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.

Tower of Terror 13K: Two Weeks Away!

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As I mentioned a while back, Lee and I will be running the Tower of Terror 13K at Walt Disney World on our upcoming trip – and the race is just two weeks away! While we have both been doing some running, I haven’t run more than 6 miles since the ToT 13K *last* year. … Continue reading "Tower of Terror 13K: Two Weeks Away!"
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Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party

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The special after-hours Halloween party at DCA has returned this year with a new name – Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party. It’s being held on 11 nights in October, with the final night on Halloween itself. We attended on the first night, Friday October 3. We had a good time, but as far as I … Continue reading "Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party"
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Abundance of Fall Fun at Disneyland Resort as New Shows and Attractions Enhance Traditional Halloween and Holiday Seasons

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ANAHEIM, Calif. – The giant Mickey Mouse Jack-o’-Lantern and the Town Square Christmas Tree will be the symbols of celebration for their respective holidays at Disneyland this fall. But the traditional fan favorites are only the beginning as Disneyland Resort welcomes new shows and immersive experiences, along with an exciting preview of things to come … Continue reading "Abundance of Fall Fun at Disneyland Resort as New Shows and Attractions Enhance Traditional Halloween and Holiday Seasons"
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An Autumn Day at Disneyland

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Warning: This is going to be a rambling collection of various observations. On Friday, September 26, the first official day of Disney’s HalloweenTime, I made a day trip to DL with my friend Kristin(e). (Spelled Kristin, but pronounced Kristine – got that?) Weather was beautiful and the crowds were minimal – the longest line we … Continue reading "An Autumn Day at Disneyland"
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It’s Halloweeeeeeen Tiiiiiiiime….

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Disney’s HalloweenTime, that is! The resort-wide celebration returns for its third year. I was there for the official first day on Friday. It’s one of my favorite times of year – I love all of the decorations all over both of the parks, with all of the pumpkins and colorful autumn flowers and foliage. And … Continue reading "It’s Halloweeeeeeen Tiiiiiiiime…."
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The All New Disneyland Birthday Club Delivers a Virtual Party Right to Your Computer

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As part of Disney Parks “What Will You Celebrate?” campaign, Disney fans of all ages will now be able to celebrate their birthdays with a personalized virtual party delivered right to their computers. The all-new Disneyland Birthday Club, available online, adds to the fun of the magical offer announced on Sept. 18: Everyone who visits … Continue reading "The All New Disneyland Birthday Club Delivers a Virtual Party Right to Your Computer"
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Celebrate Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort with Family Fun, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Disney’s Happiest Haunt Tours

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Anaheim, Calif. – Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort will fill Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks with not-so-scary spook-tacular entertainment beginning Friday, Sept. 26 and continuing through Sunday, November 2. The season of tricks and treats will be celebrated at Disneyland Resort with the traditional giant “Mickey Mouse” jack-o’-lantern in Disneyland Town Square, Haunted Mansion … Continue reading "Celebrate Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort with Family Fun, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Disney’s Happiest Haunt Tours"
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The Real Wilderness Lodge

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We recently returned from a week at Yellowstone National Park – an Adventure by Laura as opposed to an Adventure by Disney. 🙂 It was a terrific trip – all of you going on the Adventures by Disney trip with Deb Wills next August will have a great time, I’m sure! One of the places … Continue reading "The Real Wilderness Lodge"
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Disney-Like Dining, Vineyard Room Closing

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We had a wonderful dinner last week at a new restaurant here in San Diego called Roseville. The cuisine is “seasonal French-Mediterrranean” and we enjoyed a number of selections from the menu, which featured a very nice variety of creative dishes that were well-prepared and beautifully presented. We had knowledgeable and efficient servers, and there … Continue reading "Disney-Like Dining, Vineyard Room Closing"
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Disneyland Half Marathon Runners Travel a Magic Course Through Disneyland Resort and the City of Anaheim

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 22, 2008) – The Disneyland Resort is celebrating health, fitness and family fun with more than 18,000 participants who registered for the third annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, August 29-31. The highlight of the weekend is a 13.1 mile event affectionately dubbed “The Happiest Race on Earth.” Participants in the Disneyland Half … Continue reading "Disneyland Half Marathon Runners Travel a Magic Course Through Disneyland Resort and the City of Anaheim"
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