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Disneyland - Visiting Disneyland California for (Almost) Free, Hotel on Points, Saving on Tickets & Budget Tips from a Former Cast Member

Disneyland - Visiting Disneyland California for (Almost) Free, Hotel on Points, Saving on Tickets & Budget Tips from a Former Cast Member

Update: 2025-08-04
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Kelsey chats with Jamie from @jamie.travel.tips on Instagram about her August 2024 trip to Disneyland California with her two young boys, mother-in-law, and best friend. Jamie shares exactly how she made this magical trip budget-friendly—using points to stay at the Hyatt House Anaheim Convention Center (family room with bunk beds!) and even booking park tickets on points! Tune in for favorite rides, must-try food, and practical money-saving tips straight from a former Disney cast member. 

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Mentioned in this episode:
- Purchased park tickets through Getaway Today or Undercover Tourist so your purchase codes as "Travel"
- Capital One Venture Credit Card - Travel Eraser
- Disneyland Magic Keys
- Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center (free breakfast)
- ART (Anaheim Regional Transportation) Shuttle to Disneyland
- Oga's Cantina
- Carnation Cafe
- Disney California Adventure Park: Web Slingers, Radiator Springs, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Wine Country Trattoria, San Fransokyo Square, Soarin'
- Anaheim Packing District: Food Hall

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itineraries, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation.

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Disneyland - Visiting Disneyland California for (Almost) Free, Hotel on Points, Saving on Tickets & Budget Tips from a Former Cast Member

Disneyland - Visiting Disneyland California for (Almost) Free, Hotel on Points, Saving on Tickets & Budget Tips from a Former Cast Member