Illustrated cover — Disneyland Weekend, Anaheim, June 2026, the castle and fireworks under a full moon

Disneyland Weekend – June 2026

A quick first-class hop over the desert, two nights at the Grand Californian, and a 3-Day Park Hopper between Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Park. Just TJ and Charlotte, chasing rides and fireworks and one very good castle photo. Three days, three rides ✈️ Friday – Wheels Up & California Adventure We left Phoenix mid-morning on American flight 3171, lifting off at 11:04 AM and touching down in Orange County by 12:31 PM — a quick hour-and-a-half over the desert, and Charlotte got to ride up front in first class (unicorn water bottle riding shotgun). ...

June 5, 2026 · 3 min · TJ Swanson
Illustrated cover — Disney Cruise, San Diego to Ensenada, March 2026, a ship at night under a full moon

Disney Cruise – March 2026

Spring break came with boarding passes, a suitcase full of princess gear, and the kind of countdown that makes a kid ask “how many more sleeps?” more than once. We flew from Phoenix to San Diego, spent a little time by the harbor, and then climbed aboard the Disney Wonder for a few days of ocean air, shows, dinners, port stops, and pure Charlotte magic. Wheels up for San Diego ...

March 15, 2026 · 4 min · TJ Swanson