Last weekend we went to Disneyland. The Egg-stragavanza started on Friday, April 5th and we have done these Easter egg scavenger hunts every single year. I personally like to do it right when it starts because I have heard some of the more popular eggs can sell out. This has never happened to us since we always do the hunt right away once the dates are announced. Every year you can do the scavenger egg hunt in Downtown Disney, Disneyland, and DCA. There are 3 different maps. There are separate maps for Disneyland, DCA, and Downtown Disney. Stickers are included with your map and once you find the location of each giant size character egg you place the corresponding sticker on your map until you complete the scavenger egg hunt. If you are planning on going soon to Disneyland I have a great deal on tickets click here.
Spring time is a wonderful time to visit the parks and this just adds to the fun. The activity is easy to do and perfect for the whole family. Even if you have been to Disneyland, DCA, and Downtown Disney, the hunt will give you the opportunity to explore the theme parks and Downtown Disney in a whole new way. Each map and sticker set costs $6.99 (plus tax), though you do get an annual pass discount if you have one. Whether you complete it or not, each map comes with 1 plastic Disney character egg (you get to choose between the 6 character eggs they have). We always like to get a complete set for each child, so we buy 4 maps for Disneyland, 4 maps for DCA, and 4 maps for Downtown Disney to guarantee that we get 12 plastic character eggs and each child has a full set. That is what we have done every year. The kids seriously love this and at home they play with the eggs and hide them around the house. Plus, inside each egg there is a special surprise. The dates for the 2019 hunt are April 5th through April 21st. Believe me, you don't want to miss this!
In Disneyland you can buy the map on Main Street. Look for the table set up near Disney Showcase. In DCA you can buy the map at Los Feliz Five & Dime or Elias & Co. In Downtown Disney you can buy the map at World Of Disney.
The Food and Wine Festival is also going on right now at DCA. It started March 1st and will end on April 23rd. The food and drinks are amazing. The entire festival is celebrating the cuisine of California! There are 16 booths offering small bites and beverages. There are live demonstrations with celebrity chefs (more info on that here) and seminars for guests wanting to learn more about cooking. There is also so much more, like live festival music and so many amazing presentations.
There is also Jammin' Chefs with Chip 'n' Dale adding to the mix. This happens at Paradise Gardens Park Obelisk Obelisk Friday, Saturday, Monday to Thursday: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, and 4:30pm. On Sunday: 1pm, 2pm, 3:15pm, 5pm, and 6pm.
There is also Jr Chef class with Chef Goofy for kids. It is free to participate and happens several times a day. Just make sure you sign up in an advance because it fills up fast. You can sign up in the Hollywood Land backlot. The times are Friday 11am, 12:05pm, 1:30pm. Saturday and Sunday 12:05 pm and 1:30 pm. Monday through Thursday 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:45pm.
In DCA make sure you check out Disney Jr. Dance Party! Vampirina joins your favorite Disney Junior Characters and it is a great show. Daily 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm. There is also Frozen LIVE at the Hyperion Theater daily 12pm, 3pm, 5pm.
World of Color is back! General viewing is available from all areas around Paradise Bay. Pick up a show ticket early in the day at The Little Mermaid - Ariels' Undersea Adventure. Daily 10pm.
In Disneyland you can't miss Mickey's Mix Magic. An after dark dance party bursting with magical song tracks and laser projections. It happens nightly at 9:30pm and it is amazing. There is fireworks too!
Mickey's Soundsational Parade is back and it happens daily 3:30pm and 6:00pm.
We also had a blast at Get Your Ears On Dance Party in Tomorrow Terrace and it happens nightly 7pm through 11pm. Fantasmic is at The Rivers of America Nightly 9pm and 10:30pm
Make sure you take the time to visit with Mickey and friends on Main Street. They have special Mickey's 90th Celebration outfits and they are adorable!
You can find these walls in Downtown Disney
In Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa make sure you check out this Mickey's 90th Birthday Celebration Cake.
Make sure you ride Jessie's Critter Carousel. It just opened in DCA on Pixar Pier. It is such a cute ride.
Blake rode the Incredicoaster for the first time.
You can catch Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow in ToonTown. This was our first time meeting Horace.
You can find this wall in ToonTown right by Minnie's house.
You can meet Mickey Mouse at his house inside Mickey's ToonTown, usually 9am to 3:30pm
We stayed at the Howard Johnson and it is walking distance from Disneyland. We LOVE it. The rooms are bright, fun, clean and the staff is so nice. Use code LNLR for 15% when you book a room OR use code LNAP to get 20% off if you are an annual passholder. You can click here to schedule your stay. Believe me you will love it.
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