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Visit Disneyland Resort: MagicBand+

  Not too many people had  MagicBand+  at Disneyland Resort, from what I noticed, but that didn't stop us from getting them.   You can use the MagicBand+ to scan into the entry gates or scan your Lightning Lane passes.  No need to take out your phone and open up the Disneyland app or your photos app for a screenshot of your admission ticket or Lightning Lane pass.  It's easy to sync the MagicBand+ to everyone in your party through the Disneyland app. It's rechargeable, and one full charge is supposed to last 1-3 days, but we'd charge them at the end of each night. Another fun thing about the MagicBand+ is that it'll blink and flash in all sorts of colors depending on where you are, whether at certain rides or shows.  You can also use to link PhotoPass photos and other experiences. It's totally not a necessary thing to have, but it's a nice-to-have for the convenience.   One thing I did read prior to getting them is that they have a tende...

Visit Disneyland Resort: Disneyland

Our first family trip to Disneyland was just as magical as we thought it would be, and visiting during the holidays made it even MORE magical!








The park was just so festive - a HUGE Christmas tree, decorations everywhere, including on so many of the rides, and there was SNOW (soap bubbles)!

Speaking of rides, we rode a lot of them, and DS3 rode many of them too!  I didn't realize how many baby-friendly rides there were at Disneyland.

We also watched Fantasmic, the Christmas Parade, and the Fireworks.

For Fantasmic and the Christmas Parade, you need to secure your seats fairly early (about 1-2 hours before showtime), otherwise, you can either cross your fingers that you'll luck out finding seats or that someone will be nice and make room for you and your family, or search online discussion forums to find out where great viewing seats are that not many people know about.

For instance, for Fantasmic, there are these GIGANTIC lights that no one stood by, but DH read online that most people assume the lights will block their view.  However, once the show starts, the lights are raised so you get a really great view of the show.

So do your research, and also, BE COURTEOUS!  Whether you're asking someone if space is available near him/her, or if someone is blocking your way, be courteous.

It was a wonderful first visit to Disneyland for the boys and they're already asking to go back!

Disneyland Park: 1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802

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