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2023 Christmas at Dollywood – Smoky Mountain Christmas

Hey there, it’s Wes and Chanda, and we’re wrapping up our adventure at Dollywood in the Great Smoky Mountains, specifically Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We dove into the park the day after Thanksgiving, and boy, was it a whirlwind of activity. The crowds were expected, given the holiday season, but the stunning weather in the ’50s…
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Grand Opening – LeBron James’ Home Court Experience – Akron, Ohio

Hey there, it’s Wes and Jay from DinkLife, and today we’re taking you on a tour of House Three Thirty, LeBron James’ community center in Akron. Situated in the renovated old Tangier’s building, this place holds a lot of nostalgia for Akron locals, known for its past as a venue for performers and a restaurant.…
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Our Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! Come and join us as we embark on a day-long adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Many people often claim that Animal Kingdom is a half-day park, and ordinarily, Wes and I would agree. However, this time, we were accompanied by someone who had never experienced the…
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Chanda’s First Visit To Castle Noel

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda! We ventured into the heart of Historic Downtown Medina and discovered the enchanting world of Castle Noel, touted as “America’s Largest Year Round Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction.” Our journey began with a sense of anticipation, having heard about its fame on “Entertainment Tonight” and other channels. As we stepped inside,…
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42nd Annual Akron Holiday Tree Festival

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! We’re here at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron, Ohio, for the Akron Children’s Hospital Annual Tree Festival. This festive tradition, going strong for about 42 years, holds a special place in our hearts. Back in the ancient days of high school, Chanda’s choir…
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MAPS Air Museum – Canton, Ohio

Hey, it’s Wes and Jay, and we’re excited to share our recent adventure at the MAPS Air Museum in Canton, Ohio. A decade has passed since our last exploration of this aviation marvel, and the anticipation to witness its transformations was palpable. The museum has undergone remarkable updates, now boasting a diverse array of planes…
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Our Visit to the 2023 Food & Wine Festival at Epcot

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and today we’re at Epcot, celebrating a friend’s 50th birthday with a unique adventure – ‘Drinking Around the World.’ We’re taking you along as we explore Epcot’s World Showcase, sipping drinks from various countries and enjoying everything the Food and Wine Festival has to offer. Epcot’s World Showcase is an…
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Weird New Akron, OH Museum – Clayton Bailey’s World of Wonders

Hey, it’s Wes and Jay, and welcome to DinkLife! Today, we’re at Clayton Bailey’s World of Wonders, presented by the Curated Storefront Foundation here in Akron. They specialize in transforming unused storefronts in downtown Akron, and this time, they’ve turned the old Polsky building into a pop-up museum. It’s our first pop-up museum experience, and…
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How do Cedar Point Halloweekends Mazes Compare to Kings Islands Haunt Mazes?

Hey there, fellow thrill-seekers! Today, I’m excited to take you along on our adventure at Cedar Point. It’s a Thursday night, and although the weather wasn’t initially on our side with some rain, the night is starting to shape up. We wasted no time and hopped on a couple of coasters – Steel Vengeance and…
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Akron PugFest 2023

Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and we’re here to share our experience at this year’s Akron Pug Fest. We make it a tradition to attend this annual event because, well, we’re pug parents. The weather wasn’t on our side, with a chilly and rainy day, but that didn’t deter us from bringing our pug out…