Aquarium Pacific: International Children’s Festival Ticket Giveaway!

Post written in collaboration with Aquarium of the Pacific. All opinions are our own. Celebrate the talented children of many cultures from around the world! The Aquarium is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated. This festival features West African, Mexican, Pacific Islander, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Persian, Irish, Slovak, and Czech dance performances. Enjoy performances by a children’s choir and martial arts demonstrations. Kids of all ages can participate in an international percussion circle, Japanese origami, Native American crafts, Pacific Islander traditional children’s games, and more! “Our International Children’s Festival is the culmination of all of our cultural festivals, where our various communities can … READ MORE >>

Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New Year

Written in collaboration with Universal Studios. All opinions are my own. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates Lunar New Year 2020 with special character appearances and a beautifully decorated Universal Plaza from Thursday, January 23rd through Sunday, February 9th. You’ll find the plaza adorned with traditional red lanterns, plum blossom Wishing Trees, and themed food at Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop! On select dates, you’ll be able to enjoy cultural performances featuring lion dances, choreographed martial arts, learn how to draw Po and more! Character Meet-and-Greets: Hello Kitty (Animation Studio Store) Illumination’s Minions Kung Fu Panda Po Kung Fu Tigress Mr. Ping Mandarin-Speaking Transformers MEGATRON Scheduled community cultural performances: Tyun Yee Tong (Jan … READ MORE >>

Disney Lunar New Year Celebration Dining/Entertainment Guide

Written in collaboration with Disneyland. All opinions are my own. LUNAR NEW YEAR is one of the most celebrated holidays among Asian cultures. Each country will observe it slightly different, but they all commemorate with loved ones to wish each other good fortune and prosperity for the new year. I love that Disneyland Resort designates an area of Disney California Adventure Park for about three weeks (Jan. 17 through Feb. 9, 2020) so everyone who’s in the park can join in on the festivities with their family and friends. For Year of the Mouse this year, guests can experience Asian culture through carefully selected food, music, and entertainment. I love what Disneyland … READ MORE >>

Jurassic World Live Tour Coming This Summer!

Post written in collaboration with Feld Entertainment. Jurassic World Live Tour is bringing Jurassic World to SoCal this summer! The production comes to life with dinosaurs from the franchise including Velociraptor Blue and a Tyrannosaurus Rex more than 40 feet in length, taking center stage off the big screen onto the arena floor. The production features more than 20 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, each custom built with the latest technology, scientific precision and Hollywood studio quality. You can sign up today to become a Preferred Guest and get exclusive access to an advance pre-sale code to purchase tickets early starting Tuesday, January 28th (before the general public on February 4). They will … READ MORE >>

Christmas at SeaWorld San Diego

Whether you are a local or visiting from out of town, this is the best time of year in Southern California to spend with family and friends. There really is a lot to do here. The hardest part is finding the time that works best for everyone and deciding what to do.