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Megan & Kris talk about how to maximize your time at Disneyland during a crowded day! Also, we're trying out a new format for our show. Starting with this episode, we're going to be combining the park tips and conversations with Kit into one episode and release those once per week. The reason for this is to attempt to cut back on the amount of work it takes to put out an episode. I talk more about it at the top of the show. If you like this change or have any other suggestions, please drop us a line and let us know!   How to Maximize Your Time at Disneyland Have a plan, but be flexible. You don't want to just "wing it" when visiting Disneyland. We each pick our "must do's" for the day and make those our priority. You also want to make sure to be flexible. It may be that somebody's "must do" is closed, or maybe minds are changed. Your plans aren't set in stone, so be prepared to change things up.    Start early, stay late Do as much as you can before everyone gets there and after everyone leaves. Try to get to the parks before Rope Drop and/or stay late. If the park opens at 8:00 am, you usually have a few hours before the big crowds arrive to get in as much as you can. We're frequently able to hit five or six attractions before 11. Crowds will usually start thinning too around 10 pm if you can wait them out.  Also, consider doing attractions that have long lines in the sun early when it's cooler. Peter Pan, for example, has wait times of 45–50 minutes with a good portion of the queue out in the sun. Don't blame us if you get heat stroke while waiting for Peter Pan.    Use FASTPASS Use FASTPASSes on popular attractions like Space Mountain and Indiana Jones. (Try combining them with rider swap, if you have young kids or babies, for more value.)   Use mobile apps Use apps like MouseWait and the Disneyland App to gauge wait times and adjust schedule when appropriate.   Take it slow during the day Take things slow once the big crowds get there. After all, you've already checked off most of the things on your list in the morning, right?   Conversations with Kit Kit talks about The Magic School Bus and a really cool educational kit that he got that helps him learn about the human body.    Join us on Facebook! Come join our Facebook group where you can ask questions and share your advice on visiting Disneyland with your kids…or even just to geek out over Disney! Visiting Disneyland & Disney World with Kids — Go Mouse Scouts   Get in Touch with Go Mouse Scouts! Email us at fun@gomousescouts.com, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and iHeart Radio.   Planning a Disney Vacation? Are you planning a Disney vacation? Let us help you out! We've teamed up with Goldgell Getaways and they can help you with all of your planning details and since they're paid by Disney, they can do it at no additional cost to you!    Their amazing agents will work with you directly to make sure you're getting the best rates possible on lodging and admission, and will even keep their eyes peeled for other discounts or bonuses to add to your trip as they come up!    There's just so much to consider when planning a vacation to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or even a Disney cruise. Let Goldgell Getaways take care of it for you so you can know for sure that nothing will get missed and you'll have a wonderful, magical trip!   Plus, if you book a trip to Disneyland, you're entitled to a free digital copy of our Guide to Visiting Disneyland with Young Kids!    For a free, no obligation quote, visit www.gomousescouts.com/quote, and have fun on your trip!   FREE EBOOK: 10 Ways Families Can Save on a Disneyland Trip! One of the very first things we hear when we talk to other people about visiting Disneyland is, “That sounds like so much fun, I wish we could go! It’s just so expensive.” After hearing this so many times, we started to look for ways that families could save on a Disneyland trip. We found that while a Disneyland trip will be expensive (but totally worth it), you might be surprised to find that with a little forethought and planning, it can be within your reach! In this short ebook, we’ve grouped our tips into three main categories: tips on saving and collecting extra money for your trip, saving on the trip itself, and ways to save at the parks on food and souvenirs. We even added five bonus tips on some free and inexpensive things you can do at Disneyland! Sign up for our email list (below) and we'll email it right out to you! We'll also let you know when our Guide to Visiting Disneyland with Young Kids is released and keep you up to date on news, contests, and our latest podcast episodes. By the way, you also get our two previous freebies: Disneyland Resort Scavenger Hunts and our Unofficial Day at Disney Resource Pack!   Subscribe to our mailing list Subscribe to our mailing list

Why is Disneyland better than Disney World? Find out that and some top Disneyland travel tips with pro Leslie Harvey from Trips with Tykes on this week's podcast. She gives the scoop on hotels, restaurants, rides and more. ON THE PODCAST :30 Summer kick off and travel plans 7:03 About Leslie Harvey with Trips with Tykes 11:16 Differences between Disneyland and Disney World 12:08 The two parks at Disneyland 14:20 Fast Pass at Disneyland vs. Disney World 15:45 Hotels at Disneyland 19:30 Perks for staying on property 21:30 How long to visit Disneyland 22:38 Best time to visit Disneyland 23:35 Leslie's favorite rides 25:20 Leslie's favorite restaurants 26:45 Top budget saving tips 29:30 Why you need to get there early 31:25 Where to take a family photo 33:43 Favorite travel gear 35:55 App of the week 37:30 Next week we are talking about Unplugged Vacations ABOUT LESLIE HARVEY Leslie Harvey publishes Trips With Tykes, a family travel blog that focuses on the joys and challenges of travel with babies, toddlers, and young kids. Her travel passions include all things Disney as well as air travel, even in spite of her constant battles with the TSA over her toddler's juice box. Leslie is a former attorney and mother of two children, ages 7 and 2. She's originally from Alabama but now calls the San Francisco Bay Area home. You can follow Leslie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Google+.   TOP DISNEYLAND TRAVEL TIPS Disneyland is much smaller than Disney World, making for a very different vacation experience and getting from park to park is much easier in Disneyland  There are two parks -- Disneyland Park and California Adventure Some rides are different -- such as Pirates of the Caribbean (Disneyland is better) and Splash Mountain (Disney World is better) Disneyland has the old Fast Pass system, not Fast Pass + currently at Disney World At Disneyland you can purchase them on the day of your visit at the machines at the park There are three hotels at Disneyland: Disneyland Hotel, Paradise Pier and Grand Californian, and none are true "value" resorts Paradise Pier will be the least expensive option but even in high season, the hotels usually top out at $400-500 per night The Grand Californian is the most upscale and has its own entrance into the park Leslie's favorite hotel is the original Disneyland Hotel because of its theming, history and Disney tours Kim really likes the Grand Californian but has also had a great stay at Paradise Pier Paradise Pier has the best character meal with the Surf's Up breakfast There are many options for staying off-site but are just across the street and easy to get to If you stay on-site, you get early entry, which is even more important at Disneyland than it is at Disney World because it gets so overcrowded There is a private entrance for hotel guests from the Grand Californian, but it can actually slow you down on very crowded weekends On holiday weekends you need to get there 30-40 minutes before rope drop Plan on spending three days in Disneyland The parks are always crowded but mid-September, early-December (between Thanksgiving and Christmas), January and February (outside of holiday weekends) are the best times to visit. However, some rides may be closed due to refurbishment during these times Leslie recommends the Blue Bayou for a special date night meal -- make a reservation in advance and request a table by the water To save money, book a budget hotel off-property and if you go on a whim, use Hotel Tonight to find good last-minute deals Leslie recommends buying tickets from Park Savers, who is a third-party reseller that offers discounts Buy Disney gift cards at a discount, such as buying them at Target with your RedCard and get 5% off and then use them at the parks Plan on leaving your hotel 45 minutes before opening to get through the bag check and past rope drops If you have young kids, use Rider Switch to get a pass that you can use anytime in the day and save them for when the rides are the longest or use them with your thrill rides multiple times BEST PLACE TO TAKE FAMILY PHOTO The classic spot would be in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle. Leslie also recommends going back to Critter Country near Splash Mountain for the meet and greet with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. She also likes the scenery in Carsland in California Adventure. Kim also recommends Mickey's House in Toontown. FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Leslie really likes Skechers Go Walk sneakers and packs in layers as the weather is variable in Southern California. APP OF THE WEEK Kim recommends three options for Disneyland wait time apps: Mousewait with user generated content for wait times, Lines by Touring Plans which is helpful if you sign up for a touring plan, and the official Disneyland Park app with the most accurate wait times and information. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Differences between Disneyland & Walt Disney World: http://tripswithtykes.com/2015/03/16/10-differences-between-disney-world-and-disneyland-how-they-matter-for-your-vacation-planning/ Complete Guide to Every Disneyland Character Meal: http://tripswithtykes.com/2015/10/14/disneyland-character-meals/ Top 7 Money-Saving Tips for Disneyland: http://tripswithtykes.com/2015/09/02/top-7-money-saving-tips-for-disneyland/ Guide to Disneyland Rider Switch: http://tripswithtykes.com/2015/01/30/maximizing-rider-switch-and-fastpass-at-disneyland/ FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035#   You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Join the LoungeCast team for a recap of the D23 Expo ! Get Disneyland news and more from Nicoleface, TheNewTrent, MEHlanie_Mouse, and Miss-E-Mouse.

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Get Disneyland News, info about the MouseWait Reunion, and more from Trent, Nicole, and Erika on the LoungeCast!

The new Princess Fantasy Faire is here!

Hosts:  MissEMouse, TheNewTrent & caramiapoohAKAfaceThis episode discusses the new "Oz" Limited Time Magic, the AP Fantasy Faire preview event, Dapper Day, Dapper Dans Limited Time Magic, changes to the Monster's Inc float, and MouseWait Events and News.

The 3rd episode of the MouseWait Podcast is here starring Trent, RickChavez, SPandEvLover, ScooterMike, MEHlanie_Mouse, Miss-E-Mouse. Thanks to BCC and BaseballMickey for helping in the background and to TheNewTrent for doing an awesome job on post-production. 

The 2nd episode of the MouseWait Podcast is here starring Trent, RickChavez, SPandEvLover, ScooterMike, MEHlanie_Mouse, Miss-E-Mouse. Thanks to BCC for helping in the background and to Baseball Mickey for doing an awesome job on post-production. 

Welcome to the first MouseWait Podcast starring Trent, RickChavez, SPandEvLover, ScooterMike, MEHlanie_Mouse, Miss-E-Mouse. Thanks to BCC for helping in the background and to Baseball Mickey for doing an awesome job on post-production.