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.

Contrary to popular belief, Disneyland is not a place that can be easily tackled without at least a little bit of planning beforehand.  There's a lot you could know about prior to your vacation, but what things are actually important to know and what will just overload your memory?  To streamline it a little bit, here are 5 big things you should definitely know about before you head over to the Happiest Place on Earth to make sure your trip is extra magical!

I'm a lifelong Disney fan and have visited the Disneyland Resort almost more times than I can count.  It's surprising to my friends and family that last month was my first ever trip to Florida to visit Walt Disney World and, I'll admit, I couldn't help but compare the two the entire time.  Here are just a few ways I feel that Disneyland has an advantage over its younger east coast cousin.

Although not as extensive as Walt Disney World's transportation system, Disneyland offers several options to allow more ease, convenience or period ambience to their visitors.  It's important to understand, though, that most forms of transportation at DLR are not meant for speed so you don't find yourself running late unexpectedly.

If your wallet's tight, don't think that means your family Disney trip has to be pushed back.  Although there are a lot of dollar signs to consider at Disneyland there are a few things you can do to save those extra bucks on your vacation and make it a little more doable.  Try these simple ideas out and move up your vacation plans a month or two!

If you frequent websites looking for advice on your next Disney trip, I've sure you've noticed some odd lingo and abbreviations used by aficionados to save time and space.  I tend to use it a lot, too!  In the interest of helping you navigate these pages easier and more efficiently and being able to talk like a true Disney fan, I'll break down some of the basics. ​UPDATED 19 JANUARY 2020

​There is plenty of information out there if you're planning a Walt Disney World vacation, but what about the Disneyland Resort?  By comparison it looks like there's no where near as much need to plan for a resort that is significantly smaller with only two theme parks.  Well, that's where you'd be wrong.