The Disneyland princesses will have a new home at Disneyland when Fantasy Faire opens on March 12. The storybook village, located just outside of Sleeping Beauty Castle, will become the permanent home for the classic Disney princesses like Cinderella and Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty). As construction nears completion, we are getting a look over the wall at what is in store.
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Playing with Trains at the Portland Oregon Rail Heritage Center
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is located near OMSI at 2250 SE Water Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214. There is a small parking lot under the 99E viaduct at SE Caruthers St. and SE Grand Ave. There is a lot of construction nearby for the new light rail, so be careful when driving in the area. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated since that is what keeps the lights on.
Howl at the Moon Glow Golf at Great Wolf Lodge
I decided to surprise my son over the holiday weekend by taking a quick trip to Great Wolf Lodge. It had been a few months since our last visit and I wanted to check out some of the updates, like the Howl at the Moon Glow Golf. My wife had to attend some teacher training classes, so it was a dad and son weekend and a good excuse to have some fun together.
Disney Changes the Rules, Begins to Enforce Fastpass Return Times
Fastpass at Disneyland just became a little less convenient. The mouse has begun to enforce the one hour return window printed on Fastpass tickets and is turning away guests who return after the time has expired.
Knott’s Berry Farm Buy One Get One Free Offer
Knott’s Berry Farm is running a buy one, get one free offer with Baskin Robbins through February 28. Just stop by a Baskin Robbins store and pick up a coupon. You will get a free, regular ticket when you buy a full price $59.99 regular ticket at the Knott’s Berry Farm main entrance.
Great Forest Challenge Coming Soon to Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA is adding another new attraction to the roster. Construction is underway for Great Forest Challenge, a family activity where groups of players travel through a series of rooms while solving puzzles, maneuvering through laser mazes, and playing games.
Well Played Ikea, Valentines Day Offer
The marketing team at Ikea has a great sense of humor. Check out this special Valentines offer of a free crib if you have a child born nine months from now.
Giveaway: Win an Air Hogs Helicopter and Battle Tracker Robot
My big purchase was an Air Hogs – Battle Tracker with Yellow Disc Firing Helicopter. I bought it on a whim, with the simple goal of buying something frivolous with my gift cards. It has turned out to be a lot of fun and something that my son and I can play with together.
Deals We Like: Pay Your Birth Year at Starwood Hotels
Starwood Hotels has a special discount where your room rate is based on the year in which you were born. For example, if you were born in 1970, you would pay the standard room rate for your first night and then $70 for your second and third nights.
The 5 Best Places to Propose at Disneyland
With Valentines Day around the corner, there are many guys planning out the perfect way to pop the question. Disneyland is a popular spot to propose year-round, but on Valentines Day you are even more likely to see someone on bended knee. For those planning a special moment, here are a few of the best places to propose at the Happiest Place on Earth.