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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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Old Farmer's Almanac Garden-To-Table Experience

The venerable Old Farmer’s Almanac has announced its weeklong Garden-to-Table Experience. Running from June 20-25, 2016, this once-in-a-lifetime tour is perfect for experienced horticulturalists, farm-to-table foodies, or simply anyone who enjoys great gardens and delicious food.

Starting in Pennsylvania and continuing into Delaware and eventually New York, the Garden-to-Table Experience features 10 of the Northeast’s most revered gardens, farms, and arboretums. These will serve as a backdrop to culinary adventures with gourmet food prepared by award-winning chefs and restaurants that highlight the connection between the food we enjoy and where it comes from.
 
And who knows gardening and garden-to-table food better than the Almanac? The tour is designed for small groups to travel easily to our handpicked destinations—providing guests with the structure, peace of mind, and comfort.
 
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden-to-Table Experience includes . . .

· Exclusive tours of Scott Arboretum (Swarthmore), Winterthur House and Garden, Chanticleer Garden, and the New York Botanical Garden
· Private tours and locally sourced lunches at Longwood Gardens, the Morris Arboretum, and Mohonk Mountain House
· A visit to and private lunch at Fordhook Farm, a private garden owned and operated by the Burpee seed company.
· A tour of Stone Barns Centerand exclusive farm-to-table lunch at Stone Barns’ Blue Hill restaurant. Stone Barns’ Blue Hill Restaurant is spearheaded by farm-conscious foodie and executive chef Dan Barber. Both Blue Hill and Barber were recently featured in Season 1 of Netflix’s “Chef’s Table.”
· A visit to Stonecrop Gardens with a talk from the Garden Conservancy
· And so much more!

The Garden-to-Table Experience is a brand-new, innovative tour pioneered by The Old Farmer’s Almanac. To access the full itinerary and pricing details for this unforgettable adventure, please visit http://www.almanac.com/content/garden-tours-old-farmers-almanac.
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