Every trip I take is special in its own way and admittedly this was not my first California rodeo, but this trip will always have a special place in my heart.
I’ll start by saying that Disney’s Sweetheart Night had been on my bucket list for YEARS and for that reason alone sitting in the virtual queue for tickets was immensely stressful. With that being said it was so worth it and honestly I am already preparing to go again next year.
After flying into Orange County (SNA Airport), I spent my first couple of days exploring everything from the Aquarium of the Pacific to the Anti Mall Lab in Costa Mesa. The Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the largest aquariums in the country, with many exhibits and themed interactions that are fun for all ages. I also loved the Anti Mall, which is a site where you can visit many different shops and vendors all in one building. There is a lot of food available, and I definitely recommend going to the Good Town donut shop. There might be a line, but the wait will be worth it! I got the strawberry cheesecake donut and was amazed at how delectable it was.
On February 14th I donned the carefully crafted Sweethearts Night outfit I packed and prepared to ride Space Mountain way too many times. The night was filled with tasty Valentine’s Themed snacks and photo ops from my favorite movies but my favorite part was the shorter wait times and almost nonexistent lines. Not only do you get to participate in the many planned activities and events, but you are also given access to all of the normally crowded rides.
Sweetheart’s Night was towards the end of my trip, and after Disney, I was exhausted, to say the least. So, I spent my last few days in Cali casually exploring and concluded my trip with a sunset viewing at the beach. It was entirely too cold to go swimming, but sitting by the water and watching the sun go down is an experience I’ll probably never get sick of. Overall, 10/10 would definitely recommend. Be sure to check out more of my California trip below.
