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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...

Splash into Summer Savings at The Wigwam

Located in the affluent community of Litchfield Park, just 15 miles west of downtown Phoenix, The Wigwam is offering hot summer deals and cool activities for kids (and adults!) of all ages. Families have been creating memories at The Wigwam for decades and the fun continues this summer with room rates starting at $99 per night and new glow-in-the-dark games, zoo animals, and more!

³Summer is a fantastic time to visit our resort to take advantage of the low room rates and a variety of activities for the entire family to enjoy while staying cool,² states George McGann, vice president managing director of The Wigwam. ³We look forward to welcoming locals and summer visitors seeking a memorable vacation getaway.²

Travelers can take advantage of The Wigwam¹s special summer deals including the Summer Splash Package with rates starting at just $99*. Guests enjoy unlimited daily golf at Wigwam Golf Club for the price of a single round (kids under 17 years old golf free with a paying adult). Chill poolside with discounted cabana rentals for $50 Sunday-Thursdayand $75 on Friday and Saturday. Children ages four and younger eat free in Litchfield¹s and Red¹s Bar & Grill with a paid adult entree per child. Valid for stay dates May 25 to ­Sept. 10. Promo code: SPLASH15.

Other deals include the Summerscapes Package with rates starting at $129*, which includes a $50 resort credit per paid night per room. Valid for stay dates May 25­ to Sept. 10. Promo code: SMRSCAPES. Rates for the 3 2 1 Summer Fun Package start at $179*. Valid for stay dates June 1­Sept. 10; two-night minimum with a $10 resort fee. Promo code:321SMR15.

*Restrictions apply. All packages are subject to availability and blackout dates including but not limited to holidays and holiday weekends. Tax and $22 resort fee are not included in package rate.

Children will enjoy barreling down dual 25-foot water slides and have a splashing good time with underwater treasure hunts and the resort splash pad. Kids also can enjoy their own in-room teepees for sleeping and entertainment for $25 per night. In addition, The Wigwam is debuting a variety of new summer programming including:  

  • Character Breakfasts ­ Every Saturday at Red¹s Bar & Grill, kids will delight in The Wigwam¹s character breakfast and have the chance to meet their favorite characters like Anna and Elsa, Tinkerbell and Peter Pan, Cinderella and the fairy godmother, Superman and Wonder Woman, and more. Plus, they can take part in face painting, balloon twisting, story time, archery lessons and super hero training. The price is $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 3-12 and includes the traditional Red¹s Breakfast Buffet (open to locals and resort guests).
  • Wildlife World Zoo Animal Encounters ­ Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Zoo educators from the Wildlife World Zoo will bring animals to The Wigwam to educate children with a fun and interactive presentation. Kids will learn where the animals come from, their habitat, unique characteristics and more.  This event is complimentary for resort guests. 
  • Family Game Nights ­ Every night from 6-8 p.m. during the summer months, kids and adults can join in on the fun with games like Glow Bowling, Lawn Yahtzee, Giant Pick Up Sticks, Life size Jenga, Battleship, Cornhole, Ping Pong, and more. As the sun sets on Friday nights, The Wigwam will roll out the red carpet for movie night on a 12-foot screen.
  • Glow Movie Nights ­ On Saturday nights, the resort will come aglow with glow-in-the-dark cotton candy, glow bowling, glow ring toss, and glowing inner tubes to sit in for dive-in movies at the pool.

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