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    4.6 (7 reviews)

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    This one is for both adults and kids. It's around 20-30 mins long parade. You will get to see Mickey and most of his friends in this parade. I think they update the floats and character frequently. This edition we saw Moana, Aladin added to it. Frozen, Cindrella were there in the past too. Kids will love this. The characters on the road. It's a great experience for them. They have picked some catchy tunes to accompany with this. Show is spectacular and it will take us to a magical world! Something you don't want to miss. It starts from Fantasyland and goes to the other side. We picked our spots near the castle at least 40 mins ago to get the best view of it. But there were people waiting for it when we arrived. Plan ahead and pick a spot in advance!

    Mickey!
    Jane L.

    Magic Happens Parade is a parade at Disneyland that debuts on February 28th but I got to see a sneak peak on February 27th. It is Disney's first new daytime parade since nearly a decade. The theme is pretty much centered around magic. The parade features a variety of distinct stories with a great mix of Disney characters. Mickey Mouse leads a cavalcade of wonderfully decorated and ornate floats. There's Moana riding the crest of a wave in her voyager canoe. The LED panel of the ocean behind her shows the magic of what's deep in the ocean. Following her float, is Maui waving to guests from another float. There's Miguel from Coco strumming his guitar, who's joined by his dog Danté. Following behind is Pepita, which is held by four puppeteers. There's a Frozen 2 float with Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Sven. Kristoff is seen pushing a wheelbarrow and greeting guests. The grand finale consists of a multitude of Disney characters. The grand finale floats are introduced by Genie, Aladdin, Tinker Bell, Peter Pan, Blue Fairy, Pinocchio and Fairy Godmother. We then see Cinderella enclosed in a pumpkin and for those that want to take pictures be aware that the carriage obscures her face most of the time. Following that is a Sword in the Stone float with Merlin and Arthur. It's nice to see them both as they've never been in a parade float before! After that float, Tiana and Prince Naveen are seen amidst a swirl of golden flowers where they share a kiss. In the last float, Aurora is dancing with Prince Phillip. There's a lot of whimsically costumed performers. A cast member told me that there's there's RuPaul Drag influence in how the makeup and costumes were designed. The hair styles on the costumed performers are pretty outrageous. The high-energy musical score that puts a contemporary spin on classic Disney hits will grow on you as the parade goes on. Now the songs are nowhere near as catchy as Paint the Night or Soundsational but still good. The floats were beautifully designed. It's definitely a parade to remember!

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    Knott's Berry Farm

    Knott's Berry Farm

    3.3
    (5.1k reviews)
    4.7 mi

    This review is mainly for my visit to Ghost Town ALIVE!…read more I have not been to Knott's Berry Farm since I was 10 years old, and was recently invited by my friend to go to the park, where he insisted we do the Ghost Town ALIVE experience. I did not know what I was getting myself into! For those who don't know, Knott's Ghost Town comes to life during the Summer and transforms into an almost 8-hour immersive experience. Characters come to life and act out a story which changes each day depending on the audience. As I entered, a townsperson introduced themselves and let me know that I can become a "town citizen" at Town Hall - and thus began my journey of the day! After being inducted, I traveled to the schoolhouse and was tasked to bring a letter to the "Calico Gazette". And then ran into some outlaws who invited me to join their team of bandits on a quest involving cattle wrangling and stealing blueprints. The day continued on meeting numerous different townsfolk and learning their stories, with them encouraging me to interact and go on adventures. -1 star because I stepped away to go on a ride which was over an hour wait. There were several other rides which had 2+ hour waits. I highly suggest setting aside a day devoted to Ghost Town for any and all ages and abilities!

    Absolutely my FAVORITE theme park. It has really fun and exciting rides. There is a good section…read morefor lids too so both older kids and younger kids. There are very many rides too. The lines can be long but it is so worth it. They have a great selection of food too. I would recommend the Mexican food there. They have really good snacks too. Their jam is AWESOME!!! They have treats too. This is a really good place to go and a great experience. (Way better then Disneyland) I would really recommend going to Knott's Berry Farm if you are visiting near here or live near. Love it!

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    Old time photos. You've got to at least do this once in your life as a pass holder.
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    All season drink plan..... $39 + Tax
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    Disney California Adventure Park

    Disney California Adventure Park

    4.0
    (3.4k reviews)
    0.6 mi

    There really is something magical about. No matter how many times I visit Disney, walking down Main…read moreStreet, hearing the music, and seeing the castle never stops feeling special. The cast members are incredibly kind, the attention to detail is unmatched, and there's just a feeling here that you can't really find anywhere else. Whether you're there for the rides, the food, or just soaking in the atmosphere, it's easy to understand why so many people love this place. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is the price. Between tickets, parking, food, Lightning Lanes, and everything else, it's become unbelievably expensive. I understand theme parks aren't cheap to operate, but it's hard to justify just how unaffordable a single day has become for so many families. That said, the magic is still there. I'll probably keep coming back because there truly isn't another place quite like Disneyland, I just wish experiencing that magic didn't come with such a hefty price tag. I happened to go on the perfect day and was able to ride everything without a lightning lane pass! Disneyland really is such a money grab, that's what annoys me about this place. I will say I highly recommend going at least once in your life.

    Family Disney day. pass members for the pass 3years and I love it here…read more between then food and wine fest and the fried chicken at disneyland ...y0u can always find great food. my daughter loves mickeys house. bluey is officially here

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    Great Wolf Lodge

    Great Wolf Lodge

    3.4
    (3.4k reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Overall, we had a good experience at Great Wolf Lodge. It's a fun place for a family day trip, and…read morethere was plenty to keep everyone entertained. While it may not be somewhere we'd go or come.. for a vacation, it's definitely worth visiting for a day. The only negative experience we had involved an employee named Stephanie who was working the family raft slide. She came across as though she genuinely didn't want to be there. It didn't ruin our visit by any means, but when you're in a family-focused environment, a friendly attitude goes a long way. Also, during one of our turns on the family slide, the wait was noticeably longer than it should have been compared to all of our previous rides, which slowed things down a bit. Definitely a bit miss managed as it seems as 1-2 employees max were bouncing back and forward to push the rafts down. Something that popped into mind free of charge lol. One suggestion for the marketing team: consider giving away complimentary waterproof phone pouches. They cost only a few dollars at retail store ( Walmart ) so I'd imagine they could be purchased in bulk at a much lower cost. Guests would use them throughout the park, and many would likely take pictures and post all over there social media as I saw almost every partner with one,I know I did and will posting family pic and already have all the family said they'd want to come..giving Great Wolf Lodge free advertising and great brand exposure every time they're used elsewhere. It seems like a small investment that could create a lasting impression. Overall, a solid 4-star experience. We'd come back again.

    Dear Great Wolf Lodge,…read more Sending links that expire in 48 hours is bad enough. Charging those same loyal customers $35 EVERY visit just to park their car is even worse. A season pass should reward loyalty, not nickel-and-dime the people who already paid to support your business. Families deserve better. Management does not care and has no ability no desire to help

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    Boomers Irvine

    Boomers Irvine

    3.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    11.2 mi

    Came here with family and we had so much fun!! There' was stuff for everyone to do!…read more Great food ! Try the funnel cake fries !! Strawberry frozen margaritas are great for a hot day when golfing! The arcade is so fun and the kids enjoyed the prizes !

    Have visited many times over the years. Many changes over time, some good. Last night I went with…read moremy teenage son and arrived less than two hours before closing which meant we each got an unlimited attraction pass for $29. This was a good value compared to regular prices. Enjoyed the go carts twice; attendants were very patient with customers and trouble makers. Cart track is super fun, carts ran well, fun competition! Bumper boats were closed; perhaps weather isn't warm enough yet or demand was low. Two fountain sodas at the snack bar were $13. Pretty outrageous. Tried to use the batting cages. Our unlimited pass didn't seem to apply however, which was disappointing, as our key cards were unable to activate the cages in two different lanes. We moved on to mini golf. Well lit and good music is the best I can say. Overall I can tell the courses have been improving from a maintenance standpoint but the greens are TERRIBLE. If you have to putt over broken turf or your ball gets stuck in a pit of death that used to be part of the brick border, it disrupts the fun and becomes frustrating. Seriously, Boomers. Put some of that ridiculous soda pop revenue into fixing your miserable astroturf. There were tears and holes everywhere. The arcade gets periodically updated but we didn't use it this time due to time constraints. Always had fun on the multitude of games available. Same with laser tag, we just ran out of time. Was not crazy about the process for golf putters and bats for the batting cages. There only seemed to be one person in charge of handing these out from the desk and they were stuck handling a long ticket line so we pretty much helped ourselves by reaching over the counter and grabbing what we needed.

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    Camelot Golfland

    Camelot Golfland

    3.6
    (744 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    We brought our nieces and nephew, and they had an absolute blast. We did too. The arcade has a…read moregreat variety of games, so there's something for everyone. The mini-golf course is enormous, it feels like it never ends, which made it even more fun. There are also plenty of snack and food options to choose from. Overall, it was a great experience, and we'd definitely come back.

    When it comes to mini golf, this is my fave within a 50 mile radius from LA, more specifically, the…read moreEastside. I can only say good things about my experiences putting at Camelot. It's always clean, there are many decent fast meal options, and it feels relaxing under the palm trees on springy days. Inside, you have so many options to game--from Mario Brothers to Space Invaders. You can fall down a video game rabbit hole here. Also, the bumper cars are lit up and Lazer Tag is calling all players. There's a cafeteria-style "common hall" serving up pizza, nachos, hot dogs, fries, and bevvies. Outside, the bumper boats are a refreshing way to cool down. You can see that the staff works hard at maintaining the grounds. There's always someone working on the many pools and water features when I go. Overall, the greens are in good shape. Sure, a ball may stick, but it's a game. Mulligans and astro turf hiccups are par for this course. Want to practice random kindness? If you see a bottle on the ground, feel free to recycle in the receptacle placed by the tee box. It's nice that they thought to have as many receptacles as they did. It really helps keep the place tidy. The staff is young & laid back yet attentive. One clean sweep across all 4 courses at the opening of each AM shift, however, could help keep it 100% litter-free. See, I warned you--I had nothing but good things to say about Camelot Golfland. Will be back! Once I get the go again from my Sir Lancelot to brave the journey to Anaheim, we'll return for a 6-minute tournament to ride the Go Carts like chariots.

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    Kids loved all the games inside
    Kids loved all the games inside
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    Jungle Cruise

    Jungle Cruise

    4.3
    (279 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Jungle Cruise is one of those rides that just gets it right every time…read more First off, they don't waste any time. The skippers come out swinging with jokes right from the start, and half the fun is watching how fast they can read the crowd and start messing with people. It's basically comedy on water. The boat loads up pretty quick too, so you're not standing around melting in the sun for an hour. You get a solid group on board, and off you go nice and smooth, cruising through the jungle like everything's normal... except it never is. The second time I rode it was just as good, maybe even better. The jokes were different, the skipper had his own style, and somehow they still managed to keep the whole thing funny without missing a beat. That's not easy to do ride after ride all day long. Being on the water is relaxing, the scenery is fun and detailed, and then out of nowhere you get another joke that catches you off guard and you're laughing again. What really makes it work is the consistency. Doesn't matter which skipper you get they all know how to work it and keep the energy up the whole ride. In and out, smooth experience, great humor, and just a solid Disney classic. Five stars easy. This is one of those rides you can do again and again and still walk off smiling.

    One of the best chill rides at Disneyland. I especially like this one because the tour guide…read moreworkers are so funny. I liked doing this at night, it added to the experience in my opinion.

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    Our funniest jungle cruise guide
    Doomed boat on it's way to bad/great puns and replayed jokes
    Doomed boat on it's way to bad/great puns and replayed jokes
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