Disney and Hawaii have a long history together. Walt Disney visited the islands multiple times and first incorporated Hawaiian culture into his 1937 Mickey Mouse short film, Hawaiian Holiday. You can see Hawaii’s influence on Disney throughout Disney history in attractions like the Enchanted Tiki Room, hotels like Aulani and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, movies like […]
2015 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Top 7 Takeaways
I attended the 2015 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration a little over a week ago in Walt Disney World. For those of you who aren’t bloggers, #DisneySMMC is part blogging conference and part Disney vacation, with some serious pixie dust thrown into the mix. I was very honored to be included in the talented and diverse mix of mom (and […]
Mickey Mouse Trail Mix: The Perfect In-Flight or Road Trip Snack for Your Disney Vacation
I’m off this weekend with the kids to the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at Walt Disney World. Although I normally don’t have time for super-crafty, Pinterest-inspired living, this trip called for something a little extra special. This is the first trip for both my kids to Walt Disney World, after all! Before every long […]
I’m Headed to Walt Disney World…TWICE!
Since I’m based in Northern California, most of my opportunities to write about Disney destinations involve Disneyland. Disneyland is just an hour flight (or 6 hour drive) and is a place my family visits at least once a year with our kids. Although Disneyland is my home park now, I grew up in Alabama and […]
10 Differences between Disney World and Disneyland & How They Matter for Your Vacation Planning
Many Disney fans who have only been to one of the U.S. parks are often surprised to find out just how different Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts actually are. If you are used to Walt Disney World and are now planning a Disneyland visit, don’t assume you know it all. Conversely, if you are […]
Friday Blog Roundup: The Best of the Disney Blogs, September 19, 2014
At the end of every week, I usually publish a list of the week’s best stories from the various family travel blogs I read. Because this is a special DISNEY week at Trips With Tykes, we are doing things a little differently today. Today’s post highlights the best Disney-related stories and posts I’ve seen in […]
Disney Week: Throwback Thursday #TBT
In honor of Disney Week here at Trips With Tykes, I thought it would be fun to share some of our family Disney vacations of old for Throwback Thursday. Both my family and my husband’s family have made many trips over the years to Disneyland and Disney World, and we have watched the parks expand […]
Sunday Snapshots: Disney Memories, Part 1
In a little over a week, we will be headed to Hong Kong with Little V. The highlight of our trip will undoubtedly be Hong Kong Disneyland so I thought it was appropriate to share a few family Disney memories this week and next. My family’s love of all things Disney runs deep. Here is […]
