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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...

ROOF on theWit's JetSet Series

theWit, who prides itself on delivering “More Experience than Hotel,” returns with its summer series that has redefined travel.  For its second season, ROOF on theWit, 201 N. State Street, features iconic, global party destinations that are focused on style and stimulating sophistication.  Surrender yourself to the sultry evening breeze.  Feel your heart beat with the rhythm of the music, and let your feet and taste buds dance.  During three marquee weekend Friday and Saturday nights, ROOF on theWit hosts an exclusive sensual immersion, complete with Chef Nathan Sears’ new Moorish region-inspired cuisine, unique cocktails and diverse entertainment.

“It doesn’t get much better than summer in Chicago, which is why our well-traveled team has enriched travel without having to leave this beautiful city,” says Ryan Kingston, General Manager, theWit Hotel.  “The JetSet events are designed to arouse all the senses of these seaside destinations through décor, music, food, libations and overall ambiance.”

The eagerly awaited excursion takes off on Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27 with an invigorating trip to Barcelona.  Savor the essence of Spain through its food, including chicken and chorizo paella and Spanish fried egg.  Sip on cocktails like the Spanish Mistress, which tastes as tempting as it sounds, made with rum, chili peppers and passionfruit.

ROOF continues its summer escape as it sails down the Mediterranean shore to Costa del Sol, Spain on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8, and lands its final stop for the season in Lisbon, Portugal on Labor Day weekend, Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 2.

JetSet weekends start at 2pm.  For more information and reservations, visit www.roofonthewit.com.

Regular hours of operation for ROOF on theWit are Mon – Fri: 4 pm – 2 am, Sat: 2pm – 3am, Sun: closed. To join theWit mailing list to keep up-to-date of upcoming events or for additional information and reservations, please visit www.roofonthewit.com

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