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Pool Hot tub Gym NO complimentary Breakfast SOOOOO close to Disneyland Valet parking(sometimes enforced)
My family and I really enjoyed this hotel. It has been kept up well despite its age. The room has a safe and a mini fridge as well as a coffee bar.This room did not have USB ports, but it did have plenty of plugs in order to plug in devices.
It's literally a few minutes walk to Disneyland Park which is nice especially if you need to run back to the room during the day for naps or work or something. So that is the big selling point for this hotel. It is in the middle of all the action so in spite of having no complimentary breakfast there are plenty of places to eat within walking distance. Apart from that, on the 3rd floor there is a place called the market. There is a coffee shop and a Pizza Hut express, located there(neither was open during our stay). This is also where microwaves can be located as well as toasters. In this room there is also the fitness center and an arcade.
There are ice machines and vending machines on every floor. The lobby is large and there are plenty of elevators that run very efficiently. Parking is limited and there is a fee. When self park parking spots run out valet parking in enforced(there is no extra fee for valet parking).
Over all the rooms were comfortable and clean. The staff was helpful and kind and the experience was a good one.
If you would like to see a tour of the room please go here.
Recently the family and I went to Legoland before the kids got to old to enjoy it. It was a good time, but it is definitely geared towards kids from 2-12.
Here is the first video of a two part series of Miniland in Legoland. This was something my husband and I enjoyed.
We traveled to Zion National Park this week end in Utah. Zion is one of our all time favorite places to visit. Normally when we go to Zion we follow the road to the left(Valley Dr./Zion Canyon Scenic Drive toward the narrows, but this time we took the right fork(Zion-Mount Carmel Highway-Route 9) and let me tell you it was pretty awesome!
During part of the year in order to see anything on the left fork of Zion National Park you have to park at the visitors center and take the shuttle to any of the trails you would like to go on.
Shuttles run from March to December. A ticket is required to get on the shuttle. Tickets cost $1 USD and are good to ride the shuttle as many times as you want all day. Tickets can be purchased on www.recreation.gov. With all of the COVID restrictions right now and the lack of other types of travel national parks fill up fast and pretty early in the morning. Needless to say it can be difficult to get in.
If you take the right fork you do not need to park and take the shuttle. You can just drive your personal vehicle. If this is your first trip to Zion I would definitely NOT miss the left fork. This is where you will find all of the most famous hikes and landmarks in Zion National Park. If you happen to have a free afternoon though I would recommend taking the right fork(Zion-Mount Carmel Highway). There are trails and overlooks on this side of Zion, such as Checkerboard Mesa, and you can drive through and back in around an hour if you don't stop to hike around(though I would suggest taking an afternoon and exploring)!
One other thing that is super cool and unique is the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. It goes straight through the mountain and it is a mile long! It is super cool to drive through and it has a pretty cool history. It was one of the projects that the government had in order to give people jobs after the Great Depression
The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel Construction of the 1.1 mile Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel began in the late 1920's and was completed in 1930. At the time that the tunnel was dedicated, on July 4, 1930, it was the longest tunnel of its type in the United States. The purpose of the building the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel (and the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway) was to create direct access to Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon from Zion National Park.
Something else to note is that if you are planning on taking a larger vehicle through the tunnel, this will require 1 way traffic control. Meaning they stop traffic going the opposite directions so larger vehicles can go through the tunnel because it is not wide enough on the turns to not cross over the center line. Over sized vehicles must have a permit which costs $15.00 USD. To learn more about the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.
My family visited Yellowstone National Park recently and we got stuck in the middle of a Buffalo Wolf standoff. It was super cool. Click the link below to check out the video
If you would like to see the video review you can view it here.
The Sheraton Park City is located in Park City Utah. Park City Utah is a great place to visit. Park City local activities include Olympic Park, skiing, tubing, snowmobiling or ATV rides, hiking, mountain biking, hot air balloons, fly fishing, golfing, spas, restaurants, shopping, museums and more.
The Sheraton Park City is one of my family’s favorite places to go for a weekend getaway. It is also a great hotel for skiing because of the complimentary shuttle running to the ski resorts and the down town area. There are so many things that make this hotel fun and different.
Because Park city is a ski town it is so great to have a parking garage under the hotel (there is also parking up top) and shuttle services to historic Main St. or Park City Ski Resorts.
From the parking garage you can go up the stairs to the main level. On this level is the lobby, a bar lounge, a restaurant and the executive lounge. Right now, the restaurant and lounge are closed due to corona virus. Normally this is one of my favorite lounges. The Breakfast and snacks are always exceptional.
The lobby is very rustic with a nice fire place and sitting area. There is also a loft upstairs with a nice view and plenty of space for card games or whatever.
One of our favorite types of rooms at this Sheraton are the rooms that attach to the pool. We always request these rooms when we come. The room itself is fairly regular, but it has a door into the indoor pool, which for us traveling with kids is nearly priceless.
The pool area is really great in the winter when you long for sunny days. It’s inside an atrium, and the skylights and décor help you feel like you are sitting outside. There is a pool a nook with a hot tub. Bathrooms close by are always a plus, but unnecessary if you get the room connecting to the pool, and one of my favorite things a steam room.
The pool isn’t the only unique amenity this hotel has. There is also a game room. Right now, with Corona Virus, reservations are required to use the room. There several gaming systems and other card, table and board games to keep people of all ages entertained.
The next space that is really wonderful in the Sheraton Park City is the outdoor patio. My kids love the giant connect four to be sure. The bar and lounge areas out here are huge and heated. Another one of the great things about this outdoor space is the complimentary s’mores.
Corona Virus has made it very difficult for anyone to travel. I had a chance to visit Disney World this last September, and let me tell you Disney is doing COVID safety right!
From the moment that you get on the bus from your resort you can see changes. There are dividers between every few seats to create barriers between parties. Also, only one cart or wheelchair party is aloud on each bus. There is no standing room so if there are no seats available you can't get on the bus.
When you get off the bus the first thing you will likely see is a hand sanitizing station. Next you will see signs like these warning you about various things, giving you instructions...and so forth.
Before you can get very far each person has to go through a temperature check station. If your temperature is above 100.4 degrees you will not be allowed to enter the parks.
There are hand sanitizing stations all over each park. Particularly before entering the queue, in line, and after every ride. There are also hand washing stations throughout the parks.
The flaps on all of the trash cans have been pushed up and locked so that you don't have to touch anything to throw your trash away. I hope this(and the sanitizing nations) will remain after the COVID 19 pandemic has passed.
There are designated entrances and exits in every building in order to help people stay physically distant.
There are quick service and sit down restaurants that are open, the seating, however, is more limited in order to help with physical distancing. There are also changes to ordering and menus. You can see a video on this is working below.
Although you do have to wear masks at all times in the parks, Disney has placed relaxation stations at various places around each park which can be found on the park maps. This is an area where you can safely remove your mask and relax without having to worry about getting exposed.
For safety in ride queues there are markings on the ground set six feet apart. There are also spaces in between each line so that there is 6 feet of space in front of, behind, and on either side of you. I didn't see a single ride in any of the parks that didn't have some form of safety precautions taken in order to help guests and cast members stay safe and healthy. You can see the video with all of this information below
Most attractions that have interactions through touching or draw large crowds are turned off and canceled right now. Also, queues to get into buildings or areas with various kiosks/stores inside have a queue outside the store and queues at each kiosk in order to limit the number of people within six feet of each other.
There are still character interactions happening at each park. Though you cannot physically touch or get close to any characters you can still take pictures with them and talk to and interact with them at a six foot distance.
There are no parades in the parks right now, but they do have little mini parades called cavalcades at every park. The cast members, however will not tell you when they will come through or how often. They happen often enough that you are sure to see one or two at each park in a day. If you want to see some examples of those in real time you can click the links below.
There are still ample opportunities to get photos taken all over the parks. In fact, I think the photographers took more time with us this trip than they ever have in the past. The draw back is that you have to keep your mask on for the pictures. But hey, that is part of the memories too.
