HAPPENING THIS SUMMER AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT
Come to a Disney Park on Your Birthday and Get In Free!
Everyone who visits a Disneyland Resort theme park on their birthday in 2009 can get in free, as Disney Parks embrace a family travel trend called “celebration vacations.” American families are hitting the road to mark life’s special occasions with a “celebration vacation.” In 2009, the Disneyland Resort will lead this growing trend with new entertainment and services that allow guests to turn their personal milestones into magical Disney experiences. To receive free admission to one of the Disneyland Resort theme parks on your birthday in 2009, register at www.disneyparks.com.
“it’s a small world” Reopens at Disneyland
A timeless classic has reappeared at the “Happiest Place on Earth,” with the reopening of “it’s a small world”. The attraction has undertaken a major refurbishment and added an all-new North America scene and new animatronic dolls. Originally designed for the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City, “it’s a small world” moved to Disneyland in 1966, highlighting many cultures from around the world while playing the infectious song “it’s a small world after all.”
Disney’s Favorite Pixie Introduces Guests to All-New Pixie Hollow
To celebrate the animated film “Tinker Bell,” Disney’s most famous fairy and four of her best friends are featured in an all-new meet-and-greet experience at Disneyland Park. Guests enter a magical forest called “Pixie Hollow,” a special place deep in the heart of Never Land. They will get the strange feeling that they are shrinking to fairy size as they make their way to Tinker Bell’s home where they will meet Tink and her pixie pals.
 “Toy Story” Animated Characters Create Fun and Mania
In the wondrous world of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Green Army Men, guests can don 3-D glasses and experience an energy-filled toy box of fun with the debut of Toy Story Mania!. Celebrating the Disney•Pixar classics “Toy Story” and “Toy Story II,” Toy Story Mania! raises the bar for interactive ride-game attractions. It’s a high energy, immersive adventure that makes guests a key part of the action as their game play triggers special effects that provide a fourth dimension of fun. Read More...
SOCAL CALENDAR LISTINGS
San Diego’s Old Town Trolley Tour
Dedicated to “seeing the best first,” the Old Town Trolley provides ongoing tours the ultimate San Diego spots. The tour presents Transportainment with San Diego's best conductors, who create a fast-paced two hour narrative that's both entertaining and educational. The trolley provides drop-off and pick-up at any one of its convenient stops. Visit oldtowntrolley.com/san-diego for locations. Tour features Old Town State Park, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza, Coronado Island, Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego Zoo, Gasla.m.p Quarter, San Diego Museum of Art, Natural History Museum, Aerospace Museum, Lindbergh Field, Naval Station San Diego, Balboa Park, El Prado, Heritage Park, Star of India, Whaley House and much more!
www.sdGOdowntown.com
www.oldtowntrolley.com/san-diego
800.213.2474
May 23 - September 13
Discovery Science Center’s ROBOTS AND US
Robots and Us compares today's technical realities with the pervasive robots of science fiction fantasy. Explore the sophisticated technology that underlies automated machines and gain a new appreciation for the multifaceted machine that is your own human body. For more information, call 714.542.2823 or visit discoverycube.org.
K1 Speed Unveils Indoor Kart Racing in Torrance
K1 Speed, the nation’s largest indoor kart racing chain on the west coast, has opened its first indoor racetrack in Los Angeles. Like other SoCal K1 Speed locations, Torrance will excite racers with a large professionally designed track, a big lobby that overlooks the racing action with comfortable seating, 180” projection screen and 16 plasma TV screens to watch your live scores. Racers can also take advantage of the video game area or grab a snack at the Pit Café. K1 Speed is the eco-friendly choice for indoor entertainment. The European race karts not only perform solely by electricity, but produce no toxic emissions or fluids, like other gas-powered karts. K1 Torrance is located 15 minutes from Beverly Hills and five minutes from Los Angeles beach cities and LAX, and within close proximity of the 405 freeway. For more information and additional locations, visit www.K1Speed.com.
Summer Happenings at SoCal Theme Parks
LEGOLAND
Dune Raiders has come to LEGOLAND® California! This 30-foot-high attraction features six side-by-side 50-foot-long racing lanes and a pair of double-helix corkscrews. Dune Raiders is themed in an Egyptian bazaar motif complete with interactive LEGO® model scenes and fun new LEGO models. This is the fifth attraction within Land of Adventure, LEGOLAND California’s newest area, including the Park’s first dark ride, Lost Kingdom Adventure and a 16-foot tall Pharaoh made of 300,000 LEGO bricks.
SEA LIFE™ Aquarium just opened “Sharks Revealed” – a new interactive exhibit designed to introduce children to these mysterious and misunderstood creatures of the deep. Fun, hands-on displays give an up-close and personal look at the life cycle and evolution of sharks. Discover how sharks eat, breathe and sleep while gaining an understanding of these great creatures.
For more information about Dune Raiders, Sharks Revealed or general park information, visit legoland.com.
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER
Race a robotic arm to complete a puzzle, build a Jitterbug Robot and maneuver a bot through an obstacle course inside of Robots & Us at Taco Bell Discovery Science Center, now through September 13. Visit Low Life Labs to see what robot designers are learning from ants, cockroaches and other simple forms of life! This interactive exhibition takes a look at the technology timeline of robots past, present and future! Fore more information, visit discoverycube.org.
Join Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl and their forest friends at Taco Bell Discovery Science Center this summer to learn about protecting our precious Earth - our home sweet home. From June 20 to Oct. 4, explore an Itsy Bitsy Spider Rain Garden, an Urban Forest, a Bridge Home, and more as we learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle! For more information about Robots & Us and Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home, visit discoverycube.org.
DISNEYLAND RESORT
Guests can see Disneyland Resort in a whole new light during SUMMER NIGHTASTIC! Nighttime shows and parades come to life – bigger, better and brighter in this special summer event. Spectacular, state-of-the-art effects, plus an all-new fireworks show highlight the sparkling summer entertainment that runs June 12 through August 23.
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
Dive into summer savings and the world of sharks at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach! During Shark Summer Sundays, everyone gets in for the kids price of only $11.95 after 5 p.m., and the Aquarium will remain open until 10 p.m. As part of the celebration, you’ll find new sharks and rays throughout the Aquarium and various programs highlighting these incredible creatures. You can even touch over 200 sharks! For more information, call 562.590.3100 or visit aquariumofpacific.org.
SEAWORLD
During Summer Nights at SeaWorld (through September 7), guests experience the park after dark as percussionists, hip-hop dancers and gymnasts entertain in “Riptide”; rock out to cool tunes during “Shamu Rocks”; are amazed at the high-flyin’ dolphins in SeaWorld’s nighttime dolphin show, “Ignight”; and enjoy the spectacle of “Shamu’s SkySplash” fireworks. Plus, summertime guests won’t want to miss SeaWorld’s new “Sea Lions LIVE,” a sketch-based comedy where Clyde and Seamore poke fun at popular TV shows. Visit seaworld.com for information about admission, hours and more.
Through August 29
CAPISTRANO VALLEY SYMPHONY BACK AT MISSION SAN JUAN
This summer, Mission San Juan Capistrano has brought back the Capistrano Valley
Symphony for a pops concert series. The evening concerts will feature dining to live classic symphony sounds, show tunes and popular music from the 1940s to present day in the scenic Mission courtyard. The five concert evenings will begin at 6:15 p.m., as follows: Saturday, May 30 –“Saturday at USO”; Sunday, June 28 –“Orchestra Hit Parade”; Sunday, July 26– “Polished Brass”; Saturday, August 29 –“Dreamy Mid-Summer Night”; and Sunday, Sept. 20–“Tunin’ to TV Land.” Tickets range from $20-$75. For ticket information, call 949.240.8584 or visit capistranovalleysymphony.org.
Mission San Juan Capistrano is a place of inspiration, education, and preservation. It is Orange County’s only mission and is supported by the Mission Preservation Foundation, which is comprised of business and community leaders. For more information, visit www.missionsjc.com.
July 4
DANA POINT FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
The City of Dana Point, The Dana Point Harbor Association and its sponsors are proud to present the 2009 July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza. Anticipated every year to be one of the largest celebrations in Orange County, it can be viewed from virtually anywhere in Dana Point Harbor. Two of the most popular locations are Heritage Park and Lantern Bay Park, both located on the cliffs above the Harbor. Dana Point restaurants and along the water also offer a spectacular view. Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers harbor excursions. Call 949.496.5794 for ticket prices and departure information. For Fireworks Extravaganza information, call 949.923.2255 or visit www.danapointharbor.com
July 5 – August 3
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach is the premiere juried art exhibition in Orange County and the longest running outdoor fine art exhibition in California. Every art medium is an original and available for purchase, including blown glass, jewelry, oils, watercolors, acrylics, printmaking, sculpture, furniture, ceramics and photography. Guided tours, demonstrations, and visual and performing arts entertainment are offered. Enjoy blues and jazz festivals, wine tasting, culinary arts demonstrations, and more. Dining is available on the Festival grounds at Tivoli Terrace Restaurant (lunch and dinner in a beautiful garden setting, with live jazz nightly) and Gina's Alfresco, offering casual Italian fare. Season pass of $7 for general admission, $4 for seniors and students, children under 12 are free.
949.494.1145 or www.lagunafestivalofarts.com.
July 6 – 24
CHILDREN DISCOVER WORLD CULTURES AT BOWERS KIDSEUM ART CAMPS
July 6 - 10 Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles with an Archaeological Dig
July 13 – 17 Artscapes and Escapes
July 20 – 24 Egypt: From the Mediterranean to the Sudan with an Archaeological Dig
The Bowers Kidseum in Santa Ana offers weekly summer art camps for children to discover art from many diverse countries. Geared for kids ages 6–12, the camps focus on a different part of the globe each week. Camp instructors inspire children to engage their imaginations while working on art projects and archaeological experiences based on ancient history and contemporary indigenous life. Campers are exposed to culturally diverse views of life, everyday activities, rituals, food and celebrations. Camps are offered weekly for $175. For information, call 714.567.3679 or visit bowers.org.
July 8 – August 31
PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS 2009 –THE MUSE
Each night during the summer season, the Festival of Arts presents its most famous attraction, the Pageant of the Masters. More than 75 years ago the first "living pictures" made their debut at the Festival of Arts, and the 2009 Pageant will honor its historical roots with another stunning display of theatrical illusion and artistry. When a painter faces a blank canvas or a sculptor picks up a chisel and confronts a mute block of stone, where do they look for inspiration to guide their hands and turn their efforts into art? The Muse, the 2009 Pageant of the Masters, will devote its uniquely theatrical celebration of the art of tableaux vivants - "living pictures" - to an exploration of the nature of artistic inspiration. For some it is a sacred calling, for others a deeply personal quest. For Paul Gauguin, a journey to the South Seas provided his work with a vibrant new direction; for Maxfield Parrish, the discovery of an ideal model became a key to many of his dreamlike paintings; for American sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington, an abiding love for animals anchored her heroic visions. Huntington's work will be featured as part of another highlight: a special tribute to some of the world's great women artists. In every case, the stories of artists, their models and the resulting artworks will offer fascinating insights into the creative process. Playful and provocative, the 2009 Pageant promises another "inspired" summer of artistry. In a starlit amphitheater, a full orchestra, live narration, hundreds of volunteers, intricate sets, and artistic wizardry unite to create a magical experience. Performed nightly at 8:30 p.m. Tickets range from $20 - $150.
949.494.1145 or lagunafestivalofarts.com
July 10 – August 9
OC FAIR SUPERSIZES WITH AN EXTRA WEEK
“Think Big” this summer at the OC Fair with the addition of an extra week, giving fair-goers five weeks to enjoy the fun from Friday, July 10 – Sunday, August 9. On opening day, Friday, July 10, enjoy free admission and parking during the opening hour, from noon to 1 p.m. New this year is the OC Fair season pass called “Super Pass.” For $25 (adult price), guests can visit every day of the five week run. The Fair is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Making its debut at the 2009 OC Super Fair will be “Al’s Brain – 3-D Journey Through the Human Brain” with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic. The exhibit features educational displays and an original 10-minute 3-D film written by, directed by and starring Weird Al.
The Action Sports Arena is back with Tribute Bands, the Maloof Money Cup skateboarding competition, Demolition Derby, Bull-riding and much more. The 2009 Summer Concert Series is geared to provide a premier concert experience at a fan-friendly ticket price and, as always, concert tickets include Fair admission. Headline acts include Kelly Clarkson, Heart, Rick Springfield and Duran Duran, with more to be announced.
Of course, the Fair would not be the Fair without its abundance of food, contests, exhibits, and carnival rides. Approximately 80 vendors offer a variety of food choices, including barbecued beef, giant turkey legs, corn dogs, cinnamon rolls, lemonade, deep-fried Twinkies, avocados and much more.
The OC Fair is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in the heart of Costa Mesa. For more information, visit www.ocfair.com and follow on twitter.com/ocfair09 and Facebook: OC Fair.
July 13 – August 3
FREE MOVIE MONDAYS AT OCPAC
While visiting SoCal this summer, enjoy a night at the movies for free! The Orange Country Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa is offering Free Movie Mondays and the features are sure to delight your family. Movies are shown outdoors, projected onto a huge screen. They begin nightly at dusk (about 8 p.m.), but many viewers come an hour or two ahead and bring a picnic dinner to enjoy the summer night.
July 13 – Willie Wonka and The Chocolate Factory
July 20 – Annie
July 27 – Footloose
August 3 – Mamma Mia
For more information, visit ocpac.org.
MOONLIGHT THEATER, SAN DIEGO
42nd Street, July 15 – August 1
Phantom, August 12 – 29
Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Cats, September 9 - 26
Moonlight Stage Productions is an award-winning regional musical theatre, located in the North San Diego suburb of Vista. During the summer, It creates memorable theatrical experiences at Moonlight Amphitheatre in Brengle Terrace Park, and during the winter at Avo Playhouse in the Vista Village. This summer, Moonlight offers an exciting season lineup with Broadway musicals under the stars, including 42nd Street, playing July 15-August 1; Phantom, playing August 12-29; and Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Cats, September 9-26. Tickets available at vistixonline.com or by calling 760.724.2110. For additional information, visit moonlightstage.com.
July 16 – 19, Manhattan Beach Open
August 1 – 9, Hermosa Beach Open
AVP CROCS PRO BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOUR
The AVP Crocs Pro Beach Volleyball Tour features two great tournaments that have long been established as can’t-miss events on the summer calendar – the Manhattan Beach Open, July 16-19, and the Hermosa Beach Open, August 6-9. Known by many as the “Granddaddy” of beach volleyball, Manhattan Beach is where it all started. The Manhattan Beach Open is the Super Bowl, the Wimbledon, the Masters of the sport. Players say that once you’ve won Manhattan, you’ve truly made it. The world’s best players love coming back to Hermosa Beach for a number of reasons. The sand is deep, the play is some of the best in the world, the venue is unlike any other, and the fans are incredible. Olympic Gold Medalists Phil Dalhausser (the 6-foot-9 “Thin Beast”) and his partner Todd Rogers are expected to play in Manhattan and Hermosa, as are the No. 2 team of Jake Gibb and local hero Sean Rosenthal, perhaps the most electrifying player on the sand. For the women, there will be the dominant duo of Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs and USC All-Americans Jen Kessy and April Ross. General admission tickets for Manhattan Beach are free and for Hermosa Beach are just $20. For tickets or more information, visit www.avp.com.
August 1
MADAME TUSSAUDS HOLLYWOOD OPENS
Hooray for Hollywood! Madame Tussauds Hollywood is poised to become the premier guest destination in Hollywood when it opens on August 1 right next door to Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Be one of the first to take a unique, immersive, and emotionally-charged journey with your favorite celebrities. No velvet ropes or barriers will keep you away from an up close and personal moment with the stars! Experience the real glamour and elegance of Hollywood from classic silver screen stars to contemporary actors and filmmakers as you travel through three floors and 18 themed zones to meet them all! Then watch and listen to Beyonce as she narrates the story of Madame Tussauds and how they make those amazing figures. Here’s a little inside scoop - each masterpiece takes four months and 20 sculptors to create. More than 500 precise body measurements are referenced, real head hairs are inserted one by one, and well, you’ll just have to visit to learn the rest! For information about hours, admission, and more, visit madametussauds.com.
September 18 - 20
TASTE OF NEWPORT
Celebrating its 21st year, local Newport Beach eateries offer a delectable mix of good food, drink, music and fun. This very popular event is staged on Newport Center Drive at Fashion Island. For more information, call the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce at 949.729.4400.
September 19 & 20
OCEANSIDE HARBOR DAYS
The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce presents the annual free of charge Oceanside Harbor Days on September 19 and 20. Located at the Oceanside Harbor, your family can enjoy roaming pirates, live entertainment, arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for every age. The event is open from 9 am to 6 pm each day. This year a second stage will be put on the beach because the live entertainment venues were so popular last year. The 2009 line-up includes Harbor Days' signature events:
Fishing Derby: Guests swarm around the fishing pier in order to witness youngsters cast their lines for the biggest fish.
Nail and Sail: Spectators are entertained as sailors sink or swim in this contest which pits brain against brawn as teams build and navigate a seaworthy craft around a short, but treacherous course.
United States Marine Corps and Navy Static Displays: Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, everyone has a great time crawling around these massive military machines that are on display at the Oceanside Harbor Beach. It's a great opportunity to connect with our local military and learn more about their diverse responsibilities in the military.
For more information, call 760.722.1534 or visit www.OceansideHarborDays.com.
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