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Visit Disneyland Resort: MagicBand+

  Not too many people had  MagicBand+  at Disneyland Resort, from what I noticed, but that didn't stop us from getting them.   You can use the MagicBand+ to scan into the entry gates or scan your Lightning Lane passes.  No need to take out your phone and open up the Disneyland app or your photos app for a screenshot of your admission ticket or Lightning Lane pass.  It's easy to sync the MagicBand+ to everyone in your party through the Disneyland app. It's rechargeable, and one full charge is supposed to last 1-3 days, but we'd charge them at the end of each night. Another fun thing about the MagicBand+ is that it'll blink and flash in all sorts of colors depending on where you are, whether at certain rides or shows.  You can also use to link PhotoPass photos and other experiences. It's totally not a necessary thing to have, but it's a nice-to-have for the convenience.   One thing I did read prior to getting them is that they have a tende...
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Visit Los Angeles: Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel

We recently tagged along with DH on a business trip and stayed at the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel.

We had a 2 Double Beds room ($179/night), and I thought the room was nice.

The beds were comfortable, there was a decent-sized work area (although it was quite difficult to find available outlets for chargers), and the room had a good view of Downtown LA (nothing spectacular, but a nice view of the surrounding buildings, which was exciting for my boys to see since in Hawaii we don't have tall buildings like they do in Downtown LA).

Although the room is kind of small for a family of our size, we didn't mind since we only stayed there for a night.

The hotel is also adjacent to Macy's Plaza (there's a Macy's, Bath & Body Works, and several other shops), as well as a food court. Most of the restaurants in the food court close fairly early, but there's also many other restaurants within walking and driving distance.

There's also Bally's Fitness Center, a gift shop which sells coffee, water, pastries, and other items (I thought the pastries and bottles of water were very reasonably-priced considering the location), and bar and restaurant on site.

Although the room itself was a bit pricey and the parking was EXPENSIVE ($28/day!) the staff was very courteous and helpful, and if you have to do business in Downtown LA, this is a great hotel.

Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown: 711 South Hope Street · Los Angeles, CA 9001; 213-488-3500
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