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.

Plaza de la Familia, A Celebration of Disney-Pixar’s ‘Coco’, at Disney California Adventure Park

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September 6, 2017 – Guests are invited to bring family and friends to discover Plaza de la Familia, an all-new festivity beginning September 15 at Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure park that celebrates Disney·Pixar’s “Coco” and the everlasting bonds of family. A highlight of Plaza de la Familia is “A Musical Celebration of Coco,” … Continue reading "Plaza de la Familia, A Celebration of Disney-Pixar’s ‘Coco’, at Disney California Adventure Park"
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Topping Out at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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On August 21, 2017, construction teams installed the highest steel beam for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the new Star Wars-themed land coming to Disneyland Resort in 2019. This capped off the infrastructure for a 130-foot-tall rock spire, the highest point in the 14-acre land. Once completed, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will include approximately 10,000 tons of structural steel and approximately 200,000 square feet of hand-carved rockwork.
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Some Disneyland Dining Experiences

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I’ve tried a few new (to me) items at Disneyland fairly recently – some that I simply haven’t tried before, some that are new offerings at established restaurants, and some that are limited time specials. Flo’s V-8 Cafe in Cars Land offers several dishes that feature REAL oven roasted and sliced turkey. I ordered the … Continue reading "Some Disneyland Dining Experiences"
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Disney MaxPass – First Impressions

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The Disneyland Resort rolled out the new Disney MaxPass feature on July 19. Essentially, for an extra fee, it gives guests unlimited PhotoPass downloads and the ability to make digital Fastpass selections. Blogger Laura Gilbreath recently tried out the new feature and shares her thoughts on how well it works.
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Rivers of America and Disneyland Railroad Reopen at Disneyland

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Because of the construction of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which required changes to the northern perimeter of Disneyland, the Rivers of America attractions, including the Disneyland Railroad, were closed for more than a year and a half. Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island and Fantasmic! opened earlier this month, but it wasn't until the end of July that the watercraft and the trains returned. While the official opening was on Saturday, July 29, Laura Gilbreath attended an opening ceremony for the return of the Disneyland Classics on the morning of July 28. The ceremony was held on the riverboat dock. The Mark Twain was festively decorated for the occasion.
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Nighttime Spectacular ‘Fantasmic!’ Returns to Disneyland Park with New Scenes and Dazzling Visual Effects

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New magic is incorporated with Aladdin and Jasmine floating over a bed of fog on their flying carpet, Captain Jack Sparrow at the helm of a ghostly pirate ship, and special new appearances by characters from "The Lion King" and "Finding Nemo." Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from "Tangled" join other Disney couples in an inspiring romantic sequence.
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