January 2026
Theme Park News: New 2026 Discounts Coming to Walt Disney World
Welcome to first round-up of theme park news for 2026! The first few weeks of a new year always seem a little quiet to me, almost like we’re in some sort of holiday hangover. But you only need to look ahead to the month of January to know that the world of theme parks isn’t […]
4 Theme Parks Where Families Can Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in 2026
America’s 250th birthday will be in 2026, and states, cities and attractions across the country offer an exciting lineup of events for families to join in the celebration. If you want to include theme parks in your 2026 travel plans to celebrate America 250, there are several options you can explore from sea to sea. […]
Want to learn something new while traveling? Try a skillcation.
Sometimes, lounging on the beach is all you need for a perfect vacation. But vacation bliss can also come from hands-on travel experiences. If you, like me, love that feeling of learning something fun and new, allow me to introduce you to the “skillcation.” A skillcation combines all of the usual elements of a vacation […]
Parent-approved travel screen time options that keep toddlers entertained
Screen time brings up a lot of Big Feelings for parents. We know screen time is objectively bad for kids under 5—the WHO recommends no screen time at all, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under 18 months, and then 1 hour max after that. But if you’ve got a […]
How to use play to prepare toddlers for your next trip
When thinking about what makes a trip successful, most of us turn to planning. If only you could do enough research… book the best hotel… find the best places to eat… then everything would be perfect, right? I think this manual works when traveling with adults, but not with children. Take a Disney trip, for […]
The Most Expensive Hotels at Disney World: What You Need to Know
A Disney World vacation is a luxuryclear and simple. Even the cheapest Disney hotels cost hundreds of dollars per nightand the cost of admission increases every year. Even though a Disney World vacation is very expensive, families come from everywhere to discover the most magical place on the planet and set aside money for months, […]