Category: Guides
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Spots open for the Avengers Half Marathon
Surprisingly enough, the upcoming Avengers Half Marathon in November, is still open for registration. As of this post, the Half is at 87% capacity. RunDisney events are notorious for selling out extremely quickly, some within a 24 hour time period. This one is sure to bring some action packed fun! If you are worried…
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Marvel’s Version Of….
Marvel Studios have swept the box office with each of their films. It’s been astounding how popular they are and even, at times, how great. I’ve thought about it, and I wonder if it’s because they remind us of other types of films we all love. I submit to you what I think is a…
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6th Annual Arizona Taco Festival to Serve 100,000 Tacos
The 6th Annual Arizona Taco Festival is set to bring another year of fiesta fun with more than 50 teams competing for $10,000 in cash, while an expected 25,000 attendees nosh their way through more than 100 types of tacos throughout the weekend. Arizona Taco Festival, Sat. and Sun., Oct. 17 & 18, will run…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – The 50th Anniversary
We’re counting down to the official Disneyland 60th day, July 17, 2015. And we continue the countdown with a look at possibly the biggest anniversary so far: the 50th. The 60th is fun, and full of festive entertainment, but the 50th may be the grandaddy of them all. The anniversary started months before July as…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – 55 Years Old
As you can tell from the countdown, we aren’t going in chronological order for leading up to the 60th. These are some of the more personal ones for me to lead up to the 60th. Today is covering a special one for me, but we’ll get to why in a bit. It was 5 years…
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LEGOLAND California Serves Up Appetizing Vegetarian Meals
“Everything is awesome! Everything is cool when you’re part of a team!” If you have seen The Lego Movie then you’ll know what I am talking about. Also, sorry if that song is now stuck in your head. This past weekend I had the chance to visit LEGOLAND California in sunny Carlsbad. This time around…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – The Surprise at the 56th
The countdown to the official 60th is still going, and today we look at surprises that can happen during the anniversaries of Disneyland. It was the day where the park turned 56. Not a very momentous occasion in the scheme of epic anniversaries, but Disneyland always marks its birthday with a celebration. This time they…
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Ride and Music Mashups – Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder
I’m a huge fan of Disney park music. Listening to soundtracks takes me to the respective rides that I enjoy. I can place exactly where I’m at when I’m listening to certain musical cues. It always makes a ride better than without it. But, what if attractions had a different soundtrack? What effect would it…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – The One Before the 60th
As we continue the Disneyland 60th countdown for getting to July 17, 2015, we look at last year’s anniversary day. This momentous 59th occasion seemed like it would maybe be the same as other years, but something was presented that would set up for this year. We all knew it was going to be the…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – 58th and History of the Park
The second of countdowns to the official 60th anniversary, and today we bring what happened just a couple of years ago. Disneyland’s 58th year was marked with something called Limited Time Magic. Throughout the year were small events that beckoned visitors to the park. Among the Limited Time Magic were things like a Golden Horseshoe…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – 44th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt
Kicking off a countdown to bring us to Disneyland’s official 60th anniversary, we present the 44th anniversary! Yes! That epic 44th annivers…..wait, 44th? Disneyland is known for celebrating its actual anniversary day with a little something each year. I love pointing this one out not just because of its obscurity, but also for the great…
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Cruise on by Flo’s V8 Café in Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land for a Delightful Vegetarian Meal
Cars Land, a great place with atmosphere, fun and yummy food. When you are not busy racing or tractor tippin’, hunger might just come your way. Whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, Flo’s V8 Cafe in Cars Land has you covered. With a variety of hearty American cuisine options, it is anything but flat.…
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New Details for runDisney’s Inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend
Disney Sports released some brand new details regarding this exciting new addition to RunDisney’s line up of events. Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend marks the very first International group of races in the already extremely popular series. The new Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend will be a three-day race weekend that includes a variety of…
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What You Need to Know About Character Dining at the Disneyland Resort
Dining at the Disneyland Resort is always a fun experience. From trying out new flavors of food to enjoying time with the people you care about, enjoying a meal at the resort can create lasting memories. Option wise, the resort offers quick service, table service and character dining. Each of the dining selections will bring…
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5 Tips to Safely Surviving Disneyland in the Heat
by Jessica Prell As the Diamond Celebrating begins at Disneyland, so does the warm weather (no really, it’s suppose to get hot soon)! Mix this weather in with all the new things to do at Disneyland (Matterhorn, Paint the Night, new fireworks…FOOD) and you get: super hot, LONG, days…can I hear a “duh”? DUH! However,…
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Lobster Nachos Without the Lobster From Disney California Adventure’s Cove Bar
Lobster Nachos are a known appetizer selection that is highly praised resort wide. This dining selection can be found at the Cove Bar in Disney California Adventure Park. Did you know that these guys can be ordered without the lobster? Yes, to some this choice might just be profane, ordering without lobster and all. But,…
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10 Tips For Taking a Toddler to Disneyland
10 Tips for Taking a Toddler to Disneyland As the summer crowds and heat start to descend on Disneyland during an already busy 60th Celebration, I want to give you some tips for a day (or a few hours) with a toddler at Disneyland. Now, let me preface this by saying that I do not…
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Blue Bayou Restaurant’s Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom & Couscous Macque Choux at Disneyland Park
The Blue Bayou, located inside of Disneyland Park in New Orleans Square, is home to one of the best themed dining locations in the resort. Great lighting, excellent service and the best part, guests are pretty much in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Let’s not forget the awesome food. When it comes down to…
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Top Chefs Come Together For The 11th Annual Phoenix Cooks!
iHeartMedia Phoenix will celebrate the end of summer with the most anticipated culinary event of the season, the 11th Annual Phoenix Cooks. Cool off this Labor Day at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa and enjoy amazing food and drink on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Phoenix Cooks will bring top Chefs from around the Valley…
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6th Annual Flagstaff Wine & Food Festival Returns to Pepsi Amphitheater
The 6th Annual Flagstaff Wine & Food Festival, presented by Findlay Toyota and produced by R Entertainment North, returns to Pepsi Amphitheater (@PepsiAmpFlag, www.Facebook.com/flagstaffamp) Sat., June 7, 1-5pm. The signature fundraiser for Friends of Coconino County Parks, the event delivers guests the singular experience of sampling imported and domestic wine, craft beer and savoring culinary…
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Disney California Adventure’s Hearty Broccoli & Cheese Soup at the Pacific Wharf Café
Warm soup in a fresh sourdough bread bowl sounds great right about now, don’t you think? The Disneyland Resort is home to a variety of soups. There are even a few vegetarian options. Each is flavored to give your stomach a satisfied feeling. Over at the Pacific Wharf Café in Disney California Adventure Park, guests…
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Gluten Free Vegetarian Pasta at Disneyland’s Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port
Gluten free and vegetarian dining at the Disneyland Resort? Yes, it is possible. Today I would like to share with you a meal option that I never knew existed till I asked. Asking questions to cast members at your dining location is the best way to find out if a location will fit your specific…
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Carousel of Progress – DAPs From The Past
The last part of our look at Tomorrowland film attractions, this one pays an homage to the forward thinking of the film and Walt Disney’s legacy. The World’s Fair Carousel of Progress premiered at the 1964-65 World’s Fair in New York. General Electric had commissioned Walt Disney to create an attraction to show off their…
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PeopleMover – DAPs From The Past
One of the most beloved attractions that appeared at Disneyland was the PeopleMover. Starting as the WEDWay PeopleMover, this slow moving ride took visitors above Tomorrowland from 1967 to 1995. The famed attraction didn’t start out at Disneyland, and it didn’t stay at Disneyland either. The PeopleMover was first known as the Magic Skyway. The…