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Archiving Orange County AOC: OC Fair
Main Exhibit Hall The OC Fair wasn’t always host to giant $2 million shows or an exhibit hall-turned-”As Seen On TV” playroom. The fair used to (*gasp*) showcase the surrounding cities that make up the...
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Disney Inspiration (DisPiration?)
Don’t judge me. Disney makes up their own words all the time (Environmentality and Presenteeism come to mind). I digress…… I was reading through an Adventures By Disney magazine at work, and came...
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More Disneyland Memories
Simply put, this home movie filmed inside Disneyland in 1956, is nothing short of enchanting. It’s two minutes of pure nostalgic joy. Watch closely as Walt himself makes a casual appearance to meet and...
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“Pitcher” Perfect
There are so many things I love about Old Towne Orange (the houses, the people, the shops just to name a few), but I have one spot that has been my favorite since I discovered it several years ago....
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Knott’s Berry Farm: The Early Years
As our constant readers know, I am prone to fits of nostalgia about the wonders of Knott’s Berry Farm. I can’t help it; it’s a condition. Needless to say I was thrilled, wait let me rephrase that… I...
View ArticleKnott’s Book Signing Event on Video
Jay Jennings, the curator over at The Knott’s Berry Farm Museum, alerted me to this video of his recent book signing event. It’s nice to see people still love the place and frankly I haven’t seen a...
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Old Towne Orange Tree Lighting And Candlelight Procession
That’s right kids. It’s that time of year again. Time to put on your winter outfit (which this year may just consist of a long sleeve t-shirt) and venture out to the Orange Circle for the annual Tree...
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Knott’s Blast From the Past
If you find yourself at Knott’s Merry Farm this year be sure to check out the Barn in Ghost Town for a nice display featuring some familiar characters from the venerable theme park’s past… If you don’t...
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Captain EO is back! February 23!!
That’s right kids. The rumors were all true. While it was originally thought that Captain EO would return for the special Halloween celebration Disneyland had in 2009, there simply wasn’t enough...
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Dana Point: Festival of Whales
Image courtesy dpfestivalofwhales.com Are you looking for an inexpensive family-friendly event to attend this weekend or next? If so, Dana Point’s 39th Annual Festival of Whales may be just what you...
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