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Thousands show for Surfline founder paddle out

OC Beach Blog — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:13:37 +0000

HUNTINGTON BEACH A circle the size of a football field made up of surfers stretched across the ocean near the Huntington Beach Pier. In what many say is the biggest memorial tribute ever held for a surfer in Huntington Beach, friends, family and the surf community gathered on Sunday to pay respects to Surfline founder Sean Collins, regarded as one of the most influential surfers of our time.

Many surfers noted it was fitting that as plans for Collins’ memorial materialized, the biggest swell in more than a year showed up – so large the event had to be postponed a day.

“It was strange timing,” said his son, A.J. “After everything, there was an explosion in the sea. Waves began to hit all coasts.”

About 2,000 people gathered under sunny skies on Sunday to partake in or watch the memorial paddle out, a Hawaiian tradition that allows surfers to pay tribute to one of their own who has died.

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Collins revolutionized the way surfers sought waves, creating a surf forecasting website that allowed surfers to “Know Before You Go,” the Surfline slogan goes. The Seal Beach surfer died of a heart attack at age 59 on Dec. 26.

A ceremony prior to the paddle out was held on the sand where friends and loved ones spoke to the crowd. “I wish he could see the love of community in this world he created, and how many lives he blessed with his science,” A.J. said.

Speeches were given by big-wave riders Taylor Knox and Brad Gerlach, with stories about searching for massive waves around the world. A prayer was given by pastor and friend Sumo Sato. Among attendees were surfing royalty like surfwear creators Bob Hurley and Quiksilver’s Bob McKnight, along with several world champions.

Knox choked back tears as he talked about Collins, whom Collins knew when the World Tour surfer was just an up-and-coming grom in the ‘80s.

“He’s going to be really missed,” said Knox. “He’s an absolute legend. I’m just happy to know the guy… I know he’s here today.”
Huntington Surf and Sport owner and friend Aaron Pai talked about the spiritual connection Collins had with the weather and wind patterns.
“Smell that?” he recalled Collins asking him over breakfast one time in Mexico.
“Bacon and Eggs?” Pai replied.
The weather has shifted, Collins said, literally sniffing the air. He pulled up his Ipad to show a real-time video of a tropical storm brewing – and caught the next flight out to avoid getting pounded.

“He had this magic, this gift,” Pai said. “Who can smell a change in the weather? He had this magical gift, to be able to smell out waves, smell out storms.”

While hundreds of spectators lined the pier, a few hundred surfers took to the water – some clutching flowers – and formed a large circle on the south side of the pier. They held hands, splashed water to the sky.

“His influence on the millions of surfers and non-surfers will impact us for years and decades to come,” said Pai. “He changed the way we searched for waves, and sought out swells around the world. This man influenced an entire generation.”

Read the original story from the OC Register about Sean Collins’ life and accomplishments.

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Barbecue is just the beginning at Beachwood

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Restaurant Review — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:35:49 +0000

Beachwood BBQ is different from other barbecue joints in Orange County in one big way: It’s not just a barbecue joint.The Seal Beach restaurant has 23 craft beers on tap, a long list of vintage bottle beers and a menu to rival the gastropubs popping…

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Get in free to Bowers Museum Sunday

OC Deals — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:30:57 +0000

The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana is free the first Sunday of every month, thanks to a grant from Target.That includes this coming Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. (Yes, it’s really the second Sunday, but they were closed on New Year’s Day.)

Free opening hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. so get out there and enjoy! And get there early, they limit admission if the museum gets too crowded.

Click here to learn more about the Bowers Target Free First Sunday Jan. 8, 2012

And note that the Bowers Kidseum is free too! My kids used to love this when they were little.

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January Big Wave Photo Contest! Sumbit and win

OC Beach Blog — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:20:45 +0000

It has been a slow start to the winter swell season, but with the biggest waves in a long time expected to hit this weekend, we thought it would be fun to see how our readers capture the action along the O.C. coast. Break out your cameras for the “January Big Wave Photo Contest” and submit photos taken from this latest swell, showing strong Friday and Saturday, dropping on Sunday. The photo submission period starts Thursday, January 5 at 6 p.m. and ends Sunday, January 8 at 5 p.m.

We’ll have two winners: A popular vote, and judges’ pick. The popular vote winner will be decided by the number of “likes” by the end of the contest deadline. The judges’ pick will be decided by a panel of judges. Voting begins Sunday, January 8 at 5:01 p.m. and ends Wednesday, January 11 at 5 p.m.

We’ll publish both photos in the Outdoor section of the Orange County Register newspaper. The winners will also receive Spy eyewear.

Need inspiration? Check out some shots the crew at OC Register and OrangeCounty.com during Friday’s swell

There’s no doubt going to be plenty of big waves to shoot — get creative and have fun with the contest! Feel free to let us know where the photo was taken, but if it’s a secret surf spot a vague description is acceptable. While you can submit images from anywhere there are waves, we’ll give more consideration to photos taken at local beaches.

The winners will be announced on the OC Beaches Facebook page by Thursday at noon. Good luck!

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O.C.’s 25 best restaurants of 2011

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Food — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:11:21 +0000

So much food, so little time.Looking back at the last year of Food Frenzy, it’s amazing just how much food we tasted – and how many restaurants remain untested on our ever-growing list of places to try. Here are 25 of the stand-outs from the…

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Biggest restaurant failures of 2011

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Food — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:08:12 +0000

The Register documented more than 60 restaurant closures in Orange County in 2011 — a list that included landmark institutions, critically reviewed restaurants and stale casual-dining chains.CLICK HERE to view the biggest restaurant failures of the…

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Starting the New Year with a splash in Huntington Beach

OC Beach Blog — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:55:00 +0000

It was a hazy start to the New Year – not because of all the alcohol consumed the night before, but because of the thick fog blanket that lingered on the sand. But just as noon approached on Sunday the thick fog disappeared, allowing more than a hundred revelers to plunge into a sunny New Year on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier for the 12th annual Surf City Splash celebration.

What started as a few friends doing something fun and different on New Year’s Day has turned into a tradition that grows with each year, now with hundreds of people showing up in swimsuits and crazy costumes to take a dip in the chilly water to wash off the old, and bring in the new.

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“Everyone just gets to greet and wish each other a Happy New Year. It’s a beautiful thing. There’s no gift exchanged, there’s no expectations, it’s just a great day to just celebrate life,” said organizer Lee Love.

The event has turned into a fundraiser, with breakfast served in the morning and certificates available to raise funds for various charities like the International Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach, Canine Companions for Independence, Lions Hearing Clinic and Research Center, and more.

The haze was so thick through the morning that it was tough to see the ocean. But just as plungers started to make their way to the sand, the weather turned – the warm sun making it more tolerable to jump into the chilly 60-degree water.

“I knew it was going to burn off,” Love said. “It’s like June gloom in January.”

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For Blair Wilges, of Pennsylvania, the dip wasn’t too intimidating – considering he’s done a polar plunge in the icy waters of Scotland.

“It’s colder than you’d like to know,” he said. “It was about 38-degrees outside, and the water wasn’t much warmer.”
So was he nervous about the Huntington Beach splash?

“It will be a refreshing dip – but not too frigid,” he said.

One of the best parts about the event is seeing what kind of crazy costumes people come up with. There are plenty of New Year’s party hats. There’s the pirate who goes all out every year, looking like he just walked off the set of “Pirates of the Caribbean.” One group of girls wore bright pink wigs. Pretty much anything goes at this beach party, which lasts no more than 15 minutes.

Jennifer Funke, of Redondo Beach, decided to show up in her Christmas pajamas, an apron and a fuzzy purple hat.
“I picked something that wouldn’t get destroyed and would be easy to wash,” she said, later learning that the pajamas got very heavy after getting drenched in the water.

Most people, however, just wore bikinis or board shorts.

“I’m a little scared about the coldness,” said Huntington Beach resident and first time splasher Shenoa Petersen, looking chilly in just her swimsuit.

Joining Petersen was Keith Townsend, who said they had been in the water the day prior – but with wetsuits on.

“She’s not chickening out,” he said.

This year, the Surf City Splash was held on the south side of the pier because of strong swell and rip currents. Lifeguards watched closely to make sure people didn’t get too close to the pier pilings, which waves could have smacked them into.

Those who weren’t brave enough to take a dip watched from the sand and hundreds lined the pier to watch.

Splashers of all ages lined the sand and as soon as the countdown was complete as noon struck, they rushed into the water. Friends and family splashed each other, sounds of screams and New Year’s horns filled the beach, and people ran out as quick as they ran in. Some stayed in the water to enjoy the cleanse.

Mason Bodle, 8, came out shivering.

“It’s so freezing. Really cold,” he said, before turning back around to the ocean. “I’m going back in.”
Among the oldest plungers were Hugh Goldstein, 83, and wife Amy, 78.

The couple – who have been married more than 50 years – came out of the cold water holding each others hands. It was the third year they’ve taken the plunge together.

“He’s holding me up,” she quipped.

“Our hands are frozen together,” Hugh said with a chuckle.

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Top restaurant trends for 2012

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Food — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:30:21 +0000

Looking ahead to 2012, the hottest restaurant trends will repeat much of what consumers have been seeing for the last few years.
Locally sourced foods, farm-to-table dining and gluten-free foods are, once again, top trends forecast for 2012,…

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Are you crazy enough to do the Surf City Splash on New Years?

OC Beach Blog — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:53:54 +0000

Jump into the frigged ocean … without a wetsuit?! Are you crazy? There are plenty of people who will be shrieking and screaming as they rush into the chilly water on the north side of the Huntington Beach Pier at noon on New Years Day, washing off the old and getting a good cleanse for 2012.

Hundreds of people show up on the sand – some wearing wild and wacky costumes – to do the 2012 Surf City Splash, where organizers do a 10-9-8… countdown, and revelers sprint into the water and take a dunk.

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“We’ll be washing off the old of 2011,” says organizer Lee Love.

The event is a great way to do something fun and different with friends and family, and it sounds like weather will be wonderful for this year’s event. People who just want to watch, line the pier and sand to cheer for the splashers. The event is open to the public.

It also serves as a fund-raiser, with a pancake breakfast and T-shirts and certificates available before the event. The funds benefit several charities, including the International Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach, Canine Companions for Independence, Lions Hearing Clinic and Research Center, SightFirst Foundation, Therapeutic Riding Center, and Project Self-Sufficiency.

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The event started about a decade ago when Huntington resident Michael Parks and a few friends jumped in the water on New Years Day, and the event just caught on like wildfire.

Some revelers come dressed up with party hats, others in full blown costumes. There are pirates, clowns, and people trying to shock the hangovers out of their systems.

There are a lot of cultures that partake in similar “Polar Plunges,” mostly in colder temps like New York or Chicago. Many plunges serve as a fund-raiser for Special Olympics.

While we might be called chicken for gripping about the balmy 50-something waters in So Cal, it’s still a bit of a shock to jump into the water!

Information: www.HBSurfCitySplash.com

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New Year’s Eve party or red-eye flight, how to look and feel good

All The Rage — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:41:12 +0000

It’s easy to pull an all-nighter this time of year. In the run-up to Christmas, there are parties and marathon gift-wrapping sessions. For students, add on all-night cram sessions for final exams.

And there’s no rest for the weary come Dec. 26. No, post-Christmas just means catching red-eye flights (back home if you’ve been visiting relatives, off to a ski resort or tropical island if you’re lucky). Plus New Year’s Eve beckons, with its requirement to toast and kiss at midnight.

So what’s a sleep-deprived reveler to do in order to look not like something the cat dragged in but like the cat’s meow the morning after? Writer Alene Dawson talked to some experts about how to look and feel your best when dawn blends into the night before.

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Photo: After dancing the night away, restoration tools aid the complexion. Credit: Ethan Miller / Getty Images.

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10 New Year’s dining ideas in O.C.

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Food — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:53:09 +0000

Orange County restaurants are offering a variety of special menus to ring in the new year. Click on the photo slideshow for 10 New Year’s dining ideas.Contact the writer: ckoerner@ocregister.com or 949-454-7309

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Shore Patrol: Stories of Seal Beach of old

News — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:41:46 +0000

Seal Beach won’t mark its 100th anniversary as a city until 2015, but Terry Quinlan and Libby Applegate will soon be taking residents down memory lane.

They’re putting together a lineup of about 20 longtime community members who helped frame the fabric of the quaint beach town. They will present their interviews on the Seal Beach Community Television Station. Among the 20 who will be featured, according to Appelgate, will be “people who lived here in the ’20s and experienced the roaring days.”

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Disney on Ice brings ‘Toy Story 3’ to Anaheim this week

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Things To Do — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:28:28 +0000

“Toy Story 3″ was a huge hit on-screen, taking in more than $415 million at the box office to become the biggest movie of 2010 and earning a best-picture Oscar nomination and winning the Academy Award for best animated feature.This week, Woody,…

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Santa rips surfing and snowboarding … really!

OC Beach Blog — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:17:03 +0000

You better not snag Santa’s waves – or you might get coal in your stocking!I was down in Seal Beach today, and Santa was out catching some fun little offshore waves coming through on the north side of the pier.

Michael Pless, owner of M & M Surf School, has been dressing up as Surfing Santa for 17 years, bringing cheer to the beach and a holiday vibe to the line up. He dresses up in a custom-made Coral Reef wetsuit to keep warm, and tries to get his hat and beard filled with water.

Surfing Santa is a famous fixture in Seal Beach, and photos of him have been published around the world. He’s even on Islands restaurant gift cards this year.

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“Look for Santa in the water and we’ll take some pictures and pose for you,” he said. “It brings the spirit of Christmas to the beach.”

Young Charlie Peck, of Long Beach, looked in near shock as Santa walked along the sand to get his board. He walked over and whispered in Santa’s ear that he’d like a green Power Ranger sword.

“He said to me, ‘I didn’t know Santa liked the beach’,” said his mom Erin Peck.

Santa can be found surfing through Dec. 31, just look for the M & M Surf School truck and you know he’s near.

Santa was up to no good up in Mountain High, and I was cracking up at this video and had to share. He was up on the mountain ripping, spraying down riders as he passed and bringing some serious mischief to the mountain. I had no idea Santa could be so bad!

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Mike Morgan paddle out to benefit Seal Beach shooting victims

OC Beach Blog — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:54:23 +0000

A memorial paddle out will be held at dawn Thursday in Seal Beach to remember surf contest announcer Mike Morgan, and to give back to the Seal Beach Victim’s Fund. Morgan, who passed away in 2005 at the age of 44, was all about giving back to his community and bringing people together. He spent years being the voice of surfing, a contest announcer with a unique style that kept events lively.

Morgan grew up in the Long Beach and Seal Beach area, getting his first surf gig at Harbour Surfboards. In the 80s, he was a nationally-ranked surfer for the NSSA National Team. He then became a coach, and in the 90s took the mic to start announcing events.

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Mike Morgan with Rockin’ Fig at the U.S. Open of Surfing. Credit: Chris Sardelis

“His passion for the sport was huge and that translated through his commentary. You could feel the excitement. His sense of humor was sometimes relentless… Tongue-in-cheek remarks would sometimes get him into hot water, but it was all done in fun,” reads the announcement for the paddle out.

For many years, Morgan – referred to as the “Chuck Hearn of Surfing” – announced alongside close friend Rick “Rockin’ Fig” Fignetti.

His death shocked the surf community, and brought them together for his paddle out memorial at the Huntington Beach Pier, where 300 surfers formed a circle, splashed water to the sky and paid tribute to him.

“You can tell what kind of a person someone is by how many friends he has,” Deffenbaugh said in an OC Register archive article. “I’m happy we were able to give our time, for all the time he gave us.”

Tom Cozad, who shot photos of the event from the water, called Morgan a legend.

“He could talk from dawn to dusk and keep everyone motivated about surfing,” Cozad said in the past article.
Here’s more about the “Morgan’s Wave of the Day Paddleout Fundraiser”

Mike left us suddenly, passing away in his sleep and leaving the surf community at a huge loss, as well as in shock. Mike’s contribution to the cities of Seal Beach and Huntington Beach for his donated services for their annual city surf events as well as the professional surf scene are greatly missed and the Morgan’s Wave of the Day event is our way of giving back.

It’s the celebration and memorial of Mike Morgan’s life but to also raise funds to those who have been affected by the tragedy and loss of the Seal Beach 8 this past year.

Mike’s spirit still lives. Mention his name at the pier and people smile. People who knew him always have a positive, upbeat story about Mike. Hawaiians have Eddie, North Cal has Jay, Orange County has Mike Morgan.

Every year a paddle out is held on winter solstice, and will raise funds for local charity in Mike’s honor. Seal Beach Victim’s Fund will receive the funds raised from T-shirt sales this year.

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A Hanukkah Latke Recipe That Won’t Leave You Frazzled

Los Alamitos-Seal Beach Patch — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:57:43 +0000

Hanukkah begins at sunset Tuesday. In Jewish homes around the world the first candle will be lighted on the menorah—the nine-branched ceremonial candelabra. Tradition tells the story of a small amount of oil found in the desecrated Jerusalem temple following a victory for religious freedom. The precious little bit of oil found in the ruins was ceremoniously lighted to rededicate and return “light” to the holy space, and was only supposed to last for one day. Miraculously, the lamp with the oil burned brightly for eight days.

The celebration of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, has evolved to include oil as the symbolic ingredient and the latke (potato pancake) has become an icon in western Jewish Hanukkah cuisine. I mean, really, who doesn’t love a hot, crispy potato latke? But like potato chips or M&Ms, you just can’t eat one.

If you are planning on feeding more guests than you can fit around your table and actually want to enjoy yourself at your own party, I highly recommend frying up about 75 percent of the latkes ahead of time and popping them in the freezer while still hot—known as flash freezing.

The question is, how many latkes should you make? A good rule of thumb is to make four to five 3-inch latkes per person. Have a fresh batch going when guests arrive, but the mainstay of your latkes will be going straight from the freezer into the oven.

To freeze latkes for a large gathering, fry them until they are nicely browned, but not too dark, and get them right into the freezer. Once they are slightly frozen, transfer them to plastic bags. When ready, re-crisp the latkes in a 400-degree oven for about 10 minutes or until sizzling again. Serve with some apple sauce and creme fraiche and watch them disappear at the speed of light.

Here’s my family recipe for a batch of classic latkes. This recipe makes about 12 to 15 3-inch latkes.

Ingredients:

3-4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and placed in cold water

1 medium onion, peeled and cut in chunks

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

3 tablespoons of matzoh meal, bread crumbs or flour

Grapeseed or canola oil for frying (about 1/4 inch deep)

Method:

In a food processor using the metal blade, process the onions until minced. Remove and place in a large bowl and squeeze out the watery liquid. Process half the potatoes with the metal blade in about five pulses to make creamy but not mushy. Then switch to the shredding disk and process the remaining potatoes. This way you get a nice texture of both shredded and creamy potatoes.

Squeeze out some liquid from the potatoes and add to the onions. Add the beaten eggs, salt, pepper, baking powder and matzoh meal. Heat oil in a nonstick or iron skillet, about 1/4 inch deep. You’ll know it’s ready when a small amount of the added oil sizzles.

Drop the batter by heaping tablespoons into the oil over a medium-high heat and slightly flatten the latkes so they cook evenly. Flip them over with a spatula when they are a deep golden brown (about four minutes) and cook until nicely browned on the other side. Drain on a paper towel.

Serve or freeze immediately. Enjoy!

Happy Hanukkah!

Susan Silverberg spends her days at the Los Angeles Times food section’s test kitchen testing recipes for readers. She is completing her culinary arts degree at Los Angeles Trade Tech, serves as an editorial consultant on multiple cookbooks, has appeared on national television as a home arts expert, and is currently teaching cooking classes through the Beverly Hills Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Best of 2011: Surf & Beach Photos

OC Beach Blog — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:30:08 +0000

We took a dive into our archives these past few weeks to find some of our favorite photos from 2011. There have been some great days of surf and some flat days, a ton of wind blow days and off shore days, red tide and clean conditions.

Here’s to a prosperous, healthy and happy 2012! If you like any of the shots you can search our site in the upper right hand corner to see more photos from any particular day.Take a look at some of the best of 2011 (CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW THE PHOTOS)

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North Shore Winter: 15′+ Swell Winds Down

OC Beach Blog — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:09:58 +0000

Pipeline looked as if had an all night party hangover today…The swell had wind and a sea sickness on it all day. It might have had something to also do with the fact the the Volcom House throw a party for John John Florance the previous night and when I say got a little out of control thats an understatement. With very little of the north shore in the water, most were hung over themselves the day was left to those who did not partake the evenings events.

Pipeline had a surf hangover today as yesterday was perfect Pipe and today was the day after perfect Pipe. (CLICK TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS)

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Toys R Us hours and deals

OC Deals — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:18:51 +0000

Need to buy some toys?Check out Toys R Us, which is keeping all stores open for 112 consecutive hours from 6 a.m. Tues. Dec. 20 to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Dec. 24.

That’s 112 straight hours. This can help you avoid the shopping crowds, yes?

They also say they’re having a two-day sale Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 with blockbuster deals and values.

They’re also offering a free “buy online, pick up in store” option this year, which could also decrease your hassle factor if it works smoothly.

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Beware, tourists: Disney parks could reach capacity

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Things To Do — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:00:30 +0000

Lines to get into Disney parks often stretch half way across the esplanade before turnstiles open. Later, it can take three hours to get on a popular ride. Even bathroom waits can last 15 minutes.And Disney parks sometimes have to shut the gates….

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