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January 6, 2019 by tripswithtykes

Top 21 Disneyland MaxPass Questions Answered

Disneyland MaxPass Redeem Fastpass with Smartphone

Starting in summer 2017, big changes were put in place with Disneyland’s FASTPASS service. A new paid option, Disney MaxPass, was unveiled. We were first here at Trips With Tykes to give you all the details back then. Of course, things at Disneyland are ever changing, and it’s now time for a major update to […]

November 5, 2018 by tripswithtykes

Disney Cruise vs. Disney Aulani: Which Vacation is Right For Your Family?

Disney Cruise vs. Aulani

You’ve been to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Or maybe both! You are looking to take another Disney vacation but maybe with a bit of a twist to change it up this time. Most Disney-loving families turn next to a cruise vacation aboard Disney Cruise Line or a trip to Hawaii to stay at Aulani, […]

September 26, 2018 by tripswithtykes

What’s New at Disneyland: Fall & Winter 2018 Guide

New at Disneyland Fall Winter 2018 - Coco Plaza de la Familia

As soon as you think you have Disneyland figured out, the theme park throws something new in the mix. The last several months or so at the Happiest Place on Earth have been filled with changes galore. I chronicled the new Disneyland additions in spring and summer in a guide earlier this year. With school […]

September 19, 2018 by tripswithtykes

Disney’s Minnie Vans: All Your Questions Answered

Disney Minnie Vans - Vehicle at Animal Kingdom Lodge

If you have been to Walt Disney World in the past year, you might have spotted some red and white polka dotted SUVs around the property. Painted to look like Minnie Mouse herself complete with logo and Minnie’s signature bow, these “Minnie Vans” are the latest and greatest in Disney transportation. Minnie Vans are Disney’s […]

July 11, 2018 by tripswithtykes

Do You Need a Car Seat for Disney World?

Disney World Magic Kingdom Castle

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 […]

July 1, 2018 by tripswithtykes

Complete Guide to Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World

Toy Story Land Entrance Woody

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 […]

April 26, 2018 by tripswithtykes

Best Things to Do at Disneyland’s Pixar Fest with Toddlers & Preschoolers

Disneyland Pixar Fest with Toddlers and Preschoolers - Incredibles

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 […]

April 15, 2018 by tripswithtykes

Pixar Fest at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know

Pixar Fest at Disneyland - Disneyland Entrance Sign

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 […]

January 29, 2018 by Guest Author

Disneyland Lunar New Year Celebration: Everything You Need to Know

Disneyland Lunar New Year - Festival Entrance

Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort hosts several festivals year round. One of the lesser known but growing events is the Disneyland Lunar New Year celebration. This yearly multi-day festival of Asian culture features food, entertainment, and merchandise fused with an authentic spirit of prosperity and hope for the new year. (Planning for […]

November 30, 2017 by tripswithtykes

Disney Aulani Splurges: 9 Extras Totally Worth Your Money

Disney Aulani Splurges - Aulani at Night

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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Leslie Trips with Tykes

Welcome!  I’m Leslie, a mom of two (ages 10 and 6) 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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