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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...

Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center presents exclusive Neiman Marcus Shopping Package

High-end shopping, fine dining and luxury amenities come together with Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center’s Neiman Marcus Package. Located just steps from one of the country’s most elite shopping destinations, Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center has joined forces with the top-tier retailer to offer guests the perfect summer shopping getaway.

Priced at $1,059, the Neiman Marcus Package encompasses all things luxury. Guests can enjoy a one-night stay in one of the hotel’s chic rooms and are granted private access to Le Méridien’s Executive Club, where they can indulge in daily breakfast, evening snacks and are able to unwind in the 9th floor Club Lounge, featuring breathtaking panoramic views of Oakbrook and Downtown Chicago.

Guests can fulfill their summer shopping fix with a $1,000 Neiman Marcus Gift Card and enjoy a personalized experience with their own stylist and a Beauty Insider Appointment. Discover new colors, try a new skincare or find a new fragrance with the exclusive cosmetics session, and even enjoy the samples and goodies at home with a complimentary gift bag. The Neiman Marcus Shopping Package also includes a luncheon for two at the new NM Café, the perfect complement to a day of much needed R&R.

The beauty insider appointment and lunch at NM café are only good at Neiman Marcus Oakbrook Center. Alcoholic beverages and gratuity not included. A full price, non-refundable deposit is requested at time of booking.

Located in Greater Chicago directly adjacent to Oakbrook Center and steps from sophisticated shops and upscale dining, Le Méridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center is a destination of choice for visitors to the western Chicago suburbs. From floor plan to room key, Le Méridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center brings a new lens on Oak Brook through the work of local Chicago artists and abstract installations representing notable Chicago symbols. Mies Van der Rohe inspired furnishings greet arriving guests, along with a grand, one-of-a-kind mural depicting the architecture of the city by famed muralist Justus Roe. Floor by floor, guests rise to uncover moments that are uniquely Chicago, including images taken from Chicago’s signature “L” train, stunning photographs portraying Chicagoland locals caught in the rain, and custom graphic patterns throughout, created by Starwood’s award-winning design team, abstract designs of local contextual nuances, including original Daniel Burnham city plans for Chicago and maps of the public spaces of the Windy City. Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center offers 3,500 square feet of event space and 172 artfully designed guestrooms and suites including two luxurious Spa Suites, unparalleled in the Western Suburbs. The ninth floor features spectacular panoramic views from floor to ceiling windows, a 3,000 square foot Grand Salon Ballroom, Executive Club Lounge, and the area’s hottest new restaurant, El Tapeo, offering authentic Spanish cuisine, infused with bold and authentic flavors. Le Méridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center offers all the benefits of the Starwood Preferred Guest Loyalty program. For more information visit www.lemeridienoakbrook.com

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