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.

2010 Holidays at WDW – Are We There Yet?

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December – must be time for our annual trip to Walt Disney World! I think this might be my very favorite time of year to visit – the weather isn’t hot, the crowds are relatively light, and all of the holiday events are in full swing. This year it looks like we’re going to have … Continue reading "2010 Holidays at WDW – Are We There Yet?"
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Update on the Happiest Turkeys on Earth

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When I spoke to Maggie Gitchen recently about the reindeer at Santa’s Reindeer Roundup, I also had the opportunity to ask her about the three Presidentially pardoned turkeys that are also in her care – Pecan from 2008 and Courage (pictured below) and Carolina from 2009. (Sadly, the practice of sending the pardoned turkeys to … Continue reading "Update on the Happiest Turkeys on Earth"
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Santa’s Reindeer Roundup

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During the holiday season, Santa’s Reindeer Roundup comes to Big Thunder Ranch at Disneyland. Santa and Mrs. Claus greet guests in the nearby cabin, while Santa’s reindeer, all eight of them, live in the corral area. I recently had the opportunity to speak to Maggie Gitchen, Guest Service Manager at the Circle D, who oversees … Continue reading "Santa’s Reindeer Roundup"
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Little Bit of Disney in Your Decorating

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It’s that time of year…the days are shorter, the nights are colder, and mailboxes are filled with catalogs and sale ads. When the President starts pardoning turkeys we know it’s time to start rooting around in our closets, attics, and storage units and pulling out the holiday decorations. I have a lot of Disney-themed decorations…my … Continue reading "Little Bit of Disney in Your Decorating"
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The Holidays at Disneyland – 2010

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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Or so the song goes – and I have to say that it really is a wonderful time of the year at Disneyland! The 2010 holiday season started at Disneyland on Friday, November 12 and runs through January 2, 2011. The weather wasn’t very “holiday” like, being … Continue reading "The Holidays at Disneyland – 2010"
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Disneyland Resort Food Bites

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I haven’t done this for a while…here’s a few brief reviews on some new (to me) things I’ve tried at the Disneyland Resort over the last couple of months. I’ll start with the thing that was my favorite, since it’s the most memorable: the mini cupcake sampler. Lee and I shared this one evening. It … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Food Bites"
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Disneyland New and Upcoming Events

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First the bad news…as announced November 3 on the Disney Parks Blog, there will be no Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival in 2011 or 2012. The wording was such that some speculated that it just wouldn’t be at DCA, but AllEars has verified with a Disney representative that there will be NO Festival. I’m … Continue reading "Disneyland New and Upcoming Events"
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Holiday Enchantment Sparkles at Disneyland Resort with Fireworks, Parade, Snowfall Beginning Nov. 12

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Heartwarming Favorites Make Spirits Bright at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2010) – When it comes to enjoying the magic of the holiday season with family and friends, there’s no place like Disneyland Resort. The holidays will shine brightly throughout the resort from Nov. 12 through Jan. 2, 2011, as … Continue reading "Holiday Enchantment Sparkles at Disneyland Resort with Fireworks, Parade, Snowfall Beginning Nov. 12"
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Cars Land “Topping Out” Ceremony

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On Friday, October 29, I was invited to attend the “Topping Out” ceremony for Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. If you’re not familiar with that term (and I wasn’t), it’s a traditional ceremony for construction workers that usually takes places when the highest piece of steel is installed on a building. The beam is … Continue reading "Cars Land “Topping Out” Ceremony"
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‘Topping Out’ a Milestone in Cars Land Development And Disney California Adventure Expansion

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 29, 2010) – The Topping Out Ceremony at Cars Land today celebrates the achievement of the construction team that is bringing the new land to life. It also marks a milestone in the overall expansion of Disney California Adventure park. Topping Out is a long-standing tradition among construction workers and engineers. It … Continue reading "‘Topping Out’ a Milestone in Cars Land Development And Disney California Adventure Expansion"
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