While we love our visits to Disneyland, we can’t forget that Orange County is also home to America’s first theme park, Knott’s Berry Farm. With spring just around the corner, Knott’s Berry Farm is bringing back their famed Boysenberry Festival, kicking off on March 19, 2016 and running through April 3rd. The festival offers limited time boysenberry foods, live entertainment, and fun activities that also include – what else? Boysenberry pie eating contests! This year, Knott’s Berry Farm will offer 70 different foods that incorporate their beloved boysenberry – and I got invited to preview of some of the...
10 Must-Try Eats at Knott’s Boysenberry Festival!
March 20, 2016 in All Posts, other so cal tourist attractions
While we love our visits to Disneyland, we can’t forget that Orange County is also home to America’s first theme park, Knott’s Berry Farm. With spring just around the corner, Knott’s Berry Farm is bringing back their famed Boysenberry Festival, kicking off on March 19, 2016 and running through April 3rd. The festival offers limited time boysenberry foods, live entertainment, and fun activities that also include – what else? Boysenberry pie eating contests! This year, Knott’s Berry Farm will offer 70 different foods that incorporate their beloved boysenberry – and I got invited to preview of some of the...
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The El Capitan Theater Experience
March 7, 2016 in All Posts, animation, babes in disneyland, Big Kids, Disney entertainment, disney soda fountain, el capitan, Kendra, movies, other so cal tourist attractions
These days it seems as though there’s a movie theater on every street corner. With all of the options out there you may be asking “which one do I choose??” For us the answer is simple- we want an amazing experience! Disney’s El Capitan Theater has a winning combination of history, sound and screen technology, special pre-show entertainment, exclusive experiences, and exhibits that make the movie going experience one that guests are not soon to forget. The Venue Stepping into the legendary El Capitan Theater is like stepping back in time. Built in the 1920s, on world famous Hollywood Boulevard, the...
Zootopia and Dobly Cinema at AMC Prime: luxury and comfort for the entire family
March 5, 2016 in All Posts, animation, Disney entertainment, movies
This morning the kids and I headed out to our local AMC Burbank 16 to see Zootopia in one of the luxurious Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime houses. Talk about a double whammy of a Saturday morning: a great movie and a completely elevated movie-going experience. Zootopia I knew I was going to love Zootopia given the fact that I was able to see and experience so much of the behind-the-scenes at a long-lead press day back in October. (Click here and here to read those posts.) The film did not disappoint. Zootopia is a modern mammal metropolis...
“Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” Opening May 27, 2016
March 4, 2016 in All Posts, disney california adventure, disneyland resort
Disneyland Resort announced today that the brand new “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” musical will debut May 27, 2016 at Disney California Adventure Park in the Hyperion Theater, replacing the “Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” show. “Audiences will be immersed in the emotional journey of Anna and Elsa with all of the excitement of live theater, in an entertaining musical adaptation that includes elaborate costumes and sets, stunning special effects, show-stopping production numbers and unique theatrical surprises.” The interior of the Hyperion Theater will be completely wrapped in the world of Frozen – including snow all throughout! DisneyParksBlog.com also shared...
Egg-stravaganza Egg Hunt Returns to Disneyland and Walt Disney World for 2016
March 2, 2016 in All Posts, Big Kids, disney california adventure, disneyland, disneyland resort, downtown disney, holidays, other disney destinations, other holidays, Tips & Tricks for Families, Travel Tips, walt disney world
My family and I are frequent visitors to the Disneyland Resort (thank you Annual Passes!); as such I am often on the hunt for new and exciting experiences to enhance our days at the park. Last year we participated in the egg hunting Egg-stravaganza and had an absolute blast!! I was so glad to hear that this event would be offered again this year and that it is being expanded to include the Downtown Disney District in addition to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. For our Walt Disney World Resort travelers the Egg-stravaganza is also taking place at Epcot....
I’m Off to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to “Find Dory” #FindingDoryEvent
in All Posts, animation, Disney entertainment, movies
Raise your fin if you can’t wait for “Finding Dory,” the sequel to Pixar’s beloved “Finding Nemo,” slated to come out June 17? I, for one, cannot wait! The kids and I loved the original and cannot wait to see Dory’s new adventure. “Finding Nemo” won the 2003 Academy Award for best animated feature, and was nominated for three additional Oscars. At the time of its release, it was the highest-grossing G-rated movie of all time, and continues to hold the record as the fifth highest grossing animated film worldwide. “Finding Dory” reunites Dory with her friends Nemo and...
Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters Opens March 7th at Cars Land!
March 1, 2016 in All Posts, behind the scenes, Cars Land, disney california adventure, disneyland resort
The brand new “Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters” attraction will open Monday, March 7th in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park! This new ride is replacing “Luigi’s Flying Tires” at Casa della Tires. This time around, Luigi’s Italian cousins have to come to visit Radiator Springs to celebrate Race Day with upbeat singing and the traditional dances of their hometown. Guests will board miniature Italian roadsters and spin, turn, and glide as they “dance” along with the cars to Luigi’s music. “Each dancing car will have its own high-spirited personality and signature dance moves – making every ride unpredictable, as you won’t know which way they will...
DCA Food & Wine Festival is Back! UPDATED with Premium Experience Info!
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Starting April 1, Disney California Adventure park guests will once again be treated to the Food & Wine Festival! The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, celebrated on weekends, will last for one month – ending on May 1. A new feature of the Festival will be the Festival Marketplaces “where guests can sip and savor delicious flavors from throughout the state of California.” As before, it will also include seminars, culinary demonstrations, and appearances by celebrity chefs! More information to come soon on how you can be a part of this unique experience! UPDATED: New information on PREMIUM EXPERIENCES...
A Classic Afternoon Tea Experience at The Disneyland Hotel
February 28, 2016 in All Posts, dining, disneyland hotel, disneyland resort
When the Disneyland Resort announced the launch of the Classic Afternoon Tea at Steakhouse 55, I knew I had to make a reservation immediately for this special event (so I could channel my inner ‘Downton Abbey’ fan-girl). For Guests that have never dined at Steakhouse 55 before, the restaurant is located right next door to Goofy’s Kitchen inside the Disneyland Hotel. I invited two friends to accompany me for this afternoon tea experience, which is hosted from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. I had a reservation for 12:45pm and we promptly checked in and the hostess...
Everything You Need to Know About Tiered Pricing at The Disneyland Resort
February 27, 2016 in All Posts, disneyland resort, saving money, Tips & Tricks for Families, vacation planning
Prices in the post were updated on February 26, 2018 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has shifted to seasonal pricing (also known as “tiered pricing”) on their 1-day ticket offerings at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. As Disney Parks continue to expand its offerings on both coasts (such as the new “Frozen”-inspired musical at Disney California Adventure or the new Soarin’ Over the World attraction at both Resorts), and in an effort to maintain the level of Disney service we all know and expect during peak periods, seasonal pricing will be implemented on 1-Day tickets. How Does It Work? Each month will be divided into...