The happiest place on earth is becoming the most expensive place on earth. As a Disney fanatic and annual pass holder I have visited three Disney resorts in the last three years: Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disney Paris. I have a few tips and tricks on how to make it happen and get around to seeing the most during your stay. How to afford it: It’s not a surprise that Disney resorts are raising their prices every year due to new attractions, crowd increase, and resort expansions. To visit three parks in three years needed extensive research and budgeting. The first step is deciding when you’re going and how long is your stay. I recommend planning your trip at least … [Read more...] about Disney Tourist Guide
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Comic culture
By Jaeyeon Kim |Staff Writer| Comic books have been produced by lots of comic book companies, such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, as well as many others. Comics have affected cultures in many ways for a long time. One of the affected cultures is the movie industry. Many movies have been produced based on comic books, such as Batman and Superman. “Batman and Superman have infiltrated every major form of entertainment in America, except for the music industry,” according to Teen Ink. Like Batman and Superman, America has many superhero movies, such as those featuring Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Avengers. As these superhero comic books and movies have become … [Read more...] about Comic culture
Tomorrowland is not the future
By Tiffany Moyes |Staff Writer| Disney missed the mark with its new film “Tomorrowland,” released May 22 in theaters. This new live action Disney film is based on the popular land found in many Disney parks, Tomorrowland. The film stars George Clooney and Brit Robertson, who join to venture to the future all through a simple pin with an orange “T” on the front. In the beginning of the film, Frank Walker (Clooney) and Athena, played by Raffey Cassidy meet at the New York World Fair, where Frank gives her one of the infamous orange pins that transported him to a futuristic world. Athena reaches out to Casey Newton (Robertson) by secretly placing one of the pins in her … [Read more...] about Tomorrowland is not the future
Arts & Letters Week has professors visit CSUSB
By Jocelyn Colbert |Staff Writer| "My favorite part was the 'mice' running around people's feet. Did you know it was weed whackers under the seats to simulate mice? So much fun!" said Randal Kleiser in response to his contribution to the Disneyland attraction "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience". Kleiser, the director of the 1978 musical film, "Grease", "The Blue Lagoon", and "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid", spoke about film and digital media at the Santos Manuel Student Union Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 11. "Rod Metts asked me to be here tonight, so here I am," said Kleiser. "This is our first ever, inaugural, key note address, ever at CSUSB Arts and Letters Week!" said Dr. Rod Metts, … [Read more...] about Arts & Letters Week has professors visit CSUSB
Disney bans line skipping for disabled and blames policy abuse
By Yara Del Rio-Dominguez |Staff Writer| Disneyland and Disney World Resort will no longer provide visitors with disabilities a Guest Assistance Card, starting Nov. 1, 2013. Disney’s current policy offers their visitors with a disability, a Guest Assistance Card allowing guests to go to the front of the line on any ride or attraction, reducing wait time depending on their disability at no extra cost. Last summer at Radiator Springs, a popular ride inside Disneyland California Adventure, guests had no problem maneuvering through the lines. Disneyland, on the other hand, was intentionally built for pedestrians, therefore guests face difficulty maneuvering through the long … [Read more...] about Disney bans line skipping for disabled and blames policy abuse
The Mad T Party Band go Disney
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| Fall down the rabbit hole and into the Mad T Party, a thrilling, nighttime experience that you will not want to miss. The Mad T Party Band is a clever, musical spin on the characters from the movie, "Alice in Wonderland," directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp and Mia Waskowska. Alice, the Mad Hatter, and others in the band perform songs each night at Disney California Adventure, the theme park located across from Disneyland. This event promises to deliver good music from the Mad T Party Band, delicious yet wacky drinks and more. Performances typically begin at the top of … [Read more...] about The Mad T Party Band go Disney
Halloween attractions flood Southern California
By Amanda Wigley |Staff Writer| The time of zombies, ghosts, pumpkins and candy is upon us. Halloween is almost here and every store we walk into we see decorations of scary goblins and aisle filled with bite sized candy. From trick or treating to haunted houses, this holiday is a favorite for both children and adults. One of the more popular Halloween attractions is the transformation of local theme parks into bone chilling haunted houses. Theme parks such as Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland all join in on the Halloween festivities of transforming and scaring the whits out of their guests. Student Corey Espisito has attended all three stating that … [Read more...] about Halloween attractions flood Southern California
Tough times means looking for more discounts
By Jessica Ramirez |Staff Writer| Saving money is a goal of many people during this financial crisis. As they don’t have that extra money for those desired trips to Six Flags, Disneyland or even to the movies. It’s better paying $7 instead of $12, saving you $5 at the movies or paying $95 as opposed to a gross amount more for a two-day stay at Disneyland. Well, for students, they don’t have to look any further as Associated Student Inc (ASI) is offering the discounts you have been searching for. ASI is an organization on campus, that represent the needs and interests of our student body and promotes and organize many of the events held on campus. The ASI Box Office sells … [Read more...] about Tough times means looking for more discounts