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SF food
fromBuzzFeed
18 hours ago

Universal Studios Brought A Bunch Of Iconic TV Food To Life For "Fan Fest," And I'm Obsessed

Universal Studios' Fan Fest runs from April 23 to May 16, featuring attractions and themed food from popular franchises.
Travel
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

15 Incredible Family-Friendly Hotels In The U.S. That *Aren't* Disney

Family-friendly hotels and resorts offer great alternatives to theme parks for vacations with kids.
Miami food
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Barbie Dream Fest Is the New Willy Wonka Experience

Barbie Dream Fest faced significant criticism for underwhelming experiences and poor organization, leading attendees to compare it to infamous failed events.
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Barbie Dream Fest Draws Unflaterring Comparisons To Willy Wonka Experience

"If I can dream it, then I can do it; I've got my girls with me, there's nothing to it," Fifth Harmony sang in their official Barbie anthem, 'Anything Is Possible.' Unfortunately, that didn't turn out to be true for attendees of Barbie Dream Fest, which is currently running in Fort Lauderdale, FL, from March 27-29. Fans are comparing the event to notorious convention disasters like the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience, DashCon, and Fyre Fest.
SF music
#lego
Board games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Lego Game Boy makes for a great gift, and it's $10 off today

Kohl's offers a $10 discount on the Lego Game Boy, making it available for $49.99 with promo code TOYS10.
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

The world's first Minecraft theme park is coming to the UK

Angela Jobson, SVP of global brand at Merlin Entertainments, expressed excitement about bringing Minecraft's creativity and adventures to life at Chessington World of Adventures, emphasizing the immersive experience for fans.
London
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Bluey Is Now at Disneyland - Here's What the New Experience Is Really Like

The space has been transformed into what feels like a playful fair straight out of the show. Bright colors, whimsical decorations, and Bluey-themed details immediately set the tone.
DC food
Humor
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

Stay Classy, San Diego: This LEGO Anchorman Set Recreates the Entire Channel 4 Newsroom in 1,500 Bricks - Yanko Design

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy remains a timeless comedy, celebrated for its iconic quotes and detailed LEGO recreation of its newsroom setting.
London food
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

LEGO on the rails: SWR train renamed to celebrate Legoland Windsor's 30th anniversary

South Western Railway renamed a train the Legoland Locomotive to celebrate Legoland Windsor's 30th anniversary, marking the theme park's growth since opening in 1996.
Silicon Valley food
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

I've Lived in California for 25 Years-and This Seaside Town Is a True Hidden Gem

Summerland has transformed from a quiet coastal town into a charming destination with upscale shops and attractions while maintaining its small-town character.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Legoland opens a new land and its most thrilling coaster yet, inspired by Space Mountain

Legoland Carlsbad opens Lego Galaxy, a new 2.4-acre themed land featuring Galacticoaster, the park's fastest and most adult-focused indoor thrill ride at 40 mph.
#lego-smart-bricks
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

Testing Lego's Smart Bricks with my two kids

Lego Smart Bricks underutilize their advanced sensing capabilities in initial sets, delivering primarily light and sound effects that fail to sustain children's engagement.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Gadgets

I played with the Lego Smart Brick

Lego's NFC Smart Bricks turn tiles into interactive programs that enable richer, reactive play and surprising character interactions beyond predictable barcode-based toys.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Testing Lego's Smart Bricks with my two kids

Lego Smart Bricks underutilize their advanced sensing capabilities in initial sets, delivering primarily light and sound effects that fail to sustain children's engagement.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Lego Group grew its revenue by double digits in 2025. The toymaker owes its success to these 2 bold strategies

Lego achieved 12% revenue growth to $13.2 billion in 2025 despite consumer spending constraints, driven by innovative products and expanded portfolio across multiple market segments.
Board games
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

This New Luigi Lego Set Is Making Me Feel Like a Kid Again

Lego releases Luigi & Mach 8, a full-size adult-targeted speedster vehicle set with 2,234 pieces, shipping April 1 with pre-orders available now.
fromParade
3 weeks ago

Beloved 107-Year-Old Theme Park Is Officially Being Demolished

It is with heavy hearts we would like to share with you personally that this season at Coney Beach will be our last. It's the end of an era. For over 100 years we and other showmen and their families have lived and worked in Porthcawl helping to make it a busy seaside destination bringing fun, laughter, and fond memories to so many.
Travel
#disney-california-adventure
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley food

Disneyland's 2026 Food & Wine Festival: 10 best things to eat and drink

Disney California Adventure's 2026 Food & Wine Festival runs March 6 through April 27, featuring California-grown ingredients, celebrity chefs, and culinary demonstrations across multiple venues.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Business

Once 'the antithesis of what Walt wanted,' Disney California Adventure turns 25

Disney California Adventure evolved from a rushed, underfunded, widely criticized park into a successful, multiday destination, requiring billions and leadership changes to reach its goals.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 weeks ago

Disneyland's 2026 Food & Wine Festival: 10 best things to eat and drink

Disney California Adventure's 2026 Food & Wine Festival runs March 6 through April 27, featuring California-grown ingredients, celebrity chefs, and culinary demonstrations across multiple venues.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Business

Once 'the antithesis of what Walt wanted,' Disney California Adventure turns 25

Miscellaneous
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Disneyland abandoned plans for Disney Villains land, report says

Disney Imagineering abandoned plans for a Disney Villains-themed land at California Adventure a decade ago, choosing instead to develop Pixar Pier.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

8 LEGO Architecture Sets So Good They Belong in a Museum, Not a Toy Aisle - Yanko Design

LEGO has evolved from disposable toys into collectible display pieces for adult enthusiasts, with official sets and fan designs featuring architectural detail and dramatic lighting.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

Only in Laguna : From Cottages to Castles, Area's Architecture Is Unique

Karen Wilson Turnbull documents Laguna Beach's architectural history from the 1880s to 1940s through pen-and-ink renderings in her self-published book featuring diverse architectural styles.
fromwww.theverge.com
4 weeks ago

What if your real computer was a super-sized Lego computer brick?

The M2x2 is largely a 3D-printed case for a Mac Mini, one you can freely print at home yourself, but it's not just a shell. He's outfitted it with a 7-inch IPS touchscreen display, and a full array of additional ports and SD card reader thanks to an integrated USB-C hub.
Gadgets
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Attraction Is Actually Worth the Price, According to Travelers-and It's Known As the 'Happiest Place on Earth'

Disneyland Resort ranks as the top U.S. tourist attraction offering good value despite $149 daily tickets, with a 4.4/5 rating and minimal overpriced complaints among 28,000 reviews.
Los Angeles
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Disneyland closes 8 attractions heading into Food & Wine Festival

Disneyland will close eight attractions in March for seasonal refurbishments during the Food & Wine Festival and spring break season.
#lego-galaxy
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

This California theme park inspired Disneyland, Bob Baker Marionettes - and tickets are $19

Children's Fairyland in Oakland centers child-focused, story-driven play, pioneering storybook parks, influencing Disneyland and puppetry while prioritizing simple, adult-supervised imaginative experiences.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Niles: Will a new record lead to a new focus at Six Flags?

For the first time in ages, one roller coaster holds the triple crown of coaster records. And that coaster does not reside in the United States. Intamin's Falcons Flight last week opened officially at the new Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia. At nearly 14,000 feet long with a drop of over 500 feet and a top speed of more than 155 mph, Falcons Flight is now the world's longest, tallest and fastest roller coaster.
World news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The sprawling Calif. ranch that Disney would rather you not know about

A man fell asleep underneath an oak tree in Placerita Canyon, in what's now the Newhall area of Santa Clarita. As he slept, he dreamed of finding gold. When Francisco López awoke, he pulled up wild onions growing nearby and discovered gold clinging to their roots. The legend is real - or at least parts of it. We'll never know if López really dreamed of gold, but we know he found it and that it was the first recorded discovery of gold in the state.
Film
#disneyland
#motels
California
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

Hotel del Coronado boots Sandcastle Man' from his yearslong spot on the beach

Hotel del Coronado banned longtime sand sculptor Bill Pavlacka from his prime beachfront location, citing policy violations and an alleged alcohol-related incident.
fromMedium
2 months ago

Your product is a theme park

Visitor = your user / audienceThey come with expectations, emotions, and limited time. Access = your entry pointsLanding pages, SEO/social entry, app open, onboarding, login, paywall moments, notifications - everything that determines whether they can enter smoothly. Zones/Platforms = contextsHome, feed, article page, video page, search, profile, commerce, chat - each is a "zone" with a promise. Rides/Attractions = featuresRecommendation modules, player, comment, follow, save, share, checkout, personalization, bundles - anything interactive that creates value.
UX design
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Nephew Behaved Appallingly on Our Disney "Date." My Sister's Reaction Was Almost Worse.

Taking a child home after they assaulted and insulted a disabled child enforces consequences and prioritizes safety over monetary loss.
#galaxys-edge
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

Celebrate National LEGO Day with These 12 Gorgeous Sets That Double as Decor

National LEGO Day features up to 30% off select LEGO sets at Amazon, QVC, and other retailers, including DUPLO and detailed builds for gifts.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Niles: Will a new record lead to a new focus at Six Flags?

Intamin's Falcons Flight last week opened officially at the new Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia. At nearly 14,000 feet long with a drop of over 500 feet and a top speed of more than 155 mph, Falcons Flight is now the world's longest, tallest and fastest roller coaster. Until last week, those records were held by three separate coasters, with the height record kept by an American coaster Cedar Point's Top Thrill 2.
Miscellaneous
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I've Traveled Southern California for 20+ Years-This Is the Beach Town Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

Situated on the southern border of Orange County and easily accessible to travelers by Amtrak train or car, San Clemente has all the charm of a close-knit community and all the liveliness of a surfer's paradise. Plus, it's one of the most beautiful towns in the area, with the rolling San Joaquin Hills on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other.
California
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've visited Disney World and Disneyland dozens of times. For the full Disney experience, one park is way better.

Ever since I was little, I've been a die-hard Disney fan - in fact, most of my T-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts have Mickey on them. I've been to Disney World in Florida more than 20 times and to Disneyland in California more than 10 times. Every time is better than the next, and it's all worth every penny. That's even as the cost of visiting Disney parks has increased over the years, thanks to factors including inflation, rising labor costs, and changes to its pricing approach.
Travel
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

DIY LEGO 'Connect 4' Brickset lets you actually play the game after building it! - Yanko Design

There aren't many LEGO sets designed to played with once they're built. A lot of them are envisioned as show-pieces, and yes, you can do imaginary play with them like you would holding a LEGO Millennium Falcon and whooshing around the house, but this MOC from HH Bricks captures a kind of LEGO playability that's absolutely rare. Inspired by his daughters' love for building and playing with LEGO, HH Bricks designed this playable version of one of the world's most popular tabletop games.
Board games
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Why Disneyland can leave Kylo Ren's ship parked in Galaxy's Edge

The storytelling shift moves the Star Wars timeline in Galaxy's Edge back three decades before the birth of Kylo Ren who has been the central villain of the unfolding story in Black Spire Outpost on the Star Wars planet of Batuu ever since Galaxy's Edge debuted at Disneyland in 2019. Imagineering and Lucasfilm knew that Darth Vader and Kylo Ren could never appear side by side in Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland
Film
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

If You Have No Idea What To Buy For A Kid's Birthday, Boy, Do We Have Some Fun Options For You

There is no greater feeling than seeing a child open their birthday gift from you and knowing you TOTALLY nailed it.
Parenting
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Six Flags regional season pass bundles together Great America, Knott's and Magic Mountain

Six Flags will kick off the regional pass plan on Feb. 9 with a limited time sale on Gold season passes for $140 at Knott's and $90 at Magic Mountain that offer access to all the Six Flags parks in the West Region. The Magic Mountain Silver Pass will become the Gold Pass on Feb. 9 and include Six Flags West Region access. Knott's does not offer a Silver Pass.
Travel
#lego-smart-play
Travel
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Six Flags regional season pass bundles together Great America, Knott's and Magic Mountain

Six Flags is launching a West Region season pass bundling Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain and other parks at low introductory prices.
Film
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

15 Forgotten Disney Rides From Our Childhood That Will Make Millennials Feel Ancient

Numerous iconic American Disney Park attractions have closed over time, leaving many beloved rides extinct but fondly remembered by fans.
#lego-deals
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Disneyland vs. Disney World: How They Differ and Which to Visit

Disneyland offers a smaller, intimate California experience while Walt Disney World delivers expansive, space-rich Florida offerings with distinct parks and exclusive attractions.
#lego-smart-brick
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Disneyland lets attic brides get married at the Haunted Mansion Husbands beware!

Disneyland's Haunted Mansion will soon serve as an eerie new wedding venue for brooding brides looking for a morbid place dripping with tales of mourning, dread and murder to exchange their wedding vows and begin their happily ever after. Disneyland will begin offering weddings in July for the first time in front of the Haunted Mansion starting at $25,000 to $40,000, according to the official Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons website.
Film
#smart-play
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