Now that security checkpoints have been changed, spending time in Downtown Disney is easier and less crowded than ever before!  The themed shopping district and third entity of the Disneyland Resort is often shuffled under the rug and cast aside as a less important and interesting area, but in reality it's an incredibly unique destination with shopping, dining, and entertainment you can't find elsewhere! ​UPDATED 21 June 2021

It's almost that time of year again when the Disneyland Resort completely transforms for the Halloween season! There's always a lot of fun to be had during this time of year, but there is one event that leaves a lot of questions on the table: Mickey's Halloween Party. This separately-ticketed event is a guest favourite, but it comes with a hefty price tag. Before you shell out for it, make sure you know what you're paying for and whether you feel it's worth it.

Disneyland is the iconic part, but when you visit the Disneyland Resort there are many moments that will stay with you for years which you can only get at Disney California Adventure! From entertainment to dining and, of course, attractions, everywhere you go you'll be able to make memories that will linger so make sure that you don't miss out on anything from our list so you can get the fullest DCA experience possible!

I've noticed a lot of complaints from guests at Disneyland over a MaxPass that "doesn't work." I've used the MaxPass many times and have had a few issues myself, but everything has been very fixable. If you find yourself in this situation just follow some of these suggestions and they will very nearly always solve your problem. After all, you don't want to spend $50 a day and have nothing to show for it, right?

If you're not using the MaxPass then you'll need to figure out where all the FastPass distribution kiosks are located. For many it's easy because they're right by the attraction entrances, but others are not so clear and may not be near the queue at all. To save you time and frustration trying to locate them yourself here are some handy guides so you'll know where to go to get your next FastPass in Disneyland Park!

By now most guests know that Disney characters have certain spots they stay in so you can find them and say "hi".  It wasn't always that way, though.  Originally the characters were allowed to roam all over the place and you could stop them to take a picture or get an autograph.  Disney stopped that practice to reduce crowds in unwanted places and control traffic flow, but there are still a few who are allowed to wander - the hard part is just knowing where and when!

If you've searched around online at all or talked to any friends about your trips, chances are you've heard at least one of these myths.  I hear these things all the time and I want to set the record straight and let you know why they just aren't true!  That way you don't have to make the same mistakes as countless other Disney-trekkers.