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.

Various Restaurant Reviews

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We’ve had a number of Disneyland dining experiences over the last six weeks that I have been meaning to write about…since there’s so many of them, this won’t be quite as detailed as I would usually do. (What’s that I hear? Wild cheering???) Back to the weekend of D23… One night Lee and I walked … Continue reading "Various Restaurant Reviews"
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The Holiday Season Makes Spirits Brighter for Celebrations with Family and Friends at Disneyland Resort

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27 October 2009 Photo © Disney New Entertainment, Cherished Favorites Bring Holidays to Life ANAHEIM, Calif. – When it comes to celebrating the magic and sparkle of the holidays with friends and loved ones, there’s no place like the Disneyland Resort where, from Nov. 13 through Jan. 3, 2010, the holidays will shine more brightly … Continue reading "The Holiday Season Makes Spirits Brighter for Celebrations with Family and Friends at Disneyland Resort"
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An October Weekend at Disneyland

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Lee and I spent October 10-12 at the Disneyland Resort. Some of this I have written about in previous blog entries (like the AllEars Meet), but here’s a few more highlights. I also wrote about our stay at the new Villas at the Grand Californian, which was very nice. Love that one-bedroom villa!!! Lee has … Continue reading "An October Weekend at Disneyland"
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Guest Blog: Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party

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Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party I’ve Got Punky Power! by Lisa K. Berton I love Halloween almost as much as I love Disneyland Resort. When the two merge it makes me jump up and down with glee. The icing on the devil’s food cake is Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party at Disney’s California Adventure. For a period of four … Continue reading "Guest Blog: Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party"
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Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy

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I said I would talk more about the new Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, so here goes. First a bit of general background, and then some spoilers – I will put in a warning before the spoilers! Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy was initially done for Hong Kong Disneyland two years ago, and fortunately for us they … Continue reading "Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy"
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Villas at the Grand Californian

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The new DVC Villas at the Grand Californian have been open less than three weeks, and this is our second stay here. 🙂 On opening weekend we stayed one night in a studio. The room we were given was 1516, which is an accessible room on the first floor. I thought that all of the … Continue reading "Villas at the Grand Californian"
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Disney’s Halloween Time 2009

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Lee and I visited Disneyland Friday and Saturday for the start of Halloween Time. I still have several hundred photos to go through, and Lee is still working on video, but wanted to at least get a few things posted. The fun starts at the Main Entrance, where a very large pumpkin patch containing some … Continue reading "Disney’s Halloween Time 2009"
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D23 Expo – Making of Toy Story Midway Mania

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One of the best sessions I attended at the Expo was The Making of Toy Story Midway Mania. It covered the creation of the attraction from idea through design, construction, and the final result. Really fascinating. There were four panelists who spoke: Kevin Rafferty, Robert Coltrin, and Lori Coltrin (who were quick to point out … Continue reading "D23 Expo – Making of Toy Story Midway Mania"
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New Wing Opens at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

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On Wednesday morning, September 23, the new wing of the Grand Californian Resort and Spa opened, just a little over two years after Disney announced the expansion of the resort. Speaking at the Grand Opening ceremony were Disneyland Resort President Ed Grier, Disney Vacation Club President Jim Lewis and Anaheim City Manager Tom Wood. The … Continue reading "New Wing Opens at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa"
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