Easy family fun and trip planninghttps://mousebrief.com/en-UShttps://mousebrief.com/holiday-time/https://mousebrief.com/holiday-time/This is an entry for “holiday time” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. Keep reading after the summary for answers to frequently asked questions about Holiday Time at Disneyland Resort. Holiday Time at Disneyland Resort refers to the season from mid-November through the New Year when Disney collectively…Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 Wordshttps://mousebrief.com/unexpectedly-scary-things-in-disneyland-resort/https://mousebrief.com/unexpectedly-scary-things-in-disneyland-resort/With Halloween right around the corner, today we are covering unexpectedly scary things at Disneyland Resort. What do we mean by unexpectedly scary? Well, for some Disney rides you can hear people screaming or see rides vehicles whipping around. Outside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, you can see the logs dropping, and at the Incredicoaster you can…Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTNot-So-Brief Disneyland Advicehttps://mousebrief.com/top-5-tips-for-visiting-great-wolf-lodge/https://mousebrief.com/top-5-tips-for-visiting-great-wolf-lodge/Like families all over the country, we have had some fun stays at our local Great Wolf Lodge. When I was doing some research before our first visit several years ago, I found some posts about how much families enjoyed their visits but not a ton of practical tips. So I am offering my modest…Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTChicagoOther Destinationshttps://mousebrief.com/guide-to-boo-at-the-zoo-and-halloween-at-brookfield-zoo-chicago/https://mousebrief.com/guide-to-boo-at-the-zoo-and-halloween-at-brookfield-zoo-chicago/Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s BOO! at the Zoo has returned for fall 2026! It began Saturday, October 3 and continues through Sunday, October 25, 2026. We have visited once again in 2026 and are ready to share our tips. This post is informed by our visits now and in years past plus the information available from…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTChicagoOther Destinationshttps://mousebrief.com/5-simple-disney-costumes-to-assemble-from-everyday-clothing/https://mousebrief.com/5-simple-disney-costumes-to-assemble-from-everyday-clothing/Yesterday, we shared 5 Super Easy and Comfortable Disney Halloween Costumes good for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland and Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World or trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. Today, we are sharing five more Disney and Pixar costumes that can be assembled from everyday clothing items (with the possible addition of some…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAt HomeNot-So-Brief Disneyland AdviceWhat to Wearhttps://mousebrief.com/5-super-easy-and-comfortable-disney-halloween-costumes/https://mousebrief.com/5-super-easy-and-comfortable-disney-halloween-costumes/We have checked these links as of October 5, 2026. Grab some easy Disney Halloween gear for trick-or-treating, Oogie Boogie Bash or Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We receive a small commission from Amazon for referring you with the product links below, but the price you pay does not change. As an Amazon Associate we earn from…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAt HomeNot-So-Brief Disneyland AdviceWhat to Wearhttps://mousebrief.com/deals-on-items-we-use-for-family-travel-prime-days-beyond/https://mousebrief.com/deals-on-items-we-use-for-family-travel-prime-days-beyond/Traveling together is one of the great joys of family life, but when you have young kids, the preparation for trips can feel stressful. On this blog, we like to share items that have made travel smoother and more enjoyable for our family. We often focus on Disney travel essentials (and nice-to-haves), but we also…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTNot-So-Brief Disneyland AdviceOther Destinationshttps://mousebrief.com/tips-for-visiting-the-childrens-garden-at-morton-arboretum/https://mousebrief.com/tips-for-visiting-the-childrens-garden-at-morton-arboretum/The Children’s Garden at Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois is an incredibly popular spot for families. After our latest visit, we are sharing our best tips for visiting with your family. Keep reading for a list of Children’s Garden highlights, ideas to make your visit easy and fun, plus tips for saving money at Morton…Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTChicagoOther Destinationshttps://mousebrief.com/how-to-make-easy-diy-pocket-play-sets/https://mousebrief.com/how-to-make-easy-diy-pocket-play-sets/Did you love Polly Pocket as a kid? Or, was your favorite Micro Machines? Perhaps you are just looking for a toy you can tuck into a pocket or purse. We created these little pocket playsets this summer and then put them into travel bags, purses and our car. Now, we have an easy way…Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAt Homehttps://mousebrief.com/oogie-boogie-bash-a-disney-halloween-party/https://mousebrief.com/oogie-boogie-bash-a-disney-halloween-party/This is an entry for “Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: quick Disney definitions under 101 words. After the summary, keep reading for answers to frequently asked questions about Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Park. Ooogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party is an after-hours…Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 WordsFAQshttps://mousebrief.com/attraction/https://mousebrief.com/attraction/Attraction definition in under 101 words from our Disneyland 101 Glossary of terms. Find our quick, easy and clickable guide here.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 WordsFAQshttps://mousebrief.com/harbor-hotels/https://mousebrief.com/harbor-hotels/An entry from our Disneyland 101 Glossary: The public road that runs along the east side of Disneyland Resort is called Harbor Boulevard. Along this road are many third party hotels…Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland HotelsDisneyland in 100 WordsFAQshttps://mousebrief.com/our-stay-at-the-element-by-marriott-anaheim-near-disneyland/https://mousebrief.com/our-stay-at-the-element-by-marriott-anaheim-near-disneyland/This summer we spent six nights at the Element by Marriott Anaheim Resort Convention Center near Disneyland Resort. What follows are personal observations, photos and tips from our stay there. We hope you will find this review helpful in planning your own Disneyland visit. And for broader tips on booking accommodations near Disneyland, please see…Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland HotelsNot-So-Brief Disneyland Advicehttps://mousebrief.com/cavalcade/https://mousebrief.com/cavalcade/This is an entry for “Cavalcade” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. For answers to frequently asked questions about cavalcades at Disneyland, please keep reading after the defintion. A cavalcade at Disneyland Resort is like a mini-parade. Characters and other performers move through a park on foot,…Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 Wordshttps://mousebrief.com/what-is-the-free-mickey-activity-book-at-disneyland/https://mousebrief.com/what-is-the-free-mickey-activity-book-at-disneyland/Disneyland Resort has declared summer 2026 to be “Kids Rule Summer.” There is a truly excellent ticket deal for guests three to nine years old (with Park Hoppers included) and a variety of fun bonus offerings throughout the parks. We covered our favorite of these bonuses in our post We Tried the Free Lightsaber Building…Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTNot-So-Brief Disneyland Advicehttps://mousebrief.com/free-activity-map-at-disney-california-adventure-park-trail/https://mousebrief.com/free-activity-map-at-disney-california-adventure-park-trail/We really enjoyed Disney and Pixar’s new movie Hoppers. The story was engaging and intersected with a lot of our personal interests. Plus , we thought the characters were a lot of fun. That is why we were excited when Disney California Adventure Park added some special Hoppers theming to one of our family’s favorite…Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTNot-So-Brief Disneyland Advicehttps://mousebrief.com/disneyland-free-star-wars-book-binas-guide-for-kids/https://mousebrief.com/disneyland-free-star-wars-book-binas-guide-for-kids/Disney has designated summer 2026 as “Kids Rule Summer.” This means special seasonal offerings aimed at young families plus a sizable ticket discount for kids ages 3-9. We extensively covered one of these special offerings in We Tried the Free Lightsaber Building Experience at Disneyland, And in this post, we are looking at one of…Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTNot-So-Brief Disneyland Advicehttps://mousebrief.com/downtown-disney-district/https://mousebrief.com/downtown-disney-district/This is an entry for “Downtown Disney District” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. Please keep reading after the entry for answers to frequently asked questions about this area of Disneyland Resort. Downtown Disney District is a section of Disneyland Resort that can be visited without…Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 WordsLandshttps://mousebrief.com/we-tried-the-free-lightsaber-building-experience-at-disneyland/https://mousebrief.com/we-tried-the-free-lightsaber-building-experience-at-disneyland/We have wanted to try building a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Disneyland since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in 2019. Unfortunately, this premium experience has always come with a premium price tag, until this summer 2026. Now, “for a limited time,” you can sign-up to do the Youngling Saber Building Expo – A Loth-Cat…Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTNot-So-Brief Disneyland Advicehttps://mousebrief.com/partners-statue/https://mousebrief.com/partners-statue/This is an entry for “Partners Statue” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. Keep reading after the entry for answers to frequently asked questions about the Partners Statue and Disney history. The bronze statue in the hub of Disneyland Park (directly south of Sleeping Beauty Castle)…Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 Wordshttps://mousebrief.com/top-tips-for-visiting-the-dinosaurs-at-brookfield-zoo-chicago/https://mousebrief.com/top-tips-for-visiting-the-dinosaurs-at-brookfield-zoo-chicago/We have been members of Brookfield Zoo Chicago for almost eleven years. As you can probably tell, we love the zoo, and some of our favorite zoo memories are from the summers when Brookfield Zoo Chicago brought in dinosaurs! Fortunately for us, and I think you too, the dinosaurs are back for summer 2026. Brookfield…Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTChicagoOther Destinationshttps://mousebrief.com/mobile-order/https://mousebrief.com/mobile-order/This is an entry for “mobile order” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. Please keep reading after the definition for answers to frequently asked questions about mobile ordering, and find our guide to using it here. Many quick service restaurants, carts and kiosks around the Disneyland…Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 Wordshttps://mousebrief.com/one-day-ticket/https://mousebrief.com/one-day-ticket/This is an entry for “one day ticket” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. After the definition, please keep reading for answers to frequently asked questions about one day tickets for Disneyland. A One Day Ticket to Disneyland Resort is a ticket to visit either or…Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 Wordshttps://mousebrief.com/san-fransokyo-square/https://mousebrief.com/san-fransokyo-square/This is an entry for “San Fransokyo Square” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. Keep reading after the entry for answers to frequently asked questions about San Fransokyo Square. At the time of writing, the newest area in Disney California Adventure Park is San Fransokyo Square.…Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 WordsLandshttps://mousebrief.com/tips-from-our-visit-to-great-smoky-mountains-national-park/https://mousebrief.com/tips-from-our-visit-to-great-smoky-mountains-national-park/Our recent spring break trip took us through many wonderful places. One of these was Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We spent two nights at the hotel called The Park Vista – a DoubleTree by Hilton in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and took time exploring the beautiful park. Now, there are many folks who have spent quite…Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTOther Destinationshttps://mousebrief.com/how-to-reserve-a-beach-cottage-at-crystal-cove-state-park-in-california/https://mousebrief.com/how-to-reserve-a-beach-cottage-at-crystal-cove-state-park-in-california/During our recent 2024 stay in a beach cottage at Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County California, numerous people asked me how I managed to reserve a cottage. I thought that I would share my own experience (in detail) with how to book a cottage. I am not in any way affiliated with Reserve…Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMore California TipsOther Destinationshttps://mousebrief.com/good-neighbor-hotels/https://mousebrief.com/good-neighbor-hotels/This is an entry for “Good Neighbor Hotels” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. For answers to frequently asked questions about Good Neighbor Hotels, please keep reading after the entry. Good Neighbor Hotels is a category of hotels near the Disneyland Resort. These hotels are not…Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 Wordshttps://mousebrief.com/rides-at-brookfield-zoo-chicago-3-fun-attractions-to-try/https://mousebrief.com/rides-at-brookfield-zoo-chicago-3-fun-attractions-to-try/From peeking at pangolins to talking with tapirs, our family loves visiting Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The almost 3500 animal residents are the highlights of our visits, but we also enjoy the three rides at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. All three rides connect us to both the animals and the history of the zoo. We want to…Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTChicagoOther Destinationshttps://mousebrief.com/disneyland-after-dark/https://mousebrief.com/disneyland-after-dark/What is Disneyland After Dark? Find out in under 101 words in our Disneyland 101 Glossary of terms: our quick and clickable guide.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 Wordshttps://mousebrief.com/disney-california-adventure-park/https://mousebrief.com/disney-california-adventure-park/What is Disney California Adventure Park? Find out in under 101 words in our Disneyland 101 Glossary of terms: our quick guide.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTDisneyland in 100 Words