Category: Travel

  • LEGOLAND California – New Castle Hotel Opens April 27, 2018!

    The much anticipated LEGOLAND Castle Hotel in Carlsbad, California is weeks away from opening, and we cannot wait! Scheduled to open on April 27, 2018, we joined media day on a hard hat tour to get first looks. It is hard to imagine so I’ve included renderings below. We explored areas like the Grand Hall,…

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  • AUTOMOTIVE: 2018 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid Limited AWD SUV (Part 1)

    Over winter break, we were in Houston visiting family and the weather was very confusing. The first few days it was hot and humid, then it was rainy and cold the next. At one point, we even saw snow on the ground in the early mornings. The snow is very unusual but the rest they…

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  • LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA NINJAGO DAYS + New 4D Film!

    On January 12th, LEGOLAND California Resort released a new 4D film, “LEGO NINJAGO – Master of the 4th Dimension” which is screened exclusively at the park! Showing throughout the day at LEGO Showplace Theater in the Park, join your favorite ninjas with Master Wu in a special dojo training session. Do you think Kai, Nya, Lloyd, Zane…

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  • 7 Exclusives at Disneyland’s Mickey’s Halloween Party! #halloweentime

    Although tickets for their party is already sold out, you can still enjoy both parks during HALLOWEEN TIME at Disneyland until October 31st! As you may know, Oogie Boogie casted a spell over Disney California Adventure. If you happen to be at Disneyland park when they transition over to Mickey’s Halloween Party and make you…

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  • Disneyland’s Halloween Time Takes Over Disney California Adventure Park!

    Oogie Boogie, the boogeyman from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”, has casted a spell over Disney California Adventure Park! For the very first time, Halloween Time at Disneyland is now celebrated at both parks! You’ll first notice Oogie Boogie at the main entrance. Did you hear what he said? …Watch out! Throughout the night,…

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  • New LEGO NINJAGO Movie Review + All Things NINJAGO at LEGOLAND California!

    In celebration of the much anticipated film, “The LEGO NINJAGO Movie”, various LEGOLAND attractions nationwide will host themed LEGO NINJAGO Days! Join your favorite ninja – Lloyd, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane and Nya – on themed activities such as a scavenger hunt, ninja skills challenge, LEGO build activities and more! Guests will have the opportunity…

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  • Jumpstart Your Fitness With a Visit to Oaks at Ojai Wellness Destination!

    The Oaks at Ojai is one of a kind. It is an all-inclusive wellness weight-loss resort in the City of Ojai in California. My sister and I went for my birthday this year and loved it so much, we want to go every year (maybe for next year’s girls’ trip?) The resort provides all the…

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  • Guide to LEGOLAND Water Park + Giveaway!

    LEGOLAND® Water Park is located inside the park (additional ticket required) at the north end of LEGOLAND® California adjacent to Fun Town (see map below). This part of the park has been opened since May 2010. It includes Legends of Chima Water Park, Pirate’s Reef, Soak-n-Sail, and new this summer – Surfer’s Cove! Surfer’s Cove…

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  • Descanso Beach Ocean Sports Snorkeling on Catalina Island

    Something I have always wanted to try on Catalina Island was snorkeling. It was early spring, and of course, the ocean water was freezing, but amazingly with wetsuits on, it becomes bearable and absolutely fun! I am talking about going 9 AM in the morning with children and not being bothered by the temperature of…

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  • Catalina Island’s Golf Gardens Miniature Golf

    One of the activities that we absolutely love to do together as a family on Catalina Island is a round of miniature golf at GOLF GARDENS. It’s inexpensive and fun for all ages. You can easily spend a good hour to two hours here. Four years ago, we introduced the children to mini-golf right here,…

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