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Guide to BOO! at the Zoo and Halloween at Brookfield Zoo Chicago 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s BOO! at the Zoo is returning for fall 2026! It begins Saturday, October 3 and continues through Sunday, October 25, 2026. As BOO! at the Zoo is still around the corner, I am basing this post on our visits in years past and the information currently available from Brookfield Zoo Chicago regarding…
How to Make Easy DIY Pocket Play Sets
Did you love Polly Pocket as a kid? Or, was your favorite Micro Machines? Perhaps you are just looking for a toy you can tuck into a pocket or purse. We created these little pocket playsets this summer and then put them into travel bags, purses and our car. Now, we have an easy way…
Oogie Boogie Bash, Disneyland 101 Glossary
This is an entry for “Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: quick Disney definitions under 101 words. After the summary, keep reading for answers to frequently asked questions about Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Park. Ooogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party is an after-hours…
Attraction, Disneyland 101 Glossary
At Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, an attraction is a ride, show, interactive or walk-through entertainment offering for guests. Examples of
Harbor Hotels, Disneyland 101 Glossary
An entry from our Disneyland 101 Glossary: The public road that runs along the east side of Disneyland Resort is called Harbor Boulevard. Along this road are many third party hotels…
Our Stay at the Element by Marriott Anaheim, Near Disneyland
This summer we spent six nights at the Element by Marriott Anaheim Resort Convention Center near Disneyland Resort. What follows are personal observations, photos and tips from our stay there. We hope you will find this review helpful in planning your own Disneyland visit. And for broader tips on booking accommodations near Disneyland, please see…
