Seize the day! Sun, sand, and family fun… Last week, we explored a SoCal travel gem in Marina Del Rey, California. We didn’t have to travel far for this fabulous mini getaway! In fact, it was only an hour drive out of OC for the perfect family “daycation.” This adorable and colorful beach town combines a picture perfect marina, excellent waterfront restaurants, and numerous summer …
Queen Bee Category Archives
Review: Disney Pixar Toy Story 4
Written By: Vanessa Bañuelos-Dawson Summer of Spork: TOY STORY 4 Feeds Fans Only the Best Disclosure: Thank you Disney Pixar for inviting us to screen Toy Story 4. All opinions are my own. Disney and Pixar’s TOY STORY 4 is sure to be the summer’s favorite film, feeding fans another serving of fun. Consider this the kickoff to the Summer of Spork. Since the franchise’s …
Disneyland Insider Tips: Prepping for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
Written By: Vanessa Bañuelos-Dawson Disneyland warmly welcomed its first visitors to the new Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge on Friday, May 31. The widely-anticipated expansion is the largest in the Anaheim park’s history. If you’re one of the lucky few with advanced reservations to the Planet Batuu, Queen Bee Latina has some helpful tips and tricks to help navigate the immersive Galaxy’s Edge. Prior to June …
Enjoy Knott’s Summer Nights June 7th Through August 11th
Enjoy Knott’s Summer Nights Now Through August 11th! Knott’s Berry Farm definitely knows how to throw a party! Last week after sun down, my hubby and our good friends Tavo and Patty, headed to enjoy the ultimate summer party at Knott’s Berry Farm! We shared many laughs, musica en vivo (LIVE music), delicious food, and interactive games… Thank you Knott’s Berry Farm for inviting us …
When They See Us Now Streaming on Netflix
Last week my youngest daughter Clarissa and I headed to the Consulate of Mexico in Los Angeles, California for a special screening of the new Netflix mini-series “WHEN THEY SEE US”, which focuses on the important issue of racial profiling and chronicles the notorious case of five teenagers (four African-Americans and one Latino) labeled as the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a crime they did not commit in 1989. …
Up Close and Personal With Gen Z Influencers Lily Kate and Annie Rose
Interview with Lily Kate Can you tell me a little about yourself? Lily – I am a 17 year old Texas girl. I’m a junior in high school. I have been homeschooled my whole life, and I absolutely love having the freedom homeschooling gives me. I have many passions that include public speaking, art, video editing, dance, and writing. My favorite foods are Lucky Charms …
LEGOLAND Opens Duplo Playtown
Written By: Clarissa Camacho My adorable nephew whispered in my ear, “I’m so excited. ” Off we went to Legoland, California. Jack sang the lyrics to “Catchy song” from the LEGO movie 2, while his brother jammed out next to him in the car on our drive up. As we arrived, their little faces lit up. Almost immediately, they ran to Duplo Playground. The updated …
Giveaway: Percy Jackson & the Olympians is the Perfect Series for Summer! Enter for a Chance to Win 5-book Series
Disclosure: Thank you Disney Book Group for sponsoring this post. Summertime is around the corner, and we can’t wait to relax, unwind, and get our summer reading on… “Hey mom the package is here!” my son yelled. Me, “Hold your horses Andrew, let me open it.” His face lit up when the Percy Jackson & the Olympians 5- book series by Rick Riordan arrived in …
Catch Your Favorite Pokémons In Detective Pikachu- Now in Theaters
Earlier this week, my family got a sneak peek of POKÉMON Detective Pikachu at the ArchLight Theater in Hollywood, California. Andrew sat at the edge of his seat, and he could barely contain his excitement while screening this new action packed film. He whispered in my in my ear, ” Mom that’s Bulbasour and Flying Charmander.” He wants me to share with ya’ll that Greninja …
Movie Review: AVENGERS ENDGAME
Written By: Vanessa Bañuelos-Dawson Whatever it takes. Walt Disney Studios and Marvel Studios do whatever it takes to give movie and comic book fans the proper ending to an 11-year arc of its treasured universe with AVENGERS: ENDGAME. Sure to be one of the biggest grossing films in both studios’ history, ENDGAME directly picks up after super-villain Thanos’ (Josh Brolin) iconic snap in Avengers: Infinity …