Category: US Destinations and Events
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Waiting in line at Walt Disney World just got better
Your kids just might ASK to wait in line on their next trip to Walt Disney World! On your last visit, you might have noticed the queue experiences getting better and better, as the Disney Imagineers create new experiences to keep kids (and grown-ups) entertained while waiting in line. But they aren’t stopping there, as…
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You can be a Disney VIP, too
**For a price. Last weekend I had the most exciting, magical Disney experience I could ever hope for. While at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, one of my conference roommates won a night in Cinderella’s Castle and invited 5 of us to join her for an amazing overnight VIP experience. Sure, sleeping in Cinderella’s…
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Experiencing the best at Disney
Are you planning a trip to DisneyWorld or DisneyLand anytime soon? Growing up in Florida, I was fortunate to spend a lot of time at the DisneyWorld theme parks. I was even in a few Disney commercials twirling a flag with my high school band! I may not live near Disney anymore, but my parents…
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Experiencing the best at any Disney theme park
Yesterday I shared a bit about our family’s adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and promised to share a few tips on how were able to fit in all of our must-sees, even on a crowded day at the park. Here are my tips for navigating any Disney theme park so that you get to experience…
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Seeing at all at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
The day before Thanksgiving, our family visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, along with what felt like millions of our new ‘closest’ friends. Like so many others, our kids were out of school that week. We wanted to maximize our time and get ahead of the crowds as much as possible. I chatted about the trip…
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Visiting New York City for Thanksgiving?
Here’s how it went for us: Anyone out there thinking of going to the Macy’s Day Parade in New York City this Thanksgiving? Well, guess it’s a little late in the game for most of us to just be thinking about it. Let me try again… Anyone planning on heading to New York City this…
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An evening of Disney fails by Mom at the Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party
Last night I had a bit of a Disney fail. Okay, maybe it was actually fail after fail. There was rushing due to lack of time (ummm, or poor planning), sweatshirts left at home and yes, even missed fireworks. (I am still kicking myself over that one.) Here’s how it all happened: We checked into…
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Relaxing in St. Louis
I’m on a plane again. This time I am flying home from our little kid-free adventure in the St. Louis area for my husband’s cousin’s wedding. We had a wonderful time. My refrain for the weekend seemed to be “I don’t have any responsibilities at all this weekend!” And that was a beautiful thing. I…
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Destination Snapshot: Santa Barbara
Want a quick mom’s eye view on a destination? MomsTravelTales.com has you covered with our new collection of Mom-servations on destinations across the globe. FishMama of Life as Mom is sharing some of her favorite Santa Barbara spots for families today. This mom of six KNOWS family fun and is a Californian herself, so you…
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Destination Snapshot: Rehobeth Beach, Delaware
Want a quick mom’s eye view on a destination? MomsTravelTales.com has you covered with our new collection of Mom-servations on destinations across the globe. Here, Meredith B. shares her insight on Rehobeth Beach, Delaware, a place she and her family have enjoyed every summer for the more than a decade. She definitely knows her stuff…
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Destination Snapshot: St. Louis
Want a quick mom’s eye view on a destination? MomsTravelTales.com has you covered with our new collection of Mom-servations on destinations across the globe. I’m especially excited to read this Destination Snapshot myself as we have a trip to St. Louis coming up in just a few short weeks. I’m quite thankful to our friends…
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Trip Journal: Burlington, Vermont and the Tyler Place Day Two
This might be Day Two, but it was the first full vacation day. And we really enjoyed it! Fortunately the kids actually slept in this morning! Woo-hoo! Once all were awake we headed out for breakfast at about 11 (yes, 11!!! Can you believe we actually slept in so late?!) and found a cute diner…
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Trip Journal: Burlington, Vermont and the Tyler Place Day One
I’ve just returned home from a bit of research for MomsTravelTales. Yep, I had to take my family on a fantastically relaxing vacation so that I could share my experiences with you. Right? For the next week I’ll share excerpts from my Trip Journal so you can see what we thought of Burlington, Vermont and…
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Destination Snapshot: Paradise Valley, Montana
Want a quick mom’s eye view on a destination? MomsTravelTales.com has you covered with our new collection of Mom-servations on destinations across the globe. Today my friend Rachel Quan shares one of her favorite destinations… and it could become a favorite of mine, too! I’ve only heard wonderful things as to Montana’s beauty! And it…
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Destination Snapshot: San Antonio, Texas
Want a quick mom’s eye view on a destination? MomsTravelTales.com has you covered with our new collection of Mom-servations on destinations across the globe. San Antonio is always sizzling with excitement with lots of fun family destinations and festivals. My friend Lisa recently moved from San Antonio, so I thought I would ask her to…