06/03/2026
I’m BACK from Disneyland!
After an epic, 11-day dream vacation to Disneyland and Aulani, I am finally home (and heavily jet-lagged) to share all the magic with you. Because this was my family’s very first time visiting the West Coast, I got to experience that overwhelming, awe-inspiring wonder of being a Disney “first-timer” all over again—and honestly, I spent the first day just trying to take it all in!
Pack your bags and join the family for Day 1 as we play a game of “Choose Your Own Adventure” through our arrival day. Travel along with us from a crack-of-dawn flight out of Michigan to the moment we finally stepped onto the beautiful Disneyland Hotel property. I’m taking you behind the scenes of our arrival day, from massive plates of nachos at the Grand Californian to a surprisingly floral drink fail, and a perfect Friday night pizza tradition in Downtown Disney. Plus, see how many answers you can get right in a quick round of Disney Family Trivia!
Come get lost in the magic with me, and let’s kick off this trip recap together!
Episode 12: The Planning Behind the Magic🎙️🎧✨
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