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.

April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 2

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Here’s part 2 of my trip to Disneyland earlier this week – this part covers Disney California Adventure, which is where most of the construction activity is taking place. DCA’s Entrance Plaza seems to be taking shape quickly – it looks more and more like Disney Hollywood Studios all the time. Big changes at the … Continue reading "April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 2"
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April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 1

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After I attended Tuesday’s press event on the new Tinker Bell 1/2 Marathon I wandered around Disneyland, DCA, the Disneyland Hotel and Downtown Disney for a while. There’s still lots of construction going on at the Disneyland Hotel – beginning with the remodel of the Magic Tower. The new restaurant complex behind the Never Land … Continue reading "April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 1"
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New Disneyland Race – the Tinker Bell 1/2 Marathon

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For several weeks the runDisney Facebook page has been teasing us with clues about a new Disney race. The clues have been pretty obscure, for example this was the first clue: Fantasia/Dumbo Dumbo:Tangled And this was another clue: Ronald Arthur Charles Secret decoder rings were no help here! But the wait is finally over, and … Continue reading "New Disneyland Race – the Tinker Bell 1/2 Marathon"
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Disney Wonder – Pacific Northwest and Alaska Cruise

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In a little over a week we leave on the Disney Wonder, where we will be sailing on the Pacific Northwest repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver, followed by the very first Disney cruise to Alaska! We’re pretty excited. This will be a new cruise ship for us – we’ve been on the Disney … Continue reading "Disney Wonder – Pacific Northwest and Alaska Cruise"
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Apricot Lane to Join Downtown Disney District

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Apricot Lane to Join Downtown Disney District Fashion boutique features celebrity inspired trends ANAHEIM, CALIF. April 12, 2011 – Disneyland Resort today announced that fashion boutique Apricot Lane will join Downtown Disney in early June 2011. “We always look to add unique locations that provide our guests a shopping experience unlike anywhere else ¨C Apricot … Continue reading "Apricot Lane to Join Downtown Disney District"
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Hungry Bear Restaurant Review

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The Hungry Bear Restaurant in Critter Country re-opened recently with a new menu, featuring some new and rather unusual menu items. Lee and I tried some of them on our visit last weekend. The previous Hungry Bear menu offered your basic burgers and fries – nothing too exciting. The new menu still has burgers and … Continue reading "Hungry Bear Restaurant Review"
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Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides Sneak Peek

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From now until May 30, Disneyland is offering a special “sneak peek” experience for the new Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides movie on selected nights. Lee and I had the opportunity to see what this was all about last Saturday. The “experience” takes place at night at the Festival Arena behind Big … Continue reading "Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides Sneak Peek"
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