Camp operators in Orange County — and nationwide — are feeling more optimistic this spring that they will be able to offer children a more “normal” camp experience this summer following two years of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “From what we are seeing there is incredible demand. We’re seeing off-the-charts enrollment for camps…
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Life in the world of personal finance would have been so much easier if we had known at age 18 what we learned from trial and error over time as an adult. Basic financial planning is not a subject taught at most schools. Our children learn about advanced subjects such as science, technology, engineering and…
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Q: Ira, they really screwed this up. Win the games they should have won (shorthanded 76ers, shorthanded Warriors, terrible Knicks) and they could have cruised to the finish. Now they have an old team that has to win to keep homecourt in the first round. They really screwed this up. Just hope they don’t run…
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Chris Garcia-Howell, a Fantasyland attractions cast member at Disneyland park, had put his dream of pursuing higher education on hold — until he heard about the Disney Aspire program. Since the program launched in 2018, paying full tuition up front and reimbursing fees for eligible hourly cast, Garcia-Howell earned a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership…
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Thanks to a team of Disneyland Resort Horticulture cast members, floral Minnie Mouse is on display just inside the main entrance of Disneyland park, in honor of Women’s History Month this March. Differences: 1.) Changed shirt color 2.) Flag removed 3.) Color of Minnie’s bow changed 4.) Birds 5.)…
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Since Mickey’s Toontown opened at Disneyland park in 1993, families have enjoyed visiting the zany cartoon home of Mickey, Minnie, Donald and other classic Disney characters to push buttons, twist knobs and play interactive pretend. Just in time for its 30th anniversary, Mickey’s Toontown is being reimagined to include new play experiences for families with…
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Before guests enter Disneyland Resort, they first meet the security team in charge of protecting the magic. Standing at the gates and patrolling the entrances, these cast members ensure that all guests not only have the most magical day at our parks, but also the safest. The security team is made up of multiple units,…
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Since opening day on July 17, 1955, guests entering Disneyland park have been greeted by the iconic Mickey Mouse floral display … until now! In honor of Women’s History Month throughout March, floral Minnie is on display on the hillside just inside the main entrance, in front of the Main Street, U.S.A. Disneyland Railroad station.…
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In honor of the long-awaited return of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, here is the recipe for one of the most popular items from festivals of the past. This vegan fusion recipe from the vault is fun to prepare at home and pairs perfectly with a jalapeño margarita. DIRECTIONS (Serves 6): FOR…
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The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is back, bringing back delicious eats and treats inspired by California cuisine, entertainment, specialty merchandise and family fun after almost three years. To celebrate, we’re shouting out some of the food & beverage cast members who make the festival possible—and who just happen to be some major…
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