We just got back from a packed Disneyland trip over Super Bowl weekend… and somehow ended up there for Disney California Adventure’s 25th anniversary.

In this episode, we break down:

• The $5 million popcorn cart at Magic Kingdom

• Staying at Pixar Place Hotel for the first time

• Rope-dropping Indiana Jones and dominating Fantasyland

• Why mobile ordering saved us HOURS on the 25th anniversary popcorn bucket

• Getting absolutely drenched in the FRONT ROW of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

• Letting our older boys babysit so we could ride together

• Paint the Night vs. Disney World parades (yes… we said it 👀)

• Tim attending the sold-out D23 Spotlight panel about the original vision of DCA

Plus, we start diving into the fascinating history behind California Adventure — from the Aspen brainstorming trip with Michael Eisner to the original “California Dream” concept and the evolution into the park we love today.

And this is only Part 1.

Next week we’re covering:

• DCA’s actual 25th anniversary day

• Super Bowl MVP parade

• And the wild behind-the-scenes Imagineering stories from the D23 panel (Cars Land origin story included)

If you love Disneyland history, park strategy, and real-life Disney family chaos… this one’s for you.

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We’re gearing up for our next Disneyland trip, but Disney just made a move that has us seriously scratching our heads. In this episode, we talk through the removal of early entry for Disneyland hotel guests and why it feels like a huge loss for families staying on property.

We break down how Lightning Lane actually works at Disneyland versus Disney World, why the current perks don’t feel worth the price, and how this change impacts trip strategy when you’re traveling with kids. Plus, we share our excitement about being at Disney California Adventure on its 25th anniversary, including the merch, food, nostalgia, and why this park has completely won us over.

If you’ve ever wondered whether staying on property at Disneyland is still worth it, this episode is for you.

Big Star Wars news just dropped, and Disneyland fans have been waiting years for this. Galaxy’s Edge is officially unlocking its timeline, bringing the Original Trilogy back into the land in a big way. Darth Vader, classic stormtroopers, original-era music, and major atmosphere changes are on the way… and yes, this is a Disneyland-only update (sorry, Disney World).

In this episode of Dreaming of Disney, Tim and Audreyann break down what’s changing, why fans pushed so hard for this, and how Disney is dividing Galaxy’s Edge into different Star Wars eras. We talk characters, music, Smuggler’s Run updates, Star Wars Nite timing, and whether this finally fixes one of the land’s biggest complaints.

If you’ve ever felt like Galaxy’s Edge was missing something… this might be the update you’ve been waiting for.