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The Happiest Place on Earth: Rise of the Resistance

July 17, 2023May 3, 2026 thecrankycamper

In honor of both her birthday and Disneyland's, the Cranky Camper shares her visit to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California as part of a school field trip, with an emphasis on its newest attractions: the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

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Death Valley: A Galaxy Far, Far Away

March 15, 2023November 9, 2025 thecrankycamper

If Golden Canyon looks a bit like they're out of a movie scene, it may be because it was used in the filming of "A New Hope." Formed by faulting and geologic uplift, Death Valley National Park has many scenic, other-worldly places to explore.