Skip to main content

Featured

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...

The Box House Hotel Red, White and Blue Getaway Package

For travelers looking to send summer off with a bang, "The Brooklyn Way," The Box House Hotel will be offering its Red, White and Blue Getaway Package, allowing guests to do just that, without breaking the bank.

The Red, White and Blue package includes the following:
  • Overnight accommodations in the spacious Loft Suite or Duplex Suite, which has an outdoor patio area (great for families!) 
  • Dinner for two at the on-site Brooklyn Lantern restaurant (one appetizer and two entrees –sure to leave guests stuffed) 
  • Two complimentary Signature Red, White and Blue cocktails at Brooklyn Lantern 
  • Complimentary car service by way of the hotel's old fashioned yellow taxi for the duration of the visit, which makes exploring the Greenpoint neighborhood a breeze. 
The package is available during Labor Day Weekend for all reservations made today through August 31st. With the package, pricing for a standard Loft Suite is $329 for the first night, and $249 for each additional night. Travelers interested in booking the getaway can call the hotel directly and reference the "Box House Labor Day Package."

The Box House Hotel (77 Box St., Brooklyn, NY) is located in the industrial chic area of North Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The Box House Hotel features contemporary lofts and suites with large windows and high ceilings. The rooms and hotel lobby areas are styled with bright colors, hardwood floors, antiques and contemporary art. Guests find hand-picked books by staff inside their rooms, as well as live plants, snacks from local purveyors, and more. Select rooms have a terrace and full kitchen, and guests may choose to travel around the neighborhood in the classic Checker-brand taxis parked right outside the hotel.

Visit The Box House Hotel for more information.

Comments