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    Villains Grove

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    Ann T.

    JUST TO PREFACE: Anything over a 30 - 45 minute wait might not be the most worth it as Villain's Grove ONLY occurs when it's Oogie Boogie Bash. It opens during sun down AKA when all the other normies without event tickets get kicked out around 6 PM I believe and of course its an experience that is BEST in total darkness when the sun has already set. Despite going to Oogie Boogie for a couple years already, this was my first time ever going to Villain's Grove only by virtue of the line moving super fast (less than 15 minutes in our case) and that we reached the capacity of the amount of candy that we've already gotten from Trick or Treating. Since this experience has NO VILLAINS to meet NOR any candy to get, just make sure you have your priorities in check. Since any wait longer than that will cut into your precious Oogie Boogie time and that IS a sold out event most years, if not every year. This takes place at what usually is the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail and there's a slightly different route if you need ADA wheelchair accessibility. It's a neat experience with "geysers", candles, lights, fog, music, the simulation of rain and thunderstorms that give you a neat villainous vibe from familiar faces such as the Evil Queen, Maleficent, Scar, Dr. Facilier, etc. From an artistic perspective it's pretty neat how they pulled off some of the grove. Make sure to get a picture at the end of the grove when you enter the light. Very cool and dramatic photo for sure.

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    Such an incredible experience. It was magical and I hope they bring it back this year!

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    Adventure City

    Adventure City

    4.5
    (925 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    It was a great experience. For kids of a certain age, it's perfect and very well thought-out. My…read morekids LOVED the experience and never got bored or disappointed. The staff was friendly and we had a great time. Little touches like the Fog Factory and the round-the-park train really made the experience better. It generally has the same energy and mood as Disneyland, just much smaller and easier to navigate. The closer your kids get to 10, the more uncertain I am that it would be the best choice, but for toddlers it's heaven and for a decent price. The only downside is that the rides were sometimes understaffed, especially toward closing when we were no longer able to make the most of the park because several rides were abandoned 30-50 minutes before closing. Food is also and . Water is ***$4.50 a bottle*** But it was great and we would come back.

    Recently brought my goddaughter/ niece and SIL to Adventure City and we had so much fun. This place…read moreis truly toddler friendly and the staff all were friendly. The rides are definitely fit for my precious girl. She did not want to leave. The only negative I would say is that the arcade is waaay too loud. I recommend lowering the sounds of the machines if possible because even I found myself irritated inside but overall we had a great time. We'd come back again.

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    Hop aboard the Adventure City Express Train.
    Dips and drops on the Freeway Coaster.

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    Disneyland Park

    Disneyland Park

    3.8
    (12.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Even though Disneyland isn't what it used to be back in the early 2000s with free fast passes, no…read morereservations, cheaper parking, etc etc... Disneyland still maintains all of its MAGIC throughout each experience - delicious food, wonderfully coordinated parades, beautifully decorated atmosphere, top quality entertainment (fireworks, dapper dans, Disneyland band, character meet & greets, etc), lots of fun merchandise, & friendly + helpful cast members. Their seasonal foods, seasonal decor, & seasonal entertainment makes the park fun year-round as well! They're always introducing something new which gives people incentive to return - example: new theme park rides, new foods, new nighttime shows, etc. Out of all theme parks, Disneyland is ALWAYS WORTH THE MONEY! Plus, you get a good amount of time when coming here - it opens early at 8am AND closes at midnight (whereas other amusement parks like sea world or Legoland are only open 8 hours and lack the man power to provide high quality service & entertainment)! Always a 10/10 experience!

    I have been visiting Disneyland for the last 20 years and have been a season pass-holder many…read moretimes. The quality of the employees has gone downhill. Maybe the management team is having a hard time finding qualified and happy employees, but this is not what Disneyland is known for and not what you spend hundreds of dollars to encounter. I visited the park on 7/28/26 for my daughter's birthday. We had a nice time all things considered but were disappointed overall. Before we entered the park, we waited one hour in the Accessibility Services line only to be confronted by an employee named Erika who was so rude and not helpful at all. At the end of our talk, I asked if she could get me a return time to a ride and she said no. Then when I enter the park and find guest services, they say that she should've given a return time. On another occasion, my daughter was walking and accidentally bumped into a cast member. The employee gave her a nasty look and walked away abruptly. Years ago, you'd expect a Disney employee to be kind with a scenario like this. Lastly, there were three separate lines we waited for that were temporarily shut down right when we were about to get on! It happened with Mickey's Railway, Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Indiana Jones. That is so frustrating. I get it things happen sometimes, but it was a pattern the whole day. It was very hot and people were waiting a while in the sun just to be told they had to get out of line in the 11th hour. I'm pretty bummed and I hope Disney can turn this around and start investing in hiring and training kind and happy employees.

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    Disneyland Park Halloween Food
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    Halloween Food at Disneyland Park
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    Great Wolf Lodge

    Great Wolf Lodge

    3.4
    (3.4k reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Our last hoorah before summer ends and back to school officially begins…read more we spent the day here today after purchasing a day pass. There have been a lot of updates since my last visit just last year. New eating space inside, additional cabanas, and the outdoor pool has also had some upgrades with new sun loungers. There's a lot to do and you can easily spend the entire day here, like we did, filled with fun family friendly activities for all ages. $40 each for a day pass, definitely worth the price for all you can do. The food situation was a little disorganized, they are revamping the food scene inside the actual water park area, but I think once it's all done it'll be fine. We had a fun day!

    Visited Great Wolf Lodge for the first time and purchased a day pass for around $40 per adult on a…read moreFriday. Parking is $35 for the day, or $10 for the first two hours plus $5 for each additional hour. I appreciated that the parking structure is covered. One thing that surprised me was how warm and humid the indoor water park felt. The temperature is kept at 84 degrees, which makes sense for swimming but it was a little muggy and took some getting used to. There are several different play areas that help spread out the crowds. We spent most of our time in the toddler/young kids' section, which was perfect for little ones. The kids also had a great time in the outdoor play area. We rented a cabana for the day and thought it was well worth it, especially for larger groups since open seating can be difficult to find. Our cabana included bottled water in a mini fridge, a small locker, two lounge chairs, a dining table, a couch, towels, and thin curtains that could be closed for a little extra privacy (although they are somewhat see-through). Overall, we had a great experience. It's a fun destination for families year-round since the indoor water park stays warm regardless of the weather. We also played a round of mini golf outside, and the ropes course looked like a lot of fun for older kids and adults. We'd definitely come back.

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    Boomers Irvine

    Boomers Irvine

    3.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    10.6 mi

    I grew up coming to Boomers with my dad and my sister. After my dad recently passed away, bringing…read moremy own kids here for the very first time was a deeply special trip for our family--and the experience couldn't have been better. A huge shoutout to Deon, who provided the best customer service we've experienced anywhere in a long time. Our kids had an absolute blast, and Deon was fantastic with them. He was super helpful, patient, and attentive while getting them set up and safely having fun on the go-karts and bumper boats. Stepping back onto the track brought back so many cherished childhood memories of my dad, and Deon helped ensure my kids walked away with those exact same happy memories today. Thank you, Deon, for making a meaningful day so incredible for our family. We will definitely be back!

    I used to come here 20+ years ago when it was Palace Park, and I swear the mini golf course hasn't…read morechanged since then...except it's aged about as well as a forgotten carpet. The turf is ripped, full of holes, and in rough shape on pretty much every hole. We honestly considered turning around and asking for a refund, but our kids were so excited to play that we stuck it out rather than crush their little mini-golf dreams. The staff was genuinely friendly, so no complaints there--they were the best part of the experience. I can't speak for the other attractions, but if you're coming for mini golf, I'd recommend spending the extra few bucks and heading to Holy Moly at the Spectrum instead. At least there, the biggest obstacle is the course--not whether the carpet will survive another round.

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    Camelot Golfland

    Camelot Golfland

    3.6
    (748 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    Camelot Golfland is a great place for family fun! They have lots of variety and are a better value…read morecompared to other similar places. The mini golf was a lot of fun, and the package deals are definitely the way to go if you want to do the most activities while saving money. It's a great spot for all ages, with plenty to enjoy. The only thing I would suggest is adding more shade around the golf areas, especially on warmer days. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely be back!

    Castle of fun! My group bought the $48 Golfland Fun Pass and it was worth it. All attractions are…read moreincluded but the attractions we did were mini golf, laser tag, bumper boats, race cars, and everyone used all 35 points on their arcade card. You get around 6 minutes of play time per attraction. To access attractions, you press a service button to call over an employee. It was not crowded on a Monday afternoon and there was plenty of free parking. + We started off our day with bumper boats to cool off in the summer heat. Each boat had built in water shooters. We were spraying each other and everyone got soaked. + We went on race cars to dry ourselves off. The cars were surprisingly fast. - For race cars, there was no working service button. Instead, there was a picture of a button taped to the wall which was a bit confusing. We ended up finding a staff member who let us in. It would be helpful to have a note with instructions on what to do. + The laser tag arena was bigger than expected with plenty of walls and obstacles to hide behind. There were even a couple of jump scare surprises lurking in corners. + Mini golf was fun with different colored golf balls and decorated courses. + Plenty of arcade games for all ages. - Some games were broken or out of service. + Clean bathrooms. + They sell Dole Whip here.

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    Kids loved all the games inside
    Kids loved all the games inside
    Front of building
    Front of building
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    Jungle Cruise

    Jungle Cruise

    4.3
    (279 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Who doesn't love corny jokes? Well, the Jungle Cruise is your place…read more Let's start, shall we? Looks like we are going on for Nile after Nile and after Nile, and if you don't think so, you're in denial. On your right, you'll see our limestone formations. Most people take it for granite.........That joke rocks! Now you don't see that every day, but I do....Every seven minutes. No need to worry, ladies; these are MAN-eating piranhas! This is the Britney Tribe. I sure hope they don't hit me one more time with their Britney Spears. Now we will take an unnecessary right, followed by an unnecessary left; also on the left, you'll see where Walt ran out of money. Don't worry, I'll scare him off (The Hippos). I LOVE YOU! Yup, works on all the men in my life. Here we see the natives celebrating the solstice; let me see if I can translate.... You put your left foot in. You put your left foot out. You put your left foot in. IDK folks, sounds like a lot of hokey pokey to me. Hey! On your right is Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Four-Hour-Line The cool jungle mist is home to more than 10,000 forms of bacteria .......the backside of water is home to more than 10K forms of bacteria Oh look, everyone! That family of lions is protecting that exhausted zebra! Can you feel the love tonight? I sure can. He's dead.........Tired! Dead Tired! And here we have an unfortunate scene which demonstrates the first rule of survival in the jungle: Don't be the zebra. MY FAVOURITE ONE BEFORE I LEAVE YOU! These hippos are only dangerous when they are wiggling their ears and blowing bubbles, but Bubbles isn't here tonight, so I think we are safe! NOW FOR THE END OF THESE JUNGLE JOKES. On behalf of myself and the CA Prison Work Release Program, thank you. It's not a job. It's a second chance As you leave, watch your head and watch your step; if you miss your step and hit your head, watch your mouth. "Well folks, we've reached the end of our journey. I'd tell you to get out... but Disney prefers I say, 'Please watch your step as you exit the boat.' Thanks for being such a wild crew, and remember--if you liked my jokes, my name is Skipper Eric. If you didn't... my name is Skipper Jim. Have a wild day!"

    One of the best chill rides at Disneyland. I especially like this one because the tour guide…read moreworkers are so funny. I liked doing this at night, it added to the experience in my opinion.

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    Our funniest jungle cruise guide
    Our funniest jungle cruise guide
    Doomed boat on it's way to bad/great puns and replayed jokes
    Doomed boat on it's way to bad/great puns and replayed jokes
    Jungle Cruise

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