MOUSE-ELLANEOUS: FOUNDER’S PARK IN ANAHEIM

If you have ever wondered how Walt Disney came up with the inspiration for Tarzan’s Treehouse inside Disneyland – and who hasn’t – take a short trip into the heart of downtown Anaheim, to 400 N. West Street, and you might see something very familiar.

GUEST BLOG: THE BEL AIR BAR & GRILL

Spending the day in Los Angeles? The Bel Air Bar & Grill is a great dinner spot for anyone looking to expand their Disney experience from beyond the parks! Owned by Walt’s niece and Roy E.’s daughter, Susan Disney Lord, the restaurant is a space where art mingles with food and Disney family history lives […]

INNSIDE SCOOP: THE EARL HAS ARRIVED!

With Disney California Adventure and Disneyland getting all the buzz for all their new and shiny attractions lately, it’s nice to see Downtown Disney get some attention. And judging by the crowds that Earl of Sandwich draws on a regular basis, it looks like Downtown Disney has a hit! Earl of Sandwich has only been […]

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 […]

GASTRO ADVENTURES: UMAMI BURGER

Let’s take a little break from the Parks, shall we? I recently visited Umami Burger’s newest location in Downtown Anaheim, which opened just last week. The word “Umami” is Japanese for savory, which is how they describe all their burgers. There have been many rave reviews about this place but most of their locations are […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: MIMIS CAFE OFFERS BIG SAVINGS IN NEW COUPON BOOK

HoJo’s Partner Restaurant, Mimi’s Cafe, Releases Passport to Savings ‘ Everyone already loves Mimi’s Cafe. How can you beat the yummy fresh food, good prices, and festive motif? Well Mimi’s delivered some welcomed news this week to sweeten the deal, just in time for the expensive summer season. Mimi’s Cafe has issued the HoJo front desk […]

GASTRO ADVENTURES: GOURMET FOOD AT A GAS STATION? REALLY?

In the HoJo’s eternal hunt to provide our savvy and adventurous guests something “a little different”, we present you with Peter’s Gourmade Grill! This kooky lunch-counter attached to a Velero gas station in neighboring Tustin is a hidden jewel serving up breakfast burritos, burgers, salads and even lamb chops. Chef and owner, Peter Stavros, is […]