Archives for: October 29th, 2011
Whoa, did anyone else just see that??? Hey everyone! Time for another blog entry with your resident Disney fanatic and HoJo family member. Since it’s Halloween Time at the parks, it seemed fitting for this entry to be dedicated to something a little more spooky. Let me first say up front that I have not […]
Written by Tommy on October 29
It’s the Spookiest Time of the Year! Only one week until All Hallows’ Eve. The ghosts and ghouls have been busy around the hotel preparing for HOJOWEEN! Costumes are being prepared, candy is being purchased, OH… and music is being made. Our own singing group, THE HOJO TONES, have put out a terrifying tune to […]
Written by Jonathan Whitehead on October 24
HoJo is the Official Hotel of MouseWait…Do You Have it Yet? Those of you who already know and love MouseWait understand how cool it is and that a great community exists within it. For those of you on the outside looking in, what are you waiting for? Get out your iPhone or your Android and […]
Written by Jonathan Whitehead on October 21
Hello everyone! Just wanted to take a quick second to introduce myself. My name’s Tommy and I’ve been working at this hotel for several years now. I get the privilege to visit the parks once or twice a week, so I was asked to write about them so I can share a little bit of […]
Written by Tommy on October 19
Mattercam Upgraded for Clearer Video We’ve finally received our new dome cover for the Mattercam! Now you can enjoy even clearer images of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park with no blurry areas. The webcam stream also includes the name of what the camera is currently showing. Hope you love it!
Written by Jonathan Whitehead on September 21
The early 1960’s are near and dear to the HoJo and of course Disneyland. New attractions were underway at the park and the 10-year anniversary was coming up in 1965. Construction began in 1962 for The Haunted Mansion attraction with a hopeful opening date in 1963. By 1963 the exterior of the Mansion was complete […]
Written by Jonathan Whitehead on July 25
Happy Friday!
I was lucky enough to be able to head over to Disneyland today to take my first peek at the Holiday Decorations, so I thought I’d share a few pictures with you guys to help kickstart the weekend!
Written by Jonathan Whitehead on December 4
Sooooooo…I don’t like getting on water rides. Because I don’t like getting wet [shrugs]. I know! I know! It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense- but I feel very strongly about it. Then one day, I’m reading a thread on MiceChat about what the ‘storyline’ for Splash Mountain is, and I’m reading all the […]
Written by Jonathan Whitehead on October 23
The Matterhorn, originally uploaded by kyle.tucker95. Toad Manor uploaded by HoJo Anaheim Wonderland Lights uploaded by HoJo Anaheim An Aura of Foreboding uploaded by HoJo Anaheim Ready to Ride! uploaded by HoJo Anaheim Mark Twain uploaded by HoJo Anaheim Oogie Boogie Topiary uploaded by HoJo Anaheim Creepy Cobwebs uploaded by HoJo Anaheim Haunted Mansion Holiday […]
Written by Jonathan Whitehead on October 21
HAPPY FRIDAY, INNSIDERS! Nobody knows retro like the Howard Johnson Hotel in Anaheim knows retro- so today we are going to take a little trip together. You don’t need a passport or anything, but you might want to fix yourself a little in flight snack and your beverage of choice- because we are going back […]
Written by Jonathan Whitehead on October 16