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MAD Guide to Halloweentime Treats at Disneyland

Sunday, September 22, 2019

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It is Halloweentime at the Disneyland Resort and today is all about the Halloween goodies that you can get right now at Disneyland Park! Stephen and I recently had a date day at Disneyland where we tried a TON of the new treats, today I am going to give you my rankings of all the treats we had that day. 

These treats will probably make you hungry so grab a snack or something before you read this one. ;) 

MAD Review of Brunch at Lamplight Lounge

Monday, September 9, 2019

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First off let me say that I am so sorry that I have been so MIA on here lately. I have been so busy with work and I have started to change my focus from here to my Youtube channel. I have only made a few videos so far but I am having a lot of fun with it and I would love for you all to follow me on there but like only if you want to, if not no big deal I will just cry and eat cookies in bed all alone. 


ANYWAYS
This Sunday I went to check out the new brunch at the Lamplight Lounge in Pixar Pier with my mom and my brother. Bruch is only available on Friday, Saturday and Sundays from opening until about 1 pm. Between the three of us, we were able to get three of the most popular dishes and give them a try. 

Here is the brunch menu


They also had a VERY extensive drinks menu which I do love in a restaurant but this is the more theme park friendly nonalcoholic page. The drink featured in real life is Goofball Island which my brother got and really enjoyed!
Between the three of us, we ordered the Brunch Burger, the Crab & Potato Cake Benedict, and the Indulgent French Toast.
 I also got the Cinnamon Toast cocktail.
MAD Review:
Mood: The vibe of Lamplight Lounge is really nice, it is right on the water so it is very relaxed and laid back. That is evident by the number of tables that have lounge chairs and not real chairs. Its a mix between and nice restaurant and a place to grab some quick bites and drinks. It almost feels like there is a disconnect but they do a good job in making it flow well together. The mixed Pixar music is so awesome. The view of the pier isn't too bad either. 

Appearance: The presentation of the entrees are on point. They are a work of art all on their own and it shows. Even the drink I got was really nice to look at albeit small. They have the Pixar memorabilia in the back of the restaurant as well as throughout the lobby which really ties in with the theme and pulls it all the way through. The only place where the appearance is lacking is the area right outside the actual restaurant area. They should have made it all restaurant seating or all bar like sating in my option. TIP: If you want an actual table for your reservation make sure you tell the host at the podium when you check-in otherwise 

Dish: The food looked amazing but it felt like it was trying too hard. The Indulgent French Toast was WAY too sweet the syrup was all over the dish which did not help the sweetness. The berries were good but again they were macerated so they were also overly sweet. This dish would have benefitted from a side of potatoes or bacon. The Cake and Potato Cake Benedict was enjoyable but it was all the same texture, mushy, which got old after a while of eating it. It also came with a side of two small triangles of watermelon which feels like a rip off after paying almost $25. The crab was a little too fishy for my taste as well. The Brunch Burger really stole the show for our group it was a really well-made burger that tasted good. The patty did look frozen and again for a $25 burger that is a little disappointing, to say the least. The cocktail I got was really yummy it tasted just like milk after you have Cinnamon cereal and the alcohol wasn't overpowering at first and got more and more stong at the end. For $13.50 it was not a bad drink. My drink and meal cost $40 which is about average for a brunch but I really expected more for a Disney brunch. 

At the end of the day, it was a very expensive brunch that did not wow me at all and I felt bad spending that much money on it which tells me it was not worth it. I really want to like Lamplight Lounge as a restaurant but it has let me down so far. It is a great place for some drinks and small bites!
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Checking out the New Jurassic World Area at Universal Studios Hollywood | New Ride, Bar & Merchandise! VIDEO

Monday, July 15, 2019

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Today I am going to give you all a view into how the new Jurassic World area at Universal Studios Hollywood turned out. I rode the new ride, checked out the updated Jurassic Cafe, got a drink at the Isla Nu-Bar, and checked out the merchandise for the Grand Opening of the ride. 
Enjoy!
Check out my TOP 10 TIPS FOR STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE to get some insider help before checking out Black Spire Outpost.

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My First Time at Anime Expo | VIDEO

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I went to my very first Anime Expo on the 4th of July to the 7th. I vlogged my experiences so that I could show you what it is like at Anime Expo for a first-timer so even a veteran. I am still getting used to vlogging so please be nice! :)
ENJOY!

Check out my TOP 10 TIPS FOR STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE to get some insider help before checking out Black Spire Outpost.

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STAR WARS TAG

Monday, June 24, 2019

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Today I am doing a Star Wars tag in honor of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge no longer needing reservations to enter the land! YAY get ready for insane wait times and for Galaxy's Edge to be even more crowded than ever before. 



Grab some blue milk and Enjoy!


Seattle in 48 Hours (& Change): A Mad Travel Guide

Friday, June 14, 2019

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Now having been back from my birthday trip to Seattle I wanted to put together a city guide that can help you explore the city, know where to stay, know where to eat, and know what to do. I had such a fun time in Seattle, everyone was so nice and the city was incredible. Seattle is the perfect mix off the big city and small town. I felt so safe there at all times of the day. I definitely fell in love with Seattle and I hope you do too.
Now lets head to the Pacific Northwest to check out Seattle, Washington. 

Top 10 Tips For Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Thursday, May 30, 2019

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In honor of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opening tomorrow I wanted to give you all some tips for your journey to Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu. 
1. Right, when you enter Black Spire Outpost you will be immersed in this environment. From Galaxy's Edge, you cannot see or hear anything else from Disneyland and the Cast Members here really embrace that. They greet you by saying "Bright Suns" which is used most of the day, use "Rising Moons" for the evening, to say goodbye you can say "Till the Spire" or "May the Spires keep you" either one will work. There are no signs in the land so you just have to know what to say. If you don't it's not the end of the world but they might give you a funny look.
2. As you are entering Galaxy's Edge keep your eyes on the lamps in the tunnel. They are about halfway up the walls, you can't miss them. You will be able to tell the moment you step into Black Spire Outpost. 
3. There are 5 places to eat and drink at Black Spire Outpost and you know they are going to be flooded with people from the 31st until probably the end of time. A way to help you beat those crowd is to use mobile ordering through the Disneyland app which will be available for Ronto Rosters, Milk Stand, and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. In my opinion Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo is the place to go! The interior is killer and it gives you A LOT of food options. 
4. Blue and Green Milk are available at the Milk Stand which is right when you enter the land from the Fantasyland side on your left. The Blue Milk is berry flavored and the Green Milk is citrus flavored. Unlike the movies where we first saw these beverages, they are a smoothie like consistency. You can get both of them or one of them for $7.99. I got the Blue Milk and Connor got the Green Milk. I was not a fan of mine, it was really bland. The Green Milk was the better of the two in my opinion.
5. Smugglers Run is the only ride that will be open and operational when Black Spire Outpost finally opens on the 31st. You meet space pirate Hondo Ohnaka who recruits you to do some seedy operation aboard the Millenium Falcon. As you board the Falcon you come into contact with the Chess Board then are taken to the cockpit. From there you are put into a group of 6 and are given your job. There are 3 positions available Pilot, Gunner, and Engineer. Pilots steer the Flacon, Gunners protect the Falcon, and Engineers repair any damages. Tip: If you are Up and Down Pilot the gears are inverted so you pull back to go up and pull up to go down. 
When I first went on this ride I did not like it, I just wanted to sit and enjoy the ride not worry about doing the right thing at the right time or steering the right way. If you are like me, you can opt to just ride the ride by not activating your control panel. The second time around I just enjoyed the ride and it was a lot better for me. 
6. Go into Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities and keep your eye out for the Ark Of The Covenant. It is smaller than you would imagine but maybe trying talking to a local and they can help you.  This is also a really cool shop in general that you should go into. They have Kyber Crystals and Lightsabers from the most famous Jedi and Sith in the Galaxy. There is also the story between the light side and the dark side depicted on the walls.
7. Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? Do you feel the force? If so then head to Savi's Workshop where you can create your own lightsaber. There are four choices available. Peace and Justice, Power and Contro, Elemental Nature, and Protection and Defense. You can create ad buy your own lightsaber for $199.99 plus tax. This is a one on one experience that is sure to be out of this galaxy. If you want to do this plan for it because it will fill up fast, there are only 14 spots available at a time so you might need an appointment. 
8. Ever dreamed about having your own BB-8 or R2D2? Well, look no further because you can build and create your very own droid at Droid Depot. A Droid of your very own can be had for the price of $99 plus tax and accessories. You can customize with different colors and personalities. There are 3 personalities available First Order, Resistance, or Smuggler. They also interact accordingly in the land as well. Even if you aren't going to customize a droid I would recommend still checking out this shop because the theming is incredible. 
9. Want to drink and rub elbows with smugglers and rebels running from the resistance? Visit Oga’s Cantina the only place to get alcoholic beverages in Disneyland with the exception of Club 33. It is meant to be a Family Friendly experience so they will also have non-alcoholic drinks. The space for the Cantina is TINY which means it will fill up quickly and stay that way for a while. 
10. Lastly, keep your eye out for some of your favorites roaming around Black Spire Outpost. Don't be surprised if you see Rey walking around looking for BB-8 or Chewie relaxing after dropping off the Falcon.  Of course, the first order will be vigilant and on alert as ever so be sure you are behaving accordingly or you might get arrested by some Storm Troopers. 
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