Amusement Parks
- Amusement Parks, Christmas, Family Fun, holidays, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego
13 of the Best Christmas Lights in Southern California
Holiday traditions are one of the things I look forward to each and every year. One of our favorite Christmas family traditions is viewing holiday lights in our area. There are quite a few fabulous places to see Christmas lights displays in Southern California. Some of these we have experienced first hand, some of these are still on our list of places to visit. Here is our list of the best places in Southern California to see Christmas lights. Illuminate Silverlakes– If you’re seeking family holiday fun or a festive night out with friends, you’re invited to an evening at ILLUMINATE SILVERLAKES in nearby Norco, CA. A new family-friendly world…
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Pumpkins in the Pines: SkyPark at Santa’s Village
If you were a kid in the 90s in Southern California it was probably your dream to visit Santa’s Village. I know it was for both my husband and me. And, sadly, neither of us ever got to growing up. So, you can imagine our excitement when we were given the opportunity to take our family to visit “Pumpkins in the Pines” at SkyPark in Santa’s Village near Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino National Forest this weekend! And, the experience lived up to all of our expectations! This place is AWESOME! It was a full wonderland of holiday fun and goodness. Combining the best parts of the season it…
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What’s New at Universal Studios Hollywood
It was good to be back after so long to one of our favorite places in Southern California… Universal Studios. And like always, it definitely did NOT disappoint. We enjoyed all our favorite rides, attractions, characters, treats and experienced some new favorites this time around as well. Like……. The all new Secret Life of Pets ride Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash Guests will first be “wowed” by the perfect replica of Katie’s NYC apartment building on Pet’s Place, where the “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” ride takes place. The impressive new ride combines 64 technologically-advanced animated figures with hyper-realistic media and projection mapping designed to…
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Howard Johnson (HOJO) Anaheim Hotel Stay
Today is the day that California officially opens up! Celebrate, hallelujah… you get it! And with the opening, Disneyland has also announced that it will end it’s mask requirement for anyone who has been vaccinated. This is big news, especially as temperatures rise here in sunny SoCal. Which means, it just might be time to plan for your next Disney vacation. Our family in fact went to Disneyland last week and the magic is back and in full force… heh… “the force”. However, if you haven’t experience the new Star Wars land and especially Rise of the Resistance, plan your trip now. That ride alone is worth all the effort…
- Amusement Parks, Anaheim, Buena Park, Family Fun, Family Travel, Huntington Beach, Kid Activities, Orange County
15 Fun Things to do in Anaheim California
Disneyland or California Adventure 2. Downtown Disney 3. Joe’s Italian Ice 4. Anaheim Garden Walk 5. Yorba Regional Park or Ralph B Clark Regional Parks (both fantastic outdoor areas with just a small parking fee) 6. Anaheim Packing House 7. Watch a game or event at Angel’s Stadium or the Honda Center 8. Check out the one of a kind Flightdeck Flight Simulator 9. Knotts Berry Farm/Knotts Soak City 10. Adventure City 11. Pirate’s Dinner Adventure/Medieval Times 12. Grab food at the famous Porto’s Bakery 13. Go whale watching 14. Huntington Beach and Pier (Surf City) 15. Hit up an event at the Anaheim Convention Center Where to Stay in…
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Sea World Seven Seas Food Festival 2021
Many times the words food and adventure go hand in hand for our family. We equate good food with good fun. So, when we find something like the fun of Sea World with it’s many aquatic animals, educational shows, experiences and opportunities right alongside a chance to sample different food flavors from around the world; we are there for it! Sea World is currently hosting the Seven Seas Food Festival taking place select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays now through May 2, 2021 from 12pm to park closing. The festival features more than 125 new chef- and mixologist-crafted flavors to sample and sip with your select lanyard; and live music to…
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Stay at the Stanford Inn and Suites in Anaheim Ca
Anaheim California, located in the heart of Orange County, is an absolutely perfect place to spend a family vacation. In fact it seems like most the world already knows this. Best known for hosting the Happiest Place on Earth AKA Disneyland, Anaheim has so much more to offer. It’s seemingly endless supply of fantastic high quality restaurants, top notch shopping centers, close proximity to some of the most pristine beaches in California, fantastic (and free) parks, as well as one of a kind experiences and opportunities only found here make it a world class destination. There are a number of hotels in the area because it IS such a fantastic…
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Where Elegance Meets Affordability-The Ayres Hotel, Vista Carlsbad
If you are looking for a new, affordable, pristine hotel, the Ayres Hotel in Carlsbad California is a brand new location for the Southern California chain and it is sure to be a win during your next San Diego vacation. The Ayres in Vista, Carlsbad opened just a few months ago and from the moment you enter the beautiful lobby to the minute you set your bags down in your bright, stylish and modern room, it feels like home. The hotel features 103 deluxe guestrooms, complimentary breakfast (during Covid it is all pre-packaged, to-go items), complimentary parking, an onsite restaurant and bar, heated pool and Jacuzzi (spa is closed during…
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The “Who-lidays” Return to Universal Studios in Hollywood
Universal Studios is back with their Christmas festivities! Make this year memorable as you and your family add a new tradition by joining in with the citizens of Whoville. Meet the Grinch and his trusty companion Max and watch the impressive light show at the Hogwarts castle all happening now through December 29th. Christmas at Universal Studios Hollywood is unbelievably cool! The Grinchmas seasonal Who-bilation and Who-lidays is happening again. Guests can enter Whoville and mix and mingle with different Whos; think the mayor, cheerleaders, the librarian, and even Cindy Lou Who, the Grinch and Max. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might have your face burped in by the Grinch……
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The All New Jurassic World—The Ride at Universal Studios
I have to admit, I was a bit bummed when I found out Universal Studios was closing Jurassic Park the ride to give it a face lift. It was still a decent ride to me, and we had passes to the park and wouldn’t be able to ride it for the remainder of our time there. Sure it has seen better days in the last 20 plus years, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. With that said, we recently rode the new Jurassic World ride and I am SO GLAD they redid it. It is definitely an upgraded attraction! Jurassic World the ride took the best parts of the old…
