Walt Disney World is shuttered “until further notice.” Disneyland is closed indefinitely. But that doesn’t mean those of us with expertise acquired from decades of theme park hacking have an entirely useless skill set at the moment. I realized as I planned out this week’s grocery hunt that my Disney skills are very much alive […]
Disneyland is Closed (Indefinitely): Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered
A few weeks ago, Disneyland Resort announced a closure starting March 14 through the end of the month of March 2020. On March 27, that closure was extended indefinitely in light of the changing public health situation. There is currently no definite date for Disneyland to reopen. Disneyland continues to update its policies and procedures […]
Disney Lovers Get Creative Replicating the Theme Parks at Home
With both Disney World and Disneyland current closed, what’s a Disney parks lover to do? I’m always amazed at the creativity of fellow Disney fans, and people have really risen to the latest challenge we are all facing – and then some. If you need a little joy in your life right now, I’ve […]
Travel Lessons We’ve Already Learned in These Trying Times
The events of the last week or two have been earth shattering. Borders closed. Stay at home orders issued. Entire industry segments – like airlines – rendered completely moot. Life as we know it has changed. And travel has certainly ground to a halt. It’s way too soon to know all the lessons we will […]
Stopping Travel? Travel-Related Things to Do at Home Instead Right Now
In the last few days, life in America has changed pretty radically. Experts are advising us to stay home, schools are shuttered, and even Walt Disney World and Disneyland are closed. Most Americans are putting a stop to their immediate travel plans. (And if you aren’t, we need to talk – NOW!). For travel lovers, […]
Complete Guide to Airline Change Policies During Coronavirus Travel Disruptions
The novel coronavirus that emerged at the end of 2019 in Wuhan, China has now spread around the world. When I first published this post on March 2, 2012, most of us weren’t taking COVID-19 that seriously. We worried about the elderly or immunocompromised, but it was affecting most of us merely by throwing a […]
Tips for Travel to Cactus League Baseball Spring Training with Kids
This post is sponsored by the Tempe Tourism Office. All opinions are my own. For sports-lovers, spring means one thing – baseball season! My family loves watching baseball games, so attending baseball spring training has been high on our travel bucket list for quite awhile. Luckily, this year’s spring training games started a bit earlier […]
Thanks to Coronavirus, These are the Travel Deals to Jump on Now
Editor’s note (March 28, 2020): I wrote this post what feels like a lifetime ago, when the evidence of the pandemic’s reach and the thread facing us was not obvious to those of us in the US yet. In case it isn’t obvious, no one should be traveling right now. Please read my other and […]
10 Mistakes You Might be Making with Frequent Flyer Miles
Frequent flyer miles can be a great tool to help families travel on the cheap. My own family saves thousands of dollars on flights and other travel costs every year thanks to miles and points. The frequent flyer programs of most major airlines, however, have gotten increasingly complex. The good news is that some of […]
Disneyland Food & Wine Festival 2020: Tips, Tricks, & What to Know Before You Go
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at the Disneyland Resort is back for another year of tasty treats and special events. I’ve attended the festival multiple days in 2018 & 2019 as well as opening weekend on 2020 to get a look at the fun and food that Disneyland always offers festival-goers. If […]
