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Where Disneyland is concerned, you will always find great deals.  Now, more than ever when the economy is struggling as badly as it is, the folks at Disney are doing everything they can and pulling out all of the stops to offer unbelievable Disney deals that you just can’t think about passing up.  All throughout the year are special offers from 2 nights free with a 3 night purchase to kids fly free with every paying adult to Disneyland, specials, discounts and deals are running rampant.  Disneyland is all about celebrations.  Here’s a great deal tip for you; if you are planning on visiting Disneyland over your birthday, guess what?  You get into the park for free that day!  If you show valid identification or a copy of your child’s birth certificate confirming that this is in fact your birthday, you get free admission, saving you approximately $100!  That’s quite a deal!  During tough financial times, Disney is offering several discounts at their stores and restaurants both at Disneyland and California Adventure as well as in Downtown Disney to inherit more business.  You will receive special discounted prices or a certain percentage off at any or all of the shops in both parks and downtown Disney.  If you want a great deal to Disneyland that you just can’t turn own, now is the time to go!

It is no big secret that a trip to Disneyland doesn’t come cheap.  Between the airfare, hotel, admission tickets, food and souvenirs, you may be shocked, by how much it does end up costing you.  Luckily, there is always Disney packages around that are sure to save you hundreds of dollars.  You just have to know the right places to look and be able to flexible on when you go.  The off season of Disneyland is the least expensive time to go.  This season takes place at the time of year when your children are generally in school, minus holidays and spring breaks.  The weather is also not as seasonably warm as it generally is in Southern California in the late spring and summertime.  To attract tourists, Disney offers several nights free at your hotel or free admission into the park when you buy a certain number of days.  By simply choosing to go on at a different time of year can literally save you over $1000 or more!  Often times travel agents and Disneyland will throw in perks like free meals to entice you into traveling on the off season.  If you want to get the best package deal possible for your upcoming Disneyland vacation, go on the colder months, throw on a jacket and have a marvelous time!

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!

Do you want to go to Disneyland but just don’t think you have it in your budget?  Well, think again!  It is quite possible to visit the Magic Kingdom on a budget and still have an amazing time without depriving yourself of anything!  It all has to do with getting the best Disneyland vacation package that you can.  Disneyland runs specials all throughout the year, each time advertising some special discount.  These discounts vary depending on the time of year, but generally you can be certain that you can find one or two nights free with a certain number of paid nights, or a free day in either Disneyland or California Adventure if you buy a certain number of park hopper passes.  If you don’t go through a Disney based company, you can still find great vacation packages.  A travel agent will be able to find you a great package and may even be able to work in a couple freebies along the way like a free meal or a complimentary Disneyland souvenir tee shirt.  Booking with the Walt Disney Travel Company will most likely give you the best deals.  You may end up paying slightly more, but the perks that you receive by booking with this company, ike free meals, snacks and souvenirs will benefit you in the long run.

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!

Do you want to know one of the greatest things about Disneyland is?  If you guessed the rides, the characters, the shopping or the overall magic that encompasses Disney, you’d be close, but wrong!  One of the best things about visiting the park is the food, and more specifically, the sweets!  Everywhere you look inside the park you can find any number of delicious sweet delicacies enticing you to fork over your money.  All throughout the park you will find rolling vendors who set up shop in various parts who sell ice cream novelties (the most popular being the unbelievable frozen bananas) as well as sweet, sugary churros that are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.  You will also be able to load up on popcorn and cotton candy at any one of these vendors.  On Mainstreet you will find the Blue Ribbon Bakery chock full of delicious pastries and mouth watering candies…perfect for early mornings in the park with a cup of coffee.  If you have the patience to wait in line, you shouldn’t miss the Mainstreet Cone Shop service huge waffle cones dipped in chocolate served with a number of different ice cream flavors and topped with whipped cream, nuts and a cherry on top!  Be sure to pack your sweet tooth for this vacation!

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.

Many people traveling to Disneyland opt to purchase meal vouchers that are valid at any restaurant in both Disneyland and California Adventure and are available in increments of $10, $15 or $20.  Meal vouchers are all about convenience to the visitors of Disneyland.  They are extremely helpful if you have older children who want to go off in the park by themselves.  You can hand over a meal voucher instead of cash so you can be sure that they are eating a meal even if you are not with them.  The meal vouchers are in the shape of a credit card.  When you reach the cash register, the attendant simply swipes your card, deducts the amount and you are on your merry way.  No more hassle of pulling out your wallet and carrying around loose change.  With a meal voucher, the convenience of a tasty, hearty meal is right in the palm of your hand!  You can order your meal vouchers when you reserve your Disney vacation if you do so online.  They will ask you if you wish for this feature and how many days worth of vouchers you would like.  The cost is added to the total of your bill and you can finish paying the remainder 30 days before you are scheduled to leave on your vacation.

Eating at Disneyland can be expensive.  The good news is, if you are going to have to spend the money, you might as well do it on food that is going to taste good.  Disneyland is chock full of restaurants, with each “land” in the park designated with a certain food theme.  Adventureland with its Jungle Cruise and Tarzan’s Tree house attractions offer a great jungle bar featuring chicken teriyaki skewers and fresh tropical fruit on a stick.  New Orleans Square which houses Pirates of the Caribbean offers a spectacular restaurant called Blue Bayou located right inside the ride itself!  It offers delicious Creole Fair such as gumbo and filet mignon with Creole butter.  It may be expensive but worth it for those pirate fans out there.  Tomorrowland hosts the Astro Burger Joint as well as Flying Saucer pizza.  These restaurants will cost you a pretty penny to eat at, but doing so just adds to the ambience and enjoyment of spending your days inside the park.  Critter Country which houses Splash Mountain and the Winnie the Pooh ride gives you a good old country restaurant complete with barbecue ribs, gigantic turkey legs and roasted corn.  This meal will be finger lickin’ good and will fill you up to finish your day at the park!