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Taking your kids to a Disney theme park is a rite of passage for many families. Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California are the two most well-known, but there are many other places to get your Disney fix, from Disney Cruise Line to Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii to the international Disney parks in Paris, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.

Wherever you want to go in the Disney universe, preparation is essential. What park tickets do you need to buy? What are the best hotels for your family? How can you avoid those famously long attraction lines? And perhaps most importantly, is it even remotely possible to do Disney on a budget?

I've been on over 70 separate trips in my lifetime to various Disney destinations. I've also been to each and every Disney theme park in the world (except just one - still working on Shanghai!). Here, you'll find my best tips for all aspects of any kind of a Disney vacation.

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2025 Annual Disneyland Guide & Tips

If you haven't been to Disneyland in awhile and are planning a trip this year, it's important to get up to date!

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Prefer to get your Disney news and tips in audio or video form? I've co-hosted the Disney Deciphered Podcast with fellow family travel and Disney expert Joe Cheung weekly since 2018. Come give us a listen!

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(Use code TYKES10 for an extra $10 off hotel + ticket package bookings.)

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My Disney Favorites

  • U.S. park: EPCOT
  • International park: Tokyo Disney Sea
  • Hotel: Disneyland Hotel
  • Ride: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
  • Snack: Churro
  • Souvenir: Silhouettes

Disneyland

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    17 Very Best Hotels within Walking Distance to Disneyland for Families (with Map!)
  • Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival
    Disneyland Food & Wine Festival: Tips, Tricks, & What to Know Before You Go
  • Disneyland Space Mountain at Night
    Ultimate 2025 Disneyland Guide: Planning & Touring Tips
  • Flying to Disneyland - Sleeping Beauty Castle
    Everything You Need to Know About Flying to Disneyland 2025
See more Disneyland →

Walt Disney World

  • Disney World Coronado Springs Exterior
    How to Use a Split Stay to Hack Your Disney World Vacation
  • Walt Disney World Vintage No Expiration Tickets in Magic Kingdom
    Cashing in Disney World's Old No-Expiration Tickets Today: Everything You Need to Know
  • Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Space Mountain and Tron at Dusk
    33 Brilliant Ideas That Will Save You Money at Disney World
  • Lightning Lane Walt Disney World Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway
    Hot Takes on Disney's New $400+ Lightning Lane Premier Pass
See more Walt Disney World →

Disney's Aulani Resort

  • Disney Aulani Splurges
    Disney Aulani Splurges: 11 Extras Worth the Money
  • Aulani vs. Disney Cruise Comparison
    Disney Cruise vs. Disney Aulani: Which Vacation is Right For Your Family?
  • Aulani View from Four Seasons
    9 Things That Are Totally Different at Disney's Aulani in 2021
  • Disney Aulani Makahiki Character Breakfast
    Tips for Disney’s Aulani with Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
See more Disney's Aulani Resort →

Disney Cruise Line

  • Celebrity vs Disney Cruise Line
    Celebrity vs. Disney Cruise Line: Cruise Differences Families Need to Know
  • Disney Cruise Pool Top Deck
    Disney Cruises from San Diego: Everything You Need to Know
  • Disney Cruise Mistakes
    Mistakes I Made on Our First Disney Cruise
  • Disney Cruise Line with Toddlers and Preschoolers - Castaway Cay
    Tips for Disney Cruise Line with Toddlers & Preschoolers
See more Disney Cruise Line →

International Disney Destinations

  • Tokyo Disneyland Entrance Sign
    Smart Strategies for Beating Tokyo Disney's Long Lines
  • Tokyo DisneySea Volcano
    Must-Do Tokyo Disney Rides U.S. Visitors Shouldn’t Miss
  • Disneyland Paris Castle
    First Timer's Guide to Disneyland Paris: Tips for American Visitors
  • 10 Tips & Tricks for Visiting Hong Kong Disneyland
    10 Tips & Tricks for Visiting Hong Kong Disneyland

the secret to Disney hotels for less?

Renting DVC Points through David's Vacation Club!

Even if you aren't a Disney Vacation Club member, you can rent DVC points to stay in condo-style accommodations at many Disney properties, from Aulani in Hawaii to the new Villas at the Disneyland Hotel and Island Tower at the Polynesian! Renting DVC points is the easiest way to get Disney's deluxe accommodations for much less than rack rates.

See how it works

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  • Pixar Fest at Disneyland 2024: Everything You Need to Know
  • How to Ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Without the Wait in 2024
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  • Avengers Campus at Disneyland: Complete Guide, Tips, & Strategies
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  • Tips & Tricks for Maximizing Disney Genie+ at Walt Disney World
  • Review of the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Near Disneyland
  • Discount Disney Gift Cards: Expert Tips & Tricks for the Best Deals
  • How to Make Disneyland Park Reservations in 2023
  • Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disneyland: How-to-Ride Tips & Ride Guide
  • How to Ride Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney's Animal Kingdom Without the Wait in 2023
  • How to Ride Slinky Dog Dash at Disney's Hollywood Studios Without the Wait in 2023
  • Disneyland Character Meals: Complete Guide & Free Printable
  • Complete Guide to Disney World Transportation
  • Disney's Minnie Vans: All Your Questions Answered
  • Hotel Review of The Viv Hotel, Anaheim near Disneyland (formerly Radisson Blu Anaheim)
  • Do You Need a Car Seat for Disney World?
  • How to Ride WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure at Disneyland Without the Wait
  • Hotel Review: Westin Anaheim Resort Near Disneyland
  • Which Disney World Resort is Best for Your Family: Value vs. Moderate vs. Deluxe
  • 9 Tips for Flying to Walt Disney World
  • Top 11 Attractions in Disney California Adventure Park for Toddlers & Preschoolers

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Welcome! I'm Leslie Harvey, a mom of two (ages 16 and 11) based in the San Francisco Bay Area who loves to travel. Trips With Tykes is a family travel blog devoted to simplifying the logistics of traveling with kids of all ages. With a little knowledge of airline rules & good planning, family travel can be really rewarding, even if it still involves the occasional battle with TSA over your toddler's juice box.

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