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L.A. Affairs: I wanted to propose on Disneyland's Splash Mountain. What could go wrong?
I invited my then-girlfriend to spend the day with me at the Happiest Place on Earth, one of her absolute favorite things to do. What she didn’t know was that I had purchased an engagement ring and received her father’s blessing. In my…
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How a stripper, a barista and an electrician ended up at a 'Troublemakers School' for L.A.…
There were buttons: “Eat the Rich” and “We Want Bread and Roses Too.”There were T-shirts: “Fight the Boss, Build the Union,” depicting a muscular woman wielding a slingshot.There were books: “Democracy is Power” and “Secrets of a Successful…
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What ex-cast members wish you knew about Disneyland
Stephanie Fish always wanted to perform at Disneyland, but as a young Black dancer, she wasn’t sure if she would ever be cast. “As a little kid, I would always watch the shows and parades very carefully. I remember when ‘The Lion King’ came…
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The Great Big Highly Specific Guide to Disneyland
Credits Editors: Brittany Levine Beckman, Betty Hallock, Michelle Woo, Danielle Dorsey, Marques Harper, Jessica Roy, Laurie Ochoa, Daniel HernandezDesign direction: Faith StaffordLead art direction and design: Anne Latini, Brandon…
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You can get to Disneyland from L.A. without a car. Here's how my family did it
After landing at LAX, we made our way to the FlyAway Bus to Union Station. The shuttle was easy to find outside baggage claim. We didn’t wait long, as the service typically runs every 10 to 15 minutes. I bought our tickets ($9.75 each, one…
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16 unexpected things to pack in the ultimate Disneyland bag
If you make a purchase using some of our links, the L.A. Times may be compensated. You know you’ll return home from Disneyland with memories to last a lifetime, but what the heck should you bring there? Craft an epic visit to…
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How to have the best day ever at Disneyland — all by your damn self
Disneyland has built its brand since 1955 as a place to visit with friends and loved ones. I would never dispute the joy of going to Disneyland with family or a partner. But I have also long held the belief that any Disney fan with the…
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41 Disneyland tips, tricks and food secrets from park fanatics
Attention Disneyland veterans! If you haven’t visited for a while, here’s a little heads-up: Everything you know is wrong. I’ve been visiting Disneyland since the Matterhorn was its coolest ride, so I’ve rolled with a lot of changes over…
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Ready to switch from gas to electric appliances? Here's how
By rejecting Berkeley’s ban on natural gas lines in new buildings, a federal appeals court has thrown into doubt dozens of similar prohibitions across California, including in Los Angeles. But what does it mean for you?The ruling won’t stop…
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The Elco on their tote is a signal: They were at the party that was the talk of L.A.
Jake Garcia designed a commemorative tote bag for Género Neutral, the concept clothing shop in Echo Park that just turned 2 this spring.(Ricky Dorn / Los Angeles Times) This story is part of Image issue 18, “Mission,” an anthology of…
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