: Growing up in Ohio meant Christmas=cold and snow. But in Southern [...]
When my daughter Adele was six months old and I was tasked with looking after her for a day, I did what any responsible father would do. I took her to Disneyland. That was the first time I would be alone with our baby for a whole day to look after her so I wanted [...]
Most people give me a you-must-be-crazy look when I mention that I’ve been to Disneyland over 400 times. Then I explain why. I’ve been a very prolific writer at the park which is where I’ve worked on screenplays and my upcoming novel based on the Wizard of Oz. One writing day at Disneyland has equaled two writing [...]
