Put a Little Disney Magic in Your Holidays

As Halloween fades into memory, thoughts turn towards the upcoming holiday season, especially at Disneyland Resort, where the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” will be celebrated from November 10 to January 7, 2024. If you’re planning a holiday visit (and we hope you stay with us here at Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground), here’s what awaits you at “The Happiest Place on Earth” in November and December.

Walking For a Good Cause in the Rain

On Sunday, August 20, Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground once again participated in the yearly CHOC Walk in the Park, presented by Disneyland Resort. It was the first time since 2019 that the popular event returned as an in-park 5K to raise funds for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a pediatric healthcare system […]

Beat the Summer Heat at Disneyland in Three Simple, Fun Ways

If you’re like us, you like to take an entire day (from opening to closing) to squeeze every bit of magic out of your visits to Disneyland Park and Disney California Park. However, summer days can be long and hot, so we have three simple, fun ways to stay cool at the parks.  

How to Still Have Fun When Disneyland is Crowded

It seems like it doesn’t matter what time of year you plan a trip to the Disneyland Parks, it is always crowded. Which we totally understand. We love going to the parks all the time too. Even though the parks may be crowded when you are on your trip, these tips are sure to help […]

DISNEYLAND NEWS: THE ADVENTURELAND TRADING COMPANY

Hello Adventurers! Trader Tommy here with an update on the new adventures available to anyone who dares! The Adventureland Trading Company is open for business at the Indiana Jones Outpost. Guests can go on several different quests to hunt for “juju”, which are little artifacts that they can collect and trade. Below is a quick […]

DISNEYLAND NEWS: EASTER EGG HUNT 2014

Happy Easter everybody! If you haven’t tried the Easter Egg hunt at the Disneyland Resort, I highly recommend it! You can pay $5 for a map and you get a prize at the end, or just go around hunting for free and you can get a pat on the back. 😉 There are 12 eggs […]

DISNEYLAND NEWS: MECHANICAL KINGDOMS

With all the refurbishments at the Parks during this season, it’s nice to see something new. While it’s not an attraction by any stretch, The Disney Gallery constantly updates its displays to give guests something different to see. Their newest display focuses on Steampunk-inspired props and artwork. Here is an excerpt from the gallery describing […]

DISNEYLAND NEWS: VIVA NAVIDAD STREET PARTY

Head over to Disney California Adventure and experience the holidays the way our Latin American neighbors celebrate the season. The Viva Navidad Street Party is a great experience that I had the pleasure of checking out recently. It takes place by the Paradise Garden Grill until January 6th with showings throughout the day.

DISNEYLAND NEWS: A MONSTROUS SUMMER RECAP

It seemed that Disney was just about to create the perfect storm of crowd-control nightmares when they announced their “Monstrous All-Nighter” for May 24th. Both parks were open from 6am to 6am on a holiday weekend, right before summer, while hosting a Grad Night. I can still vividly remember their previous 24-hour event and would […]