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Best Spots to Escape the Crowds at Disneyland

Everyone knows that going to Disney means being around a lot of people pretty much all the time. Gone are the days of empty parks and walk on lines, so you need to be prepared for crowds. But sometimes you just need a few minutes to get away from the crowds and take a breather, whether it’s because you have a sleeping child, need a spot to nurse a baby, somewhere to rest your feet, or just need to get away from people for a minute. It may seem impossible to escape the crowds but there are a few places in the parks you can go that typically have little to no crowds most of the time.

As someone who struggles with anxiety especially in larger crowds, I’ve had to find the tried and true spots to get some space. I’ve also discovered some great spots to take your kids when they just need some space to get the wiggles out from taking my daughter to Disneyland. So I’m going to share with you my favorite places to escape from the crowds in the parks.

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Disneyland’s Blue Bayou Restaurant Review

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Disneyland’s Quick Service Restaurants Review

When you’re planning a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth, there are more things to consider than just what ride you’re going to jump on next. You also need to think about where you are going to eat that is going to be yummy but also quick so you can fit in all the things you want to do!

The beauty about Disneyland is that they have so many quick-service restaurants where you can grab a quick bite to eat that is delicious but will also fill you up. They’ve got everything from pizza to burgers to mexican and cajun food. But with so many options, it can be a little overwhelming when you’re trying to decide where would be the best place to eat.

So to make your trip easier and to help save you valuable time in the parks, I have compiled a list of all of the quick-service restaurants I’ve tried, what options I would recommend getting, and which restaurants I would maybe avoid. So let’s get started!

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DIY Mickey Pumpkin Wreath

Fall is here and that means it’s time to decorate for the season! And no one decorates for Halloween like the Disney parks. Every single detail about the parks decor is absolute perfection and nothing says Halloween time like the seasonal Mickey pumpkins and wreaths that adorn the Disney parks during the fall. They truly are iconic staples for spooky season and now you can make your own Mickey pumpkin wreath at home! Let me show you step-by-step how to make this amazing wreath to add to your own spooky season decor!

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Categories: Disney, Recipes

Copycat Jolly Holiday Tomato Basil Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich

If you know me, you know how much I love Jolly Holiday at Disneyland. This cute little restaurant has the best location by the castle, the most delicious treats and one of my absolute favorite meals in the entire park: the Jolly Holiday Combo.

Jolly Holiday Combo

If you haven’t tried this combo, it’s an absolute must! The perfectly toasted grilled cheese sandwich and the warm tomato basil soup to dip it in is one of my favorite quick meals to grab in the parks.

I’ve been missing Disney so much lately and the weather where I live has been grey and stormy lately which it put me on the mood for a nice grilled cheese sandwich and soup. So, I went to work to recreate the Jolly Holiday combo and now that I’ve got it just right, I’m going to share it with you!

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Copycat Mickey Gingerbread Man Cookies

If you have visited Disneyland during the holiday months, then you know how many delicious seasonal treats they have to offer. But the star of the holidays in the parks is the most perfect treat to ever exist. The Mickey gingerbread man cookie.

This cookie is not only adorable but absolute gingerbread perfection. Perfectly baked so it was still soft and having just the right amount of spice, this seasonal treat is every gingerbread lovers dream. They were so popular that they sell out almost daily and when I was trying to get one, I had to visit Jolly Holiday 3 different times to finally get my hands on one but it was definitely worth the wait!


Now if you don’t get to visit the parks very often or don’t have a holiday trip planned, you may miss this delicious goodie. But I have recreated these delicious cookies so you can make them right I your own kitchen! So let’s get to it!

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DIY Haunted Mansion Tombstones

Walking the queue of the Haunted Mansion is one of my favorite spots in the parks. The attention to detail of every aspect of that ride inside and out is just amazing. Now at Disneyland they have the stacked crypts but at Walt Disney World they have the iconic individual tombstones across the Haunted Mansion grounds. So I wanted to recreate those iconic tombstones for my own yard to display for Halloween!

Now I have to say this may be my favorite spooky season DIY yet! This project wasn’t hard but it did take a lot more time and effort to complete. With that being said, I absolutely love having these in my yard for Halloween. So let’s get going and I’ll walk you through how to make your own!

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DIY Haunted Mansion Inspired Garland

If you’ve been around here for a while then you know that the Haunted Mansion is one of my absolute favorite rides at Disney and many of last years spooky season tutorials were centered around this iconic ride. So naturally, most of my Halloween decorations center around this theme like my Haunted Mansion inspired candlestick, my Haunted Mansion wreath, and my “Welcome Foolish Mortals” sign. So of course I had to take it a step further and create this Haunted Mansion inspired garland, and I’m going to show you how to make it as well, so let’s get started!

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Copycat Mickey Rice Krispies Recipe

The thing I love about Disney is the wide variety of treats they have. From the classic to seasonal favorites, simple treats or specialty treats, everything is always so yummy!

One great option if you’re on the go are their Mickey Rice Krispie treats. This classic treat comes in tons of different flavors, but one of my favorites is the M&M topped ones. So let’s recreate this yummy Disney treat at home!

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Disneyland’s Marshmallow Wand and Caramel Sticks Copycat Recipes

If you’ve been following along with me for a while, you know how much I love the various confectionaries at Disneyland. There is just so much goodness packed into these cute little shops that make them a must on every trip!

I could sit for hours and watch the candy artists make these delicious treats and would gladly try one of everything they’ve got! Some of my personal favorites are their caramel apples, Mickey s’mores, and churro toffee.

But today I wanted to recreate some iconic Disney treats and one not so known treat. Everyone has seen a Tigger tail and churro marshmallow wand while walking around the parks or browsing Pooh’s Corner. These cute treats are marshmallows dipped in caramel and then coated in chocolate and sugar. But another treat you can find at the Candy Palace on Main Street are the Caramel Sticks. These are not always available and are only made on certain days but they’re definitely worth hunting for them.

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Hey there, I'm Jess and welcome to The Rambling Introvert!

As someone who loves Disney but doesn't get to visit as often as I would like, I created the Rambling Introvert to spread tips, tricks, and more to help you plan the most magical Disney vacation possible.

Here you will also find Disney recipes, DIY's, and more. So if you love Disney, this is the place for you!

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A little reintroduction since there’s a lot of new friends around here! I’ve been doing this for 7 years, before doing content creation I was a history teacher! You can find me crafting, binging a good show, hanging out with my little family, or listening to a good audiobook in my free time. I love Disneyland and know how magical the parks can be, so I love spreading my knowledge with others so you can all have an enjoyable vacation as well!

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My favorite ride evacuation experience was on the My favorite ride evacuation experience was on the Haunted Mansion. We got stuck right at the bottom of the last hill looking at the caretaker and his dog so when they evacuated us, we got to walk through the entire graveyard scene with the lights on which was so cool to see the little things you don’t normally notice, as well as the mechanics behind a lot of the ride elements. Definitely my favorite ride evacuation I’ve ever had!

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