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Behind the Scenes with SeaWorld San Diego + Ticket Giveaway!

A few weeks ago, we had a great opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at SeaWorld San Diego. It was a jammed packed day – Dolphin Days show, stayed after for a meet and greet with dolphins, animal encounters (I pet a penguin named Bruce), watched the new Orcas Encounter show, toured the Animal Health and Rescue Center and more! It was a full day of fun and we were spent, but if you are not ready to leave, they have a new Electric Ocean experience during summer nights that will keep the party going. More details below and be sure to enter for a chance to win four tickets!

New Exhibits at Aquarium of the Pacific + Ticket Giveaway!

Our summer is not complete without a visit to our local aquarium in Long Beach. Home to 11,000 animals, we can spend hours at the Aquarium of the Pacific just pausing at each exhibit reading, learning, and observing. We all have our favorites, and I think mine is the underwater viewing tunnel, leafy sea dragons, and jellyfish. My boys love shark and all the beautiful colorful fish. We were just there this week, and although they have construction going on, the exhibits are unaffected and open for business. New exhibits include frogs and amphibians, archerfish, and interactive exhibits about California’s coastline.

Happy 5th Blogiversary, Let’s Play OC!

It’s my 5th year Blogiversary! If you are a new reader, Welcome! If you have been following along, Thanks so much for all the note of encouragement and support throughout the years! I started this blog as a resource to get families to try new things in and around Orange County. The tone and writing style might have changed, but I still try to include time saving tips, deals, and just fun things to try. Five years ago, I really had no idea what I was doing, but the responses motivated me to keep going, and it felt great when I was helping other families. My favorite part is when I can send another family to experience it too or when someone tells me my insider tips were useful.

Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks’ New BBQ Twist + Giveaway!

Southern California’s destination for authentic Philly Cheesesteaks and Hoagies, Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks, is celebrating summer with their new BBQ menu featuring four items smothered in smoky-sweet BBQ sauce! It’s available through the end of August at all 21 Philly’s Best locations across the Southland! PLUS there’s a contest right now for tickets to an Angels vs. Phillies game but you have to enter by July 26th. Get the details below!

  • BBQ Cheesesteak – Thinly sliced steak tossed in smoky BBQ sauce with melted white American cheese on an authentic Amoroso roll. Available with or without grilled onions.
  • BBQ Chicken & Cheese – Thinly sliced chicken tossed in smoky BBQ sauce with melted white American cheese on an authentic Amoroso roll. Available with or without grilled onions.
  • BBQ Burger – Juicy all-beef patty topped with white American cheese, crispy golden onion rings and smoky BBQ sauce on an authentic Amoroso Kaiser roll.
  • BBQ Salad – Thinly sliced chicken or steak tossed in smoky BBQ sauce with melted white American cheese, crispy fried onion strings and sliced tomatoes atop a bed of fresh lettuce and served with ranch dressing

Disney The Little Mermaid Broadway Musical Ticket Giveaway!

Musical Theatre Orange County (MTOC) proudly presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Musical performances this summer July 21 through 30, 2017! Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, it is a wonderful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Ron Banks has been seen around the world in musical theater, opera, and voice over. He’s received critical acclaim for his portrayal of the King of Siam in The King and I and an 8-year run as Jafar in Aladdin, A Musical Spectacular, and many other roles across a 30-year career. Voice over includes World of Warcraft, and Quan Chi in the Mortal Kombat franchise. Ron has a passion for youth outreach, often performing in Pacific Symphony’s Family Concerts.

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