IN THE SPOTLIGHT: STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION VISITS HOJO

The HoJo had the enormous privilege of hosting some amazing kids and their families recently from the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Starlight creates programs that help brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Their “Great Escapes” program organizes fun, family outings so we gave them the keys to the Pirate Ship at our […]

GASTRO ADVENTURES: PIZZA PRESS

Being a huge pizza fan, I was pretty excited when The Pizza Press opened right down the street from our hotel, just a few minutes by foot. I decided to drop by for a quick visit, and now I’m hooked! The concept is a pretty unique one, where each person orders a personal pizza made […]

DISNEYLAND NEWS: GLOW WITH THE SHOW!

Disney held another after-hours Annual Passholder event this past weekend. This time they featured DCA’s “World of Color“. Days before the event, the stores at California Adventure started selling Mickey Ear hats that had lights in them for $25, which is about $10 more than plain ears. I wasn’t sure how these would catch on […]

DISNEYLAND NEWS: FANTASMIC 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

One of Disneyland’s most popular shows celebrates its 20th Anniversary this month, and Disney sent out an invitation to their Annual Passholders to attend a special after-hours event. Being an Annual Passholder myself, I was forced to visit the park yet again ;).  The crowds gathered early for the 11:30PM showing:

DISNEYLAND NEWS: OMDD! ONE MORE DISNEY DAY

Hey everyone! Tommy here again with a trip report on Disney’s Leap Day celebration. For those of you that couldn’t make it, don’t feel too bad. If I could sum up the festivities, it was like having a Grad-Night crowd without having the Grad-Night security. My brilliant plan was to arrive early in the morning […]

DISNEY FIX: THE DISNEYLAND MONSTER MASH

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 […]

MOUSE-ellaneous: GOT MOUSEWAIT?

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 […]

DISNEY FIX: MICKEY’S SOUNDSATIONAL PARTY

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 […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: TEAM HOJO, TOGETHER AGAINST BREAST CANCER!

Off and…WALKING! Recently Team HoJo participated in “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer”, a fund-raising walk organized through the American Cancer Society. These walks bring much needed funds and awareness to save lives and end breast cancer. This is one of Team HoJo’s annual activities in the local Anaheim/Orange County community. And of course as we […]