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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...

Downtown Chicago’s Hotel EMC2 Celebrates The Holiday Shopping Season With “The Art Of Shopping” Package

An unforgettable shopping experience this holiday season. Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection, 228 E. Ontario, a boutique hotel celebrating the convergence of art and science, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s premier shopping, dining, and attractions, is elated to offer the The Art of Shopping package. Guests seeking the ultimate holiday getaway will enjoy the hotel’s proximity to the Magnificent Mile, a $50 Visa gift card, Grab and Go Breakfast, and a customized portrait from the hotel’s resident artist Jonathan Plotkin.

The Art of Shopping package includes premier overnight accommodations in one of the hotel’s 195 beautifully designed rooms. Before starting a full day of retail therapy, guests can enjoy a complimentary Grab and Go breakfast at the property’s contemporary restaurant, the Albert featuring delicious baked pastries, fresh fruit, and a warm cup of coffee or tea. Those who book this package will receive a $50 Visa gift card upon arrival, perfect to check off those last minute gift purchases. Lastly, in conjunction with the hotel’s celebration of art, visitors can take home a customized printed portrait from the hotel’s featured local artist, Jonathan Plotkin, whose captivating artwork is displayed throughout the lobby, restaurant and guestroom floors. Rates for this package start at $219 per night. 


For more information or to make a reservation, please visit hotelemc2.com/special-offers/ or call 1-800-228-9290. Offer is valid through March 31, 2019.  

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