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Busch Gardens Meal Deal: Is it worth it?

August 11, 2019 by Karen Dawkins 14 Comments

The German Sampler at Busch Gardens Virginia

We are avid fans of Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. The park is consistently rated the most beautiful theme park in the country. Their food, especially the ribs at Trappers Smokehouse, is really good. And, the portions are huge!   Post Updated June, 2018 In years past, Busch Gardens offered a meal deal: A full meal, […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Food, Interests, Other Theme Parks, theme parks, Theme Parks and Zoos, USA, Virginia

Sea World’s All-Day Dining Deal

July 22, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 52 Comments

Do you know what it’s like feeding TWO teenage sons at a theme park? Expensive! These guys are bottomless pits! Thankfully, Sea World’s All-Day Dining Deal actually is a deal because so many SeaWorld restaurants are included — and helps our budget! I just wish I had done the math our first trip! Save $53 […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Florida, Food, Interests, Kid Fun, theme parks, USA

Great Wolf Lodge Concord, NC: A Teen Review

August 27, 2012 by 32 Comments

For years, I’ve wanted to take the kids to Great Wolf Lodge. An indoor water park? Awesome. No sunscreen required! With a seven year age gap between the kids, though, it just didn’t happen. Ellie was too little. Then, we thought Ben was too big. This past week, we traveled through Concord, NC, and decided to […]

Filed Under: hotels, Reviews, theme parks

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

Disney Dining Plan and Other Disney Dining Options

July 4, 2012 by Karen Dawkins 15 Comments

Dining at Walt Disney World is expensive! This post covers the basics and includes links to websites (both Disney-affiliated and third party sites) to go deeper. Use the section headers to find the information you need to plan your dream vacation! Disney Restaurants by service option (sit-down, quick serve, etc) Walt Disney World, in true […]

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

How to plan a family vacation and please everyone

June 26, 2012 by Karen Dawkins 12 Comments

Everyone’s idea of a perfect vacation is different, so planning a family vacation can be quite a challenge! Susie wants to go to an amusement park. Johnny could spend everyday at a baseball game. Mom just wants to relax by the pool and read a book, and Dad can’t wait to go fishing! Plan a […]

Filed Under: Planning, theme parks, travel tips

Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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