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When you think of a vacation, do you think of blissful relaxation on a warm, sandy beach with a cabana boy bringing you an endless supply of margaritas?  Well, that may be your idea of a vacation, but your kids have other ideas!  No vacation suits a child more than an exciting stay in the most magical place on Earth…Disneyland!  From toddler-hood to teenager, every “kid” gets a kick out of this park and its neighboring park, California Adventure.  From the moment you pass through the gates, you are magically transported into a different land.  Inside the park you will find an immaculately kept park full of character and wonderment with rides, shows and shops that could make even the grumpiest of dwarves smile a little.  There is something for everyone here at Disneyland.  Little ones will get carried away in Fantasyland where elephants fly and pirate ships sail over Neverland.  Adventureland takes you on a safari through a cruise filled with elephants, tigers and head hunters, where you can swing from vines like Tarzan of the Apes.  Frontierland takes you to the Wild West where you ride on a runaway train on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and take part in a saloon shoot.  If you’re not into rides, it is sometimes just as enjoyable to grab an ice cream cone, sit under a cool shade tree and people watch.  A trip to Disneyland is just something that you have to do at least once in your lifetime.  Relaxing it is not, but it will definitely be memorable!

Disneyland is known for their incredible rides, charming shops and magical characters.  They are also known for great food and snacks are no different!  If you have a craving for a little snack to tide you over until the next meal, you have a huge number of places and choices to choose from.  Head over to Toontown to grab a quick hot dog at Pluto’s Dog House or a sandwich to go from Clarabelle’s.  Adventureland holds some tasty tropical treats like a tasty chicken teriyaki kabob or a refreshing pineapple spear or pineapple sorbet from the Tiki Juice Bar sponsored by Dole.  As soon as you pass though Mainstreet USA, you will find the red Corn Dog Wagon with the most delicious tasting corndogs you can imagine, hot and crispy on the outside.  Refreshing non-alcoholic mint-juleps and fritters or beignet’s are available at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square.  For a quick bite on the go, you can taste some hot crispy French fries from Conestoga Fries across the street from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.  Tomorrowland holds Red Rockett’s Pizza Parlor where you can “fly” in for a quick slice of pizza before you go on your way to fight like Buzz Lightwear or a Storm Trooper.  For those who are searching for a healthier alternative, there are produce stands located in several different spots in the park.  Here you will find a large variety of fruits and vegetables from grapes, apples and strawberries to carrots and celery with ranch dip.  Also available at these stands are the world famous HUGE dill pickles just waiting to be crunched!

Ever wondered why the Disney characters in full garb don’t talk?  It’s simple.  They aren’t allowed to!  Disneyland is run like a well oiled machine.  Very rarely does anything go significantly wrong with the way the park is run.  Anyone who is employed at Disneyland or California adventure, whether behind the scenes or on the front line are called “cast members”.  If you have the “honor” and “privilege” of being chosen as a character cast member, be careful what you wish for!  Those who are “real” characters, such as the Disney Princesses or Peter Pan are allowed to talk to their fans as long as they don’t break character.  If you put on a costume that covers you up entirely, like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck or Goofy, you can be as animated as you want with your body movements, but you are not allowed to talk.  The reason being is that the costumes are not able to have their mouths move and Disney characters have very distinct voices which are very hard to mimic, which if done wrong could mean the jig is up, breaking some children’s hearts.  Classes are taught for non-verbal characters to “talk with their hands”.  It may not be the most exciting job in the world, but when you see the faces of the adoring fans light up, it will all be worth it!

Traveling with small children is never an easy experience.  Their routines and schedules at home are messed up and usually it is difficult to find a well balanced meal when it is not in the comforts of your own home.  Luckily, the people at the Disneyland Resort have based their whole existence on making your Disney experience as wonderful and stress free as possible, and that includes serving delicious and nutritious meals that your youngsters are sure to love!  In every restaurant inside the park, you will be able to find a number of kid-friendly entrees to entice any child’s palette.  The most popular dish is the all white meat chicken nuggets formed in the shape of your favorite character, Mickey Mouse.  You will also be able to find creamy Stouffers macaroni and cheese (not from a processed box) as well as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  All meals are served with fresh fruit to give you little ones a proper serving of fruits everyday.  Of course, you will always find lots of yummy treats all around the park, but for meals, you can trust that your kids will love what you ordered them and you can rest easy knowing they are eating a well balanced meal.

A trip to the Disneyland resort just wouldn’t be complete without sharing a meal with many of your favorite Disney characters.  Character greetings are everywhere you look inside the Disneyland and California Adventure parks, but attending a Character breakfast at any one of the three main hotels of Disneyland (The Disneyland Hotel, Grand Californian and Paradise Pier) will let you eat a delicious buffet style breakfast while constantly being greeted and entertained by all of your favorite Disney Characters.  These breakfasts cost around $25/person, and include ample photo opportunities without the hassle of standing in line with tired, screaming children, it most certainly will be worth every single penny!  The buffet has delicious options for breakfast as well as fun items to eat that the kids will love such as Mickey Mouse shaped chicken nuggets and muddy pie (chocolate pudding, crushed “dirt” cookies and slimy gummy worms.  Goofy’s Kitchen, located at the Disneyland Hotel hosts the most popular of Disney characters such as Donald Duck, Pluto and, of course Goofy.  You will find fun friends like Chip and Dale and Tiki from Tarzan at the Grand Californian Hotel.  All of these characters are willing to pose; dance and play with your youngsters, making their Disney dreams come true!