A Teen’s Perspective – The Perfect Teen Trip to Orlando & WDW Resorts
Hi there! I’m Michelle Marine from Simplify, Live, Love where we share healthy tips for adventurous families. Our family of six encourages families to lead healthy lifestyles so they can experience more of the big, wide world. Center Pool at The Grove Thanks to The...
To a galaxy far, far away
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Kevin Gerber isn’t even a “Star Wars” fan, but he had happily just spent $100 to build a droid with his 5-year-old son at Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s Droid Depot. The two had chosen pieces off of a conveyor belt to...
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railroad
Eileen interviews Walt Disney World’s Imagineering Creative Director Kevin Rafferty, who is overseeing the development of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railroad, opening March 2020. Imagine being inside a Mickey Mouse cartoon short, because anything can...
Dinner and drinks in a Galaxy Far Far Away
By Kyle McCarthy, founder, The Family Travel Forum Have you had your blue milk today? Fans of “Star Wars” can now join Jedis in training in drinking inter-galactic blue milk at Disneyland and, beginning August 29, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando. The opaque...
SavingThe Universe For Star Wars Fans
By Kyle McCarthy, Family Travel Forum Start the countdown to May 31 if you’re headed to California, or August 29 if Florida is a stopover on the way to a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge features Black Spire Outpost In a surprise announcement at...
Fun and festivals without the stress – holidays in Orlando
By Eileen Ogintz All the holiday fun and festivities without the cold, the work –or the stress. Welcome to the holidays—Orlando Style. The best part: You don’t have to wait until Christmas week to celebrate since Orlando’s seven famous theme parks and...
DISNEYLAND: ALL ABOUT PIXAR- EVEN THE FOOD
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Sydnie Hilliard was on a mission on this hot summer day — her last at Disneyland Resort’s new Pixar Pier. The Northern California teen, 14, had already ridden the new Incredicoaster, Disneyland’s longest and fastest. That was...
Rebranded and Vibrant – Disney Springs!
By Eileen Ogintz WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — BAO WOW anyone? At the popular Morimoto Asia in the heart of Disney Springs, the kids’ menu not only is more fun than most—it comes with Origami paper and directions to make a fish—but the entrees are tempting for adults...
Disney Cruises rolls out new activities for kids
Andy’s Room on the Disney Fantasy By Eileen Ogintz PORT CANAVERAL, FL — The Disney Cruise hasn’t even left the dock yet and the teens are busy playing video games, sipping soft drinks and getting to know one another. There is not a sulky teen in sight. Who...
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- Chicago’s “City of Stories” library program July 4, 2022Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Library (CPL) launched “City of Stories,” an all-ages and citywide approach to summer programming The post Chicago’s “City of Stories” library program appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- LEGOLAND Florida Resort Launches Deal July 3, 2022LEGOLAND Florida Resort is rolling out the summer savings with limited-time, online-only Annual Pass and vacation deals for the whole family. The post LEGOLAND Florida Resort Launches Deal appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Season Is Unveiled July 2, 2022The Partnership for the Presidio announced opening season programs at San Francisco’s new national park destination – Presidio Tunnel Tops The post Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Season Is Unveiled appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Yellowstone to reopen north loop July 2 July 1, 2022Yellowstone National Park will reopen the north loop on Saturday, July 2, to all visitors. In addition to roads in the south loop, visitors will now be able to access: Norris Junction to Mammoth Hot Springs Mammoth Hot Springs to Tower-Roosevelt Tower-Roosevelt to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass) Visitors can access the south and north loops via the […]user
- Celebrating with family on the Fourth of July June 30, 2022What was your best Fourth of July? A parade, a barbecue with your nearest and dearest, fireworks or perhaps an entirely new experience? The post Celebrating with family on the Fourth of July appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Grand Canyon implements reservation system June 30, 2022Grand Canyon National Park will implement a new pilot advance day-use ticket reservation system for the Tuweep Visitor Area, July 21, 2022. The post Grand Canyon implements reservation system appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- 3 Lessons RV Pros Taught a First Time RVer June 29, 2022My wife and I recently bought our first travel trailer. We had been waiting for months and we traveled from Colorado to Ohio to pick it up The post 3 Lessons RV Pros Taught a First Time RVer appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Nighttime Adventure at the Smithsonian This Summer June 29, 2022Smithsonian Associates presents “Smithsonian Nighttime Adventures,” an after-hours experience, for children and their adult chaperones The post Nighttime Adventure at the Smithsonian This Summer appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Sunset Tuesdays at Elk Camp June 28, 2022Sunset Tuesdays are returning to Elk Camp on Snowmass Mountain near Aspen CO, June 28-August 9. Plenty of kids activities. The post Sunset Tuesdays at Elk Camp appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Expediting Services for U.S. Passports and Visas June 27, 2022AAA has teamed up with RushMyPassport to offer exclusive rates to AAA members on expediting services for U.S. passports and visas. The post Expediting Services for U.S. Passports and Visas appeared first on Taking The Kids.user