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Never Buy Your Universal Express Pass Online

Don’t make the same $300 mistake one TravelingMom did when buying Universal Express Passes before her park visit. They were kicking themselves all day long, knowing that money could have meant nicer...

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Hotel Review: Pop Century Resort at Walt Disney World

The Pop Century Resort is a vibrantly themed Walt Disney World Resort that is a great value for families on a budget. While the rooms are exactly what you’d expect from a budget friendly hotel, the...

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Planning Guide to Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland

Is Halloween your favorite time of the year? Are you a Disney fan who dreams of Mickey Mouse and friends dressed in their favorite costumes? Do you like attending special events with exclusive...

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The North Pole Experience in Flagstaff, Arizona

A visit to Santa’s workshop is a dream come true for many kids, including my own. Making a trip to the North Pole, though, is too far for most families. Luckily there’s a portal to Santa’s workshop in...

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Taking Kids to Kartchner Caverns in Arizona

No phones, no water bottles and airlock doors. Does that sound like a good start to a cave adventure with kids? It actually is, although the lack of phone (and camera) may drive people a bit nuts...

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Bearizona: The Drive-Through Zoo in Arizona

Imagine having a black bear walk past the car door. And then 5 minutes later, an Arctic wolf does the same thing. It’s an unlikely scenario unless one visits Bearizona, a drive-thru zoo and wildlife...

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Family Fun at Spring Training in Peoria

Phoenix, Arizona is home to Cactus League spring training and 10 different stadiums, making it the ultimate vacation spot for baseball fans in March. If you plan on bringing the whole family, then head...

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17 Things to Do in Tucson with kids

From coyotes, javelinas and other desert wildlife to science-filled exploration of aircraft, biospheres and planets, Tucson attractions include a wide variety of options. Every family will find plenty...

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Essential Guide to the 2018 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival

Who doesn’t love fun, food and friends? Theme park thrill rides, delicious food, drinks and Disney magic all in one place make the Disneyland Food and Wine Festival an awesome idea for a fun girls...

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17 Must Try Pixar Themed Food at Disneyland’s Pixar Fest

Hey Pixar fans, are you ready to have a bite to eat with the Aliens from Toy Story or Remy from Ratatouille? Then it’s time to head to PixarFest at Disneyland this summer. I attended the media preview...

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LEGOLAND Castle Hotel: Everything You NEED to Know

Calling all LEGO and royal fanatics, you are formally invited to experience a grand stay at LEGOLAND California’s all-new LEGOLAND Castle Hotel. Complete with knights, dragons, jesters, princesses,...

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Easy DIY Disney Costumes for Preschoolers

  What does fabric, duct tape and glitter have to do with your next Disney Parks vacation? Spend a little time before your trip creating an easy DIY Disney costume for your kids. You can save money and...

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Hotel Review: Pop Century Resort at Walt Disney World

The Pop Century Resort is a vibrantly themed Walt Disney World Resort that is a great value for families on a budget. The recent room renovation makes a stay at Pop Century even more magical. Pop...

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Multigen Cruise on Symphony of the Seas

Where can you find the ultimate combination of food and fun for toddlers through grandparents? The largest cruise ship in the world of course! Multigenerational travel is one of the hottest family...

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The North Pole Experience in Flagstaff, Arizona

A visit to Santa’s workshop is a dream come true for many kids. Making a trip to the North Pole, though, is too far for most families. Luckily the North Pole Experience in Flagstaff, Arizona has a...

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Never Buy Your Universal Express Pass Online

  Don’t make the same $300 mistake one TravelingMom did when buying a Universal Express Pass before her park visit. She was kicking herself all day long, knowing that money could have meant nicer...

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Creative Halloween Costume Ideas: Go for a Travel Theme!

Eeek! Only one more week until Halloween and you still haven’t figured out the right costumes. What could be scarier than that? Never fear,TravelingMom is here! These creative Halloween costume ideas...

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Taking Kids to Kartchner Caverns in Arizona

No phones, no water bottles and airlock doors. Does that sound like a good start to a cave adventure with kids? It actually is, although the lack of phone (and camera) may drive people a bit nuts...

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Bearizona: The Drive-Through Zoo in Arizona

Imagine having a black bear walk past the car door. And then 5 minutes later, an Arctic wolf does the same thing. It’s an unlikely scenario unless one visits Bearizona, a drive-thru zoo and wildlife...

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Old Fashioned Family Fun at Indiana’s Potawatomi Inn

Ice cream cones, splashing in the lake and catching lightning bugs make for simple pleasures and fun at the Potawatomi Inn on Lake James near Angola, Indiana. Looking for old fashioned family fun on a...

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