Trips With Tykes

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What’s New at Disneyland: Spring & Summer 2018 Guide

Planning a spring break or summer vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth? Disneyland is ever-changing with the seasons, and every spring and summer brings something new. This 2018 year has plenty of new attractions, shows, parades, and more that will make any Disneyland vacation special and memorable. From the return of the Disneyland Food […]

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Disneyland Lunar New Year Celebration: Everything You Need to Know

It’s the Year of the Dog and Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort is celebrating! The authentic spirit of prosperity and hope for the Lunar New Year abounds at Disneyland during this yearly multi-day festival of Asian culture. Disneyland Lunar New Year Basics – The Year of the Dog When. Disneyland Lunar New […]

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Disneyland Character Meals: Complete Guide & Free Printable

Character meals are an important part of a Disney vacation for many travelers. Character dining gives you a chance to take photos and get autographs from multiple characters in a short period of time while taking a break from lines and the heat (or rain or cold, depending on the season). Even though these experiences […]

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Disney Aulani Splurges: 9 Extras Totally Worth Your Money

A vacation at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Hawaii is a bucket list trip for many family travelers. The magic of Disney plus the aloha spirit of Hawaii make for a luxurious and fun-filled travel combination. Of course, Hawaiian vacations are also pretty pricey. It is vital to spend your money wisely — […]

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20 Stocking Stuffers for Disney Travelers

Planning a Disney vacation with your family? Chances are that you will need new gear to make your trip a success. Having functional and practical travel gear is very important, but there’s no reason that gear can’t be a little bit cute and in the Disney spirit too. With Disney travelers in mind, I went out […]

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Mistakes I Made on Our First Disney Cruise

Earlier this year, my family had the chance to take our very first Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder. I’m a travel planner by nature. In fact, some might say I overplan. I certainly planned many aspects of our Disney Cruise vacation. Being a newbie, however, there were a couple of holes in my planning […]

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Top 21 Disneyland MaxPass Questions Answered

Big changes have come to Disneyland’s FASTPASS service. The long-anticipated MaxPass has finally arrived. I had the chance to give MaxPass a major test run a few weeks ago on a trip to Disneyland and was very pleased with the results. As with any new system, there is a lot to learn. If you are […]

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The Big Changes to Disneyland Rider Switch That Nobody Noticed

Everyone has been talking about Disneyland’s brand new MaxPass. MaxPass allows guests to select FASTPASS times on their phones. I think it’s pretty darn amazing and presents some serious hackability potential for guests who use it smartly. But that’s for another post! What no one has talked about is how MaxPass has totally changed the […]

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Which Walt Disney World Park to Skip on Short Trips

You are going to Walt Disney World! But sadly, the trip has to be a short one. It’s an unfortunate conundrum. There simply won’t be time to see and do it all. Choices will have to be made. For visitors to Walt Disney World on shorter trips, the big question is what parks to prioritize […]