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October 24, 2016 by Leslie Harvey

Disney’s Grand Floridian Review: Grand Experience or Grand Waste of Money?

Disney's Grand Floridian Review - Building on Seven Seas Lagoon

I have vivid childhood memories of the early days of the Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World. My family visited Disney World often in the late 1980s. We often stayed just across the lagoon in the Polynesian on several trips and witnessed the building of the resort. I remember being in awe of how luxurious […]

May 8, 2016 by Leslie Harvey

Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Night: An Exclusive Sneak Peek!

Disney Animal Kingdom at Night - Tree of Life

Starting Memorial Day weekend in 2016, Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World is going to be transformed. Ever since its opening in 1998, the park has closed by sundown. That’s all about to change on May 27, 2016 when Animal Kingdom will be open for evening hours for the first time ever. I recently attended […]

March 16, 2016 by Leslie Harvey

Value & Convenience of Off-Property Hotels at Disneyland

Off Property at Disneyland - Caslte

The conventional wisdom from most Disney experts is that it is important to stay on-property at Walt Disney World. Staying in one of the Disney World resorts in Florida comes with a whole host of benefits that the Disney faithful can’t replicate in most of the off-property choices. When I head to Florida for a Disney […]

March 2, 2016 by Leslie Harvey

A First Timer’s Guide to Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival features breathtaking gardens all over Epcot.

Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Red Loop. Today we are sharing what you can expect when you visit the Disney parks this spring. Last spring, I found myself on two whirlwind trips to Walt Disney World during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival season. Although I visit Disney destinations often, this was my very first […]

October 21, 2015 by Leslie Harvey

9 Tips for Flying to Walt Disney World

Flying to Disney World Hollywood Studios Entrance

Planning a trip to Mickey’s Florida home? I know a lot of families on the East Coast drive to Walt Disney World, but since I live in California, my only reasonable option is to fly. Even if you live closer to Orlando than I do, there are often good deals to be had so it is sometimes […]

August 11, 2015 by Leslie Harvey

Packing List for Your Disney Daypack (Free Printable!)

Ultimate Disney Daypack Packing List

If you read regularly, you already know how much my family loves visiting Disney destinations.  Even though our kids are quite young, we have never let that stop us from bringing a baby or toddler along for the Disney fun.  My children have had a ton of fun at Disneyland and Disney World at every age and […]

July 22, 2015 by Leslie Harvey

Disney Attraction Prize Fight: Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World Versions of Shared Rides

Disney Attraction Prize Fight: Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World Versions of Shared Rides

Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Orange Loop. Today we are comparing Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Pirates.  Space Mountain.  Thunder Mountain.  it’s a small world. There are a number of attractions at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland that share a theme and a name.  To the casual Disney visitor, these rides may seem to […]

July 6, 2015 by Leslie Harvey

Walt Disney World Memory Maker Review: Worth It or Waste of Money?

Pushing Kids During Travel - Rock N Roller Coaster

Disney offers a lot of ways to upgrade your vacation.  Some of these extras offer a lot of value, but many of them just tempt you to blow your vacation budget. Today, we’ll take a look at one of several optional Disney services – Memory Maker – to see if it passes the test. Memory […]

June 10, 2015 by Leslie Harvey

The Dig Site at Coronado Springs: Deluxe Disney Pool at a Moderate Price

Disney World Resorts - Coronado Springs Moderate

In order to experience the best pools on a Disney vacation, you usually need to pay deluxe Disney resort prices. That’s why I was so thrilled to discover a deluxe-quality pool at one of Disney’s moderate resorts, Coronado Springs, during a recent Walt Disney World visit. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is one of Walt Disney […]

May 29, 2015 by Leslie Harvey

A Tale of Two Tiki Bars: Comparing Trader Sam’s at Disneyland & Walt Disney World

Trader Sam's Disneyland vs Walt Disney World

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 […]

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Leslie Trips with Tykes

Welcome!  I’m Leslie, a mom of two (ages 11 and 7) 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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