February 4, 2012

Pressure builds on Ducks’ top line (Orange County Register)

ANAHEIM – — The Ducks’ top line of Bobby Ryan, Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry combined for a goal and two assists on Sunday.But by other measures, they know it was far from their most complete game. They contributed to several turnovers by the Ducks… Source

Disney photo contest flooded with castles, cuties

Photos are pouring in from near and far for our online photo contest challenging readers to submit the best shots they’ve taken at Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure over the years. As of late Wednesday morning, readers had submitted more than 350  photos in The Register’s AroundDisney.com photo contest. Many submissions have come from Orange [...]

OC surfers taken out by world champs at Quiksilver Pro

The rookie surfers were no match for the world champions.  Two Orange County surfers – Brett Simpson and Patrick Gudauskas – were pitted against the world’s best surfers during the first ASP World Tour event of the year, but couldn’t pull off underdog wins against the likes of Mick Fanning and Kelly Slater.  The two [...]

Take a peek inside Disneyland’s Magic Shop

The Disneyland Magic Shop got a new operator late last year when Houdini’s Magic Shop was picked to take over operations. The first thing Geno Munari, the founder of Houdini’s, did was to bring in several certified magicians to entertain guests in the shop. But the magician’s do more than entertain, they also sell the [...]

Disney restaurants offer meal deals

Three Downtown Disney restaurants are offering meal deals for Orange County Restaurant Week, which runs through March 6. The prix fixe menus are available at the Patina Restaurant Group restaurants: Catal Restaurant for $40, Naples Ristorante E Pizzeria for $30 and Tortilla Jo’s for $20. Check the Patina Restaurant Group’s Web site for more information. [...]

$10 lunch deals start today in O.C.

Orange County Restaurant Week kicks off its third dining event on Sunday. $10 gourmet lunch specials are available in major cities, including Irvine, Dana Point, Newport Beach. See all the best deals. Source

Disney history: Indiana Jones Adventure opens

Take a look at what happened this week in Disney history: Feb. 28, 1997: Famed Wookie Chewbacca and actress Carrie Fisher (who portrayed Princess Leia in the classic film “Star Wars”) cut an opening ribbon with a light saber during a Star Tours rededication ceremony. The event highlights the attraction’s 10th anniversary and the 20th [...]

Children in need of some used surf equipment

Do you have any old soft-top surfboards or kids wetsuits that aren’t being used?   One Orange County non-profit organization that helps children who are victims of child abuse and neglect is in need of some used surf equipment. CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates trains community volunteers to serve as powerful mentors for our community’s most severly abused, abandoned [...]

Special Weather Statement – Orange County Coastal Areas (California)

TWO WEATHER SYSTEMS TO IMPACT SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA THIS WEEK… A COUPLE OF PACIFIC WEATHER SYSTEMS WILL MOVE THROUGH SOUTHWESTCALIFORNIA THIS WEEK. THE FIRST WEAK UPPER LOW WILL ONLY BRING LIGHTSHOWERS…AT MOST…WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY. A SECOND STRONGERSTORM WILL LIKELY BRING RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGHSATURDAY NIGHT. RAINFALL TOTALS WITH THE FIRST WEAK SYSTEM…IF [...]

Special Weather Statement – Orange County Coastal Areas (California)

TWO WEATHER SYSTEMS TO IMPACT SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA THIS WEEK… A COUPLE OF PACIFIC WEATHER SYSTEMS WILL MOVE THROUGH SOUTHWESTCALIFORNIA THIS WEEK. THE FIRST WEAK UPPER LOW WILL BRING SHOWERSLATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY. A SECOND STRONGER STORM WILLLIKELY BRING RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW LATE FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. RAINFALL TOTALS WITH THE FIRST WEAK SYSTEM SHOULD [...]