Disney Springs rolls out fab family dining, shopping and entertainment
By Eileen Ogintz ORLANDO, FL (DAY TWO) — We’re in a car driving straight into the lake and we’re laughing, not calling 911. That’s because we’re in a vintage Amphicar at The Boathouse restaurant at Disney Springs. Fun fish tacos at the Boathouse at Disney...
Taking the Kids to a galaxy far, far away … with Disney
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Darth Vader thinks I’m a spy. “I sense that your loyalty is not with the Empire,” Darth Vader declares. “We are looking for a Rebel Spy. Perhaps it is you…” I’m speechless. You would be too with a menacing Darth Vader haranguing...
The Season of Force Awakens at Disneyland
By Christopher Morales Taking the Kids special correspondent ANAHEIM, CA–“You there! Stop!” commanded someone from behind. As I turned around with shivers down my spine, I was being interrogated by some of the galaxy’s most vengeful soldiers: Stormtroopers....
The Force Awakens ahead of the movie at Disneyland
By Eileen Ogintz ANAHEIM, CA – There also will be Star Wars Day at Sea, starting next year on Disney Cruise Line, complete with the heroes and villians and a Star Wars-themed deck party, among other activities. Next month, Walt Disney World will debut new...
First time cruiser family checks out the Disney Dream
Disney Dream is the happiest place on the high seas By Kit Bernardi, Taking the Kids Correspondent Arriving at Port Canaveral, when our son Will saw the Disney Dream from the Disney Magical Express bus’ porthole circular windows he said, “Cool! It’s a giant hotel that...
Where the kids can blast off without leaving Earth
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Ready to blast off? Very few of us can afford to be space tourists. But we’ve got more opportunities than ever to explore from Earth and to see what’s ahead for future space tourists. According to a survey by ValuePenguin last...
Spring Break Ideas to Meet Every Family’s Wish List
Are you ready for a family spring break 2022 style? Certainly, you are more than ready after so many pandemic vacation adjustments. The Omicron variant might make family travel more complicated this spring, but it’s not an insurmountable obstacle! PREPARING FOR FAMILY...
Taking the Kids Annual Family Cruise Guide
June 7, 2022. Our annual cruise guide will be updated with more information for 2022 as available CRUISE WITH KIDS VACATIONS AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHIPS Cruising with kids is fully back for 2022 now that the CDC has lifted its warnings to avoid cruise ship travel...
Best Family Getaways to Light Your Winter
Considering the best winter family getaways this season? The pandemic will again require us to make choices about where to travel or if, how to travel and when. Public health officials and family doctors are urging the unvaccinated to stay home and the vaccinated...
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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