Watch the fireworks over Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland

Ode To Disneyland

Once upon a time I went to the Happiest Place on Earthand fell in love with every inch of its wonder and worth Now I go back all the time to relive that happy dayand feel like a kid again or ‘Disney adult’ as we say As we pass through the front gate we leave today and magicallyenter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy Then depending on how early I managed to get therewill…
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Visit Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park in Valencia, California

Ode To Magic Mountain

How do I love thee Thrill Capitol of the WorldLet me count all the ways you make my heart awhirl Stepping through your entrance, I feel such a blendOf grateful and gleeful to be here once again I make a beeline for the back of the parkWhere I’ve learned it’s often the best place to start But still I will routinely check wait times in the appTo strategize my route and which direction to lap…
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The Wizarding World at Universal Studios Hollywood

Ode To The Wizarding World

Here we come a wizardingamong this magical world.Riding thrills and casting spellsand feeling my heart awhirl. Exploring the secrets ofThe Forbidden Journey inside.Or soaring on a Hippogriffon a brief but gripping ride. It’s the closest thing to beinga student at Hogwarts school.Hanging with Harry, Hermione, and Ronand feeling instantly cool. Here you can be a big kid again,run around and play and be merry.You’re not too old to pretendyou’re a wizard just like Harry. I…
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Cedar Point

A Perfect Day at Cedar Point

I’d been looking forward to Cedar Point for so long. It's been one of my ultimate bucket list items, and once upon a time was the inspiration for its own road trip. But that's a story for another day... (stay tuned!) So you can imagine my excitement to finally go to this legendary theme park with some of the biggest, tallest, fastest roller coasters in the US (and almost the world). But in all the…
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