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Your SoCal Theme Park Insider! 🎡 Covering Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, LEGOLAND and beyond with "Smart Tips" to save you time, money and stress. 🎢 Based in LA and dedicated to helping you plan the perfect park day.

08/20/2026

Since the new Paw Patrol movie (Paw Patrol the Dino Movie) is now in theaters, I thought I'd do a throwback Thursday post of that time I saw Paw Patrol the Mighty Movie ... with 200+ dogs! Paramount Pictures literally broke a world record. I have a full video about it. Link in the first comment.

I love the Chase costume on the sweet dog in this video, and it was cool to see the Paw Patrol characters there. Such a fun event I'll never forget. It actually inspired us to adopt a couple rescue pups of our own. 🐶🐕



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08/19/2026

Unpopular Opinion: Nature Is Greater Than Disney 🌲

There's a lot more to Disney Parks than rides and characters. Instead of spending your day chasing lightening lanes, head over to Redwood Creek Challenge Trail at Disney California Adventure where it feels like stepping into a national park! It's a great relaxing spot that does not feel like a theme park.

Have your kids tried the zipline or tackled the rock wall here? Let me know in the comments!


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08/18/2026

If you got a late time slot for the LA28 Olympics ticket drop like i did, lower your expectations. I'm going to show you exactly what was and was not available to purchase during my drop 2 LA28 ticket drop time slot and how much tickets cost to various events, plus I'm sharing tips about where to stay during the LA28 Olympics, what to expect as far as traffic, and more tips you'll want to know before your LA28 Olympics ticket drop time slot starts!

Full video on my channel. Link in the first comment.

Were you able to get tickets to the LA28 Olympics? Which events are you going to see? Let's talk in the comments! 👇

08/17/2026

Don't make the mistake of refilling your Universal Studios Hollywood popcorn bucket inside the park! 🍿

There is a secret spot at Universal CityWalk where you can get more than just standard buttered popcorn. At CityWalk Pop you can choose from kettle corn, butter, or white cheddar!

All the popcorn stands inside the theme park only offer butter, so make sure to hit up CityWalk for better options for the same price!

Which flavor would you choose: Butter, Kettle Corn, or White Cheddar? Let me know in the comments!


08/16/2026

Universal Studios Hollywood's Coco Crunch Cold Brew at French Street Bistro (formerly known as the AP Cold Brew) is a total knockoff of Disney's famous Black Caf Cold Brew at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge... but is it actually better? Grab it at French Street Bistro and find out!

What's your go-to theme park coffee? Let me know in the comments, and follow for more SoCal theme park tips!

08/15/2026

When you're at Bluey's Best Day Ever at Disneyland, you've got to channel your inner Grannie (or Bingo!).

Do you remember the Grannies episode of Bluey where Bluey teaches Nana to do the Floss dance (or as Nana calls it, "the flossing") so that Bingo can floss while pretending to be a Grannie?

Here come the Grannies!

And tell me on a scale of 1 to 10 how excited you are for The Bluey Movie that's coming to theaters next year.


08/15/2026

Universal Studios Hollywood just quietly marked down all their Universal Fan Fest Nights merch to a whopping 70% off! One Piece, Sailor Moon, Scooby Doo x Universal Monsters and Dungeons and Dragons merch is all on sale! Universal Studios is clearing the shelves to make way for Halloween Horror Nights merchandise, which is already out on display.

Would you rather grab discounted Universal Fan Fest Nights merch or NEW Halloween Horror Nights merch? Tell me in the comments.


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08/13/2026

POV: Back to School Does NOT mean Disneyland... Does It?

When I tell my daughter she can't go to school with Bluey... so she just teleports Bluey’s school straight to Disneyland instead. Honestly? Valid. Let's go have the best day ever! 🎒✨🏫 The parenting struggle is real, but she wins this time!

Today is actually her first day back to school for the year, and no, she is not at Disneyland today. The sad reality is that school is not at Disneyland, but Bluey's Best Day Ever is.

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08/12/2026

Universal Studios Hollywood pass holders, it's GO TIME! Make your reservation NOW for the brand new rollercoaster Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift on August 19, 20, 21, or 23. Saturday the 22nd is already sold out. Let me know in the comments what day you're going to be there.






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08/10/2026

POV: My daughter officially turned into a Minion at Universal Studios 🍌🤪

Diagnosis: full-blown Minion behavior after one (1) single banana. Safe to say the Universal Studios Hollywood immersion in Super Silly Fun Land is working a little TOO well. 🍌😂


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