Panera Bread offers a great selection of soup, salads and some amazing breads, they also make a terrific macaroni and cheese… Continue reading
Author Archives: Carey R Cote
Polar Bear Swim
Well, not really, more like Splash Mountain in November at Disneyland, which in California is not a problem at all. California offers the right temperature any time of year for an invigorating cold splash… Continue reading
Christmas Fantasy Parade
If you want to get a glimpse of Santa at Disneyland, make sure you watch for him in the Disneyland Christmas Fantasy Parade… Continue reading
Castle Holiday Shoppe
The Castle Heraldry shop has been transformed into the Castle Holiday shoppe where you can find your favorite Disney character as a Christmas ornament… Continue reading
Haunted Mansion Holiday
If you did not get the chance to visit Jack for Halloween, you can still visit him for Christmas at the Haunted Mansion…
Christmas Tree
One of the most incredible Christmas trees can be found on Mainstreet USA in Disneyland… Continue reading
Happiest Christmas
One of our favorite times of the year to visit Disneyland is during the Christmas season, with all of the holiday overlays in the park. You will find amazing light displays and decorations that will surely put you in a festive mood… Continue reading
Daylight Savings Time
Fall back tonight, by turning your clocks back one hour. Many arguments can be heard against daylight savings time, but this is the one I am in favor of, especially if I am working the next morning. It is a great reminder that sometimes you have to just take the extra time to rest and relax even if it is only for an hour…
Depeche Mode
Rocked the house on Wednesday night to thunderous applause with their Global Spirit tour, the show was immensely different from the last time I saw them in 1990 during their Violator Tour…
Carthay Circle
After paying homage to the Headless Horseman stop by the Carthay Circle for an amazing Poison Apple Martini which comes with an adorable little poison apple glow cube…
Sleepy Hollow
Halloween would not be complete without revisiting the classic tale of Sleepy Hollow. In California Adventure you will find a great statute of the Headless Horseman sitting on his horse with a Pumpkin in hand…
Disneyland Top Treats
The treat of the week goes to the Rancho Del Zocalo Restaurante in Disneyland with an amazing Crème Brulee, a must to try…
Top Dining Disneyland
I love Mexican food anytime of the year and it especially fits into this time of the season. Treat yourself to some amazing Mexican food right here at Rancho Del Zocalo Restaurante in Disneyland…
Dia De Los Muertos
The Mexican Day of the Dead celebration to honour lost loved ones. Sugar skulls and marigolds are a predominant decoration of the festivals occurring Nov 1st (All Saints Day) and 2nd (All Souls Day.)
Mickey Jack O Lantern
Halloween is always a great time to visit Disneyland, the sight of the festive overlays is a great way to get you into the spirit…
Gold Creek Falls
The Gold Creek Falls hike is one of the many trails that can be found in Golden Ears Park…
Liliac
While biking Santa Monica we stumbled across an amazing performance by Liliac, which is a teen rock band made up of three brothers and two sisters who can really rock. They performed amazing cover versions of many classic rock songs. I was really impressed by how great they sounded. If you have the chance to see them, then do…
Beach Biking California
A regular visit to California would not be complete without enjoying this beautiful bike ride along the beaches of Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Dockweller, El Porto, Manhattan, Hermosa, Redondo and Torrance…
Paint the Night Parade
Along with the transformation of Paradise Pier into Pixar Pier, the Paint the night parade is rumored to be coming to California Adventure once Paradise Pier reopens as Pixar Pier sometime in the new year…
California Screamin
Make sure you start getting your fill of California Screamin’. This awesome roller coaster will be closed for refurbishment starting January 8th…