Planning Walt Disney World vacations require lots of decisions: Do you choose an off-property or on-site hotel? Do you park hop ’til you drop or save cash on tickets? Do you really need Memory Maker? And there are many more. One decision you have to make when traveling to Orlando with kids is whether you […]
Complete Guide to Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World
Toy Story Land just opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. I attended the press previews this week to get a sneak peek at the land in the days before it opened to the public. As always at any Disney grand opening, I’ve made it my mission to report back with actionable tips […]
Best Things to Do at Disneyland’s Pixar Fest with Toddlers & Preschoolers
Planning a trip to Pixar Fest? Disneyland’s 2018 spring and summer celebration of all things Pixar is chock full of favorite characters, amazing food, and entertaining parades and shows. There are attractions that work for every age and stage, from babies to grandparents and everyone in between. Since I focus regularly on toddler and preschooler […]
Pixar Fest at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know
If you are visiting Disneyland in spring or summer 2018, get ready for all things Pixar to take over the parks. Pixar Fest officially started on April 13, 2018 in both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure. Pixar Fest celebrates favorite Pixar characters with a brand new fireworks show, two returning but updated parades, lots […]
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. (Trips With Tykes uses affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if […]
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 — […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
