Man takes a selfie from the fourth floor of the Castle Inn & Suites with Guardians of the Galaxy ride in the background.
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7 Reasons to Stay at Castle Inn & Suites for Your Disneyland Vacation

My mom turned 70 this year (hope she doesn’t mind me sharing her age). To celebrate her milestone birthday, she wanted to go to Disneyland with all her kids and grandkids. So several months ago we began putting our Disneyland vacation plans together. There are many Good Neighbor Hotels to choose from, but one I’d…

Man standing near Good Neighbor Hotel with Disneyland in the background
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11 Good Neighbor Hotels for a Disneyland Vacation

Anaheim has more than 100 hotels, meaning there are many options to choose from when planning a Disneyland vacation. There are large chain hotels like Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton. There are also family-owned hotels like Castle Inn & Suites or Camelot Inn & Suites. Each hotel provides a different experience – room size, pool amenities,…

Grab a bite at Flo's V8 Cafe in Cars Land at California Adventure Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Favorite Disney California Adventure Park Restaurants and Character Dining

I recently shared an article on Disneyland Park dining. So now it’s time to share some of the best dining options in Disney’s California Adventure! Thanks to my friends at Get Away Today, I have a roundup of some family-favorite restaurants to help you plan your meals while enjoying The Happiest Place on Earth.  And…

Don't miss Frozen, live at the Hyperion Theater in Disneyland's California Adventure Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Best Disneyland Shows and Entertainment

We all know Disneyland is magical any time of year. But what are the Disneyland shows and entertainment you can experience year-round? Disneyland Resort has parades, parties and fireworks that occur regularly, no matter the season. With the help of the travel experts at Get Away Today, I’ve compiled the events you can typically find…

MaxPass for Grizzly Rapid Run at Disney's California Adventure Park Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Disneyland MaxPass, FastPass and More

There are a lot of “buzz words” thrown around when discussing Disneyland travel tips. While it’s great to hear about FastPass, MaxPass, PhotoPass, Park Hoppers or Magic Morning, what do these things actually mean? With some help from my friends at Get Away Today, I’ll explain the difference between FastPass, MaxPass and PhotoPass. I’ll also…