Category: Florida
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Busch Gardens All Day Dining Deal
I am convinced that that the All Day Dining Deal at Busch Gardens is a great way to save money and make a trip to the park so much better. Last week I took two of my kids to Busch Gardens along with my brother’s family. My sister in law, the Happy Housewife, suggested I buy…
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12 Things I’ve learned about travel with kids
1. What you carry on a flight with small children makes a difference. Pack backpacks with the right stuff, and flying is a snap. 2. Using a one-week packing list helps me to be sure I don’t over pack or leave anything behind. 3. And on that note about packing, pack to make unpacking easy.…
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One Ocean: Our experience at this luxury beach hotel in Jacksonville, FL for families
I’ve just finished up a 10 day trip with our three kids (and without my husband) to visit family and relax in Florida. To break up time with my parents in Orlando and time with my brother and his family in Jacksonville, I took the kids to a luxury beach hotel near Jacksonville. It was…
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Legos and Lunch at Downtown Disney Orlando
Having grandparents in the Orlando area certainly has given my children an extra magical childhood. For example, no trip to visit Mimi and Golly would be complete without a visit to Downtown Disney and the Lego store. The boys dig the Lego store, where they can preview (and dream about) all the latest Lego sets,…
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Get a higher score on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin ride at Walt Disney World
Wanna know how to outscore your kids by hundreds of thousands on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Walt Disney World? Briana and Toni with Steve, the wonder guide at DisneyWorld. Or do you want to share some secrets with your kids so they can score more than 500,000 points before even leaving the very…
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My night in Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World
I am still giggling in disbelief that I got to spend the night in Cinderella’s castle. I have no doubt that I will be telling and re-telling this story for decades to come. A few weeks ago I was enjoying the incredible hospitality at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, staying at the gorgeous Grand…
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Waiting in line at Walt Disney World just got better
Your kids just might ASK to wait in line on their next trip to Walt Disney World! On your last visit, you might have noticed the queue experiences getting better and better, as the Disney Imagineers create new experiences to keep kids (and grown-ups) entertained while waiting in line. But they aren’t stopping there, as…
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You can be a Disney VIP, too
**For a price. Last weekend I had the most exciting, magical Disney experience I could ever hope for. While at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, one of my conference roommates won a night in Cinderella’s Castle and invited 5 of us to join her for an amazing overnight VIP experience. Sure, sleeping in Cinderella’s…
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Experiencing the best at Disney
Are you planning a trip to DisneyWorld or DisneyLand anytime soon? Growing up in Florida, I was fortunate to spend a lot of time at the DisneyWorld theme parks. I was even in a few Disney commercials twirling a flag with my high school band! I may not live near Disney anymore, but my parents…
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Experiencing the best at any Disney theme park
Yesterday I shared a bit about our family’s adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and promised to share a few tips on how were able to fit in all of our must-sees, even on a crowded day at the park. Here are my tips for navigating any Disney theme park so that you get to experience…
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Seeing at all at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
The day before Thanksgiving, our family visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, along with what felt like millions of our new ‘closest’ friends. Like so many others, our kids were out of school that week. We wanted to maximize our time and get ahead of the crowds as much as possible. I chatted about the trip…
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An evening of Disney fails by Mom at the Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party
Last night I had a bit of a Disney fail. Okay, maybe it was actually fail after fail. There was rushing due to lack of time (ummm, or poor planning), sweatshirts left at home and yes, even missed fireworks. (I am still kicking myself over that one.) Here’s how it all happened: We checked into…
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DisneyLand vs. Disney World: This Florida Native hates to admit it, but…
Last week I had the privilege of visiting DisneyLand for one full day and two partial days. As a native Floridian (whose parents live near Orlando), I felt a bit like a traitor when my neighbor suggested we add on the days to our trip through Los Angeles to accommodate a quick Disney vacation. I…