If you want to earn your Mickey Mouse ears as a die-hard fan, then this place needs to be on your…read morelist of must-see Disney locations. Because this barn, or as Walt called it, "my happy place" is where all those magical ideas first got their start. When you go inside, you'll see many ideas built on happiness and some neat-o Disney history, too. A mini train ride around the property is also filled with little surprises to put a smile on your face. THE BACK STORY: Carolwood Barn served as Walt Disney's workshop where he spent many hours building miniatures and 1/8th scale model trains. It's been said that the barn itself is where Walt's original "imagineering" ideation sparked the inspo to create Disneyland Park. Originally, the barn was located in Holmby Hills and named after the street where he lived, which was Carolwood Drive. Later in 1999 after his passing, his daughter bequeathed Walt's hand-laid tracks to the Los Angeles Live Steamers (LALS), who maintained a rail museum in LA's Griffith Park. Fun fact: Walt was one of the founding & charter members of this locomotive enthusiast group (LALS) that formed back in 1956. So I guess the train story comes full circle. Carolwood Barn is open on the third Sunday of each month (11am-3am). Note: subject to change without notice. Admission is FREE, parking is FREE, and LALS members serve as volunteer hosts, and take you on train rides. So be nice to them, they're out there donating their time for free. Now if you're a train enthusiast, you can be a member too. Membership Perks: Help lay track, maintain signals, transport passengers, and operate live steam, diesel, or electric train engines from 1″ scale (1:32) to 1.5″ scale. It's a $100 annual fee and even kiddos can get a $20 Junior Membership. See, you can easily join the OG Walt Disney Club (Mickey ears are optional).

If the history of Walt Disney is what you seek, Griffith Park offers a couple of spots, but this…read moreparticular spot takes some planning ahead, because there's only a handful of times a year that you can get in, but it will be worth your time and effort; and because it does take planning to get here, that makes it all that much better. As a sidenote, while you're in the area, you may as well check out the LA live steamers just next-door. And don't forget the merry-go-round in Griffith Park because that's where Walt developed the idea for Disneyland, and where Disneyland original blueprints were designed for!

We had my son's birthday party at Game On in Burbank this weekend and it was such a great…read moreexperience. The entire process was easy and convenient from start to finish. Parking was super convenient (a huge plus), and the 3-hour party timeframe was more than enough time for the kids to play and enjoy everything. The staff was fantastic -- friendly, organized, and very easy to work with. The place was clean, well-maintained, and perfect for kids. There are so many games to play that everyone stayed entertained the entire time, and the kids had an absolute blast. Game On is truly a hidden gem. They even have unique snacks you don't see everywhere, which was a fun bonus. Highly recommend this spot for kids' parties--we'll definitely be back!

Amazing service and great worker there. I love to game on my free time and they have good deals…read more Quiet than most gaming cafes and i came here on two different days! Definitely coming back !!

This place is great for a larger birthday party! My friend emailed to reserve two tables since we…read morehad 30ish people. They have ATMs to get bills to exchange for quarters to play the games! No food but drinks are all around $15 each. Can bring in your own food so we ordered pizzas from down the street and brought them in!!

Hi, I was just kicked out of tonight's pokemon event…read morebecause a couple who was white and asian cut me in line and when I confronted them about it, the asian one got in my face and i called him an "asian bitch", he then complained to me to the black security guard and the security guard at first came up to me and asked me to stay away from them which i agreed to. all was cool until the asian guy went back to the black security guard and said he wasn't satisfied until i was kicked out. i was kicked out. that was not fair and i posted on my socials about it. i would like this rectified. i would like to be compensated for this in some way and the security guard to be reprimanded and taught how to handle situations like this in the future. please advise how you plan on handling this situation. Thanks, Jeremiah

Pulled up curious. Left entertained…read more Burbank Village has that low-effort cool factor. On a regular day it's fine. Clean. Walkable. Easy to bounce around. But when the special events hit, that's when it locks in. Pop-ups. Live stuff. Random programming that makes it feel intentional instead of just a pass-through. You can feel the difference immediately. At night the vibe shifts. Lights on. Music bleeding through the walkways. Groups lingering. Couples circling. Everyone moving with no real rush. It gets packed, but not in a suffocating way. More like communal energy. You bump shoulders. You people-watch. You stay longer than planned. Parking is the wildcard. If you know, you know. If you don't, expect a few laps and some internal negotiations. Once you find a spot, though, it's out of mind fast. The night takes over. It's giving... neighborhood hang that wakes up after dark.

Sadly after living in Burbank my entire life I had to move out of the San Fernando Valley and…read moreBurbank entirely due to the cost of living here. Being a senior and recently retired I find it ridiculous what is being charged for rentals and your average lunch at most restaurants offered in the Burbank Village and Mall area. Definitely not the Burbank I grew up with 50 years ago

The tea house sits behind a small Japanese garden with a pond with koi fish, bridge, waterfall, and…read morelotus flowers. While small it's very serene and has mostly everything a traditional Japanese garden needs. The teahouse has some events but it's rarely open. You need to really pay attention to their website and keep checking back the event page. I find this is the most current, even more than their Instagram. I saw an event for matcha tea whisking workshop, but it was sold out unfortunately, but it looked cool and I was able to catch a glimpse inside of the teahouse which looks very traditional. The garden around the teahouse is open Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm. This is a really cute place to stop by if you live in Glendale/Burbank and walk around and sit near the pond or bring a book and sit in the grass. If you live farther just be forewarned that the gates to the garden are not always open when they say they are open. I've been here around 3 different times, and it wasn't open which was really annoying because I don't live anywhere near Glendale and I came out specifically to see the garden. The best bet to go is when there is going to be an event at the teahouse that way you can be certain or if you are already coming out here to go on a hike in the mountains behind the park. For something larger check out my list of other Japanese Gardens: bit.ly/3CLXWV9

Their watermelon slushie with boba sort of changed my view of the world. It comes with a price…read morethough.

Joe the repair man is the absolute GOAT of arcade repair men. He was able to diagnose the issue…read morewith my arcade machine just looking at a couple pics I sent. He was professional, courteous, and very skilled at his profession. He replaced the power supply, found some rare coin mechanism parts, and setup coin operation for me. Lastly he replaced the plex glass with real glass and I could not be happier! Don't hesitate to call these guys if your arcade is in need of a little love and attention. I'm glad I did! Gene the owner was also very helpful and knowledgeable.

Great family atmosphere, clean, good deal for an hours worth of play, $25 to play for the entire…read moreday or $15 for an hour.

I did a review the same week I visited, but unfortunately, it got deleted. I can't recall all the…read moredetails, but I do remember that the games are quite expensive. Parking was also a bit of a hassle - the guy mentioned some issues with parking. My son absolutely loved the car VR game, and the others too. However, it's a bit pricey for our budget. The amount I paid could have easily lasted me 2 hours at Chuckie Cheese (peace!). This place is more suitable for teenagers or adults who want to hang out, rather than young children. It might be a good option for parents with young kids who want to chat while their kids play in the playground. The place is small, but they have some impressive equipment. The staff are incredibly helpful and nice with all these gadgets- I cannot assist my son. 3 stars for the pricey games, 2 for parking and 4 stars for the staff- do the math, I will still recommend for you to try and experience the fancy atmosphere.

From the owner: Lalaland Party Space is Glendale’s ultimate kids’ party destination — a bright, modern venue…read morefeaturing arcade games, soft-play areas, VR experiences, and full event planning services. We are a private event venue. All tours, visits, and parties are by appointment only. The listed hours do not reflect walk-in availability. Whether you’re hosting a birthday, playdate, or private celebration, our space is designed for all ages. We offer themed party packages, character entertainment, balloon décor, arts & crafts, face painting, and everything you need for a stress-free, unforgettable event. Families love our vibrant atmosphere, friendly team, and the convenience of having the entire party experience in one place. At Lalaland Party Space, kids play, parents relax, and memories are made.

Me and some friends went to round 1 to do some karaoke on Tuesday night this week and we were…read morehaving some troubles with the system in room 1 so they sent in a couple people to help us, All of the staff were super friendly and helpful the whole time, and made sure we still had some fun, big shout out to Abi she was amazing!! Truly made our night huge thanks to you guys

I've gone to Round 1 Burbank a couple times since it opened a few years back. Being someone who…read moregrew up with the fighting game arcade culture of the 90s and 2000s, I was THRILLED to see that had cabs for many Capcom FGs like Capcom vs SNK 2, MvC2, SF3 Third Strike, and even newer titles like Street Fighter V. Now if they had some Tekken cabs, then everything would be perfect. They also had lots of music games and racing games like Maximum Tune. The arcade part itself elevates my score for this place. With my recent trip as part of a group of parents planning for an impromptu after party for the cast and crew for the St Genevieve Parish Schools Musical production's closing weekend, I was amazed at how the Round 1 crew were receptive to our needs. We reserved a karaoke party room for about 30 kids. Louis took down my number for the reservation, and he was very nice and accommodating. We did have to wait about an hour for our party room to be ready, which was fair. Meanwhile, my group of teens entertained themselves with MULTIPLE takes on the photo booths, surely to satiate their social media needs. When the karaoke room was ready, fun and memories were made not just for them, but also the parents. Truly a wonderful time. Now for the dark side of this review. Though Louis was awesome, he did mention that I should get a text within 5 minutes confirming my reservation. It was almost 30 minutes and still never received a text, and when I talked to Louis about it, he said that I had to connect to the Round 1 wifi in order to receive text updates. Rather unintuitive, I thought. But Louis did assure me that it didn't affect my place in line, which was good to know. Also, the thing that brings my score down... the food. I ordered the buffalo wings. Not only were the wings not of size, but the watery buffalo sauce was just thrown in that I may as well have had a buffalo chicken soup. Also, though they did not charge me for a pitcher of water for my singing teens, they did charge the other parents that I was with for the exact same pitchers of water. At that point, I was telling myself it must have been my charm that got me free water lol. All in all, Round 1 is top notch when it comes to fun. It celebrates arcade culture of yesterday with their fighting games, music games, and driving games, while providing photo booths and claw games with kawaii merch that today's youth adores. Just please, eat somewhere else before coming here. The mall's food court right outside the entrance has some nice options. Or... just don't order the buffalo wings.

I had a great and wonderful experience at Revenge Of. This isn't your typical comic shop, there's a…read moreselection of indie books, pinball machines, video games and cafe! If you haven't gone here you need to go. I wish I stayed there longer, but I was on a strict schedule. The atmosphere is creative and welcoming, with a cool artistic vibe that makes browsing so much fun! The staff clearly knows their stuff and are passionate about books and art. The store was super clean , well organized and easy to navigate through, when with such uniqueness. Overall experience was so unique, I wish i had more time to enjoy the cafe, games and books. Plan on staying here for at least an hour. I love this place! Found it by accident.

After a rainy day in Glendale I looked up the sorts of places I like to visit typically when I'm in…read moreor around greater LA. I was disappointed to see record stores have dried up, but when I looked up comic book stores, this was near the top, and close to where I had lunch. Street parking is fairly easy, and I didn't realize that the first door I passed was another entrance to a café looking area. However, the main entrance was a visually impressive experience in its own right. Full of stimuli basically, that's assured at Revenge of... (the Nerds? Supes?). Love the name! In addition to comics and usual toys and nicknacks, I was delighted to find not one, but two areas devoted to pinball machines! Additionally, the interior design evokes lots of classic (e.g. Silver and Bronze Age) artwork. X-Men and Spider-Man definitely influenced the architectural approach. It's impressive and lends a fun vibe, as well as atmospheric lighting. Two café counters in different areas allow for drinks to be purchased, and lots of nooks and crannies have things ranging from vinyl records, board games, a discounted graphic novels area, as well as recent comic titles and weekly releases (typically on Wednesdays). The back issues are found in X shaped fixtures and spaced in a clever arrangement that simultaneously encourages and enhances browsing, and yet doesn't clutter the walking areas. I found several missing issues for my Conan the Barbarian run, and everything is bagged and boarded (archival terms), so that's good. I didn't explore the pinball machines as I was pressed for time, but I definitely see myself visiting when I'm nearby in the future.

Needed a last minute outing to keep the kids busy so naturally, I googled my options. This…read morelocation was pretty convenient so off we went. Tickets were pretty easy to purchase online. I thought it was a timed entry but it is not...or it wasn't when we went. I followed the parking sign on the wall which led me to a lot just a little north of the museum. It was $20 to park there. Had I had more time to plan, I may have parked somewhere else as I felt that was a bit steep. I'm assuming metered parking would be hard to find in that location as it is in the heart of Hollywood. I thought it would be similar to the Museum of Illusions in New York, but rather than a museum feel, this was purely just photo ops. You can rent tripods at the front for $10. They also provide free lockers for your bags and stuff- which I would highly recommend. I didn't take up the offer in the beginning but soon realized that was a better option. I would also like to highly recommend and thank Tim! He showed us the ropes of how to take photos and he took some photos for us. He was friendly, professional and patient with my two young kids. He definitely knows his way around an iPhone camera and showed me some tricks I didn't even know. Tim's photos came out a lot better than mine as you need to find the perfect angle for the pictures to have that illusion effect. The tickets I purchased online also allowed us to go to the giant house next door and the upside down house. Tim came to the rescue again and took some amazing photos for us in the upside down house. It was a fun experience for all of us and I would definitely recommend visiting this location. If you see Tim, ask him for some pointers! Thank you, Tim!

I recently visited the Museum of Illusions and had mixed feelings about the experience. It was fun…read moreoverall, especially if you enjoy taking pictures. There are several photo-friendly illusion setups that make for some cool and creative shots. We bought the bundle deal and also visited the Upside Down House and the Giant House. While those were interesting to see, there still wasn't much to do at either location besides taking pictures. One thing I really appreciated was the front cashier--He was very nice and welcoming, which made the check-in experience pleasant. However, I don't think the visit was quite worth the price. It felt a bit too expensive for what it offers, especially considering the bundle included all three exhibits. The experiences are fun for photos, but they're fairly short and limited in activities. For the amount you pay, it would be nice if there were more interactive things to do or more areas to explore. Overall, it's a good spot if you're really into taking fun illusion photos, but if you're expecting a longer or more activity-filled experience, it may feel a bit overpriced.