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It’s ROASTING HOT! Cool Off This Summer At Knott’s Soak City In Buena Park

It’s 110 degrees outside and its ROASTING hot, YIKES! What am I going to do with the kids to keep them cool? AC is turned on, we’ve eaten way too many popsicles, and being indoors is the pits. My teen daughter is on her cell phone again, and I can’t get her off. Grrr… My son yelled, “MOM, I’m hot and I’m bored!” I thought for a few seconds and had a solution, “Let’s go to Knott’s Soak City!” Our favorite Waterpark re-opened with a BIG splash this summer, and it’s the perfect splash-tacular place to cool off in this scorchio heat.

We then headed to the park to chill out and play! Andrew rides the water slides, even the big scary ones. He’s a daredevil and has no fear. I sit with my big floppy hat, drink a raspberry sweet tea, and float on the Lazy River. I look at my pale legs and think, gosh I need a tan. My daughter lays next to me, a slurpee in hand, “THUS IS GREAAAT MAMA!” she says with a mouthful of ice. I laugh. This is sooo nice… I ask myself, “Why didn’t we come sooner?”

Disclosure: Thank You Knott’s Soak City for Inviting my family to cool off at your waterpark. All Opinions are my own.

The waterpark is bigger and better than ever before, and we love it!

Knott’s Soak City has added a 2-acre expansion and thematic renovation, new shaded seating areas, spacious cabanas and a newly remodeled Longboard’s Grill have been added to the water park.

Knott’s Soak City Park Tips

Arrive early to reserve a cabana or lounge chair
Each cabana can accommodate up to 8 guests and includes extra amenities like a table with umbrella, free tube rental, and waiter service
Inner tubes are available to rent for 10 dollars a day
Purchase a Knott’s Berry Farm’s Souvenir reusable cup to refill throughout your visit (3 refill stations are available)
Purchase your tickets to Knott’s Soak City online and save off the front gate price!

If you are looking for some summer fun, Knott’s Soak City Waterpark is the place to be!

Experience 7 new water slides!

Shore Break towers over seven stories high and offers six different thrilling water slide experiences. Four of the slides will have guests climbing into an exhilarating Aqua Launch chamber which will send riders on a vertical free fall through a series loops and curves.

The newest family raft ride, The Wedge, takes up to 6 riders on a thrilling and exhilarating trip navigating twists and turns and a few surprise drops down the slide tower.

Are you brave enough to try these slides?

What to bring to the Waterpark:

Sunblock
Sunglasses, sun hats, or visors
Towels
Sandals/Shoes to walk around the park
Waterproof phone case (Knott’s Soak City now offers FREE wifi for guests)
Water bottles

*Lockers are available to keep your valuables safe.

Our family had a blast at Knott’s Soak City! I’m glad there is something for little kids, as well as the big ones…

Address: 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM

Memorable Camping Trip To Thousand Trails: Yosemite Lakes RV Resort And GoRVing

It was the last day of school and my kids were eager for summer break… My son kept on asking, “When are we going camping?” He could barely contain his excitement when I told him we were going on an adventure with our friends to Yosemite National Park. GoRving’s Park Model Cabins have been a wonderful and convenient glamping option for my family in the past, and we were thrilled to explore a new campground with them!

The seven hour scenic drive to Thousand Trails in Yosemite was gorgeous. “Are we there yet?” my son said repeatedly. Our lives are hectic, and we are always on the go. Carlos travels a lot for work, and I it was nice that he could take some time off to spend quality time with the kiddos.

I have included an easy meal plan and tip list in the post to help you plan your next travel adventure!

Disclosure: Thank you Thousand Trails and GoRving for hosting our family at Yosemite Lakes Campground. All opinions are my own.

This was our adorable GoRVing home away from home, at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes RV Resort. It was so refreshing and therapeutic to walk outside and breathe fresh clean air, see nature, and hear the trickling sounds of stream close by.

The Park Model RVs are ideal for families who want to get away, but don’t have the time or want to fuss with packing tents, stoves, and other heavy camping gear. These cabins are fully-loaded and equipped. Most have A/C, heat, a full kitchen & bathroom, bedroom, grill, fire pit, porch and more! They are super comfortable and close to all the campground activities.

Each cabin is nice and cozy, and has two bedrooms with two satellite televisions.

The kids loved the bunk beds and fought over who was getting to top bunk. Lol

More Tips On What to bring:
Soap, shampoo, toiletries
Bug spray, sun screen
Music / iPod & amp; speakers
Cell phone & charger
Camera / video recorder
Your own GPS
Spatula or tongs for grill
Paper towels / foil / plastic wrap / paper plates / napkins / plastic ware
Wet wipes
Garbage bags
Matches / lighter for grills
Bottle / wine opener
First aid supplies
Flashlight / battery operated lantern
Folding chairs & picnic blanket
Games / cards
Binoculars
Beach Towels

The kitchen is fully equipped with kitchen utensils, pots and pans, cutting board, microwave, stove, refrigerator, kitchen table and much more!

RV Types And Options:

Trailers

You can pull some trailers with the family car and store it in your garage. Or, try one a little bit bigger that
has a full kitchen and bath. Trailers start $6,000.

Motorhomes

Motorhomes are great for families that want to feel like they’re at home, even when riding down the road.
Passengers often enjoy playing games at the dinette table, watching TV, or relaxing on the couch.
Motorhomes have lots of storage space and come in all sizes and price ranges. Starts at $60,000 and can be
financed up to 15 years OR rent one starting around $150 a day.

Park Model RV

A great way to try camping is to stay in a park model RV, sometimes called Park Model Cabins. These are
fully-loaded cabins built on an RV chassis and located in many campgrounds in the U.S. Most have A/C,
heat, a full kitchen & amp; bathroom, bedroom, grill, fire pit, porch and more – super comfortable and you still
have access to all the campground activities. It’s also a great way for anyone with a disability to go camping.

It was so nice to sit outside and enjoy nature. Each cabin has its own grill too!

Here is a suggested grocery list, to help prepare for your own camping adventure.

Grocery list:

Cereal / Milk
Eggs / bread / bacon
Sandwich meats / chips
Steaks / chicken / hot dogs / hamburgers – anything you want to grill
Ketchup / mustard / butter / salt / pepper / spices
Any veggies or salads you’ll want with your barbecue– or shop at local farm stands for really fresh, local
ingredients
Sodas / beer / wine / bottled water
Snacks
Coffee / tea/ cream / sugar
Charcoal (or you can buy it at the campground store)
Chocolate bars, marshmallows, graham crackers, long skewers for s’mores!
Reusable water bottles

Check out my easy s’more cheesecake! I bought a pre-made cheesecake and just added, graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate syrup. Easy breezy!

Meal planning with my blogger friends was lots of fun. Each family took turns on hosting dinner each evening.

1st night- We made tacos, ceviche, rice and beans

2nd night- Penny (On The Go OC) made homemade chili

3rd night- Mary (Let’s Play OC) made pasta

For a easy meal planning list, check out Let’s Play OC’s post here.

Musicians and artists entertained guests around a cozy campfire by the clubhouse.

About Yosemite Lakes Campground

Yosemite Lakes Public RV Camping is an authentic American RV campground located just outside of California’s beautiful Yosemite National Park. Ideally situated just 5 miles from the west gate of the park entrance, this 400-acre preserve is a wonderland of activity during the summer. The South Fork of the Tuolumne River running through the preserve is ideal for swimming, fishing and panning for gold. This RV campground in California is just 35 miles west of Lake Don Pedro where fishing, boating and water skiing are popular pastimes. The state’s largest public cavern, Moaning Cavern, is also a well-known local attraction.

Thousand Trails: Yosemite Lakes Resort Amenities:

Clubhouse
Gameroom
Shuffleboard
Fishing
Creek, Lake, and Canal
Pets Welcome
Store
Nature Trails
Mini Golf
Laundry Facilities
Picnic/ BBQ Area
Volleyball
Basketball
Horseshoes

GoRving-thousand-trails-yosemite — Lower Falls

Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes Campground is an easy 20 minute drive from Yosemite National Park. We hopped on our vehicle and made our way to the Lower Falls, Bridal Veil, and Glacier. It was magical, and was a unique park to explore…

There is so much to see at the National Park, we can’t wait to return and hit other parts! Click here for more park info.

On day three, we packed up our lunches and enjoyed a lovely picnic with our friends by the creek.

Both the kids and adults had a blast, and since then we have become like family!

It was so nice to see my teen daughter disconnected from her phone and exploring nature on our incredible nature walks.

Read 6 Important Reasons To Go Camping With Your Kids.

The sunset in Yosemite was incredible, and simply took my breath away…

My family had a wonderful time and I am glad we got to enjoy this time together. Can’t wait for our next adventure!

Yosemite Lakes RV Resort Address

31191 Hardin Flat Rd. Groveland, CA 95321

LEGOLAND Deep Sea Adventure Is Now Officially Open!

It’s official… LEGO City: Deep Sea Adventure is now open at LEGOLAND California!

My little boy wiggled in his seat in the car and said, “MOM are we we there yet?!” This was millionth time he had asked in five minutes on our way to LEGOLAND in Carlsbad, California. Could I blame him for his excitement? After all, he was going to be one of the first to ride LEGOLAND’S amazing new submarine ride!

Champagne bottles were bursting with streamers and the crowd of media and special guests cheered as the submarines were christened for LEGO^® City: Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride at LEGOLAND^® California Resort. The interactive features more than 2,000 sea animals including several species of sharks, rays and other tropical fish amid new LEGO^® models all themed around a ship’s sunken treasure!

Andrew loves animals, anything Legos, and has always had an extensive collection of ocean toys. Making this ride, on the very top of his bucket list as soon as we read about it. We pulled up in the Legoland parking lot. “We’re here chicken nugget!” He paused for a moment, the excitement turning into a little dance.” Before I could blink, he was already en route to the ride with his little cousin. I ran to catch up to them, Andrew of course, already in the front of the line.

Thank you LEGOLAND for inviting my family to your new Deep Sea Ride Adventures celebration. All opinions are my own.

The boys screamed when we boarded the submarines! Stingrays, sharks and jaw dropping- tropical fish surrounded the side of the pothole. My entire family was quiet, we were all in awe with the wondrous animals in front of us. Little lego teams were showcased in the tour, identifying gems pearls, gold coins and more!

Guests can reach one of three levels during each ride: Junior, Senior and Master Explorer. Let’s just say….by the end of the day, Andrew wasn’t the only one who was a Master Explorer. That’s Queen Bee Latina Master Explorer to you!

This interactive treasure hunt, was so much fun!

Andrew his little cousin were in heaven, and I too couldn’t help but be mesmerized by the beauty of the sea creatures. “Mom, I want to be a scuba diver explorer one day.” he announced with a small grin.

The Apple fries are a MUST every time we hit the theme park!

Thank you LEGOLAND for hosting our family. We had a spectacular time!

After our wonderful sea voyage at LEGOLAND, we made our way to the water park to cool off!

Disney Pixar Incredibles 2: DIY Glow In The Dark Healthy Snack Buckets

My son LOVES junk food!

I of course, often have to hide it or throw it away…

In celebration of the new Incredibles 2 Movie, my son and I made some easy Snack Buckets.

These adorable buckets will help him “fuel up to stay incredible!” More importantly, they are healthy and Mom approved!

I have listed the instructions for you to make them with your kiddos at home. I have also included a printable Incredibles 2 Activity Kit to enjoy with your family! (see below)

#Incredibles2 Hits Theaters June 15!

Thank you Disney Pixar for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

About Incredibles 2

In “Incredibles 2,” Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose super powers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That’s what makes this family so Incredible.

Written and directed by Brad Bird (“Iron Giant,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille”) and produced by John Walker (“The Incredibles,” “Tomorrowland”) and Nicole Grindle (“Sanjay’s Super Team” short, “Toy Story 3” associate producer), Disney•Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” busts into theaters on June 15, 2018.

You Will Need:

Colored Transparent Buckets (found these at my local party store)
Glow Sticks
Hot Glue Gun
Printer
Scissors
Long Wood Craft Sticks or Wood Skewers (cut off sharp edges)
Ziplock Bags (sandwich size)
Healthy Snacks *see my list below

Print out desired Incredible 2 picture and cut it out ( I found this one on the web) Then, glue it to the bucket.

Instructions:

2. Crack glow sticks to illuminate them.

3. Place glow sticks in a Ziplock bags. *very important & for safety

4. Place protected glow sicks in bucket.

Snack Bucket:

Pretzels (low sodium)
Blueberry and Strawberry Yogurt Fruit Snacks
Sugar Free Fruit Snacks
Plain Popcorn

Feel free to create your own!

Other options could be:

Raisins
Dry fruit
Banana chips
And any other healthy snack your kiddo might enjoy!

5. Last, fill up your snack bucket… Nom Nom!

Now how cute and easy was that?

Oooh…Now see how the bucket glows in the dark!

Optional***

I printed out these adorable masks and glued them to the sticks!

My son loved his healthy Snack Bucket, and was excited to share his treats!

The were super fun to make, healthy, and a hit with his friends.

Go see Incredibles 2 in theaters June 15th!

Printable Family Activity Kit :

Incredibles 2 FPK Coloring Pages-Violet Incredibles 2 FPK Coloring Pages-Jack-Jack Incredibles 2 FPK Coloring Pages-Helen I2 FPK Cookie Recipe I2 FPK Memory Cards Incredibles 2 FPK Coloring Pages-Dash Incredibles 2 FPK Coloring Pages-Bob

INCREDIBLES 2

Website: http://disney.com/incredibles2

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarTheIncredibles/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIncredibles

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theincredibles/

Knott’s Berry Farm’s Hangtime Rollercoaster Is Now Open

Do you enjoy a good adrenalin rush and extreme rollercoasters?

If so, you need to head to Knott’s Berry Farm to experience their newest ride, HangTime!

In celebration of the new ride, last week I headed Knott’s to celebrate the new rollercoaster’s debut. It was a HangTime preview night and beach themed shindig! This new ride is the first and only dive coaster in Cali. HangTime towers 150 feet over the Boardwalk area showcasing a beyond vertical drop that is the steepest in California, gravity-defying inversions, and mid-air suspensions. GULP… Yes it’s pretty insane. This new ride is NOW open to park guests!

I looked up at the ride and thought, am I actually going to do this? Then I figured, what the heck… YOLO! ( you only live once)

Knotts-hangtime-ride — Photo credit to Knott’s Berry Farm

For those of you that enjoy a thrill ride, your are definitely in for a treat!

About HangTime

HangTime will send riders up a vertical lift hill into a 15-story 96-degree drop-the steepest drop in California. The coaster’s train will come to a halt once the highest peak is reached, and will leave riders suspended at the crest for several seconds staring downward at a 60-degree angle, giving the illusion of a disappearing track. Then the train will suddenly descend in a beyond-vertical drop, through 2,189 feet of steel track and five gravity-defying inversion. HangTime will be only the second rollercoaster in the Western Hemisphere to feature a negative-g stall loop, which gives riders the sensation of floating.

The new HangTime ride looks spectacular at night!

The party was HangTime beach themed with live band playing Beach Boy’s tunes, and beach balls being tossed around the park … Knott’s Berry Farm definitely knows how to throw a party!

These deviled eggs were decorated with colorful edible flowers. They were almost too pretty to eat!

Guests can experience an entire season of fun including the thrill of HangTime with a 2018 Knott’s Season Pass, on sale now at the best price of the year. A Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2018 to Knott’s Berry Farm with no blackout dates, and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2018 to both Knott’s Berry Farm and the newly expanded Knott’s Soak City Waterpark with no blackout dates. Regular passes are just $92 or nine easy payments of $10.22 and Gold Season Passes are $110 or nine payments of just $12.22. These offers end October 29, 2017. Applicable taxes and fees apply online. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com.

“Hey kids…Look at your mom, she’s a daredevil!”

Are you brave enough to ride HangTime? If so, share you experience by using the #KnottsHangTime hashtag on Social Media.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Hollywood Palladium …A Tutta Pizza Fest

My kiddos know how much I love food, and this year for Mother’s Day we will be doing something a little different. We will be heading to the …A Tutta Pizza Fest at The Hollywood Palladium!

On May 13th join us for some good music, cooking demos, craft beer, and “Deep Dish” conversations…

About The Event

…A TUTTA PIZZA!

In December, the art of pizza making – specifically Neapolitan pizza – made international headlines when the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the Art of Neapolitan Pizzaiolo as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity with inscription 12.com 11.b.17 No. 00722.

To celebrate this recognition, LA, Grow!, an annual community event that focuses on healthy eating and urban agriculture, and Los Angeles Times Food Bowl are bringing pizza makers from all over the world to the Hollywood Palladium for Pizza Fest: A Tutta Pizza! “Pizza, full steam ahead!”

This event will showcase over 20 food vendors, pizzerias, restaurants, and pizza trucks, alongside photo booths and sponsorship booths in the venue’s parking lot, lobby, and ballroom. During the course of the day, there will be cooking workshops, cooking demos, panel discussions, and a DJ spinning music. Plus, many special guests will be making appearances, including top pizza chefs Enzo Coccia, Nancy Silverton, Tony Gemignani, Zach Pollack, Daniele Uditi as well as L.A. Times restaurant critic Jonathan Gold, L.A. Times Deputy Food Editor Jenn Harris, and producer and host Phil Rosenthal (Somebody Feed Phil, Netflix).

Event Schedule:

12:00 PM VIP Doors

1:00 PM GA Doors

1:15 PM Workshop Session – A’ PIZZA! A PIZZA LAB with Enzo Coccia

2:15 PM Food Talk – “Pizza: How Italy’s most loved dish brings community around the world” with Nancy Silverton, Daniele Uditi, Phil Rosenthal, Colman Andrews. Moderated by Jonathan Gold

3:15 PM Workshop Session – The Art of Simplicity: a cooking lab on authentic Italian flavors

4:00 PM Food Talk – “The Craft of Making Pizza” with Tony Gemignani, Mimmo Di Stefano, Enzo Coccia, Zach Pollack. Moderated by Jenn Harris

5:00 PM Workshop Session – Flour and egg: The magic of Pasta!

6:30PM End of Event

Los Angeles Times Food Bowl is proud to release the program schedule for 31 days of food celebrating L.A.’s amazing food and drink scene. Spanning the entire month of May, Food Bowl will feature over 200 events with many of the chefs and restaurants that have put Los Angeles on the map as one of the world’s great food cities alongside internationally renowned chefs in rare local appearances. In its second year, the festival will continue to raise awareness and funds to fight food insecurity and hunger and promote waste reduction and sustainability through charity partners and participating events. The extensive lineup of dining events, panel discussions, chef collaborations, volunteer projects and other food and drink-inspired happenings can be found at lafoodbowl.com.

For ticket info click here

Happy Mother’s Day…Hope to see you there!

-Queen Bee Latina xo

GIVEAWAY: Urban Ocean Festival April 28-29 at Aquarium of the Pacific

Are you looking for something to do with the fam bam this weekend?

If so, you need to head to the Aquarium of The Pacific in Long Beach!

The Aquarium of the Pacific will host its ninth annual Urban Ocean Festival this Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, 2018. The Pacific waters off Southern California host an array of industrial and recreational activities and provide habitat for a diverse group of animals. Visitors to this festival can learn more about and appreciate our urban ocean. The festival will include art exhibitions, the Trashin’ Fashion Show and Contest for designs using recycled materials, mural painting, poetry readings, booths, live band performances, educational activities, sustainable seafood tastings, and more! The Urban Ocean Poetry boat cruise will also be available during the weekend at an additional cost and UrbanOcean Cruises will occur monthly throughout the summer…

Enter the Rafflecopter below for a chance to win a family 4 pack to the Urban Ocean Festival April 28-29 at Aquarium of the Pacific. Also I have included $10 dollar coupon for you to attend.

Schedule of Events

10:30 a.m.	Ronny & The Classics live music performance
11:00 a.m.	Urban Ocean Film
11:35 a.m.	Ronny & The Classics live music performance
12:00 p.m.	Sustainable Seafood Tasting
12:30 p.m.	Explorer Time: Harbor Critters
1:00 p.m.	Urban Ocean Poetry Awards Ceremony (SATURDAY ONLY)
1:15 p.m.	Urban Ocean Film
1:20 p.m.	Trashin’ Fashion Show (SUNDAY ONLY)
1:30 p.m.	Ronny & The Classics live music performance
2:30 p.m.	Urban Ocean Film
2:45 p.m.	Urban Ocean Poetry Cruise (SATURDAY ONLY)
3:30 p.m.	Explorer Time: Harbor Critters
4:30 p.m.	Urban Ocean Film

You don’t want to miss this educational event. It is great for the entire family. Hope to see you there!

Mobile-device and printable coupon***

With coupon adults receive $10 OFF admission on April 28 or April 29. Regular $29.95, just $19.95 with coupon!

http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/offer/fest9/

Address: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

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Experience The New MEDIEVAL TIMES Show In Buena Park

Medieval-Times-queen — Photo credit to MEDIEVAL TIMES

When I was a young girl I dreamt of distant lands, brave nights, and majestic castles. I was in grade school when I experienced the magic come to life for the first time at Medieval Times. It was a unique entertainment experience, that is still embedded in my memory book. I am thrilled that for a second time I will see the show, but this time with my family. Per our son prince Andrew’s request, we will be celebrating his birthday at this sensational dinner show this week!

All Hail the Queen! Her sovereign Majesty, Doña Maria Isabella is introduced in the new show!

Medieval Times is ushering in a new royal ruler as the lead role in their wildly popular SoCal production at the Buena Park castle. For the first time in the company’s 34-year tradition of having a king as the sole ruler of the land, a female character made history in the company’s newest show that debuted on March 16th, in the heart of Orange County.

Thank you Medieval Times for inviting us to see your new show! All opinions are my own.

Medieval-times-dinner-show — Photo credit to MEDIEVAL TIMES

About The Show

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is a live two-hour show with a delicious four-course feast served medieval-style, or without silverware. Guests cheer for six brave Knights as they compete in games of skill, authentic jousting matches and sword fights in an attempt to win the tournament. Beautiful, rare, Pure Spanish Horses (P.R.E.) are featured throughout the show in breathtaking acts of dressage. As the dynamic performance unfolds, the energy rises inside the 1,000 seat Grand Ceremonial Arena. The heroic knights, spirited horses and the flight of the falcon leave guests cheering for more.

In addition to the debut of the queen character and storyline, the new production features:

• More than 700 new costumes for all nine castles’ performers including horses, all of which are custom-designed and hand-made at a dedicated costume shop near the Dallas Design District.

• Two hundred new suits of armor, shields and helmets, all custom-designed and handmade at a dedicated armory in Florida.

• More than 350 team members and 225 horses who have rehearsed new lines and fight scenes for three months while still presenting the current show. o This include the queens undergoing an intense two months of training to become experts at riding the impressive Andalusian stallion for the new show.

• New music composed by Dr. Daniel May, the composer and jazz pianist who scored “Everest” and other films, and has worked with notables such as Sting and The Moody Blues. He directed and recorded Medieval Times’ new show composition in Kiev with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. This includes directing the choir in Ukraine with lyrics written by notable poet and choir member Solomia Gorokhivska.

• A live-action film score precisely synchronized with every element of the show, from lights to fights; jousts to jabs; the Queen’s entry to curtain closings; and more.

• A sound and light production featuring 120 hours of programming with 300 new music cues and 500 new lighting cues. Buena Park is one of several castles installing and programming a new LED lighting system that offers 256 colors versus the old 14-color system. The system is powered by 10 miles of cable and an estimated $1 million upgrade.

We seriously can’t wait!

We look forward to spending a special evening with our birthday boy at MEDIEVAL TIMES! Stay tuned for my upcoming review on the blog.

Click here for more information.

Address:

7662 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, California 90620

Splitsville Luxury Lanes Now Open At Downtown Disney in Anaheim

I like to think I’m a great bowler; however, my family might say otherwise. I decided to show off my skills and challenge them to a game at the new Splitsville in Anaheim. This luxurious bowling alley recently opened at Downtown Disney, and my family was elated to check it out.

Thank you Splitsville for hosting Queen Bee Latina for a night of bowling and dining. All opinions are my own…

Take a tour and check out this video!

We checked in with the hostess and we were immediately directed to the outdoor patio. It was so nice and relaxing to sit by the outdoor fire place and sip on a chilled Moscow Mule. The live band was playing, and my kiddos were excited to see their friends arrive.

Splitsville’s decor is chic and mid-century modern. The view from the second floor overlooks Downtown Disney. The vibe is very cool and upscale.

There’s something for everyone whether you pick up a ball or not!

Splitsville offers visitors a one-of-a-kind, multi-faceted entertainment experience. The new location offers more than 40,000 square feet of entertainment space with two levels, 20 lanes, and semi-private lounges that allows guests to bowl and enjoy craft cocktails in an atmosphere that is distinctly Disney.

With drink in hand, we headed to the bowling alleys. Ok, so maybe I’m not the best bowler, but I sure enjoyed this tasty cocktail…

Laughs, big smiles, silliness, and more belly laughs. The kids had an incredible time with their friends on the lanes too!

Above: POKE BOWL- Choice of salmon, ahi tuna or tofu with pickled radish and avocado over bamboo rice blend. Topped with spicy mayo, sesame seeds and scallions. (my personal favorite)

Our friendly knowledgeable waitress walked us through the menu. The selection included poke bowls, sushi, nachos, poke, sliders and much more. Everything was served quickly and was fresh and delish!

The kid’s menu offers chicken tenders, pizza, hot dogs, burgers, and other yummy options. (my kids were addicted to the french fries)

Above: BANANA STREUSEL PIZZA-House made pizza crust topped with banana, crunchy streusel, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. OMG melts in your mouth and sooo good….

The experience was unique and my family had a blast! Splitsville is ideal for birthday parties, company parties, date night, and other large gatherings. From family fun to date nights, Splitsville is an awesome destination for all ages. We can’t wait to return!

Address:

1530 S. DISNEYLAND DRIVE ANAHEIM, CA 92802

Phone 657.276.2440

LUZIA By Cirque Du Soleil Arrives At OC Fair & Event Center Now-March 25th

LUZIA by Cirque Du Soleil has arrived to Orange County!

Now through March 25th, the OC Fair & Event Center will be the temporary home of Cirque Du Soleil’s white “Big Top.”

Opening night of LUZIA was a night to remember… The unique sights and sounds of this sensational show took me on an unexpected journey. One that transported me into a magical world with strange creatures, music, clowns, aerial performers, acrobats, and other peculiar oddities.

Thank you Cirque Du Soleil for inviting me to see LUZIA opening night. All opinions are my own.

LUZIA -Cirque -Du- Soleil — Photo credit : Matt Beard

A Waking Dream Of Mexico

LUZIA takes you to an imaginary Mexico, like in a waking dream, where light (“luz” in Spanish) quenches the spirit and rain (“lluvia”) soothes the soul…

Through a series of grand visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances, LUZIA invites audiences to escape on a surrealistic journey through a sumptuous and vibrant world suspended somewhere between dreams and reality. Smoothly passing from an old movie set to the ocean to a smoky dance hall or an arid desert, LUZIA cleverly brings to the stage multiple places, faces and sounds of Mexico taken from both tradition and modernity. Rich in awe-inspiring moments, LUZIA enchants by incorporating rain into acrobatic and artistic scenes – a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring production.

The larger than life back drops were elaborate and had vibrant colors. The fairytale scenery made the stage come alive!

In the scene above, the morning sun rises and a woman and a metallic horse run together to awake this imaginary Mexico where the journey of the traveler will take place. The running woman spreads her butterfly wings in a tribute to the annual migratory journey of the monarch butterfly from Southern Canada to Central Mexico.

This was a breathtaking performance that gave me the chills.

The extraordinary artist’s performances were hypnotic, and their body movements were flawlessly in sync.

I was truly mesmerized by the precision, strength, and skill level of the acrobats.

In a tribute to the art of speed juggling popular in Mexico, an artist manages to juggle seven pins at breakneck speeds. The pins whirl so fast they become a metallic blur just like the propellers of an airplane. the juggler engages in a dialogue with the Marimba, a musical instrument typical of the Veracruz region in Eastern Mexico.

The candlelight procession was climatic and transcended us. The live music was soulful and moving.

From start to finish, LUZIA was a dream that I did not want to wake up from…

It was no surprise that the show ended with a standing ovation.

BRAVO! I can’t praise this show enough, LUZIA is a MUST-SEE!

Tickets:

$50 general admission (Premium and VIP seating will be available).

Parking is $10 general, $15 preferred, $20 bus/limo

Performances:

Sundays, 1:30 & 5 p.m.; Tuesday & Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 4:30 & 8p.m.