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Star Tours – The Adventure Continues Opens at Walt Disney World

Last week Disney Parks debuted ‘Star Tours – The Adventure Continues’ inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. Themeparkmom was there to experience the opening in person, but for those of us unable to attend, Disney Parks released a video of the opening ceremonies, with special appearances by Bob Iger and George Lucas. I can’t…

Top Tips for Finding Adult Drinks at Walt Disney World Parks #cocktails

Picture yourself at Walt Disney World, pushing a stroller around, possibly on a multi-generational family trip, and you find nap time is quickly approaching – for everyone. You just want a little Me Time. There’s nothing wrong with that. Parents need to stay sane and take advantage of down time, or even treat themselves to…

Culinary Travel | Destinations

Missing Missouri’s Wine Country

A couple of weekends ago I was supposed to be in Missouri’s Wine Country. I was looking forward to spending a few days with the other mamas at Travel Media Showcase, and then I was to take a train to Hermann, MO to begin exploring the area. Thanks to Gustav, my plans were foiled. No…

Hotels and Resorts

Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee

I stayed at the Gaylord Opryland a few times as a child. My family lived about 3 hours from Nashville, Tenn., where the hotel is located. I remember being amazed at the hotel’s indoor atrium, especially when it was decorated with what seemed like millions of twinkling lights and poinsettias in December. That’s right, “it.”…

Budget Travel | Destinations | Family Trips

Free Attraction in Hawaii – Dole Pineapple Plantation on Oahu

During a visit to the island of Oahu in Hawaii, I rented a car and drove around exploring. I was in search of fun family activities in Hawaii outside of the resort experience. I decided to stop in at the Dole Pineapple Plantation while driving from Ko’ Olina to Oahu‘s North Shore. I love pineapples,…

Destinations | Family Trips

Shells Go Wild – Shelling on Sanibel Island, Florida

Guest post by Julie Henning If you’re supposed to learn something new every day, then it only took me about 33 years to realize sea shells are made by an animal—mollusk, to be exact. On a recent trip to The Bailey-Matthew’s Shell Museum on Sanibel Island, Florida, the 30-minute film documentary The Secret Lives of…

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