Myself, standing in Ghost Town, an old West area of Knott's, wearing a trucker hat that reads "I heart Elvira", a red, yellow, orange, and black stripe shirt, and black corduroy pants

Halloween Night

November 21, 2024, Leave a Comment on Halloween Night

I know it’s almost Thanksgiving, but I didn’t want to pass on sharing snapshots from Halloween night, which we spent at Knott’s Scary Farm. This had kind of been our tradition for awhile, giving us a nice way to close out the Halloween season! From the fog filled streets of Ghost Town, to the waves…

A 1963 Volkswagen Bettle, painted cream with red, white, and blue racing stripes over the hood, roof, and back. Painted on the hood and side is the number 52 inside a circle.

From Cars to the Moon to Mini Golf, D23 Weekend!

August 14, 2024, 2 Comments

Last weekend Disney fans from across the globe descended upon Anaheim for D23 Expo, a three day event that celebrates all things Disney (including Star Wars, Marvel, and even FX, Hulu, ABC, and 20th Century Fox projects). The weekend is packed with exhibits, panels, experiences, demos, and shopping. Often the biggest highlight of the event…

Perched atop a small hill overlooking the Bates Motel is the ominous Victorian Psycho house.

Universal Studios Circa 1997

June 19, 2024, Leave a Comment on Universal Studios Circa 1997

Universal Studios Studio Tour celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, and when I was working on my blog post about the celebration, it got me thinking about how much has changed in the last couple of decades since my first visit back in 1997. Patrick and I recently cleaned out the garage and stumbled across…

Myself, standing outside the Bate's Motel, as Norman steps out of the office.

Hop Aboard a Glamor Tram for the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Studios Tour

May 15, 2024, 4 Comments

The movies and tourism go hand in hand, like peanut butter and jelly. The most movie centric tourist location in California is without a doubt Universal Studios, which this year celebrates the 60th anniversary of its famous Studio Tour. However, welcoming tourists has been part of Universal’s history for well over a hundred years. On…

Back view of myself wearing the Star Tours jacket with the attraction sign in the background.

Star Wars Nite at Disneyland

May 8, 2024, Leave a Comment on Star Wars Nite at Disneyland

Last week my friend Mel came to visit to celebrate her 40th birthday. A big Star Wars fan, her birthday fell close to one of the special Star Wars Nites at Disneyland. Some of you might recall that Patrick and I attended Sweethearts’ Nite in February, and Star Wars Nite is another one of the…

Myself, wearing a kerchief made like a slice of boysenberry pie, a purple velvet vest over a purple handkerchief print maxi dress, and purple shoes, sitting on the steps of a small yellow building.

A Slice of Boysenberry Festival

April 11, 2024, Leave a Comment on A Slice of Boysenberry Festival

Springtime means it’s Boysenberry Festival time at Knott’s Berry Farm! The berry that made Knott’s Berry Farm famous is being celebrated by being used as the key ingredient in dozens of delicious items. Whether you like sweet or savory, you’re bound to find something you love! It’s also the perfect excuse to come up with…

Patrick and I sitting in Herbie, the grey VW Bug from The Love Bug.

Sweethearts’ Nite at Disneyland

February 7, 2024, 1 Comment

In recent years Disneyland has started “after hours” separate ticked parties at the park known as “Disneyland After Dark” with various themes. While some of the themes change year to year, some have stuck around, such as Sweethearts’ Nite, an evening dedicated to love and friendship. Last year Minerva, one of my friends went, and…

Christmas Day Magic

December 29, 2023, 2 Comments

Since moving to California, going to Disneyland Christmas Day has become a tradition for Patrick and I. It’s a day to soak up the festive sights and bites of the season and take it easy. For over a decade I’ve avoided sweatshirts, but recently I’ve embraced them. They give a layer of warmth, but without…

Myself, wearing a red blouse with a small white floral pattern, a white and silver bow at the color, and a long emerald green skirt, standing in front of the little red school house.

Christmas on the Prairie

December 27, 2023, Leave a Comment on Christmas on the Prairie

For Christmas Eve Patrick and I went to Knott’s Berry Farm, which always proves extra charming during the holiday season. Each area gets decked out for the holidays, and inside the Birdcage Theatre guests can be entertained by reimaginings of “A Christmas Carol” and “Gift of the Magi” that incorporate elements of the Ghost Town…

Myself, standing in front of a shop on Main Street, wearing a yellow crocheted kerchief in my hair, a yellow long sleeve top, pale green corduroys and pink gloves.

Once Upon a Groovy Wintertime

December 20, 2023, Leave a Comment on Once Upon a Groovy Wintertime

December 14th marked our 14th wedding anniversary and we spent the day at Disneyland. After years of wanting to Disneybound as Joe and Jenny from the animated segment “Once Upon a Wintertime” from Melody Time, we finally did it! In the past I’ve worn other outfits inspired by the short, such as pins, for our anniversary,…

Atomic Redhead

Amusement Parks

Halloween Night

From Cars to the Moon to Mini Golf, D23 Weekend!

Universal Studios Circa 1997

Hop Aboard a Glamor Tram for the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Studios Tour

Star Wars Nite at Disneyland

A Slice of Boysenberry Festival

Sweethearts’ Nite at Disneyland

Christmas Day Magic

Christmas on the Prairie

Once Upon a Groovy Wintertime