5 Must Have Disneyland Apps for Your Vacation

June 22, 2018
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If you’re planning a trip to Disneyland, your smartphone is your best friend. From booking tickets to finding dining locations to monitoring wait times, there are apps that can help you make the most of your time in “the happiest place on earth.” With so many travel and Disney apps, it can be hard to know which apps are the best while exploring the park. Have no fear! Here are 5 mobile apps we think you’ll definitely want to download and check out before heading out to explore all that Disneyland has to offer!

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Bringing Authentic Japanese Cuisine to Anaheim: The Inspiration Behind the Hanagi Menu

May 2, 2018
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What do you want for dinner? It’s the question asked time and time again – almost always followed by, “I don’t know, what do you want?” If we had a nickel for every time we overheard this conversation in the lobby…

Luckily Anaheim is about to have an exciting new option for foodies and Japanese cuisine lovers alike that will make choosing your next meal nice and easy. Located inside Majestic Garden Hotel, Hanagi Japanese Restaurant – opening in Summer 2018 – is set to be a popular lunch and dinner spot for locals and hotel guests alike. (more…)

From Hyperdrive to Hypersleep: A Place to Stay is Not So Far Away for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite

April 29, 2018

To some, the fourth of May is just another day. To others, it’s a day of preparation for Cinco de Mayo. But for young Padawans and Jedi Masters, it’s a day to celebrate Star Wars! Cleverly named May the Fourth be With You – a play on words of the famous phrase, “May the Force be With You” — it’s a day for Star Wars fans to celebrate their favorite characters and movies from the franchise!

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Welcome to California, Shohei Ohtani! Let’s Get to Know the New Los Angeles Angels’ Pitcher!

April 3, 2018

It’s officially baseball season, and Los Angeles Angels fans are in for an exciting season! Fans attending games at Angel Stadium here in Anaheim this year will experience new food options and updated scoreboards and displays, but perhaps the most exciting addition to the Angels is rookie, Shohei Ohtani, who joined the Angels for the 2018 season after deciding to leave his career in Japan for one in the United States.

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25 Questions to Ask When Talking to a Wedding Venue

March 24, 2018

When you’re planning a wedding, you and your partner have a lot to think about. Perhaps one of the biggest decisions that you’ll make for your wedding day is the location. Your venue really sets the mood for your guests, and it’s where you’ll spend the day. It can be expensive and is a huge undertaking in your wedding planning. So, how do you find a wedding venue that will make your guests happy, and how will you know you’re making the best decision? There are a lot of boxes to check off when you’re touring wedding venues to make sure you’re making the best decision for you and your partner.

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The Family-Friendly Guide to Disneyland® Resort’s Food & Wine Festival

March 20, 2018

Springtime at the Disneyland® Resort is an exciting time as the parks fill with spring breakers, cast members transform the park with fresh springtime colors, and of course, the Food & Wine Festival is underway!

The Food & Wine Festival offers guests and their families the perfect opportunity to visit the Disneyland® Resort and Disney’s California Adventure while enjoying incredible cuisine, drinks, and entertainment. While the festival does offer its fair share of adult-only events and tastings, there’s plenty to do that’s fun for the whole family!  (more…)

WonderCon Anaheim 2018: Comic-Con’s Sister Show Comes to Anaheim

March 16, 2018

You know and love the San Diego Comic Convention which has taken place in San Diego every year since 1970. Over the years, attendance of the comic book and science fiction convention has grown so much so that the event has expanded to nearby facilities to accommodate all the guests that attend each year. In addition to the additional facilities, San Diego Comic Convention saw an opportunity to host additional events throughout California.

Enter WonderCon.

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Plan Ahead: New Attractions and Events Coming to Southern California Theme Parks in 2018

January 15, 2018
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From beach activities to theme parks and sporting events to hiking and music venues, there’s something to do, see, eat, or attend  every day here in Southern California. Whether you’re a frequent visitor to the area, or even a local, you’re bound to have your favorite places to go and events to attend, but sometimes you need a little extra excitement in your life, right? An exciting weekend away with the kids or a surprise date day with your significant other calls for something extra, and we think we’ve got the perfect list of places you need to see and things you need to do in 2018. You might already know and love some of these events and theme parks, but we bet you haven’t experienced all the new magic, thrills, and excitement coming to these Southern California attractions!

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