SeaWorld San Diego Electric Ocean Festivities - Summer Fun! #seaworld #seaworldsandiego #electricocean #electricoceanseaworld

Summer Night at SeaWorld with Electric Ocean - A Must Experience! 

SeaWorld brings sealife, foodie eats & treats, rides, shows & so many lights together for the beaufully done Electric Ocean.

Thank you to SeaWorld San Diego for inviting us to experience Electric Ocean & all things, we loved it, all opinions are our own. Check out #electricocean for photos & videos too.

Did you know that SeaWorld has activities, edufun, entertainment, shows, live music and a food festival.. all happening now!?

We wanted to share all the deets with you on everything Electric Ocean & more.

Highlights of Must See/Do While Visiting Specific to Electric Ocean Summer fun...

• 5, 6 or 7 p.m. Static Shock Rock Show – Hourly shows at the Sky Tower Lawn
• 6 – 10 p.m. Club Sea Glow – The DJ and his dancers get the party going and the dance floor full of kids and adults! 

• 9:00 p.m. Acrobatic performers in front of Journey to Atlantis and Penguin Encounter
• 9:50 p.m. Ignite Fireworks Show – Can be seen anywhere throughout the park

• 9:55 p.m. Laser Reef Light Show – A dazzling display of light and laser as you exit the park

Details on the festivities...

• Cirque Neon World: An astounding theatrical production that features a mixture of acrobatic skills, dance, and breathtaking athletic stage performance connected with world-beat music, elaborated sets, brilliant costumes, and sensational makeup.

• Ignite Fireworks: A fireworks spectacular that brings the brilliant colors of the sea to the skies above the park. The fireworks can be seen from all around SeaWorld’s 100+ acre park.

• Club Sea Glow: Get the excitement started with high-energy music as our DJ leads an all-ages dance party beneath the waves. The DJ will keep you moving all night, leading up to the start of our Ignite fireworks finale.

• Electric Floating Acts: Imaginative characters, artists, acrobats, and entertainers roaming all throughout the park.

• You will be amazed at what you see, hear, and feel!
  

• Laser Ref Light Show: SeaWorld San Diego caps off the night with a canopy of colors that submerges guests below the ocean in dazzling display of color and sound.

• Food at Electric Ocean to try...

And of course treats... tasty light cheesecake with Caramel drizzle.

SeaWorld is always bringing something new to see and or do.. keep updated with some fun on social media too! Follow SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook and Instagram for the latest park updates and information.

Upgrade to a pass... The best way to experience Electric Ocean at SeaWorld San Diego and all the other great events throughout the year is with a SoCal Resident Pass. 

Southern California residents can purchase a SoCal Resident Pass for only $9 a month which includes unlimited visits** for twelve months and 50% off parking, offer is valid through June 23. 

Those that live outside of Southern California can take advantage of tickets as low as $65.99. Please visit www.seaworldsandiego.com/tickets for more details.

 

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit   SeaWorldSanDiego.com. 

Events and times are subject to change. 

Happy summer! 

New Rides, Food & Fun at Universal Studios Hollywood! #universalstudioshollywood #USH

Universal Studios Hollywood is Kicking Things Up This Summer!!

New rides, new dining experiences & new surprises to see & do. We cover all the updates from Universal Studios Hollywood here and now...

Thanks to Universal Studios for having us out for the day. All opinions are our own. We love visiting the lot!

Let's dive into the happenings at Universal City Walk & Inside the park too!

Newly opened “Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” ride

Step into the streets of New York with a visit with Max & friends at their apartment building. Stroll around while you wander through the line cue surprised at each turn with a new pets perspective!

Say hello to your favorites.. so cute!

Keep an eye out since you too may be adopted out as a puppy...just kidding but it's super cute to see what family you'd end up with if you were a puppy looking for a home hehe. 

Such a cute ride. I loved it. We loved it... my kids wanted to ride it again and we would have but... you need to be sure to reserve your time in the app or pick up a return ticket from the box outside the ride. The times full up fast and book up completely. 

Lower lot....

“Jurassic World—The Ride” featuring the new Indominus Rex

Hot Tip.. bring a poncho. Lol. 

Brace yourself for turns, drops and monstrosities coming at you! 

Don't forget to do the meet n greet. I mean why would you pass up a really cool and super fun encounter right?! So awesome. 

Foodies gonna food...

New Minion Café greets hungry diners with banana inspired treats (yummmmm) and so much more...

Located just to rhe right of rhe exit to their cool rode, the Minion Cafe is open and has a variety of items to choose from for all appetites!

Inside it's decor is as festive as it is fun. Look around while you wait a few moments to grab and go with all your favorites to try.

We have a super fan here! 

Chicken natchos. We shared them with a few other things we wanted to try. They disappeared. Nom nom.

Parm & Meatball Grilled Cheese with marinara. This was surprisingly realllly good. Even my daughter enjoyed it. She finished the marinara by itself and asked for more of everything... Next time girl!

This Float!!!! Another under estimated delish treat. The Felonious Float is a must try! We got two and wanted two more! 

A sample of the treats...

Can't forget the cotton candy.

Craving something fresh, new & exciting to EAT outside the Universal Gates?! 

Perfect because NBC Sports Grill is ready for you. For now from 3pm on sit, snack, drink, watch a game or 10 on their many screens & then hop back into the park. Or make it a date night...

NBC Sports Grill & Brew is reflective of NBC Sports’ award-winning coverage and unparalleled collection of media partnerships that include the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, Roland Garros, and many more.

The inspired menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options as well as traditional fare with an array of cleverly themed courses. 

A refreshing complement to the menu, the restaurant also features a full bar and an extensive selection of over 40 beers, including the 862 as an IPA or seasonal draft custom-made to the Universal CityWalk Hollywood location.

Looking to customize their beverages, diners can create their own beer flight, build their own mule cocktail or select from a list of craft cocktails and wines.

The Starting Lineup features mouthwatering appetizers from Wings and Fish Tacos to Loaded Nachos and an Artisan Pretzel. Home Run Handheld takes burgers to new heights with such tempting fare as Roadside Chili Burger, Gruyere Burger, Beyond Burger, Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Brat Pretzel Press. The Chili Bowl and The Grain Bowl add tasty twists to The Bowl Games menu section.

In the mood for a crunchy salad, On The Green pleases with Classic Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Steak Wedge and Nashville Hot Chopped Chicken Salad. Game Time is serious with Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs, Farmhouse Fried Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese, NY Strip Steak and Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon.

NBC Sports Grill & Brew is prepared to offer guests the MVP treatment. Visitors can enjoy dining upon converted shuffleboard and foosball tables amid sports-inspired décor, including specially commissioned art pieces and a custom neon NBC peacock logo.

Guests can also enjoy the NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk destination.

So many things to see, do, try, eat & explore all season long and then some. Get Anual Pass info here & join us all year long! 

Get $10 When You Spend $50 at The Shops at Rossmoor... Incentive to some normalcy.. I'm In! #ShopsAtRossmoor

Trying to get back to some normalcy while supporting local shops and stores.

Here is a great way to do that with an incentive...

The Shops at Rossmoor OFFERS SHOPPERS $10 GIFT CARD FOR $50 SAME-DAY PURCHASES MADE SEPTEMBER 14TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20TH

Yay.. the deets..

The Shops at Rossmoor, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center located in Seal Beach, California (https://shopsatrossmoor.com), is holding a special cash-back shopping event September 14th through September 20th. Shoppers who spend $50 or more at The Shops at Rossmoor in same-day receipts during that period will receive a $10 gift card to a select quick-food tenant at the center. Shoppers can redeem their receipts on either Saturday, September 19th, or Sunday, September 20th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the booth between ULTA Beauty and Staples. Gift cards available while supplies last.

During September 14 - September 20 shop to receive offer and Redeem Offer September 19 - September 20: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

About The Shops at Rossmoor: The Shops at Rossmoor is an 373,000-square-foot outdoor lifestyle shopping center with a unique collection of more than 30 name-brand and boutique shopping and dining options including Talbots, Soft Surroundings, Kohl’s, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Ulta Beauty, Chipotle Mexican Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, Panera Bread, In-N-Out Burger and Sprouts Farmers Market. The Shops at Rossmoor features a beautiful outdoor setting conveniently located just off the 405 freeway between Lampson and Katella on Seal Beach Boulevard.

For more information, visit www.shopsatrossmoor.com or follow the center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theshopsatrossmoor/ and Instagram at www.instagram.com/theshopsatrossmoor/.

The Shops at Rossmoor
12201 Seal Beach Boulevard
Seal Beach, CA 90740
https://shopsatrossmoor.com

SeaWorld San Diego brings Al Fresco Food & Fun with Zoo Days BBQ & Brews

SeaWorld San Diego Covid Safe Visit with Zoo Days BBQ & Brews! 

Things to do for the day or on your staycation in San Diego...

Starting August 28, SeaWorld San Diego will host a new, limited capacity experience - ‘Zoo Days: Bayside BBQ & Brews’ - where guests will be able to safely enjoy a selection of craft brews, mouthwatering BBQ and fan-favorite marine zoo animal presentations and select outdoor exhibits with physical distancing measures in place. 

The park will operate with enhanced health and safety protocols for cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face covering requirements, and temperature screenings. Of note, park capacity will be limited per day to ensure ample space for guests to maintain social distancing in a safe environment. 

Tickets on sale today, August 24, and guests must purchase a date specific ticket online, in advance to help manage capacity. Love this! 

Each ticket for this limited time experience includes park entry, access to all outdoor animal exhibits and presentations as well as a tasting lanyard to experience our chef created BBQ and paired craft beer offerings and select wines. The tasting lanyard will include six food or drink items (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) of each guest’s choice to indulge in new offerings throughout the day, while exploring the vast park grounds. Additional lanyards will also be available for purchase.

 

Zoo Days: Bayside BBQ & Brews will run Fridays through Sundays, August 28-September 27, plus Labor Day, from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

 

In compliance with state safety guidelines for zoos, SeaWorld, a licensed, permitted and accredited zoo, will operate with enhanced health and safety protocols for cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face covering requirements, and temperature screenings. In addition to enhancing the park’s already strict health and safety measures, capacity will be significantly limited to create even more open space for a visit that provides ample opportunity to be physically distant. Date-specific tickets for this experience must be purchased online in advance to help manage capacity. The number of tickets available each day is limited and can be purchased starting Monday, August 24 at 9:00 A.M. PT.

 

Get Your Appetite Ready

• Guests can embark on a food journey across the park’s expansive grounds to enjoy an unbeatable mix of craft brews and delicious BBQ fare from limited-time, specialty menus designed by our talented culinary team.

• With plenty of outdoor seating, parks guests are in for a treat with a wide variety of chef designed food items like specialty beer-infused BBQ Brisket Sliders, Shrimp Tacos, Grilled Fish, Impossible Burgers, German Bratwurst and more, that will surely delight palates.

• To cool down after a fun-filled day, beer lovers can choose a cold brew from a new expansive, curated selection of craft beers, including many SoCal favorites, available throughout the park.

 

Learn About Fascinating Animals

• Guests can safely roam SeaWorld’s spacious park grounds to enjoy our incredible open-air, outdoor animal viewing exhibits with animals including Orcas, Bamboo Sharks, Stingrays, Sea Lions, Otters, Penguins, Dolphins (including Magellanic Penguins), Flamingos, and more!

• They can also attend SeaWorld’s world-famous Dolphin, Sea Lion and Orca Encounter live educational presentations with physically distant seating.

• And for those guests who are excited about an even more interactive experience, they can purchase additional tickets for Dolphin Encounter (reservations required), Sea Lion Feeding, and Ray Feeding.

All guests, including Fun Card holders and Pass Members must purchase a date-specific ticket online to this limited time experience. Each ticket for this experience includes park entry, animal presentations and outdoor exhibits as well as a tasting lanyard to experience our chef created BBQ and paired craft beer offerings. Tickets are available for $74.99 for adults and $64.99 for children (ages 3-9).

 

Pass Members and Fun Card Holders may purchase online and make a reservation for over 50% OFF at the special price of $30 for adults and $20 for children (ages 3-9).

Get all the deets by visiting, www.seaworldsandiego.com or https://www.facebook.com/seaworldsandiego

SCOOB! See SCOOB Movie this Friday... at Home!

Movie night idea! Beat the COVID19 Blues

Yay! On Friday May 15 everyone is invited to the Twitter #ScoobMovieNight premiere event!

Deets.. at 7pm hosted by Scoob! Let's all celebrate the release of the brand new, fully animated, full-length action adventure feature “SCOOB!” on Premium Video on Demand or Premium Digital Ownership.

Also you can learn the #ScoobDance on TikTok from celebrity dancer, Jalaiah Harmon and try it out too.

So fun!

Since we can't go to the theater right now and our "local to us" drive in theater isnt open this is a great option!

 “SCOOB!” will be available for a 48-hour rental via Premium Video On Demand for $19.99, or premium digital ownership for $24.99, beginning on Friday, May 15. 

Available on participating digital platforms. 

For more details, please visit https://www.watchscoob.com to preorder your copy now.

Enjoy the movie & some time together with a fun family activity pack too! 

https://www.scoob.movie/homepremiere.php

#moviesathome #movienight #scoob #scoobydoo #familytime #movienightin #familyfun #COVID19 #thingstodo

Irvine Park Railroad Celebrates 24 Years! #Giveaway #24yearsoffun #IrvineParkRailroad

Irvine Park Railroad’s 24th Anniversary Celebration 2020

Come celebrate Irvine Park Railroad’s 24th anniversary on Saturday, February 29th and Sunday, March 1st. 

 

We have created and shared so many memories for over three generations at Irvine Park Railroad, we are so grateful to be part of their seasonal activities, sharing all the updates and giveaways with you all too.

 

So many reasons why we love Irvine Park Railroad but the most important to me is memories with my family and friends time after time. Enjoying laughs, traditions, photos, games, train rides and more with each visit.

 

Here are the deets...

They are rolling back prices to their original 1996 prices… including $2.00 train rides! 

It’s their way of saying thank you to all of YOU loyal customers who have visited Irvine Park Railroad over the years.

Irvine Park Railroad, which has become a favorite destination for families from across Southern California, takes passengers on a 12-minute ride through scenic Irvine Regional Park. The engineer narrates the ride pointing out all of the history inside of the park which is over 100 years old. 

The Anniversary Celebration will also feature other activities including carnival games, a bounce house, panning for gold, face painting, and more. Some activities require two (2) tickets. There are $2 concessions, too, including hot dogs, sodas, ice creams, and popcorn.  

The $2 tickets are valid during the Anniversary Celebration weekend only. 

Sea World Updates for 2020 #SeaWorldSanDiego #SeaWorld

Are you ready for Sea World's 2020 News and Updates?! 

Sea World has a lot of splashin' going on now, all through summer, to the end of this year. 

A few favorites are back with new editions as well.

Follow along for Sea World and Aquatica updates. We will be sharing these, hot off the press, news updates all year long.

AN ‘INSIDE LOOK’ AT SEAWORLD 2020

SeaWorld guests are invited to get a peek behind the scenes of SeaWorld during Inside Look. 

 

https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/inside-look/

This popular program returns in 2020, with special access to five animal areas of the park: orca open house, sea lion rescue story, animal rescue facility, Humboldt penguin habitat and pilot whale and dolphin presentation. 

At each of the animal areas, guests will receive special, up-close access and will be able to pose the questions they’ve always wanted to ask. 

 

 

Plus, some of SeaWorld’s most important community partners will be on hand to share how they partner with SeaWorld to help animals and the environment outside the park’s borders, including Helen Woodward Animal Center, Helping Paws, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute and more. Guests who visit all six areas and get their map stamped can receive a collectible SeaWorld animal pin. 

Inside Look, which is open to any guest and included with park admission, takes place Feb. 8–9, Feb. 15–17, Feb. 22–23 Feb. 29–March 1. 

YEAR OF FUN AT SEAWORLD FOR UNDER $100: 

 

Want an Inside Look at SeaWorld? Craving savory treats from around the globe? Ready to take a dive on SeaWorld’s all-new floorless coaster this summer?

 

SeaWorld guests can experience all that and more with a SeaWorld SoCal Resident Pass, on sale now for a limited time for under $100.

Fortune Cookies Chinese Bistro Now Open in Seal Beach at The Shops at Rossmoor - A Must Try!

Fortune Cookies Chinese Bistro now open at the Shops At Rossmoor

Calling all Chinese food lovers...

We had never been to Fortune Cookies Chinese Bistro but we are so glad we tried it out. Loved every bite.. plus there was plenty to take home too.

All opinions are our own. Thank you for having us out to experience the dining.

The Shops at Rossmoor are easy to get to off the freeway and have a variety of eats as well as shopping experiences. 

Fortune Cookies Chinese Bistro is bright and open indoor dining with a full house, the wait was short and the service was amazing and fast.

We weren't sure what to narrow our tastes down to because it all looked that good!

We decided on a few dishes to share and get our tastebuds going. 

Full of flavor and seasonings with just the right amount of spice. We usually order a dish or two that has some kick to it. We like it spicy.

We really had a delightful dinner and everything we tasted was really good. 

Do you have a favorite when dining at Fortune Cookies Chinese Bistro?! I'd love to know so that we can tey your preferred dish next visit.

Here is what we had the pleasure of tasting on our first visit...

Chicken lettuce wraps with green and red bell pepper and water chestnuts. I'm getting hungry again just posting the photo of it. Plenty to share with your whole table. 

Crispy Orange chicken with chili peppers green onions and Orange peel house sauce. Perfect amount of kick to the spicy flavor. Really one of the best Orange Chicken dishes I've had... ever.

 

Guide to Everything Peanuts Celebration at Knott's Berry Farm #KnottsPeanutsCelebration

Happy 100th Anniversary Celebration to Knott's Berry Farm 

Kicking off the festivities with this year's Peanuts Celebration! 

Knott's Peanuts Celebration is on during weekends through March 1st plus February 10th, 14th and 17th.

Knott's Berry Farm really does a Berry good job with their seasonal events. All opinions are our own.

The unique food offerings, special shows, hands on fun, sweet, treats, drinks like sarsaparilla floats, character sightings and so much more. 

Let's get into some of our favorites & must do's at Peanuts Celebration.

* Sketch School - visit Bird Cage Theater and learn how to draw your favorite Peanuts character. I surprised myself with my Snoopy sketch. 

* Character Meet & Greets - Big news here! Did you know that Spike, Snoopy's brother, is now in the park during Peanuts Celebration.  You can find Spike in Calico Park during the Cowboy Jamboree with Linus & Franklin and over in Fiesta Village during the Discoteca de Silencio aka silent disco.

* Pig Pen's Pig Pen - Who doesn't love barn animals... little piggies you guys! Of course there's the sweetest dustball around too... Pig Pen! You can find him, a bunch of animal friends & a cute photo opp all at Livery Stable. 

* Happiness Is ... a new show! No, really that's the name of it, Happiness Is! I love that the theme is basically be YOU and those who love you will love you for YOU.

A fun show with songs, dancing and trampolines... True Friendship. On at Calico Mine stage during the day.

* The Food! I am not sure where to begin since we love all the eats & treats at Knott's. 

Each seasonal event Knott's adds in some seriously flavors in all categories from burgers to desserts and then some.

Check out our recap of all things dining Peanuts Celebration here.  

Find all your favorites at these locations.

Family Fun For Everyone 

Not limiting ourselves or you to just our must do favorites... here are more things to do while visiting Knott's Peanuts Celebration. 

(Note.. I really feel like a season pass is the way to go, don't rush through foodie experiences, rides or shows.. just return another day)