Sea World is one of my family’s favorite southern California destinations and I stumbled onto two ways to get free admission in 2013. Do you have a child in preschool or are you a teacher? Then read on.
Archives for 2013
There is a MONSTER at the End of this Twitter Conversation
Earlier today, millions of mature adults cried out in amazement and stopped working because the geniuses at Sesame Street decided to tweet from There is a Monster at the End of this Book. If you don’t have this book, go buy it now. Or better yet, download the app.
Glow Golf and Cub Club on Wheels – What’s New at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA has a new activity for 2013 – Howl at the Moon Glow Golf, an indoor mini golf course illuminated by black lights. To make room for the glow golf, the Cub Club moved to the main lobby where it has become a central place for children’s activities throughout the day.
MagiQuest at Great Wolf Lodge is More Fun Than You Can Shake a Stick At
If you have ever visited a Great Wolf Lodge, you likely know that all of these strange occurrences are part of MagiQuest, an interactive game played throughout the resort. I read about MagiQuest before our visit, but I had no idea that the game would be a central part of the Great Wolf experience. The hotel’s lobby, common areas, and several floors of the hotel have MagiQuest elements tucked away. It is simply amazing to see how popular this game is with visitors. If you don’t have a magic wand in hand, you quickly feel left out.
New Details on Fantasy Faire Princess Meet & Greet Area at Disneyland
The Disneyland princesses will have a new home this spring, when Fantasy Faire opens on March 12 just outside of Sleeping Beauty Castle. The are will become the permanent home for the classic Disney princesses like Cinderella and Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty).
Great Wolf Lodge 48 Hour Sale
Great Wolf Lodge is running a 48 hour sale that gives 20% off winter rates. All 11 of the locations are taking part in this special offer, but the start dates for the 48 sale varies by property.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe
The spinach and artichoke dip goes great with carrot and celery sticks, but of course, it tastes even better on garlic bread. The recipe makes 8 cups and I highly recommend picking up enough ingredients to make a few batches. It goes fast.
iPotty: What Do You Get When you Combine an iPad with a Toilet?
A Google search for “iPhone dropped in toilet” returns about 1,580,000 results. Our own family has lost an iPhone to the watery depths of the porcelain throne. Why you would want to let your toddler play with an iPad while on the toilet is beyond me, but an enterprising inventor thinks it is a great idea. Meet the iPotty.
Is a Corn Dog Better than the Carthay Circle Restaurant?
If you had the option of dining at the Carthay Circle Restaurant or having a corn dog with mustard from the Corn Dog Castle, which restaurant at Disney California Adventure would you choose?
Disneyland Takes Photos of Guests to Crack Down on Ticket Renting
Disneyland is taking greater steps to prevent ticket renting by requiring a photo of every visitor who uses a multi-day ticket. According to the LA Times, the new process began this week and has delayed visitors getting into the theme parks by about 45 minutes.