Working at night, crews with cranes & ladders transform theme parks for the holidays in a hurry. Visiting local theme parks is an extra special experience for families during the holidays as the parks are dressed in their holiday best. But it takes fast-working crews to, in a matter of...
Walkabout with kangaroos, go under the sea with sharks, hang out with Western characters, Kung Fu with a panda, or pal around with Pixar characters—all at Southern California theme parks this summer. Here are seven summer-exclusive attractions and theme park additions for families to enjoy: 1. Walkabout Australia at the...
“Ghost Town Alive” connects with children of all ages and abilities, along with other sensory friendly entertainment options. It was high noon in Calico, 10-year-old Lali Cervantes stood in the center of the street, keeping an eye on the villains walking toward her. They were going to try and take...
Top five family-friendly things to do at SoCal’s largest theme parks this summer from the perspective of a former Disney Imagineer. The kids are home for the summer, what to do? As a former Disney Imagineer, and father of five (now grown) children, I’ve lived designing and visiting theme parks....
Goofy tried to bowl, but goofed up and instead, opened the newest place for families to have fun and eat at the same time at the Disneyland Resort. Splitsville Luxury Lanes, the newest addition to the Downtown Disney area, offers bowling as well as dining and drinks for the entire...
No request is too extreme for the Make a Wish Foundation of OC and IE, which celebrates 35 years of wishes granted Disneyland style. Thousands of children have not had to wish upon stars to see their dreams come true thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and Inland...
The Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure might sound like it’s for adults, but Disney makes sure there’s plenty of things to do for children too. One of those offerings for kids is a chance to learn how to bake the right way at an event called “Jr....
A Minuteman stood outside Knott’s Berry Farm’s replica of Independence Hall regaling students from Purch Avenue Elementary School in Gardena with the exploits of those Revolutionary War heroes. Meanwhile, over on Knott’s Silver Bullet roller coaster, students from Orange County’s Kestrel Learning Academy were riding it – not just for...
The Happiest Birthdays on Earth Many families take their young ones to Disneyland for their birthday, but did you know they can celebrate their birthday party Disney-style while there? “We have done them at both Goofy’s Kitchen and Plaza Inn. The characters and servers go out of their way to...