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 […]
Taking a Volcano Road Trip in Northern California and Southern Oregon
We are a family that flies much more than we drive in our travels. My kids can do a cross-country flight like champs, but they aren’t used to long road trips. When my husband and I started planning a summer road trip from our home in the San Francisco Bay Area through Northern California and […]
Gilroy Gardens Review: The Best Little Theme Park You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
A little over an hour away from San Francisco and about 20 miles south of San Jose is the town of Gilroy, California. It is probably best known for its agriculture – in particular, its garlic. Gilroy plays host to an annual summer garlic festival that draws serious crowds. But Gilroy has another attraction that is […]
Hiking with Toddlers: Tried & Tested Tips for Family Travelers
This post is sponsored by Moon Travel Guides. All opinions are my own. Travel with little ones always presents unique challenges, and perhaps even more so when taking young kids into the great outdoors. Our traveling family has found that hiking with our children, even in the extra-challenging toddler years, is incredibly rewarding. From national […]
Halloween Time at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know
Fall might just be my favorite time of year to visit Disneyland. Crowds are reasonable, the weather is often quite nice, and the Halloween decorations and treats are out in full force. Halloween Time, as the season is known at Disneyland Resort, has lots for everyone in the family. There is a special ticketed event called […]
Travel During Summer Wildfire Season: What You Need to Know
If you’ve been following the news lately, you may know that this summer is one of the worst wildfire seasons in the Western United States in years. Just a few days ago, wildfires forced the closure of Yosemite National Park for the first time in nearly three decades. A major wildfire just started near the […]
Best Things to Do in Cabarrus County, North Carolina with Kids
My parents recently retired to the suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina to the college town of Davidson. While I miss having a reason to visit my home state of Alabama now, the silver lining is that I have an excuse to travel to a new place! When the kids and I visited family in the […]
Why You Should Never Accept a Flight Schedule Change Right Away
Have you ever booked a flight many months in advance only to have your carefully selected flight time change? Flight schedule changes happen all the time. Airlines are always tweaking their schedules for optimum performance. Often a flight schedule change is simply a matter of minutes that doesn’t really affect much. But sometimes a change […]
Do You Need a Car Seat for Disney World?
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 […]
