California Adventure – The Disabled Diva's Blog

April 4, 2019June 23, 2019

How to plan the best summer vacation despite your chronic illness

Does the thought of taking a summer vacation get you excited or does it send chills down your spine? I loved traveling before I became chronically ill. In addition to yearly Disneyland vacations, I loved exploring new areas in other states or within the ones that I lived in. Weekend road trips without a destination were my favorites.
Soon after chronic pain became a part of my daily life I began to loathe traveling.

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July 20, 2017June 25, 2019

A day at the beach revealed an awesome surprise

In my latest Oska Pulse Journey update, I am sharing what this drug-free pain relief device has done for me in four months that my doctors haven’t been able to do in seventeen years.

June 21, 2017May 25, 2018

My body failed to meet my expectations

I have been living with multiple chronic illnesses for over 17 years. Throughout this time I have learned to expect my body to fail my expectations. Some of those failures were due to my own unrealistic expectations of what I wanted to do and others were the result of my conditions progressing making it impossible for my body to do what it had been. If I have learned anything throughout my chronic life it is that I should always expect the unexpected…..

June 1, 2017December 8, 2017

Moving Mayhem

Stress is my enemy. I do my best to plan and schedule appointments and outings in a manner that won’t increase my stress/pain level or spark an anxiety attack. However, some times life throws some unexpected curve balls and I have to push through pain, anxiety, and fatigue to deal with them. A month ago we were given notice

How to survive a Disneyland or Disney World character meet and greet

October 16, 2016April 11, 2017

Why I call myself The Disabled Diva

Find out how I became The Disabled Diva, accepted my conditions, and more in this piece I wrote for Healthline.

October 3, 2016December 7, 2018

Ten pitfalls of using a wheelchair at Disneyland

Ten pitfalls of using a wheelchair at Disneyland Some people think that those who use wheelchairs at Disneyland get on

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July 12, 2016December 7, 2018

There’s more to Disneyland besides rides

There’s more to Disneyland besides rides I have had several readers ask if it is worth the expense to go

July 6, 2016October 21, 2018

Renting a wheelchair from Disneyland versus an outside vendor

Renting a wheelchair from Disneyland versus an outside vendor For guests that don’t use a wheelchair on a regular basis,

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June 6, 2016October 21, 2018

Thrifty Snacks at Disneyland

Thrifty Snacks at Disneyland I would go broke if I purchased individual snacks for everyone in my party while in

The Ideal Vacation

The Ideal Vacation My chronic illnesses have not only changed the way I live, but they have also changed the

Two of my favorite budget friendly table service restaurants at Disneyland and California Adventure

Two of my favorite budget friendly table service restaurants at Disneyland and California Adventure Last week I shared tips

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Disneyland on a Budget 2 Comments

May 17, 2016October 21, 2018

Tips for spending less on food while vacationing at Disneyland

Tips for spending less on food while vacationing at Disneyland With multiple price hikes on park tickets over the past

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May 9, 2016January 6, 2019

The Disabled Diva’s Unofficial Disneyland Vacation Planning Guide

Are chronic conditions or disability keeping you from planning a Disneyland vacation? Guests of Disneyland should enter the gates ready

December 14, 2015December 7, 2018

Tips for staying warm when the weather outside is not

As my mobility decreased over the years I had to find new ways to stay warm, whether I was inside and

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December 13, 2015December 7, 2018

Sometimes it is worth pushing past limits and facing fears.

Yesterday I returned home after spending five days at Disneyland. This was a big deal for me as I haven’t

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November 28, 2015January 26, 2017

Service dog relief areas at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World

Service dog relief areas at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Service dogs may relieve themselves in any open

November 19, 2015October 21, 2018

Where to rest your feet at Disneyland

Jason asks: Where can I sit and rest while in the parks? Great question! There are many options when you

November 11, 2015October 21, 2018

Staying Hydrated at Disneyland

Susan asks: “This may seem like a silly question, but, my medications cause my mouth to become very dry. I

October 21, 2015January 26, 2017

Feeling ill at Disneyland?

Feeling over heated? Did you fall and scrape your knee? Have a headache? No matter what your ailment there are