Lights, Camera, Disney! Two Days of LA Magic: Days 22 and 23

Hollywood, CA

Our final stretch of the journey brought us straight into the heart of Southern California, where we soaked up city sights, Disney magic, and a few final shared moments before heading home.

On Day 22, we started with a visit to the Hollywood Farmers Market, picking up lunch and enjoying the scene before heading to The Grove for some shopping. Then it was time for a true Tinseltown tour with our guide, Paul, who took us to all the iconic Hollywood filming locations.

We snapped group photos with the Hollywood sign from Griffith Observatory, walked the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and visited the Beverly Hills sign, soaking in the LA sunshine and movie history all afternoon.

Dinner was a treat for many: Raising Cane’s for the first time (a fan favorite!), and we ended the night with some exploring and fun in Downtown Disney.

On Day 23, it was time for a Grand Western classic: a full day at Disneyland!

Many students headed into the park early to beat the crowds and pack in as many rides as possible. In the afternoon, some opted to cool off and hang back at the hotel pool, catching up on sunshine and a bit of rest.

We reconvened for dinner inside the park, and ended our Disney day with one final wow: fireworks lighting up the night sky.

These two days were filled with laughter, snapshots, and that unmistakable sense that something special is coming to a close.

(Some of our photos below are catching up from previous days! Still uploading all our photos for days 22 and 23 😊).