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Escape to Orlando, FL: Universal Orlando

July 3, 2014 by Molly Maurer 20 Comments

Have an Adventure at Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure My mom and I are huge fans of Harry Potter and we have been dying to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Islands of Adventure for years. We finally got the chance to go this year during our trip to Florida and we […]

Filed Under: attractions, Destinations, Florida, Interests, Theme Parks and Zoos, Universal Studios, USA

Travel Tempe, AZ — a family and budget friendly destination

May 10, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 14 Comments

Tempe, AZ is a great vacation destination, especially September through April when temperatures are mild. But, whenever you go, you’ll find things to do in Tempe,  AZ that make the whole family happy, great places to eat, and a variety of Tempe hotels to suit every need and budget. Save $53on a Disney World 4-Day […]

Filed Under: Arizona, Arizona, Arts/Culture, Destinations, Interests, Kid Fun, Theme Parks and Zoos, USA, Zoos

5 Walt Disney World Travel Tips everyone needs to know before going to Disney

April 28, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 15 Comments

Our family has been to Walt Disney World more than our fair share of times over the past 20 years. Every three years or so, we buy annual passes and make several long weekend trips to play at the parks enjoying the different themed events along the way. It helps that we live within an […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Disney, Disney, Florida, Interests, Kid Fun, Theme Parks and Zoos, USA

Review: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

April 26, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 14 Comments

My husband had a conference at Walt Disney World last week which just so happened to coincide with my kids’ spring break. Poor guy! He had to work while we got to play…. Well “work” is relative. Save $53on a Disney World 4-Day Park Hopper! Hop through all 4 parks. Anyway, I digress. Since he had […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Disney, Epcot, Florida, Interests, Theme Parks and Zoos, USA

Test Track at Epcot

August 9, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 17 Comments

“Mommy, tell your readers they have to ride the New Test Track at Epcot! It’s soooooo much fun!” — Ellie, age 9 There you have it, folks! My daughter — who two days before riding Test Track at Epcot was terrified of all rides big, fast and loud — loves it! As for the rest […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Disney, Disney, Florida, Interests, Kid Fun, Teens and Tweens, Theme Parks and Zoos, USA

Disney’s New Trip Planner

April 2, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 7 Comments

We are headed to Disney this July at the request of my teens… not our 8 year old “Princess Ellissa Grace Ariel Dinglehopper Dawkins.” Normally, I’m an on-the-ball Disney trip planner. For this trip, I made lodging reservations months ago, but the dining plans just didn’t come together. This past Saturday, feeling the tick tick […]

Filed Under: Disney, Disney, Interests, Planning, Theme Parks and Zoos, travel tips

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Review

October 19, 2012 by Karen Dawkins 8 Comments

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream weekends offer fun and fright for the entire family. We went last year, with our then seven year old, and decided it was too scary for her. She handled the frights well, but she certainly didn’t enjoy them. This year, we trekked three hours to Williamsburg, Virginia for another round of ghoulish […]

Filed Under: Interests, Other Theme Parks, Theme Parks and Zoos, Uncategorized

Five Tips to Save Money on your Disney Vacation

July 7, 2012 by Karen Dawkins 10 Comments

***Updated May, 2015*** So, you’ve done your research and you want to take a Walt Disney World vacation, right? While a trip to Disney is expensive, you can keep costs down. Here are five ways to save money on your Disney vacation without sacrificing the fun! 5 Tips to save at Disney 1. Travel during the […]

Filed Under: budget, Destinations, Disney, Florida, Interests, theme parks, Theme Parks and Zoos, travel tips, USA

How to guide for Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom

July 6, 2012 by 9 Comments

**Post updated May, 2015** Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom are fantastic parks, as incredible as the Magic Kingdom. Yesterday’s post on the Magic Kingdom includes essential information to create customized, interactive maps, FASTPASSES, dining and general park survival skills. Be sure to read that post for those details. Let’s plan your day (or days)! Epcot […]

Filed Under: Disney, Interests, theme parks, Theme Parks and Zoos

Disney’s Magic Kingdom in a day: Trip Planning Guide

July 5, 2012 by Karen Dawkins 21 Comments

***Updated June, 2017*** One of the most common questions people ask is how to get the most from a Disney vacation, especially Walt Disney World in Orlando. With four parks, two water parks and Downtown Disney, planning a vacation can seem overwhelming. I’ve got some good news!!! Once you understand how the parks are laid […]

Filed Under: Disney, theme parks, Travel guides

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