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  • The Highland Games Tournament Hits Epcot This Summer

    Looking for adventure and friendly competition? How about a fun-filled game of Flip the Haggis? Is archery more your style? This summer, young guests of the Walt Disney World Resort will have the opportunity to participate in The Highland Games Tournament at Epcot, a kid-focused event filled with competitive games and activities.   Image: Get Ready…

  • A Guide to Surviving the Queue Lines in Cars Land

    If you’re a Disneyland Resort fan, you definitely know how long lines can get.  Unfortunately, Cars Land at Disney California Adventure is no exception to this rule.  I’ll bet you a cozy cone of churro bites that the Radiator Springs Racers and Luigi’s Flying Tires queues will never be void of guests, since these two attractions are fun and never…

  • Radiator Springs Racers: Cars Land’s new E-Ticket

    Since the start of its construction in 2009, Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land has been one of the most anticipated attractions in the history of Disney theme parks.  Of course, die-hard Disneyland Park fans will disagree and give Luigi’s Flying Tires top honor, but that is another blog for another time.  This Disney California Adventure attraction has all…

  • Pixar Play Parade Returns to California Adventure

    Beginning June 15th, the Pixar Play Parade makes its return to Disney California Adventure with a few changes, but the same energy.  The parade has been in “soft open” the last couple of Fridays, so I was able to get some pictures to share.  I think it looks great against the backdrop of the Carthay…

  • Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop Grand Opening at Disney California Adventure

    The Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop opened Thursday, June 7, as part of the 5-year long renovation project at Disney California Adventure.  The shop takes over the former Mission Tortilla Factory location on the Pacific Wharf.  Continue on for more pictures from the ribbon cutting.

  • Cultivating the Magic – Disneyland’s New Tour

    Cultivating the Magic – Disneyland’s New Tour

    On Saturday, June 2nd, my daughter Kelly and I were part of an inaugural tour at the Disneyland Park called Cultivating the Magic, where cast members share their knowledge about the flowers, shrubs, trees, grasses, and other plant life at the Disneyland Park.

  • Farewell to a Legend: Ray Bradbury

    Sadly, today it was announced that the literary visionary, Ray Bradbury, passed away on June 5, 2012, at the age of 91. The author is best known for his contributions to the world of science fiction including Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, and The Illustrated Man. Unbeknownst to many, Bradbury also made a major impact…

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