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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...

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park Presents Highly-Anticipated Return of “Chef in the Park”

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park provides an exclusive luxury picnic experience for guests attending outdoor concerts at Millennium Park this summer. Perfect for couples celebrating a special occasion or a romantic opportunity to propose, “Chef in the Park” takes the stress out of planning an upscale outdoor dining event. Guests will enjoy haute cuisine in the majestic atmosphere of this world-famous Windy City landmark.

“Chef in the Park” includes a pre-event menu consultation with a member of Fairmont Chicago’s Executive Culinary Team and Special Event Manager to develop a personalized picnic based on the couple’s dining preferences. The Chef will personally prepare and serve the couple’s selections before the concert and spend one-on-one time sharing culinary insight. While reveling in one of Chicago’s quintessential summer destinations, guests will enjoy their favorite libations and freshly prepared salads, antipasti, or sushi from aria’s sushi bar. Once the concert starts, the Chef will bid farewell and a member of Fairmont’s banquet team will handle the final details so the guests may depart at their leisure. The “Chef in the Park” experience includes parking at the hotel and starts at $600 for two guests.

The package is based upon availability and exclusive of tax and gratuity. To make a reservation, please contact Corinne Beede at Corinne.beede@fairmont.com or at 312-861-3798. For additional information, visit www.fairmont.com/Chicago.

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