By Guest Blogger Liliane Opsomer, co-author of “The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids” At Disney’s Hollywood studios, the park is dressed for the season, but the big attraction here is the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.  Millions — yes, millions — of lights decorate the buildings on the Streets of America, [...]

Everyone, it seems, wants to give thanks the week of Thanksgiving by spending time in the theme parks. And with the kids out of school for part or all of the week, it makes it easier for parents to plan a trip. But if you’re planning a trip to SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando or Disney [...]

By Guest blogger, Melissa Maheu Some of the most overlooked attractions at Walt Disney World have turned into a few of our family favorites over the years. Of course, our children still get over-the-top excited for all of the big name rides, but over time, I have made a couple of observations that might surprise [...]

By Guest blogger, Porter Olson. With four expansive theme parks – Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom – a Walt Disney World vacation is a little more involved than a visit to the local carnival. It could take a couple of weeks to see everything that Disney World has to offer. Realizing [...]

From entering the park to using a FASTPASS, here’s a helpful photo guide to a Disney day out at Animal Kingdom. Entering Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1. Have your bags ready to be checked before you enter the park. 2. Skip the Lines at the ticket counters since you purchased your tickets advance. 3. When you [...]