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Star Wars Experience: The Rise of the Resistance ride at Disneyland

by Lily @militaryfamof8

Star Wars Experience: The Rise of the Resistance ride at Disneyland

Star Wars Experience: The Rise of the Resistance ride at Disneyland

 

The new Star Wars Rise of the Resistance ride at Disneyland is an experience like no other. When you enter the building, there are Stormtroopers and Rebel fighters everywhere to greet you. You then walk into a theater room that looks like it has been taken over by The First Order. After getting in your flight vehicle, you’re off on an adventure with Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron and BB-8 It’s like you’re in one of your favorite Star Wars movies!

Star Wars Experience: The Rise of the Resistance ride at Disneyland

Find out about my experience and thoughts on the new Star Wars Rise of the Resistance ride at Disneyland and see our video!

Star Wars Experience: The Rise of the Resistance ride at Disneyland

Star Wars Rise of the Resistance is definitely a must-do experience. It’s like you’re in one of your favorite Star Wars movies! I highly recommend this for anyone who loves Star Wars and wants to capture that same feeling they get when watching any of the films in theaters! Be prepared, though; it has some intense moments (especially towards the end)! Completely worth every minute though if you ask me!!

The first day we got on the ride wait list queue and we made it on the last ride of the night. The second and third night that we were there we signed up to the queue at six a.m. and we got to ride around noon. It was literally worth the wait times because the ride was so much fun!

I did not have any expectation for the ride as I had purposely not watched previews, but I really enjoyed it. The way that they made you feel like you were in zero gravity throughout most of the entire thing was incredible!

It kind of felt like when we would go down all those hills on Splash Mountain or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland because your body just gets thrown around with no control over anything. It is similar to Star Tours where it makes you feel as if you are actually flying through space, too, which helps bring out a lot more excitement from within.

The queue line has some pretty cool stuff for people who have been following along with everything going on in Galaxy’s Edge as well since this new attraction. If you love Star Wars, this ride is a must-see. It’s an experience like no other and one that appeals to all ages! I can’t wait for my next trip to Disneyland so I can try it out myself.

 


Check out this post for Star Wars Crafts, Snacks, and Activities for some fun recipes and crafts!

15+ Star Wars Crafts, Snacks, Activities, and Toys! If you are looking for something in this galaxy that will help you pass the time AND be productive, this post is it! Here you will find over 15 crafts, snacks, activities, toys and so much more; all themed with our favorite movie series: Star Wars #StarWars

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New and Fun Things To Do & Eat in HersheyPark- Hershey, Pa.

by Lily @militaryfamof8 8 Comments

What New and Fun Things To Do & Eat in HersheyPark- Hershey, Pa.? Visiting Hershey Park and need ideas on what to do? Be ready for a #SweetWelcome. From the newest food creations to the upcoming newest ride, it's all here!

New and Fun Things To Do & Eat in HersheyPark- Hershey, Pa.

I recently attended a hosted three day stay in Hershey, Pa. where we got to learn about all the things- new and old! My Family had attended last summer and although it was a very fun day, you don’t always get to learn all about the park when visiting. This time it was different, it was all about the learning, tasting, and doing! New and Fun Things To Do & Eat in HersheyPark- Hershey, Pa.

Looking for the best things about Hersheypark? From food to rides and everything in between!

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Filed Under: Amusement Parks..., East Coast..., Our travels..., Uncategorized

Hershey, Pa Press Tour- All You Need to See #SweetWelcome

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Hershey, Pa Press Tour- All You Need to See #SweetWelcome

Hershey, Pa Press Tour- All You Need to See #SweetWelcome

Last month I was invited to Hershey, Pa. for a #SweetWelcome tour and it was everything! Our Family visited Hershey Pennsylvania last summer when we visited Hershey Park and we have been planning to return this summer as a new yearly tradition. The Town of Hershey in itself was base for Hershey park and that was the extent of my knowledge, until this trip: Hershey, Pa Press Tour- All You Need to See #SweetWelcome

Hershey, Pa Press Tour- All You Need to See #SweetWelcome

 

I got to meet seven fun and amazing fellow bloggers on this trip, alongside the amazing staff that greeted us and accompanied us during the entire trip. From the fun car conversations to walking through the theme park to PETTING A BEAR; it was amazing! [Read more…]

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Splish Splash is the Place to visit this Summer!

by Lily @militaryfamof8

Splish Splash is the Place to visit this Summer!

Splish Splash Water Park

Welcome Summer and Family Traditions

Splish Splash is the Place to visit this Summer!

Summer is finally here and I am one happy girl! My husband and kids enjoy the summer months as well. We get to spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun and we take advantage of the warm weather by going swimming as often as possible. We all love the beach and the pool, but by far our favorite place to visit that is pretty close to home is Splish Splash Water Park. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Amusement Parks..., East Coast..., Our travels..., Uncategorized, Water Parks...

Sahara Sam’s Oasis Water park is expanding again!

by Lily @militaryfamof8

NEW FOR 2013!

SAHARA SAM’S NEW OUTDOOR WATER PARK!

Sahara Sam’s Oasis Waterpark is expanding again!The two acre outdoor water park is scheduled for a May 2013 opening. The 5 million dollar outdoor expansion will feature a 25 meter leisure pool (The Blue Lagoon), a children’s splash park (Splish-Splash), a full service bar (The Wipeout), volleyball courts and a 12,000 sq ft wave pool (The Rip & Roll). The project also includes an 8,000 square foot building addition featuring new kitchen facilities, restrooms, expanded party facilities, and a recently opened 350 foot body slide, The Nile Mile.
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The Sahara Sam’s outdoor expansion is available at no additional cost to the Annual Pass members or with a standard admission ticket.
The facilities will operate Memorial Day through Labor Day with select weekends in September.

 

Current Sahara Sam’s Special!

Filed Under: Amusement Parks..., East Coast..., Our travels..., Water Parks...

Disneyland memories… Wordelss Wednesday w/Linky

by Lily @militaryfamof8

Yesterday was a very emotional day, this was my 9/11/2001 post; My story, as a Navy wife.

I needed some fun pictures 😉
So I decided to share our 2011 Summer memories…

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Filed Under: All things Disney, Amusement Parks..., Our Family Adventures, Our travels...

An emergency vacation to Disney, BlogHer11 & moving to NY; ALL in 3 wks!

by Lily @militaryfamof8

In the spirit of making sure my husband pleases me enough to want to stay married to him during our move to NY, he decided to surprise the entire Family with an “emergency” vacation. How cute right? ;D

IT’S OUR 1st VACATION TOGETHER AS A FAMILY EVER!!!!!
Financially we were never able to afford anything like this, not even for all of us to go to one amusement park all at the same time, but THANKFULLY we are BLESSED enough at this time to finally have a real vacation 😉
even during vacation they get labeled!!!

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Legoland is THEE place to be this summer…

by Lily @militaryfamof8

Have you been to Legoland?  If you haven’t I suggest you get right on it 😉  It has been our family’s favorite place to be on hot days, cloudy days, Holidays, and everyday in between!
As if Legoland wasn’t fun enough on it’s own, they added Star Wars Miniland, and a Water Park!!!!

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Filed Under: Amusement Parks..., Our Family Adventures, Our travels..., Water Parks...

Come celebrate World Oceans Day @ SeaLife and be submerged in Dr. Seuss’ world!!!

by Lily @militaryfamof8

IF on June 5th you want something to do
or just would like to hear a WHO.
Make sure your up early to wake the Fam
with a big ol plate of Green Eggs and Ham. 
Don’t be late go set your clocks
and don’t forget the Fox In Socks.
Forget those plans that will just fall flat
and come follow the Cat In The Hat.
When you get here don’t walk you have to run, run, run
I have Hunches In Bunches that you’ll have fun fun fun.
Come celebrate in a “Dr. Seussian” kind of way at the Sea Life Aquarium World Oceans Day.

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Filed Under: Amusement Parks..., Making a Difference, Our Family Adventures, Our travels..., Special Needs...

Sharks are talking at Sea Life Aquarium!?! You HAVE to check it out!

by Lily @militaryfamof8

It’s “Shark Talk!!!!!”

Have you been to Sea Life Aquarium yet? yes, no, maybe so?
Have you been there lately???
I have the PERFECT reason for your entire Family to go now, ready?
This Spring, Sea Life Aquarium is in a “Shark Frenzy!”
“Sea Life Aquarium’s Shark Adventures”
Did you know that Sea Life Aquarium has the only Scalloped Hammerhead Shark in Southern California?  With a second one coming to join in on the fun very soon 😉
Cool right?

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My name is Lily, I am a Mommy to 6 kids; and wife to a US Navy Sailor of 15 years. We are a typical Family trying to live the American dream, and though my son’s Autism and my Husband’s PTSD and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) sometimes try to dampen our mood; we try our hardest to push through it and keep on movin’!

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