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Did cirque de la mer get replaced by this lame show? 😢
Cirque de la mer has been gone for quite some time. Probably about 5 years now atleast. The pirate show was introduced last summer and a revamped version this year. May not be the best of shows but atleast they do have some entertainment in the venue.
I remember you that day! Hahah, I was so nervous. I hope you had a great time and cannot thank you enough for coming to our restaurant. I am glad you enjoyed it! The drinks are the best, aren’t they?
We had a great time! The food and drinks were delicious and the service was great! We truly enjoy that restaurant and will be back real soon for another visit! Please come and say hi if you’re there too
Jambo!! Just finished watching them 🙏
Jambo to you! Hope you enjoyed it
Choo choo choooooo!!!!! Here come thomasssssssssssss!!!!
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I am going to orarnge country zoo at Irvine Regiónal Park 😊😊😊🐯🐯🦁🦁🦁🐼🐼🐻❄️🐻❄️🐻🐻🦊🦊🦊🐨🐨🐨🐗🐺🦅🪿🦆🐦⬛🐦🦏🦛🦘🦬🐪🐃🐫🦒🐂🦩🦜🐏🐑🦚🐇🦔🦫❤️❤️❤️🦊 the sheep try to bite me to feed himmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂🐑🐑🐑🐑🍔🌭 I ride a Thomas the train take us for a park from Irvine park raíl Road.🚂🚃🚃🚃🚞🚃🚃🚂🚂🚂❤️❤️ I ride a hora eat pony ride.🐴🐴🐴🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🐴🐴🐴🦄❤️❤️❤️❤️ it a baby horseeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🦄🦄
This is a very helpful video for anyone visiting Anaheim! Great information.
Thank you for the comment! It is much appreciated and thank you for the support!
Great content! I appreciate your thoughtful and complete coverage. I had not ventured over to the Garden Walk but will definitely visit the next time we are in Anaheim. You wouldn’t realize there are so many interesting places to visit from the street. Thank you!
Thank you! I always try to provide a nice in depth overview tour so people can get a real good idea of these places.
@@BigRedJourneysI would agree! I always learn something from your videos- plus they are fun and enjoyable to watch. Great work!
Hi! I love the museum banners out in front of the building. museum banners are awesome ~ go to more museums! 💚🌟
i will certainky be visiting more museums in the near future!
@@BigRedJourneys Awesome! you do seem to enjoy this place. Blessings and safe travels to you and your family🕊☮✝💖
i had my interview today and the discovery science center has changed very much since 1999 i am still waiting on confirmation if i got the job or otherwise
well fingers crossed that you get it!
I lived in Seattle from the time I was 18 until I was 34. I went up in the Space Needle exactly one time. But that time was the 4th of July. We got a dinner package where we would be sitting and eating dinner while the fireworks were going off. Of course, back then they didn't light them off of the Space Needle itself, just over Elliott Bay and over Lake Union
That sounds like a fun experience!
When will you do Wild Rivers water park video also the Crystal Cathedral video 👍📲🌊🎢⛪
Wild Rivers may not be happening. It’s late into the season so making a video on it may not make sense. I have a few other videos that are taking priority on the schedule.
Would you do the Crystal Cathedral video instead just look around the Arboretum the cemetery The fountains and more 👍📲⛪
I gotta say Anaheim gardenwalk looks nice
It is a fun little place to go for some good food and a break from the larger crowds of Disneyland.
Oh ya! This place is fun for a dinner, lunch and just a quick break. Ive never really explored it until this time and saw so much more to it.
i was a volunteer there in 1999 when it first opened
Wonderful! Has it changed quite a bit since you were there?
@@BigRedJourneys l have an interview this thursday
@@kalel311superman9 Well best of luck to you!
@@BigRedJourneys thank you very much
What is the name of the song ?
Unfortunately do not know. I believe it is an original song that Legoland created just for the parade. I can't find any information about it anywhere.
My daughter used to always go on the Royal Joust ride when she was younger, and I was always bummed not to be able to go on it with her, so I know how you feel! 🤣
Seriously! I am devastated I will never be able to ride that ride. It also sucks knowing that the weight capacity on the ride can easily hold a large adult. Peppa Pig park in LEGOLAND Florida has a similar ride and adults are able to ride it. Same mechanics and everything. Oh well 😭
So unfair! Still an AFOL though. Ha ha!
@@lisagraciano8853 HAHAH! :)
For the summer season due raiders opens around 330 unless if the sides are too hot then
Ya that’s what I heard. That it’s for staffing purposes as well as heat/weather related so the slides are not too hot.
Thanks for showing seattle needle in detail 600 feet. It is amazing and beautiful.Its little models are able to buy.
You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
Fun Town Academy is going away soon according to insider info from a model citizen...
I wouldn’t doubt it. I don’t think that ride is as popular as it once was and it seems to only work half the time. Probably time for the upgrade
Yay thanks for the video!
Thank you for the support!
Have you seen the lifeguards at the Legoland water park if they do something bad or things they're not supposed to be doing they blow the whistle on them also let me know when it's a Wild Rivers water park video👍📲
As lifeguards they are supposed to keep people safe and stop them from doing things they are not supposed to do. They do a pretty good job
Fun will always be there in legoland that’s for sure
Always!
Love the San Diego Zoo. “Jambo!”
Jambo to you!!
JAMBO!
I’m going to take my son after seeing this video! So cool
That’s great! He will have an amazing time. Especially if he’s a fan of dinosaurs!
3 turkey vultures chased me and my friends at the park! And I’m going to this zoo in 2 days
Hahah I hope they werent looking for food? Lol
@@BigRedJourneys lol
Ok, thanks. It's for 5 years old.
I would say it’s for the whole family from 5 to 85. As there are quite of bit of theatrics and stunt work involved. But pirate lore tends to be popular with the younger crowd. So I would agree that a 5 year old would absolutely love it
@@davidanton6203 I meant fight choreography. What was with ship spinning?
The large pirate ship spins around so that it locks into place and has a special exit in the front for the pirate actors to use during one of the fight scenes.
Let me know when is the Wild Rivers waterpark also have you ever heard of the Christ Cathedral formerly known as the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove you should do the video of it too 🤔🌊🎢⛪👍📲
Yes I have. I don’t know if there is enough there to do an entire video on but I’ll see
Here’s a little something extra to help towards all the food and drinks you sampled for the video. I appreciated seeing all the variety.
That is extremely kind of you and truly appreciated! I do this not for the $ but to have a good time and bring fun and interesting content to my fans and followers. This gift will certainly go back to the channel and to buying some delicious treats for future journeys to record!
@@BigRedJourneys I totally get it, but know that all the food and drinks cost $ and you did such a great job of showing us the variety available. So many delicious choices!! ❤
@@jamiecameron-harley5001I truly appreciate it and the support!
I ended up watching this TWICE- once on my own and again with my family. I hope more people watch and share this great video. I had no idea how many great places there are in and around the Packing District. It’s someplace I definitely want to visit and your video covers it ALL! I really appreciate the time and attention you put into this. Thank you!
Twice?! Wow! Thank you!! Yes for being my first time here at the Packing District it was actually overwhelming and exciting with just how much they had to offer there!!
@@BigRedJourneys You did a thorough job of covering what’s available and giving everyone the vibe. Looks like someplace worth visiting. 🎉
Thank you for the video. It was enjoyable and very thorough! Will you be going to the OC Fair too? Subscribed!
Thank you very much for the compliment and the subscribe! Yes I plan to visit the OC fair when it opens and I’ll do a tour video there as well.
@@BigRedJourneys great! We will be attending that fair. This will be my first state fair as my state doesn’t have anything like this. My wife suggested we watch a San Diego fair to get a snap shot of what the OC fair could be. Really excited for your OC video to help prepare!
Yay! So happy to see that you did a video on this!! Will comment again after I watch it! 🎉
I look forward to your thoughts!
It was worth it for the tour
When food and beer is involved…you can count me in!
People are very kind to volunteeer to do this animal-themed parade to keep everyone happy. Growing up back then, I was so scared when seeing these animals in the wild.
These puppeteers and dancers do a wonderful job with the parade! They truly make it feel as if the puppets are the real thing.
I’m from San Diego I went to this museum all the time growing up
What was your favorite part of the museum ?
Adorable!
It is a very fun cafe! The characters are always the best!
Awesome video! Such great information. Using this to plan my trip to the fair. Thank you, Big Red!
@@melodyplatero6921 wonderful! I’m glad this video will be able to help you!! Have a great time at the fair!
Would you happen to know if cabanas have specials when you go in? I’m going on a Monday and 500 dollars is expensive lol. But I heard there cheaper at guest services
I cant tell for sure unfortunately as I have never personally rented a cabana myself. But I have head of a story in which someone was able to get a cabana at a discounted rate the day of due to the lack of occupancy or rentals for that day. What the amount of discount received I do not know. I will say that in my personal experiences the cabanas are not even 50% full even on the busiest of days as I think the price really pays a factor for people. Unless it was a holiday day like 4th of July or if I was planning a kids bday I wouldn’t buy a cabana unless it’s the day of to try and get a discount (if possible). But prices online are normally and should be the same as at the park. But like I said if the occupancy rate is lower for Monday, then you may get lucky for a cheaper cabana. It doesn’t hurt to ask.
Thank you appreciate the help 👏
What freeway goes by the Discovery Cube OC also Wild Rivers waterpark will be next video 🤔👍🌠🧬🛣️🌊🎢
The 5 free way cuts rt next to the Cube. You can even see it from the freeway.
It’s been years since we’ve been there. Great museum! Thanks for showing us what they offer!
@@jamiecameron-harley5001 same here! Atleast 7-8 years since my last visit before this one. And it truly is a fun science center. I pass it by all the time on the freeway on my trips to Disneyland or Knotts and finally said to myself “I need to stop!”
Glad you decided to go! They have so much to offer and the interaction is so fun and educational. BTW… Love the outfit! Very appropriate!
@@jamiecameron-harley5001 I always have to dress to impress. Dress for the job you want, not the job you have lol.
@@BigRedJourneys You absolutely are doing just that!
I really thought what you put together for Star Wars Night at Disneyland was awesome.
Great video 🙂
@@antoinetterobles3415 thank you!!
Pretty cool
@@gamingwithgabe2812 it’s a very cool place! I haven’t been in years until I went last week to visit and I certainly plan to be back soon.
did you have to pay to get into the speakeasy? thanks for the fair tour!! excited to go this weekend 😊
@@lanoodle1153 no the speakeasy bar is completely free to get into but ofcourse drinks (if you decide to have any) you do have to pay for. The only stipulation is depending on the day and time you want to go to the bar there may be a wait or you may need to come back at a later time with a reservation. My previous experiences have told me that usually you are good and don’t have to worry about that but that is the only thing to really be careful of. Also no one under 21 is allowed inside. Other than that make sure to have a great time!!
@@BigRedJourneys awesome! thank you sm!
@@lanoodle1153 have a great time! And feel free to ask me anything else you may have
@@BigRedJourneys thank you!! i actually am wondering, do you happen to know much about this years passport to savings coupon book? would you say its worth it?
@@lanoodle1153 The book is usually the same year after year. Its $5 which is a nominal fee for what you could end up saving. The issue I have is that the coupons are usually Buy 1 Get 1, or 25% off 1 item, or require a minimum purchase amount before the coupon takes effect. If I go by myself it’s not worth it because ill end up having to buy 2 or 3 of the same item just to save $ and that’s just a waste of food. Also and this is more personal, most of the coupons were for food vendors that I didn’t care about. So I would say if you are going with a family or friends (group of 3 or more) then I would say the book is worth it because you can all share the food items you end up buying because of the coupon book.
Awesome job!
Thank you very much!! Glad you enjoyed the video
Hello! I wanted to let you know that I appreciate your tour, I learned some new things as I haven’t gone in a while. I had a question and I was wondering when you filmed this tour, I’m wondering what day you went to attempt to anticipate and plan things with my family so we can visit on a Wednesday or Thursday . We were planning on getting the pay one price wristbands but we were also wondering if it is worth our buck for the fast pass lanyards. We love going on rides. Thanks again, and I hope you respond! :)
Well first of all thank you for the compliment! I truly appreciate it. I went on the opening day of the fair this year which was Wednesday June 12 and I was there the entire day from opening to close. A few personal and professional observations for you is the last 2 weeks of the fair (which we are currently in) are always busier than the first 2 weeks. That doesn’t mean its unbearable, just busier depending on the day and time you go. Wednesdays and Thursdays are always the best days to go to minimize crowds and ofcourse take advantage of the wristbands. If rides are important to you and your family then the fast pass may be worth it for you but I can’t really say because I don’t do rides at the fair and I do not know how much the fastpass is currently. I would say that the earlier in the day you go, the less people were on rides so wait times are lower, but the ride waits do get longer when you get to the later afternoons into the evenings when people start to get off work and the sun goes down so people can see all the neon. If you plan to go later in the day then the fast pass offer would probably be worth it to you. Whatever you decide to do just make sure to have lots of fun and enjoy yourselves!!
@@BigRedJourneysThanks so much for the information, we plan on getting just two fast passes that are each 40 dollars just for me and my sister but we plan to be there from the morning because of the fast pass which is only sold at the park for a limited quantity, so maybe it might be worthwhile since we will most likely be there all day. Thanks again for replying to me!
Great vlog as always! Can't wait to go soon!! :DDDDD
@@cocoa1sparkle thank you!!! You will have a great time. Make sure to have lots of good fair food!
Is there a trolley nearby the fair ?
@@Lalalecheee the MTS trolley doesn’t go to The Fair but the North County Transit does. Catch a Coaster from the Downtown Santa Fe station take it to the Solana Beach Station then hop on a shuttle bus to the fair. They have a specific free fair bus from the Solana station to the fair. You can learn more here. www.sdfair.com/p/plan-your-visit/tickets-deals/fair-tripper
@@BigRedJourneys oh ok! Thank you very much 😄
Thanks for the vid! Is there a parking fee?
You are very welcome! YES and NO to the parking fee. Yes you pay for parking if you want to park and be closer to the fairgrounds. They have 3 options to choose from. Preferred/UpClose parking is $50 and in my opinion not worth it. General Parking is $20 but $15 if you buy online the day before you go. And you can end up parking near where the preferred parking is if you go to the fair when it opens. Then there’s Horsepark which is $10 and is about a 10 minute bus ride away (busses provided by the fair). The FREE parking is at Canyon Crest Academy which is about a 15-20 minute ride away from the fair.
Went to that beauty in 1980 when my ship HMNZS OTAGO visited SEATTLE great city ,great people loved it
Seattle is a true gem!
Going to the county fair is a tradition that I have tried to keep for the past 30 years or more. It's the highlight of my year, pretty much. Unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to get over there this year, so I appreciate the tour. My favorite things are the flowers, the woodworking, the art and geology exhibits. I have never seen the black light minerals, so that was interesting. I got one of the geodes many many years ago, they were a lot cheaper back then. I like to get the Greek food. The best thing I've ever had at the fair was a chocolate and nut dipped frozen cheesecake dessert. That was pretty yummy. But that was the one time I went to the Orange County fair. The Orange County fair is different. It's a little bit more like an old-fashioned farm fair type set up.
Well I am glad to know that my video was able to provide you a little bit of enjoyment! Yes the OC FAIR is certainly different in that it sticks closer to the truer agricultural farming aspects of the region. I plan to go to it this year as well.
Considering the construction of the front of the ship, i wonder if they just went head first into the burg, that they would have stayed afloat. Any feedback?
Yes, many historians and experts agree that the way she was designed and how she can float with up to 4 bulkheads flooded (not 5) then a front on impact would have been a better alternative because her bow which had very thick steel, thicker than the sides of her port or starbard sids, would have taken more of the impact like a car bumper and maybe one or two compartments would flood which would have given Titanic plenty of mobility to still make it to New York just at a slower speed. Also bows of large vessels back then were designed with a frontal collision in mind as that was the more "common" way a collision would occur if any so ship designers placed heavy importance on a sturdy bow and stern sections.