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January 12, 2021 by Leslie Harvey

9 Big Changes and New Things Happening at Walt Disney World in 2021

Disney World Tea Cups

When Walt Disney World reopened on July 15, 2020, the Orlando theme parks made a number of pretty enormous operational changes. Now that the parks have been open for nearly 6 months, Disney has been making additional tweaks – both big and small – that affect the guest vacation experience. It’s now a new year, […]

January 7, 2021 by Leslie Harvey

First Timer’s Guide to Florida Panhandle Beaches: Destin, 30A, Panama City & Beyond

Florida Panhandle Emerald Coast - Panama City Beach Dunes and Ocean

Just a few hours due south of my hometown of Montgomery, Alabama is the Florida Gulf Coast. That drive is a trip I’ve done more times than I can remember in my life and one of my favorite destinations – the Emerald Coast beaches of the Florida Panhandle. I’ve written before about the pristine white […]

January 3, 2021 by Leslie Harvey

Travel Resolutions for 2021

Tucson Desert Saguaro

It has been a couple of years since I’ve made New Year’s resolutions about travel. But if there was ever a year to resolve to travel differently, 2021 is the year to do it!  The past year has been devastating for travel. In 2020, family trips – to the extent that they happened at all […]

January 1, 2021 by Leslie Harvey

Disney MagicBands: Top 17 Questions Answered

Disney World MagicBands - Magic Band at Magic Kingdom

If you haven’t been on a Disney vacation in the past few years, then you may not be familiar with Disney’s MagicBands. These bands, similar in size to a FitBit, were introduced in 2013 as part of a major technology overhaul to the guest experience at Walt Disney World. Disney guests start by planning their […]

December 8, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

What California’s Stay-at-Home Order Means for Travel in the State

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new comprehensive stay-at-home order last week that is starting to take effect in some regions of the state. It restricts capacity at or closes a number of business sectors. As might be expected, travel is one of the sectors substantially affected. In short, California is once again closed to […]

December 4, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

Why & How You Should Be Planning 2021 Travel NOW

Hawaii Big Island Mauna Kea

The year 2020 is finally coming to a close. All of us are looking forward to a new year more than ever. I’m going to let you in on a little travel blogger secret that is essential to your travel planning for 2021. Every year on December 26, the traffic on your favorite travel blogs […]

November 16, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

Complete Guide to Disney World Transportation

Disney World Transportation - Monorail

Planes, trains, and automobiles? At Walt Disney World, the old transportation adage works a little differently. How about monorails and Magical Express? Or perhaps ridesharing and rental cars? Shuttles and skyliners? Ok, I’ll stop.  Walt Disney World is a pretty enormous place. In fact, it’s basically a major city, with a transit network to match. […]

November 12, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

Christmas in San Francisco: 14+ Things to Do with Kids to Celebrate the Holiday Season

San Francisco Union Square Christmas

My favorite time of year in the San Francisco Bay Area is almost here! The weeks leading up to Christmas in San Francisco are always filled with kid-friendly special events and activities, so it is no surprise that many travelers choose to make their way to my hometown for the holidays. Whether you are a […]

November 5, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

Every Kid Outdoors: Guide to National Parks with 4th Graders

Every Kid in a Park - National Park with 4th Graders - Child in Muir Woods

This post is sponsored by Perseus Books. All opinions are my own. My family was able to take advantage of a pretty amazing travel discount a couple of years ago thanks to my then 4th grade daughter. The National Park Service has a program called Every Kid Outdoors (formerly known as Every Kid in a […]

November 4, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

9 Things That Are Totally Different at Disney’s Aulani in 2020-2021

Aulani View from Four Seasons

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, was the last Disney property in the world to shut its doors way back in late March of 2020. After over 7 months of closure, Aulani is back! The hotel, located on the island of O’ahu in Hawaii, just reopened to the public on November 1, 2020.  Like Walt […]

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Leslie Trips with Tykes

Welcome!  I’m Leslie, a mom of two (ages 11 and 7) who loves to travel. Trips With Tykes is a family travel blog devoted to simplifying the logistics of traveling with young kids. With a little knowledge of airline rules & good planning, family travel can be really fun, even if it still involves the occasional in-flight tantrum or battle with TSA over your toddler’s juice box.

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