Flash #Giveaway for 2 Tickets to #CHOCWalk 2019 August 11th at the #Disneyland Resort

Hey there, hi there, ho there, it's a Disneyland Resort Experience Unlike No Other... CHOCWalk!

 

I've posted on my blog about CHOC Walk many times, it's a personal close to me fundraiser that we've been walking since 2007.

 

 

In honor of my nephew George, a stage 4 GBM cancer survivor, I am honored and proud to walk again this year.

 

I would love for you to help me fundraise even more and surpass my goal or even join my team, create a team or support in your own special way.

 

Here is the info to giveback with me and help me fundraise .... https://www.chocwalk.org/OnTheGoOC

 

Here is the info in the CHOCWalk itself and how you can join my team, another team or even start your own team.... https://www.chocwalk.org/OnTheGoOC and click register or if you are an Annual Pass-holder you can register to walk with the AP team and fundraise for some pretty cool Star Wars prizes.

 

 



 

Here is the giveaway info..

 

Enter below.. winner receives 2 wristbands for CHOCwalk!

 

** Note... The two wristbands will allow winners to attend the CHOC Walk as walkers without fundraising. They will, however, have to sign up to walk. Their $85 early bird registration minimum will be waived and they will pick up their wristbands during CHOC Walk check-in on Friday, August 9th and Saturday, August 10th at the CHOC Walk offices in Orange. Hours and location info on CHOC Walk check-in here: https://www.chocwalk.org/Static/Event-Check-In  . Winner Chosen July 25th and has 24 hrs to reply with name and email** 
 

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

 



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Autism Special Needs Friendly Tips for Staying at Grand Legacy At The Park Hotel in Anaheim Across from Disneyland

Autism Friendly Hotel Tips for Grand Legacy At The Park Hotel Across From Disneyland

 

Our family loves to stay and play at Grand Legacy At The Park Hotel in Anaheim. I wanted to put together in one post the autism friendly tips and tricks we've used over the last 3.5 years or so.

 

 



 

A few tips from when my son was about 3 and up to date to today...

 

With that said my son is now 6.5, we've been staying since he was 3 and mostly non verbal. He sleeps well but is all over the place until then so high energy. He is now verbal and a very, very picky eater, eating only 7 things since I took dyes and most carbs out. He is still working through some sensory things as well and at times can be a flight risk. 

 

What has helped us..

 

* The walk to the park security line is short sweet and not overwhelming. Under 5 mins with a slow pace.  

 

* The hotel staff. Keep them aware with a call prior and a reminder a week or so before about any special needs. 

 

* Rooms. We have found that as he's gotten older noise has become less of an issue over fixation of something in sight and running for it. With that said... rooms near the elevators a bit noisier to a sensitive ear. Also rooms in the new tower up front towards the upper level floor under the rooftop can have some noise heard until the fun shuts down about 1am or so. I suggest front tower third or second floor under the FifthOC  rooftop lounge and away from elevators. 

 

Also there are stairs. Sometimes the elevator can either be a distraction in a negative way such as pushing all the buttons immediately before I can blink and there are times if there's too many people he won't want to go in. The stairs are handy for us with this. 

CHOC WALK is Back with a New Date of August 27th Registration Open Now!

We Love to Support CHOC!

CHOC Walk is back this year and it's new date of August 27th us just a few months away.....Registration is now open and all the details are below! 

 



 



So many come out to support CHOC Hospital with a Walk in the Disneyland Parks. It's a very special day and memorable to be part of.

 

I am so grateful to CHOC for many reasons .... see how CHOC has impacted our lives directly in my previous blog posts here & here ... and will always support.

 

This year I was able to attend a briefing on all the details for the new August 27th CHOC Walk date and even listened to the Ambassador family speak.

 



Grand Legacy At The Park - Perfect Location for A Lot of Local Fun in SoCal

Wow We Rocked 2016 Locally Visiting so Many Hot Spots for Family/Date Night Fun!

This last year we spent a lot of time spending a lot of time together hehe. It was an honor to have the privileged to cover so many fantastic events this last year. 

I really hope you enjoyed all of our live coverage, posts, recaps, social shares and info through out the year. 

We are eager to kick off 2017 with more fun to share and places to go all around OC and beyond. 

One of our most favorite places to stay is the Grand Legacy at the Park. I have covered the hotel itself many times. We have taken walks to and from the main gates of Disneyland Parks and shared all the family fun that can be had at the hotel itself all year round. 

But I also wanted to share a perspective from the eyes and mind of a planner that looks at practicality as well as the fun to be had! 

With that said, this past year, I took the opportunity to really plan a stay around the Grand Legacy at the Park and more than once, not just a staycation...

Our run of family fun. 

Dream Foundation Partners with The Grand Legacy at the Park to Honor A Wish Upon A Star Visit to Disneyland

Dream Foundation and The Grand Legacy at the Park are Making a Final Dream Come True

The 5ifth at the Grand Legacy at the Park Supports the Dream Foundation

To honor and appreciate the love Karen Fletcher has given to so many who know her, the Dream Foundation and The Grand Legacy at the Park are coming together to make a last wish come true for her. 

This amazing 61yo grandmother, who is diagnosed with ALS, wants to celebrate her life at the Happiest Place with her happiest people. 

The Dream Foundation and The Grand Legacy at the Park are going to make this Dream Come TRUE!

PC Dream Foundation

I am so grateful to how compassionate and giving the Grand Legacy at the Park is. This Disneyland Resort Neighboring Hotel REALLY does care about it's community and giving back beyond it's neighborhood. 

We love staying at the Grand Legacy at the Park but it's such an easy choice to make to stay and play when you can feel good about what the Hotel does for others. 

I will be at the event that will Honor Karen and her family and I an so Honored myself to cover this Magical visit. 

Please follow along and share Karen's story and appreciation of Life - The event is on the 25th of this month and all the details are below. 

I will do my best to recap the event and all the precious moments I am being gifted to be a part of. 

Wishing Karen and her family the most Pixie Dust filled time at the Grand Legacy at the Park Hotel and the Disneyland Parks. Huge thanks and shout out to the Dream Foundation for making Dreams like this and so many others come true. 

Official Details of the Memorable Dream event.....

Anaheim's Only Rooftop Lounge The Fifth Sneak Peek

Anaheim's Only Rooftop Lounge The Fifth

Views of Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure Parks are Stunning

I was able to visit The Fifth, the Grand Legacy at the Park's new Roof Top Lounge, as a guest last Friday. 

They are currently only open to their Hotel Guests but this Friday I will also be attending their Hospitality Night as a guest in hopes to bring you the Fireworks that I was not able to bring you last week. The weather totally matter with this Disney Fun hehe. 

The Fifth will offer a full bar with specialty drinks from those you know to some that have been created for the bar itself by the staff and owner. 

Of course I had to try a few.. my favorite was the Sammy Loves Peaches.. yum so on point for me. 

There will also be a menu of small bites that, once open to the public or if you are staying over night soon, I totally suggest trying while you watch the sunset dip into the background of Disneyland!

Loved the Caprice Skewers and the Roastbeef Wrap!

Don't forget the dessert... fresh Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich!

It really is beautiful at any time of day but... the sunset into the evening is just breathtaking. 

For a few hours before the sun totally sets and the Fireworks hopefully go off nightly... there is often live Music that will be there for your enjoyment. 

Follow Along THIS FRIDAY When I Go Back to Catch The Fireworks Live from The Fifth!

FOLLY Entertainment to Kick Off Dapper Day Expo FRIDAY!

Friday, April 29 is the Dapper Day Expo FOLLY Event!!

This event that takes place Friday the 29th at The Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney. Hot Tip - Get your tickets early and get there early... I heard last year there was a long line out the door of Swing Dance fans wanting to join in on all the dancing, live bands, and delicious cocktails.

I love everything about Dapper Day and all the fun inside the parks too... but what if you do not have passes of just could not make it into the parks?!

I think this is a great opportunity to be part of the best festivities. Enjoy the evening and the swing setting, return for the expo at the Hotel as well.

Have you been to Dapper Day in the Parks / Expo FOLLY Kick Off before.... tell me what you thought?

What are you looking forward to most about the Expo itself?
I can not wait to see the festive attire and well I have to admit... the awesome hair-do's!

GET YOUR PAPERLESS TICKETS NOW AND BE SURE YOU ARE ON THE LIST FOR FRIDAY - HERE!

Spring Dapper Day Expo at the DLR!

Spring has Sprung at the Disneyland Resort - Dapper Day Weekend is Coming Soon!

DAPPER DAY Expo April 30th to May 1st 2016!

DAPPER DAY® Events celebrate sophisticated style from yesterday and today.

Fun for the whole family!

In just over five short years since its inception, DAPPER DAY has exploded in popularity, expanding upon the original “DAPPER DAY Disney park outings” concept with FOLLY (our 21+ cocktail parties) and the centerpiece, our nearly 30,000 sq ft. marketplace, the DAPPER DAY EXPO at the Disneyland Hotel.

The Spring 2016 Expo is the largest to date, with dancing and live bands, plus over 60 vendors and exhibitors "celebrating sophisticated living from yesterday and today.". 

SPRING HIGHLIGHTS:

The Spring EXPO will run April 30-May 1 at the Disneyland Hotel Exhibit Hall in Anaheim

Sponsors include: LA WEEKLY, Disney's Alice Through the Looking Glass film, PUBLIC Bikes Petersen Automotive museum, and more!

PUBLIC Bikes, in partnership with DAPPER DAY, is giving away a custom, special edition DAPPER DAY PUBLIC C7 9th Avenue bike - a value of $699!

Petersen Automotive Museum will be displaying their 1934 La Salle in the EXPO hall.

The FOLLY / nighttime event on Friday, April 29 at The Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney will be hosted in advance of the EXPO launch, entertainment by Big Butter Jazz Band.

There will be a giveaway through LA WEEKLY of two park hopper passes and a night at the Disneyland Hotel during the weekend of DAPPER DAY. Contest goes live Friday, April 8.

There are  Early Bird Entry tickets to the EXPO being offered, which was a huge hit last fall! Tickets are $25 and guests are able to come in at 10am for first early shopping plus complimentary continental breakfast.

Entertainment schedule is TBD EXPO but will include live performances by Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys and California Feetwarmers Dancing and dance lessons, and the first official DAPPER DAY Meet and Greet with surprise guest. 

This year, for the first time, there will be complimentary DAPPER DAY Shuttle, sponsored by Pin-Up Girl, transporting guests from Downtown Disney/Grand Californian to the EXPO at the Disneyland Hotel, and back.

Can't wait to see all your photos!

All Photo Credit to Dapper Day

Grand Legacy at the Park - New Rooms OPEN BOOKING NOW!

Hot off the press from the Grand Legacy at the Park!

Be The FIRST To Stay In The New Rooms!

Stay TONIGHT and get VIP treatment all the way! (maybe take me with you too heheh!! jk)

The new Suites and Premier Rooms in the new front tower are available TONIGHT!

Call the front desk at (714) 772-0440 to book. 

The first people to stay in each of our new rooms will receive a "VIP Welcome Experience" including a Grand Legacy At The Park welcome bag, VIP entrance, and VIP treatment. 

Only a select few are available tonight, call before it's too late!

HOW EXCITING! Congrats Grand Legacy!

Autism Friendly Tips for Disney's California Adventure

We Love the Disneyland Resort !

Here are some Autism friendly tips to help enjoy your time at Disney's California Adventure...

A lot of our family time is spent at DLR & inside the parks. 

It is a huge help when my husband is there with is but for a long time I feared going anywhere let alone Disneyland with out him having to control an outburst of emotion from my autistic son. Although he is high functioning he is still on the spectrum with sensory as well.

Fast forward to a year later after ABA therapy and preschool with speech...he has come a long way and I can take him anywhere comfortable in control. ..well most of the time haa!

Insider Look - Remodel, Revamp and Rebirth of the Grand Legacy at the Park - Staycation Perfection

We Love Family Time Spent at The Grand Legacy at the Park!

Perfect Staycation Location in Central OC! I've got the scoop on all the new additions coming with in the next few months!

Formerly knows as Ramada Main Gate at the Park, The Grand Legacy at the Park, has been working extremely hard towards a revamp, refreshed and remodeled look for 2016! They even have a new sign up that has a star that changes color and are so proud of the date Feb 2, 2016, when they officially became known as the Grand Legacy at the Park!! I am so excited for them all too.

We have stayed at the hotel a few times and each time is a blast. (You can see my reviews and experience in previous blog posts by searching Ramada Main Gate and Grand Legacy) 

We usually hit the Disney Parks as a given when we stay at the Grand Legacy, but this time decided to hit the parks on day 2.

Did you know that they offer annual pass discounts and also early check in?! Love it!

This time since it was over Spring Break we decided to just go with the flow. What I mean to say is, take it slow, not rush through the beauty of the property itself and enjoy the things that are there for us to relax and do. 

Something fresh and fun...I had a lot of fun taking pics in the stand alone photo booth inside of the new classy lobby. 

Not going to lie, I could have sat there for an hour taking pics to post and send, but soon this fun way to share selfies at the Grand Legacy will be on their soon to be open Roof Top Lounge, The 5ifth!! 

Disney Themed Party Ideas in Prep to Host a Disney Kids Preschool WDW Celebration

We love Disney and are excited to be hosting a #DisneyKids celebration!

Last year we hosted a #DisneySide Cars preschool party, well a few of them, and loved every moment of that opportunity! To see the kids faces enjoying Disney outside of Disneyland with activities and treats like they were visiting the Disneyland Resort filled my heart.

It's so fun to celebrate with Disney. Our family loves to spend time at the Disney Parks and have been talking about saving up for a trip to Walt Disney World.

This fun opportunity of hosting a preschool party to get familiar with Walt Disney World will give us and other families a preview of what we can wish for in a magical trip to WDW!

I am so excited to host this #DisneyKids party!

To prep I'm going to go back and see what I did for the other celebrations and also some of our previous birthday party celebrations too!

Check out some of that fun here , here and below for awesome Disney Party Ideas.

Disney themed Mickey Birthday:

This was my son's first birthday celebration. It was ChEARs from Ear to Ear! 

Something for Everyone!