The Five Best Things about Discovery Cube OC's Bubblefest #BubblefestOC

Disclosure: I received complimentary admission to the event. No further compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

If you are lucky enough to still be on Spring Break, then drop everything and
head over to the Discovery Cube Orange County for Bubblefest!!
Are you ready?! We are so excited!

The show is in it's 21st year at the Discovery Cube OC, and I can promise you
that this year it is still just as awesome - if not even cooler - than when it
started over twenty years ago.
The bubble-tastic exhibit will be at the Discovery Cube OC now through
April 16th, so you want to make sure you get there ASAP!

Let me highlight THE FIVE BEST THINGS ABOUT BUBBLEFEST and
why we think they are the coolest!

FIVE BEST THINGS ABOUT BUBBLEFEST XXI

{1} THE GIANT WATER SPHERES

My kids' favorite thing at the Bubblefest is always the giant water spheres
where they can climb into a giant "bubble" and float around on the water.
I love watching them because it is hilarious!!!
In addition to the Bubble Rollers there are also inflatable play areas (one
for big kids and one for little kids) that are also a big it!

{2} TODDLER PLAY AREA

The interactive bubble-based science zones for families to explore and learn
together are a lot of fun, but sometimes they are too big for the little ones. So,
I'm glad that the Discovery Cube OC made a special spot for the 5 and under
crowd to play and explore. Grace loved that she could reach the bubble exhibits
in this area and didn't have to fight for turf against the big kids.

{3} BUBBLE COURTYARD

Who wants to make their own giant bubbles? OOOH! OOOH! Me! Me!
Then head out to the Bubble Courtyard and try your had at making giant bubbles
of your own. TIP! When you're getting bubbles on your wand, twist the wand in
a circle, slowly, don't wiggle it. When you wiggle it, you create suds and that
keeps you from making BIG BUBBLES!

{4} ME IN A BUBBLE PHOTO OP

This is my picture of the picture of "Me in a Bubble" being taken, so it's not the
greatest. However, the cool one they print and put in an awesome Bubblefest
frame for you is super rad. The kids love the chance to be in a bubble and I love
the keepsake I get to take home and keep forever!

{5} MEGA BUBBLEFEST LASER SHOW

The pièce de résistance of Bubblefest is definitely the Mega Bubblefest 

Laser Show. Seriously spectacular.

It features international bubble scientist Deni Yang.

The show uses high-tech lights and lasers and of course - lots and lots of 

BUBBLES! Smoking bubbles, spinning bubbles, bouncing bubbles, bubbles 

within bubbles, square bubbles - this show has it all!

It's amazing.

Bubblefest XXI at the Discovery Cube OC runs through April 16th. 

There will be four shows daily and seats are limited!

The shows will sell out, so purchase your tickets online to guarantee your seat!

BUBBLEFEST TICKET INFORMATION

(general admission ticket required in addition to Bubblefest admission)

Online Member Tickets - $7

Day of Event Tickets: $10

(children 2 and under only require a ticket if they need their own seat

for the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show)

Bubblefest is our favorite Spring Break activity and we tell everyone we know

to go and experience the amazing bubbleness for themselves.

And while  you're there, don't forget to see the Very Eric Carle exhibit
before it makes its departure on May 14th.

Grace was in the show this year!!! It was so fun!!

Winter Wonderfest Returns to Discovery Cube OC #DCOCwinter

If you missed Winter Wonderfest at Discovery Cube Orange County last year, then
you are lucky because it's returning again this year!!! And if you did go last year for
the event's debut, then you'll want to be sure to grab your pre-sale tickets before they
disappear December 16th. All the fun of Winter Wonderfest is back - including 100 tons
of REAL SNOW!!! Real snow in sunny southern California? Yes!
 December 17th - January 8th Winter Wonderfest is back and it is bigger and
better than ever! Check out all the fun you'll have!

{1} TUBE DOWN A 75-FOOT RAMP!

JT is my daredevil and he loved racing down the ramp on an inner tube. I think he did
it at least five times. He told me this year he is going to try to do it ten times!! You
can go tubing as many times as your heart desires - you just have to wait in line each
time.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF JT TUBING AT WINTER WONDERFEST!

{2} GO SLEDDING ON REAL HILL OF SNOW!

There are two snow sledding hills - one for the big kids and one for even your little
kids. My kids loved the snow sledding!  See below for a video of Grace enjoying
herself. She went sledding three or four times and was still asking for more!

{3} PLAY WITH REAL SNOW

The SNOW PLAY AREA was the favorite with all of my kids. My kids love 

playing in the snow at grandma and grandpa's house in Utah, but they don't love the 

13 hour drive. So being able to build a snowman and enjoy the fluffy stuff after a 10 

minute drive to the Discovery Cube OC was amazing!

Plus, it gave us an excuse to bust out our cute snow gear and look adorable for the
camera.We just took a quick trip to Idaho to visit my Grandma and Grace was in
heaven in the snow! So, I know she'll be thrilled to skip the plane ride (which she
didn't love) and have the chance to play in the snow again!

There are lots of tools for working in the snow, including some adorable pieces to
make sure your snowman is put together properly.
I think JT made four or five snowmen, because he liked deconstructing them just
as much as he building them. I really appreciate all the hands-on activities that the
Discovery Cube OC puts into all of their events and exhibits.

{4} THE SCIENCE OF GINGERBREAD DISPLAYS

While you're there for Winter Wonderfest, don't forget to take advantage of your
Cube admission to see the amazing 11th Annual Science of Gingerbread displays.
I loved the Peanuts entry last year! There was even a Death Star! The Science of 

Gingerbread will be at The Discovery Cube OC now through January 1st.

You can build your candy car and race it in the 2016 Gingerbread Derby.
You're provided with all the pieces to make a delicious car to race against your friends.
JT is a Cub Scout and participates in the Pinewood Derby each year, so he really loves
this part of The Science of Gingerbread exhibit.

Did you go to Winter Wonderfest at The Cube last year?

What was your favorite part?

If you didn't - hurry! Get your tickets before presale

tickets end on December 16th.

Discover Extreme Dinosaurs at Discovery Cube Orange County

If you visit the Discovery Cube Orange County between now and September 5th,

you'll be able to step back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. You'll immediately

feel as if you're in another world - a prehistoric world filled with 17 life size dinosaurs.

They roar, snarl, and move their heads and limbs. They are not for the faint of heart.

The exhibit is set during the Mesozoic era and not only features animatronic dinos, but

there also full-size skeletons, as well as real and replica fossils.

I get the feeling that there's something behind me . . . JT and Isabella loved the exhibit.

They thought the "Make Me Move" consoles were fun and JT enjoyed reading the facts

about each dinosaur and adding to his dino knowledge. Isabella liked the dig site where

she could find fossils. Grace liked digging for fossils too, but she generally anxious

while we were in the exhibit because she was afraid of the "Rawrs".

So, if you have toddlers or those that are nervous around big, loud monsters, then

you might want to prep they before or let them sit in the stroller so they feel safe. My

friend that has twins about Grace's age went to the exhibit a few weeks after we did

and she said they chose to stay in the stroller the entire time, but her 7-year-old son

loved the whole exhibit.

Yeah, there is definitely something behind me . . . I thought that the Extreme Dinosaurs

exhibit was fantastic. I really loved the giant animatronic dinos and the option to

make them move and find out facts about them. The low lights and the foliage made me

feel like I was back in time when the earth was wild and the dinos ruled.

While you're there checking out the dinosaurs, you'll also want to catch the Hands-On

Harley Davidson exhibit too. Grace LOVED this exhibit. With the option to "ride" a

Harley on the highway and the ramps with balls to test acceleration and friction, she

was in heaven. The big kids enjoyed "shopping" at the Harley Davidson store and 

donning some biker leather and getting the feel of what it might be like to be a biker.

They are both really fun exhibits that you'll want to catch during these last few weeks of

summer before they ride off into the sunset (or extinction) on September 5th. 

While you're at the Discovery Cube, why not become a member? It gets you admission

to the museum for a year ($99) or two years for $124 AND it comes with so many

reciprocal benefits to other museums across the country. And do I even need to

mention the perks that let you get discount tickets to BUBBLEFEST!

Bubblefest is Back at Discovery Cube: Celebrating 20 Years!

Disclosure: I received complimentary admission to the event. No further compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Are you ready?! We are so excited!

The annual bubble spectacular event - BUBBLEFEST - is back for spring break

at the Discovery Cube Orange County.

This is the show's TWENTIETH anniversary in Orange County
at the Discovery Cube, and let me tell you, it doesn't disappoint.

This amazing bubble festival includes an inflatable play area, water spheres, and

interactive bubble-based science zones for families to explore

and learn together.

I love the hands-on learning that takes place at an exhibit like this.
There is something for all ages and everyone will enjoy exploring the science
of bubbles, forming and testing a hypothesis, and just generally having a
great time together.

Both kids were excited for the chance to be a human bubble. JT has always
loved this part of Bubblefest, but Isabella tried it for the first time last year
and loved it! The water spheres experience is included with admission to Bubblefest.

The pièce de résistance of Bubblefest is definitely the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show.

Seriously spectacular.

It features international bubble scientist Deni Yang.

The show uses high-tech lights and lasers and of course - lots and lots of BUBBLES!

Smoking bubbles, spinning bubbles, bouncing bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, 

square bubbles - this show has it all!

It's amazing.

Bubblefest XX at the Discovery Cube OC begins March 26th and

runs through April 10th. 

There will be four shows daily and seats are limited!

The shows will sell out, so purchase your tickets online to guarantee your seat and

to received the pre-order discount!

BUBBLEFEST TICKET INFORMATION

(general admission ticket required)

Presale Tickets - $5 members

$7 non-members

Day of Event Tickets: $10

(children 2 and under only require a ticket if they need their own seat

for the Mega Bubblefest Laser Light Show)

Bubblefest is our favorite Spring Break activity and we tell everyone we know

to go and experience the amazing bubbleness for themselves.

And while  you're there, don't forget to see the Dora and Diego - Let's Explore exhibit
before it makes its departure on May 15th.

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Winter Fun at Discovery Cube Orange County

It's winter here in Orange County and although we might not have piles of snow outside
our doors, there is not shortage of winter fun at the Discovery Cube Orange County.
 Debuting this year for the first time is Winter Wonderfest and it has real snow!!!
Real snow in sunny southern California? Yes! And my kids were  thrilled for the
opportunity to drive 10 minutes to the Discovery Cube, instead of 12 hours to
Grandma's house in Utah, to play in the cold stuff this winter.

December 19th - January 3rd

You can go tubing down the 70 foot slope!

There were two snow sledding hills - one for the big kids and one for even your little
kids. All of my kids loved the snow sledding. See below for a video of Grace enjoying
herself.She went sledding three or four times and was still asking for more!

I think all three of the kids loved the snow play area best of all.

As a kid I grew up in Las Vegas, so it was such a treat to spend Christmas in Idaho 

at my Grandparents' house and enjoy the snow. My kids also love playing in the snow 

at grandma and grandpa's house, but they don't love the 12 hour drive.

So being able to build a snowman and enjoy the fluffy stuff after a 10 minute drive 

was amazing!

Plus, it gave us an excuse to bust out our cute snow gear and look adorable for the
camera. I was worried that Grace wouldn't like the snow because it was cold and
she's never really been exposed to snow, but she loved it! Even if her mittens were a
tad too big!

There are lots of tools for working in the snow, including some adorable pieces to
make sure your snowman is put together properly.
I think JT made four or five snowmen, because he liked deconstructing them just
as much as he building them.

While you're there for Winter Wonderfest, don't forget to take advantage of your
museum admission to see the amazing 10th Annual Science of Gingerbread displays.
I keep saying that one year we'll enter a gingerbread creation and then I go
and see how amazing the entries are and I think - I don't know if I can do that!
I especially loved the Peanuts scene and Star Wars Death Star entries.
They were so cool!

November 27th - January 3rd

And be sure to build your car and race it in the 2015 Gingerbread Derby.
You're provided with all the pieces to make a delicious car to race against your friends.
Since JT is a Cub Scout and participates in the Pinewood Derby each year,
he really loves this part of The Science of Gingerbread exhibit.

And finally, if you're looking for an alternative to a late night

on New Year's Eve for the kids, then you need to head to Discovery Cube Orange County

for Noon Year's Eve! This year's superhero themed Noon Year's Eve party will help

you ring the 2016 with hats, streamers, balloon drop and a ginger ale toast!

Be sure to come dressed as your favorite superhero!

December 30th & 31st 12PM and 2PM

So, if you're looking for some family friendly, science rich, snowy and yummy

fun during your holiday vacation, Discovery Cube Orange County has you covered

with Winter Wonderfest, The Science of Gingerbread, and Noon Year's Eve Celebration!