Universal CityWalk Joins DineLA Restaurant Week from July 12-26 #UniversalCityWalk #DineLA

CityWalk is Where IT'S at This Summer!

 

Come Hungry Cause Universal CityWalk Joins DineLA Restaurant Week from July 12-26

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Serving Up Exclusive Dining Options at Its Premier Eateries:
Vivo Italian Kitchen, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Voodoo Doughnut
For the first time,Universal CityWalk joins in dineL.A. Restaurant Week offering guests the opportunity to experience some of CityWalk’s premier eateries, including Vivo Italian Kitchen, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, and Voodoo Doughnut.

Exclusive menus will be served at these three dining locations as part of the dineL.A. program

· Vivo Italian Kitchen andJimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will offer a two course lunch and a three course dinner menu. The special menus can be viewed here: Vivo Italian Kitchen and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.

· Voodoo Doughnut will offer a Baker’s ½ Dozen and Full Dozen specials in addition to a dineL.A. special bread pudding doughnut only offered at the CityWalk location. The special menu can be viewed here: Voodoo Doughnut

Diners can also take advantage of special valet parking rates during dineL.A. More information is available at Universal CityWalk

 dineL.A. is a 15-day event that takes place twice a year and showcases Los Angeles’s premier dining destinations along with special menu options.

WHEN: Friday, July 12 – Friday, July 26, 2019

WHERE: Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 90068

Universal Studios Our First Family Visit - All You Need To Know Plus Autism Tips & Something I'd Never Do! #UniversalStudios

Universal Studios Hollywood is Pure Movie Magic Brought to Life

 

First Visits Are Always The Best... We've waited a while to visit Universal Studios Hollywood as a family.

 



 

It's a big step to take to enjoy everything Hollywood Movie Magic with kids and one on the Autism Spectrum.

 

 

Thank you to Universal Studios for having us out to experience Dark Art show on the Hogwarts Castle. Not only did we enjoy wizarding entertainment but we explored the park early beforehand! All Opinions are my own.

 

 

Since it was our first visit I thought it would be fun to do a complete separate post on just that! Tips and feedback on our 6.5 hour day at Universal Studios Hollywood. You can find our blog post on all things Wizarding World of Harry Potter here.

 

 

The lay out and navigating Universal Studios

 

There is really no way to start or finish as we found that returning to all the lands or parts of the park were a must to see more.

 

When you enter the main gate and of course take that iconic shot... grab a map and pick a starting point. Snaps some photos of your favorites along the way!

 



 

Upper and lower lots are filled with things to do but main events and shows are on the upper lot.

 

We were told by a Universal team member that it's best to take the Studio Back Lot Tram Tour during the day so that we would be able to see everything. So I'm passing along that tip.

 

 

The lower lot is stair or escalade accessible. If wheel chair is needed you can take an elevator down one leave then catch a bus ride to the bottom. Always a way to help everyone enjoy.

 

Jurassic World will be open later this year but you can peek at the construction going on coming down the escalators or riding up.

 



 

Lower lot you will find Transformers and Mummy Rides. Both are amazing and the whole family rode them.

 



 

We totally loved both rides. Lockers are available to store your goodies.. do it.. not only is it asked and suggested but the ride is super bumpy and crazy fun so just keep your bags safe!

 

 

The upper lot has just about everything else.

 

Catch that Studio Tour Tram and enjoy an hour of so much interactive movie set history it will keep you on the edge of your seat. So much so that my son had to swap over to the middle from the window seat.. haha!

 



 

 

I love that I now know how my parents felt watching my face as Jaws went by the tram when I was a kid. Priceless really!

 



 

 

Growing up the Simpson's were always a comedic relief weekly from school or soccer so of course we had to introduce the iconic funny family to our family.. right!? Yes.

 



 

Everything you can imagine seeing on TV is exactly what you walk around on site at Universal Studios.

 

 



 

My sons favorite is the Despicable Me movie line... he's a huge fan. Who am I kidding we all are.

 

Raging Waters Summer Tips for Family Fun Plus Discount Code #RWLALiveForSummer

Raging Waters Is Perfect to Beat the Heat in So Cal!

Raging Waters is huge! With so much to do the day goes by so fast leaving you wanting more.

Just 40 mins from where the 405 and 5 meet (where I drove from), Raging Waters is located where the 57, 10 and 210 freeways meet in the city of San Dimas. It was perfect for an all day visit on a Friday, opening at 10am and closing at 6pm, allowing us to miss traffic on the way home once we were ready to leave...

My family had such a great time and it had been a while since I have visited so to show my kids the old and all the new was very special to me and well super FUN!

We spent all day at Raging Waters and we could not get enough. The Time flew by so fast and we all wanted to stay longer. With that said we had a chance to get to know the water park a bit and see the ins and outs of how to make the most of the day. 

Insider Tips and 411 on the Amenities Offered...

* Bring cheap flip flops...wear them everywhere. Even if it's not too hot it's just easier to get around than bare feet walking in water from spot to spot...and less time needed to carry the littles.

Free Kids Fun in Downtown Los Angeles this Summer

Wow! Kick Off Summer with Free Family Shows Outdoors!

Free and Open to the Public - 4 Shows YOU Can Enjoy

A series of free, family shows has been announced for the Watercourt stage at Grand Performances in downtown Los Angeles this summer. 

The stage is built into a giant water fountain on California Plaza which is next to the MOCA and Broad Museums, and Pershing Square. 

Aquarium Pacific Welcomes Horses Dragons Vanishing Animals Exhibit

Now Open at the Aquarium of the Pacific!

Explore and Learn about Horses, Dragons and Vanishing Animals at the new Exhibit

Under the Sea... there are so many wonders we can only imagine what we will discover next!

I was honored to be invited to preview the new exhibit at the Aquarium of the Pacific last Thursday. The exhibit is now open and will be open to all from now until March 31st, 2017. 

New Out of This World Circus Comes to SoCal Tickets On Sale Now #DISCOUNTCODE

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® to Debut Out Of This World™ Circus Experience

With World Premiere Performances in Los Angeles
New Show Teaser Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBJRuxeFIHk

******UPDATED WITH DISCOUNT CODE MOM16******** 

All Ages Night of the Stars Event at Aquarium of the Pacific March 18th

DANCE UNDER THE SEA STARS
AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC’S LATIN-THEMED NIGHT

Enjoy live Latin bands, DJs, underwater dive shows, a scavenger hunt with prizes, Latin cuisine, and the ambiance of the Aquarium at night at a low price. +Aquarium of the Pacific 

WHAT: Guests can party with the sea stars and learn about marine life and the environment at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s all-ages Latin-themed Late Night on Friday, March 18, 2016, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 

ClubMomMe Spring Family Fest Tickets on Sale Now for Event on April 9th

Spring Family Fest April 9th Event Tickets are on Sale Now!

 We love ClubMomMe and all the resources that are provided from new products to groups to connect with in your local cities. 

 I absolutely love attending the festivals and have been to 4 of them in the last few years. From Orange County to Los Angeles, there are so many products to see and test out at the festival, the day is filled with information and fun.

 Early Bird Tickets ON SALE NOW! At the Fig House, Los Angeles. 

 Save $10 - Gold $40 and Platinum $75

 Happy Spring!

+Club MomMe 

LA Boat Show by Progressive Returns to SoCal

LA Boat Show is Returning to SoCal !

Calling all land and sea lovers... It’s that time again for the Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show.

The LA Boat Show docks into Los Angeles Feb 25-28 at the LA Convention Center and in-water at Marina del Rey and is fun for the whole family !

We Loved EEK! AT THE GREEK!

EEK! At The GREEK! was a Halloween Musical Thrill!

This was out first time heading out to EEK! At The GREEK! 

Before we left the house we had to get a selfie of my girls Halloween costume - Pirate arg! She was so excited to head up to the Greek Theatre!

It took us about an hour and a half to get up to the Greek Theatre. The drive is nice and we had a lot to show and talk about since the kids don't often go up to Los Angeles. 

Th Greek Theatre is awesome. It is perfectly located in the hills and the music always sounds so good there. We were so excited to check out the fun. 

The kids were super excited to Trick or Treat and visit all the booths they had set up. We also noticed that Snoopy was there and the Peanuts gang was showing their presence with their Movie coming out soon. 

There were a lot of stops to make for candy and who can say no to the good stuff, hehe! Thank you for the sweets and fun! Both of my kids loved the pre show entertainment. 

Foam Crafting - PC EEK! At The GREEK!

We were able to visit the hospitality room for some special sweets. I loved the walk way into the lounge, it was so festive for Halloween. 

There were the most creative sweets and crafty eats - naturally we had to take a pic of our favorite.. the mama rat with her chocolaty cherry babies. HeHe so cute and tasty too! 

The Symphony of the Glen Orchestra started and the kids were loving it. Not going to lie, I was having a great time too. Our favorite part of the show was most definitely the showing of Walt Disney's cartoon "Skeleton Dance" paired up to the live music of it by the Orchestra! 

Both of the kids had so much fun! I am so grateful for the opportunity to have brought them as a family to hear and see the Fall fun brought to life with music! It really is something special to listen to and be part of live. 

After the show we were able to donate to the Children's Hospital Los Angeles and select a pumpkin! Love it, the kids had a blast running around picking their favorite to take home. Thank you so much.

PC EEK! at the GREEK!

The night was perfect. What I loved most - that BOTH of my kids were able to enjoy this evening. 

 ** My daughter loved every moment from the trick or treating to the Symphony. My son who is on the spectrum did so well, my husband and I were so happy. He loved the music and what was on the screens to pair up to each piece played. They both loved donating to pick a pumpkin. **

We hope to return next year to celebrate Fall fun during Halloween time and hear more of the wonderful music the Symphony of the Glen Orchestra played for us. It was such an awesome family night out in Los Angeles, something we don't get to do often! Thank you to the Greek Theatre and of course our new Fall fav EEK! at the GREEK!

#EEKAtTheGREEK #Music #Orchestra #FallFun #HalloweenMusic #GreekTheater #GreekTheatre #FamilyNight #LosAngeles