For years, now, visitors to Disneyland and Walt Disney World could cut their wait times by using their FastPass system. However, it's time to say farewell to the Disney FastPass system, as the House of Mouse works to bring a new system online. Unfortunately, this also marks the end of a free option. … [Read more...] about Say Farewell to the Disney FastPass
California
Some Winemakers May Not Have a 2020 Vintage
For better or for worse, there some winemakers may not have a 2020 vintage. But, it's not because of coronavirus. No. Instead, the absence of a 2020 vintage from some winemakers is due to the fires burning around the state. … [Read more...] about Some Winemakers May Not Have a 2020 Vintage
Nevada Adds Mask Mandate + Disney Changes
Thanks to its worsening rate of infection since reopening, Nevada adds a mask mandate for all. At the same time, Disney is rethinking its opening plans and has announced the major overhaul of an iconic ride. … [Read more...] about Nevada Adds Mask Mandate + Disney Changes
Napa Farms Market – Where You Should Visit at SFO
Since the Centurion Lounge San Francisco was a disaster, Mrs. Island Miler and I left and headed to Terminal 2. There, we headed to Napa Farms Market - where you should visit at SFO. … [Read more...] about Napa Farms Market – Where You Should Visit at SFO
Enjoying Modern Chinese at Mister Jiu’s
At the one Hawaii Food & Wine Festival event Mrs. Island Miler went to, we got to sample Brandon Jew's cuisine. So I knew going to San Francisco that enjoying modern Chinese at Mister Jiu's was a priority for us. … [Read more...] about Enjoying Modern Chinese at Mister Jiu’s
Visiting San Francisco’s Treasure Island
After our post-hike treat at Salt & Straw, headed to a light lunch at Boudin. Then, I wanted to get a view of the Oakland Bay Bridge, and the best way to do that is visiting San Francisco's Treasure Island. … [Read more...] about Visiting San Francisco’s Treasure Island
Hiking Down to Marshall’s Beach
On our final full day in San Francisco, we took Mr. Jeffsetter's recommendation and went on a hike. Specifically, we went hiking down to Marshall's Beach to get the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge in the city. … [Read more...] about Hiking Down to Marshall’s Beach
An Amazing Experience at Atelier Crenn
So, dining at The French Laundry was the primary goal while we were in NorCal. But, since we were going to be in San Francisco, and reservations were available, why not have an amazing experience at Atelier Crenn too? … [Read more...] about An Amazing Experience at Atelier Crenn
Fisherman’s Wharf + Lunch at Scoma’s
After our ride on the San Francisco Municipal Railway Cable Car, we took a walk around the touristy Fisherman's Wharf. But the real reason we were here? To grab lunch at Scoma's. … [Read more...] about Fisherman’s Wharf + Lunch at Scoma’s
San Francisco Municipal Railway Cable Cars
During our first full day in San Francisco, we left the car at the hotel and decided to get around using the San Francisco Municipal Railway Cable Cars. Is it a touristy thing to do? You bet. But it was an interesting experience. … [Read more...] about San Francisco Municipal Railway Cable Cars