MOUSE-ELLANEOUS: FOUNDER’S PARK IN ANAHEIM

If you have ever wondered how Walt Disney came up with the inspiration for Tarzan’s Treehouse inside Disneyland – and who hasn’t – take a short trip into the heart of downtown Anaheim, to 400 N. West Street, and you might see something very familiar.

MOUSE-ELLANEOUS: GUMBALL RALLY 2013

MiceChat.com and Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground teamed up again this year to host the main event of the year, the famous Gumball Rally. The Rally took place on May the 4th, and fittingly, the event was Star Wars themed since May 4th is known as the unofficial “Star Wars Day” among fans. […]

INNSIDE SCOOP: DISNEYLAND GETAWAY GIVEAWAY!

Hello everybody!  We just wanted to let you know about a Facebook contest we have on our page happening now through May 15, 2013.  You can follow the link below and make sure to like our Facebook page if you haven’t already! 😉 Question: What do you love about visiting Disneyland? Enter your story for […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: MICECHAT.COM’S GUMBALL RALLY

MiceChat.com’s 6th annual Gumball Rally was held on May 19, 2012, and although I did not get to participate in the event this year, I did manage to sample the food and take in some of the festivities of the after-party! 🙂

DISNEY FIX: WALT DISNEY STUDIOS BURBANK

Greetings everyone! I was lucky enough to be invited to visit the  Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, about 40 minutes north of the hotel. The studio does not offer public tours like Universal Studios does. A few of the ways to get in is to obtain tickets to a live taping of a sitcom, buy […]

DISNEY FIX: WHAT’S ARIEL BEEN HIDING?

Hidden Gems: The Cove Bar After a long day at the parks, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing adult beverage. If you can’t wait that long and want your drink while you’re there, Disney California Adventure has plenty of options. A hidden gem that is popular among the locals is The Cove Bar, located by […]

DISNEY FIX: HAPPIEST HAUNTS ON EARTH

Whoa, did anyone else just see that??? Hey everyone! Time for another blog entry with your resident Disney fanatic and HoJo family member. Since it’s Halloween Time at the parks, it seemed fitting for this entry to be dedicated to something a little more spooky. Let me first say up front that I have not […]

DISNEY FIX: THE DISNEYLAND MONSTER MASH

It’s the Spookiest Time of the Year! Only one week until All Hallows’ Eve. The ghosts and ghouls have been busy around the hotel preparing for HOJOWEEN! Costumes are being prepared, candy is being purchased, OH… and music is being made. Our own singing group, THE HOJO TONES, have put out a terrifying tune to […]

MOUSE-ellaneous: GOT MOUSEWAIT?

HoJo is the Official Hotel of MouseWait…Do You Have it Yet? Those of you who already know and love MouseWait understand how cool it is and that a great community exists within it. For those of you on the outside looking in, what are you waiting for? Get out your iPhone or your Android and […]

HOTEL UPDATES: MATTERCAM UPGRADE

Mattercam Upgraded for Clearer Video We’ve finally received our new dome cover for the Mattercam!  Now you can enjoy even clearer images of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park with no blurry areas.  The webcam stream also includes the name of what the camera is currently showing.  Hope you love it!