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Disneyland Tips

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Disneyland the happiest place on Earth!  We visited Disneyland over a dozen times this year with our season passes, and here is some of what we learned, sometimes the hard way.  The best tips for Disneyland especially for saving money is to bring your lunch!  Bring juice boxes for the kids and lots of water for the adults.  Freeze the water bottles the night before so you can use this as your ice for the day, this will help keep the rest of the food cool.  For younger kids bring lots of snacks like pretzels, crackers, fruit, granola bars and anything they can eat while walking or waiting in a line.  Disneyland has specific picnic areas for you to eat your lunch as well as lockers to store items before and after.

During the summer the lines are LONG and it is HOT so prepare your children for this ahead of time.  We played a bunch of games with the kids in line like i spy, rock paper scissors, and we sang songs.  Yes, people did stare at us while singing but it kept the kids minds off of the hour plus line we were waiting in for Splash Mountain.  Be aware of the height requirements before entering Disneyland, it helps to prepare kids for what they can and cannot ride.  My son cried the first time we went because he could not go on Thunder Mountain and I felt horrible!  Something to consider when you have children under 40 inches is the switch pass.  This allows one parent to ride while the other holds the “baby” then they switch.  This is so you don’t have to wait inline twice to go on the same ride and saves tons of time.  If there is only one thing you take from reading this please use the FASTPASS!   The FASTPASS is a complimentary service to all park Guests that allows you to enjoy the rest of the Disneyland Resort while your place in line is saved. Check the complete list of FASTPASS attractions here.  It is such huge a timesaver and if you plan your day you can walk on to most rides using it.

Dress your children in something bright that will stand out in a crowd.  It only takes one second for a child to wonder off and in a sea of hundreds of people that can be really scary!  I always put my son in orange, because not too many people wear the color and it just happens to be his favorite.

Disneyland has special offers and discounts from time to time.  Please click here for a full list of Disneyland Specials & Discounts.

Wave Water Park in Vista Tips

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The latest daily deal for the Wave can be found here!

The Wave Water park in Vista is a fun place for families.  The cost for a child or adult over 42 inches tall is $16.95, under 42 inches is $12.95, and children 3 and under are free.  They also have a great happy hour price which is only $9.95 for the last two hours of the day.  Military with a valid ID is $11.95 and a spectator admission is $12.95.  Be aware that the Wave does have rides where you need an inner tube and they do not provide them.   If you have one I would recommend bringing your own if not you may rent a single for $4 or double for $8.

Everyone wants a discount or coupon to The Wave Water park right?  On Monday and Tuesday’s The Wave hosts Splash Away Hunger, which allows you to receive $4 off an adult admission.  Just bring two 8 oz. or larger canned food item to receive $4 off coupon for the Wave Water park.  The dates Splash Away Hunger are available are 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10.

The Wave water park also has Friday Night Splash, the Wave is open extended hours from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission tickets are only $7.95 per person (or a $3.00 upgrade with the same day regular park admission ticket).  They host fun games and competitions for prizes, and discount food is also available.  Another great thing is there is no charge for parking on any day or anytime.

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Legoland Water Park Tips

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When going to the Legoland Water Park go straight there to claim your spot for the day, if you do plan to walk around Legoland save this for after the water park.  Another option is to do this during the busy times at the water park between 1-3 p.m.  When choosing where to sit for the day my opinion is the best spots are closest to the water, this allows you watch your kids without an obstructed view.  If your child is not tall enough to stand in the pools grab one of the life jackets they have around the park for free.  This will help you be more relaxed, your child will feel safe, and help make the lifeguards job a bit easier.  Items to bring to the water park swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, hats, rash guards, goggles, water shoes, drinks and snacks.  If you forget to bring any of these items you may purchase them at the park.

Prepare your children that every two hours they close all pools for a 10 minute break.  During the break is a great time to have a potty break, eat a snack or just a quick rest.  The only area not closed at this time is the Duplo Splash Zoo and it is an especially great area for kids 1-5.  We spend most of our time at the DUPLO Splash Safari which has 3 water slides for toddlers, I have a 4-year-old and he loves this area.  

Inside the water park there is only The Beach Front Grill, the food is a fusion of Mexican/California which options like wraps and burritos.  There are more options for food outside the water park, you may leave and return with the food, but don’t forget to have your hand stamped for re-entry.  Another option is to bring a lunch with you, most days we bring a lunch and have never had an issue.  If you are looking for a healthy option they have great salads at the Garden Restaurant.  An inexpensive lunch is at the Fun Town Hot Dogs located near the Volvo Driving Schools.

Cabana rentals are available for $179 a day or $129 for a half day, if the only thing you are looking for is a semi-private area this is great.  However, you can not see your children from the cabana’s because they are on the outskirts of the pool areas.  Included in the cabana rental price is:  10 drinks (this isn’t Vegas so don’t get too excited) options are juice, water, and soda.  A table with Duplo bricks for play (please note these are not to keep) and a host to help with any water park needs.

For a discount on Legoland tickets click here for a $15 off coupon.

For a FREE child admission with paid adult click here.

Country Club Open House

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El Camino Country Club is hosting a Culinary Tour & Open House on Thursday, July 14th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.  The Summer Open House is a complimentary event where you will take a culinary tour around the world, allow you to tour the event spaces, sample the chef’s cuisine, view party ideas, and meet the great team of event professionals.  To attend this event please R.S.V.P. to the Event Sales Department at 760.757.2100 ex. 108 or at catering@elcaminoclub.com.

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Fun & Free things to do this weekend in San Diego!

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Friday, July 8th

TGIF Carlsbad Jazz in the Park – The B-Side Players at Stagecoach park in Carlsbad, we will be there!  I’ve been looking forward to this since they announced the line up for the 2011 TGIF Jazz in the Park.  Next week Carlsbad Jazz in the Park moves to Poinsettia Park for July 15th, 22nd, and 29th.  For the full line up and more information please click here.

Saturday, July 9th

San Elijo Hills Taste & Tour is a model home tour with lots of delicious food trucks!  Check out the lineup, and tour the models for free Eats Tickets during the event from 12 p.m.-4 p.m.  For more information and a list of all the food trucks click here.

58th Annual Over The Line Tournament @ Fiesta Island on Mission Bay, play is from 7:30 a.m. to dusk 7/9-7/10.  The Over The Line Tournament is a form of softball, there are over 1,200 teams of three persons each playing almost 2.400 games over the two weekends.  Usually close to 50,000 people attend, come early to find a close parking spot and a good place to set up.  For more information click here.


Farmers Markets in San Diego

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Oceanside – The Oceanside Farmers Market is on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. year round, located on the corner of Coast Hwy and Pier View Way in downtown Oceanside.  For more information on Oceanside’s Farmers Market click here.  There is also a Sunset Market in the same location and day from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  For more information on the Oceanside Sunset Market click here.

Carlsbad – The Carlsbad Village Farmer’s Market is every Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., located in the heart of the village at 2930 Roosevelt Street between Grand and Carlsbad Village Drive.  The two weekly Farmer’s Markets are held rain or shine, for more information on the Carlsbad’s Farmers Market click here.

Leucadia – The Leucadia Farmers Market is every Sunday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Paul Ecke Elementary School at 185 Union Street.  They have a full certified organic section, for more information on the Leucadia Farmers Market click here.

Del Mar – There are two farmers markets in Del Mar both on Saturday, the first is the Flower Hill Certified Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Flower Hill Promenade.  The second is the Del Mar Farmers’ Market and Food Court from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. located at 1050 Camino Del Mar (between 10th & 11th Streets) for more information on the Del Mar Farmer’s Market click here.

Rancho Santa Fe – The Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market is held Sundays from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and is located in the parking lot at Del Rayo Village Center in Rancho.  The market is sponsored by the Helen Woodward Animal Center, they provide volunteers on Sundays to introduce adoptable pets to the market customers.  For more information on the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market click here.

Escondido – The Escondido Farmers Market is held year round on Tuesday’s from 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. located on Grand Avenue between Juniper and Kalmia Street.  For more information on the Escondido Farmers Market click here.

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