Laura Gilbreath

Laura Gilbreath is a native of San Diego, CA. She has been making the trek up Interstate 5 to Disneyland since she was a small child and terrified of talking tikis and hitchhiking ghosts. She and her husband Lee enjoy trips to Disneyland and Walt Disney World, as well as sailings on the Disney Cruise Line.

New Arena at Walt Disney World Resort Expands National Competition Stage for America’s Youth Athletes

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ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has officially opened a new multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena to help mark its 20th anniversary. The 8,000-seat arena will host a variety of major indoor sporting events, from basketball to volleyball to gymnastics to wrestling. The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex hosted its inaugural event, the UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, this past weekend. The venue will host runDisney Health & Fitness Expos during runDisney race weekends, beginning with the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in February.
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More Festival of Holidays Marketplace Sampling

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I’ve made a couple more visits to the Festival of Holidays this year, where I sampled some of the other new Marketplace items. Here are my thoughts and some photos. On a very warm November day (we had some really hot days in southern California this past month) I tried the Backstreet Raspberry Sour beer … Continue reading "More Festival of Holidays Marketplace Sampling"
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New Dining, Retail and Family-Friendly Entertainment Coming to Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in Early 2018

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New dining, retail and entertainment experiences are coming to Downtown Disney in early 2018. Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire opens on January 5; Splitsville Luxury Lanes, which will offer bowling, dining, and entertainment, opens in early 2018; and the D-Street store will close on January 2 and reopen in early 2018 with a new selection of Disney-themed home goods, including products that change with the season.
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The Holidays at Disneyland, 2017

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The holiday season is a very festive time at the Disneyland Resort. There’s a lot going on at both theme parks with decorations and entertainment, merchandise, special foods, and character greetings. My most recent park visit was November 18 – in addition to the holiday celebration, it was also Mickey Mouse’s birthday! All park guests … Continue reading "The Holidays at Disneyland, 2017"
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