The number one thing guests need to know more about at the Disneyland Resort is the FastPass system, and with the latest changes made to its operation many guests are finding themselves somewhat confused and wasting time at attraction entrances unwittingly.  From what I've observed, there are a few things you should know that will speed things up and allow you to get less frustrated.

Dining packages have become the newest sensation at Disneyland to help guests enjoy the entertainment offerings, but the latest dining package options for Fantasmic! are the most unique yet.  There are three different options to choose from that fit a variety of budgets.  Keep in mind that these packages are best utilized if you are already planning to eat out at one of the participating restaurants as the costs do tend to be slightly higher.

The Summer of Heroes is now underway at Disney California Adventure, and that means new experiences and entertainment with Marvel fans in mind.  Let's take another look at everything that's part of this celebration and we'll let you know the best ways you can take part in all of them and not waste a lot of time.  Not too interested in Marvel?  The Summer of Heroes will still impact Disneyland Park, too, and it will be mostly to your advantage!

Nobody wants to wait in line forever at Disneyland.  That's one reason why people wander around the parks searching for short lines (although the definition of "short" varies from one person to the next).  As much ground as people cover, there always seems to be a few areas that the foot traffic just doesn't reach.  There are rides and attractions there that tend to have pretty short waits and are still very fun for everyone so make sure you keep your eyes out for these attractions on your next trip.

I have tried a lot of mobile apps to help with Disneyland trips but I always ended up getting frustrated with them or realized they were more wrong than was helpful.  The one app that has been the most beneficial, easy to use, and has the most information is actually the official Disneyland mobile app.  What's great is that you can do so much more with it than simply check wait times.  Here are some of the highlights so you can make the most of your trip with this handy tool! UPDATED 4 Aug 2018

I think one of the best parts of the Halloween and Holiday seasons is the coming of Haunted Mansion Holiday!  Mixing the Haunted Mansion with The Nightmare Before Christmas has turned out to be a crowd favourite and, as many people say, it's almost better than the original!  You're guaranteed to have a great time there, but knowing a few extra tidbits can make the experience extra cool!  See how many of these you knew before! ​(UPDATED 18 Sept 2017)

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If you're like me, you look at the size of the line for an attraction or show before you decide if it's worth waiting for.  Posted attraction wait times are, after all, never guaranteed to be right so we want to trust what we see.  Sometimes that isn't the best way to go about it, though, since there are many lines that may seem long but are actually short and many the other way around.  If you know which lines always move fast or slow, regardless of its length, you can save yourself time and grief wandering around doing nothing.