Disney Character Display House in Simi Valley Has Retired

Every year we cover unique, bright and/or particularly entertaining residential holiday displays. See the current year list at THIS LINK.

One such home has been the fun Disney character display at the corner of Timberlane Ave and Fearing St in Simi Valley. It’s a bit out of the way to get to for Conejo Valley residents, but as you can see from the photos before, it has been worth it.

This year, there’s a sign up on the side of the home that reads “The Disney House Has Retired - Thanks for the Memories.” Sad to see it go after all these years, but it is understandable, as it must have been quite a bit of work over the years. Thank you and all local area residents that go the extra mile to make their residences extra fun for the winter holiday season.

Side view of home at Timberlane and fearing in prior years.

Sign up at home in 2023 Christmas Season

Front of Disney home in 2022

Side of Disney home in December 2022.

Simi Valley Dunkin' Donuts to be Co-Located at CBC Federal Credit Union (Now Open)

UPDATE: Opened in late December 2023. locations.dunkindonuts.com/en/ca/simi-valley Hours are 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

No word at this point about the timing of the Dunkin' Donuts to be co-located in the CBC Federal Credit Union in the Towne Center Shopping Center at 1377 E. Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley - similar to the Dunkin' co-located in the CBC at 300 Arneill Road in Camarillo.

The other Dunkin' in the works at some point is at the Conejo Gateway Plaza in Newbury Park - a drive-thru location. On the other side of the plaza, The Learning Experience children's daycare center is under construction.

www.dunkindonuts.com

IHOP Coming Soon to Former Coco's Location in Simi Valley

Christie O sent over this pic showing IHOP is coming soon to the former Coco's at 698 E. Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley in the Stater Brothers shopping center. No word on timing. IHOP Simi Valley will be joining local area locations in Newbury Park, Fillmore and Agoura Hills. The nearest Coco's at this point is in Mission Hills.

85°C Bakery Cafe Now Open in Simi Valley

UPDATE 10/7/23: Now open!

85°C Bakery Cafe is in process of buildout at 3013 Cochran Street, just east of Sycamore Drive, in Simi Valley. 85°C, with over 1000 locations worldwide, serves delicious Taiwanese pastries, breads and drinks. The name 85ºC comes from the idea that the perfect brewing temperature for espresso coffee is 85º Celsius (or about 185º F for us Celsius challenged folks).. Closest location to us is currently in Northridge. www.85cbakerycafe.com..

Slice House Simi Valley Coming in Early 2024

Slice House Simi Valley is opening in the El Paseo Shopping Center at the corner of Tapo Canyon Road and Alamo Street in early 2024.

The first Slice House location that opened in Ventura County was in Thousand Oaks on July 28th.

Learn more about Slice House by Tony Gemignani at slicehouse.com.

Slice House Thousand Oaks owner Vinny Margott and World Pizza Champion and Slice House founder Tony Gemignaniat at Slice House Thousand Oaks.

Kids Bowl Free This Summer at Various Ventura County Bowling Centers

Here's a great summer deal that will bowl you over! Bowling alleys across the country are offering Kids Bowl Free deals during the summer months once again this year!

Up to two games per kid on designated days and times, subject to lane availability. Note that applicable ages for Kids Bowl Free vary up to 15 to 18.

The deal also does not apply to parties, camps and other organized events. And lastly, the deal does not include bowling shoe rental. With no further ado, here are local alleys in Ventura County and nearby areas that are participating in Kids Bowl Free!

NOTE: You first must visit www.kidsbowlfree.com and register with specific bowling alleys. After registering your children, you will receive coupons via email or through mobile devices, and in turn redeem them at the time of purchase. In addition to the 2 FREE Games, you may be able to purchase a family package (at participating centers) and generally must pay for standard shoe rental rates at the time of bowling.

Harley's Camarillo Bowl offers Kids Bowl Free Monday through Wednesday from 9am to 4pm and Thursday from noon to 4pm for kids 17 and under, from June 6 to August 31, 2023.

Harley's Simi Bowl offer Kids Bowl Free Monday, Wed, Thurs and Fri from 9am to 4pm for kids 15 and under, from June 1 to August 30, 2023.

Harley's Valley Bowl offers Kids Bowl Free Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4pm for kids ages 18 and under, from June 6 to August 31, 2023.

Click this link to pin down information about all the local Ventura County area bowling alleys.

Rambo's Hot Chicken Opening at the Simi Valley Town Center on Friday, June 23rd

The grand opening of Rambo’s Hot Chicken at the Simi Valley Town Center is Friday, June 23, 2023 at 5 p.m. Located at 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Suite 275. They offer chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, seasoned crinkle cut fries, mac and cheese and more.

Visit www.ramboshotchicken.com for more information.

Cork & Batter Roadhouse Coming Soon to Simi Valley

Good news for Simi Valley folks. Cork & Batter Roadhouse is coming soon to the former home of Musashi at 1747 Simi Town Center Way in Simi Valley.  Cork & Batter's first location is at Hollywood Park, near SoFi Stadium and the Kia Forum (and directly in front of Intuit Dome, the future home of the Los Angeles Clippers). That said, it appears this one will be different - a Texas BBQ/Sports Bar place. Jeff C, who passed along this photo, says the owners indicate a late summer/early fall anticipated grand opening date. www.corkandbatter.com