The Zootopia journey continues! During the Zootopia press junket at Walt Disney World, courtesy of Disney Studios, we also got a chance to check out a few additional parks besides Disney's Animal Kingdom. One of which was Disney Hollywood Studios. Here is where Star Wars lives and trust me when I say that The Force is strong in this park. The Star Wars Launch Bay is pretty cool with props … [Read more...]
Going Wild At Disney’s Animal Kingdom #ZootopiaEvent
So you know how I mentioned before that I had never been to Walt Disney World? Well, as part of the press trip to Orlando we got to check out EVERY SINGLE PARK at Walt Disney World and it was a DREAM. Our first park was Disney's Animal Kingdom where they had lots of fun and surprises planned for us. Let me tell you guys something, being on that park felt like I was transported to a whole different … [Read more...]
Animal Kingdom Lodge: A Magical Adventure Awaits
Last week, I headed to Disney World in Orlando as part of a press trip to be part of the Zootopia Global press junket before it hits theaters on March 4th. Let me tell you, I have DREAMED of going to Disney World ever since I was a little girl. Well, not only did I go to Disney World, but I got to stay at one of the many on site properties: Animal Kingdom Lodge. There are so many conveniences … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Residence Inn by Marriott at LAX
We received a complimentary stay for the purposes of this post. All opinions are of the author's solely. Airport hotels generally score low on style, cleanliness and comfort points, but they do have one major redeeming factor -- their proximity to your flight's departure gate. Well, I have an exception to tell you about! The Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles at LAX/Century Boulevard is the … [Read more...]
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood’s New Expansion
Last week, I had the pleasure of experiencing the new 25,000-square-foot expansion of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and it was incredible. The exhibit, titled Stage 48: Script to Screen, takes you behind the scenes of producing a film or television show, giving you a rare glimpse into Hollywood. At the preview, stars like Clint Eastwood, Jon Cryer and director Zack Snyder walked the … [Read more...]
A Date Night Dining On The Dodgers Field With Montejo
This is a compensated collaboration with Latina Blogger Connect and Montejo. All thoughts are my own. As a Los Angeles native, I know that anytime I am in Dodger Stadium is a something to be remembered. So when Montejo invited me and a guest to have a tailgate dinner by Chef Eddie Ruiz of Corazon y Miel right on the field, I knew immediately that 1) this would be an amazing night and 2) my … [Read more...]
Aquarium of the Pacific Focuses on Endangered Whales This Summer
We received a complimentary whale watching tour for the purposes of this post. All thoughts and opinions are our own. The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach gives families a chance to check out everything from jellyfish and stingrays to sea otters and penguins. But their waterside location lends itself to other activities, specifically whale watching tours seeking out the endangered blue … [Read more...]
SpringHill Suites Marriott Downtown Oceanside Hotel Review
We received a complimentary stay for the purposes of this review. All thoughts and opinions are our own. Original photography by Teressa Burgess and may not be re-used, replicated or reposted without written permission of Sassy Mama in L.A. Visiting San Diego and looking for a place to stay? Then I can certainly recommend the SpringHill Suites Marriott Downtown Oceanside. On a recent trip with my … [Read more...]
Pacific Edge Hotel at Laguna Beach: Paradise Found #PacificEdgeEscape
Disclosure: We received a one night courtesy stay and a courtesy lunch for the purposes of this post. All thoughts are my own. I was having a really bad week. One of those oh-my-god-I-need-to-go-far-away-or-I-may-scream types of weeks. Not only that but man, was it one busy week. Thank goodness Pacific Edge Hotel at Laguna Beach asked my family to come out for the night and check them out … [Read more...]
Where The Up And Coming Go in Los Angeles
Get to know Los Angeles by getting to know the places where artists go to make or break it in the industry. We got to go on a fantastic adventure through some of the city's hidden gems with tons of history as part of the Up and Coming tour. Here are our fave facts about some of the places we saw. AMDA College and Conservatory of the Arts A photo posted by Yolanda (@sassymamainla) on Mar … [Read more...]