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Step back in time with this unique retro hotel in Orlando! Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort is one-of-a-kind from their unique building design to the rooms’ throwback decor. Onsite you can find amenities like two large swimming pools and it’s own bowling alley! Here’s everything you need to know about Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort.
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Voted the world’s #1 best beach, Beaches Turks and Caicos sits on 12 miles of private beach in the most tranquil waters I’ve ever seen. It’s also the largest Beaches/Sandals resort I’ve ever been to with 5 unique villages, 21 dining options, and 12 pools or whirlpools on property! After visiting the resort in October for the Beaches Moms conference, I’ve stayed in close contact with the resort with hopes of returning this year for another amazing vacation. But something’s changing at Beaches Resort Turks and Caicos – keep reading for details!
We stayed at Beaches Turks and Caicos for a conference and received discounted rates. All opinions are our own.
Are you planning a trip to Disney World in 2019? Check out this handy Disney World crowd calendar displaying the best dates to book your vacation or staycation in Orlando. As someone born and raised in the Orlando area, I have an accurate understanding of the best time to visit Disney World throughout the year. We are a Disney loving family after all! These dates reflect predictions based on holidays, special theme park events, local school calendars, and our personal past experience.
The Best Time to Visit Disney World in 2019
While in LA for a girls trip, we partnered with #DriveMitsubishi to test drive their 2019 Outlander Sport for a week. This crossover SUV comfortably seats five people while featuring upgraded technology and safety features. We had a blast sightseeing while on a California road trip throughout the Orange County area. Keep reading for my thoughts on the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport!
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This was my backup dress. I had planned on a beautiful princess gown, but even with my tallest shoes, it needed hemming. I think things work in mysterious ways though because this dress color was spot on with the Nutcracker’s Land of Flowers Realm – which just happens to be my favorite one! After stopping at the step and repeat to snap a few photos, we headed inside Disney’s Nutcracker and the Four Realms Premiere party. Scroll down for all the details on this amazing event!
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What’s next on your travel bucket list? Whether you’re RV’ing and touring all 50 States or visiting one location per year – we have the Top Tourist Attractions for the entire U.S.A. right here! Check out this must-visit list of the best places to pay a visit in each state.
Little River Canyon National Preserve is a place to hike, camp and relax from the busy life of a city.
Denali National Park & Preserve to see all the Alaskan wildlife and Mount Mckinley. A picture perfect location.
Monster Jam’s 2019 Season kicked off with a bang! L and I headed to Monster Jam headquarters here in Florida for an exclusive tour of the garage. We learned how the company builds the monster trucks – including hands-on demos, then stuck around for the Livestream where they revealed the brand new Fire & Ice Monster Trucks to fans everywhere! Check out the recap video included in the post for all the details.
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Looking for a weekend getaway from Central Florida’s hustle and bustle? Head to Alden Suites St Pete Beach for a Gulf-front family run hotel that offers you the perfect escape! With its magnificent, sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico and oversized, fully equipped suites, Alden Suites Beachfront Resort is the perfect destination, and here’s why!
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Over the summer the boys and I headed North to Atlanta, Georgia for some sightseeing. My husband was attending the Ron Clark Academy for a few days so we joined him on the road for some fun family travel. Because of my Type-A personality, it was important for me to have a plan prior to arriving, so I researched the best attractions in Atlanta. Here’s how you can get the most bang for your buck in Atlanta in just a few days!
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As a born and raised Floridian, who’s lived in Central Florida for 30 years, I’ve had the luxury of frequenting a variety of Orlando Florida hotels. My boys and I know the term “staycation” very well as a majority of our summer is spent traveling throughout Florida. We’ve collected some of our favorite spots including water park hotels and theme park resorts in this Best Orlando Hotels round-up! If you’re visiting the Orlando area, you’ll definitely want to check out these preferred resorts.
Did you know Orlando gets nearly 3 times as many visitors as Las Vegas? It’s true, according to VisitOrlando, an official travel source. As Orlando continues to grow in visitor volume, the hotels in the area have to keep up with demand. There are a variety of hotels and resorts to choose from, but these 10 are the best of the best in our personal opinion. Read on for details!
Did you know there’s a top secret Disney location in California? It’s so secret that the address is hidden from Google Mapquest! Typically available to Disney staff members, the Animation Research Library is a vault with more than 65 million pieces of original Disney artwork! Because the ARL is considered Walt’s “secret weapon” the staff takes great care in preserving every piece of artwork.
Disney is currently celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Peter Pan’s release, so our tour was themed around that film’s artwork. The ARL is not open to the public, so enjoy this special inside look of the facility!
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Growing up in Orlando allowed me the unique opportunity to visit the Walt Disney World parks more often than out of town guests. That led to a deep love for all things Disney, especially the films! The Little Mermaid released in 1989 and became my all-time favorite Disney princess film to date. My dream came true a few years ago when Disney invited me to the west coast to cover the re-release of TLM, this time on Diamond Edition. Ever since, I’ve flown out a few times a year to cover other films, most recently for SOLO: A Star Wars Story, and A Wrinkle in Time. And during my last visit, I was invited for a special tour of Walt Disney’s office!
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Have you ever dreamed of walking the red carpet for a movie premiere? I’ve watched the live coverage since I was a young girl and always marveled at the amazing talent walking the carpet in their beautiful dresses and suits, grinning from ear to ear while cameras flash and fans yell out to them. Attending the SOLO A Star Wars Story Premiere was definitely a highlight in my life. I’m sharing details from the red carpet and after party experience below!
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The Great LEGO Race is Legoland’s first VR Roller Coaster – and it’s officially ready to ride! Ashlee and her family visited Legoland Florida during the grand opening of the new ride and experienced the virtual reality coaster before the park opened. Learn about LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s newest attraction below – and why you and your family should go experience it for yourself!
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“I’m going to Hollywood, ” I used to tell my friends in school all the time….and it was true. Every few weeks my mom would pick my brother and I up from school on a Friday, and we would head down south to visit family. We would go to Hollywood, Fl that is. My friends would say, “are you going to see movie stars?” I may have left out the Florida part when telling people. Hey – what girl doesn’t want to go to Hollywood? Who knew years later, I would make several trips to Hollywood and walk the red carpet among such talented actors and actresses. My ultimate “going to Hollywood” experience happened over the weekend when I walked side-by-side with Oprah, Reese Witherspoon, and the rest of the cast for the A Wrinkle In Time Premiere.
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Head to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars Day at Sea aboard Disney Cruise Line! The epic day at sea returns to Disney Cruise Line with 15 special Disney Fantasy sailings to the Caribbean from January through April in 2018, and from January to early March in 2019! Star Wars Day at Sea summons the power of the Force, the magic of Disney and the excitement of cruising for an out-of-this-galaxy experience unlike any other. My son and I had the amazing opportunity to experience the Star Wars Day at Sea adventure just a few days ago.
Take a foodie tour through one of Florida’s most popular beach destinations! The 1920’s were a ‘hot’ time for Jax beach – where the likes of John D. Rockefeller, F.D.R., Al Capone and Jean Harlow were rumored to have visited the alluring tourist town. It’s boardwalk, dance casinos, dining, amusement rides and wide beaches were known throughout America. A lot has changed throughout the years, but one thing remains the same: Jacksonville Beach is a top destination for families and couples alike. Check out this foodie tour of the best Jacksonville Beach Restaurants below!
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Take a getaway to the Western Caribbean! We had such an amazing time on our seven day cruise aboard Carnival Glory for New Years. We visited four ports during the cruise including the Cayman Islands, Roatan, Belize and Cozumel. The Caribbean has four seasons of warm weather, so no matter what time of year you book, you’ll enjoy beautiful sunshine! Get ready to pack your bags after this Carnival Glory Western Caribbean Excursions overview.
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Myself along with 2 blogger friends hit the road this summer in the 2017 Mazda CX-9. We flew into Anaheim then made our way down the southern California coastline to sightsee before our D23 Expo adventure. If you’re planning a trip to California sometime soon, check out our southern California road trip for inspiration.
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Do you have a bucket list of items you hope to do in your lifetime? I do too, and one of those things was checked off my list recently; attending the #D23Expo! This bi-annual conference brings Disney fans together for an exciting 3 days filled with amazing breaking news, musical performances, special guests straight from the films, and so much more! If you’re a Disney fan, you’ll definitely want to check out this D23 Expo recap post including video from the event!
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It’s summer, summer, summer time! If you’re beach bound with the family this summer, you’ll definitely want to check out this list of must-haves to pack for a beach vacation. Our list includes practical items you’ll need for summer traveling that you won’t want to leave behind. Read on for more!
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This quintessential Disney fan is headed to D23 Expo for the first time! Wondering what D23 Expo is all about? It’s the ultimate Disney fan event for anyone who loves Disney, Marvel, and Pixar! Follow myself along with 24 other bloggers as we fan girl (and guy) this special bi-annual event. Read on for more details!
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be on a real race track? I’m not talking about watching a race from the bleachers – I mean burning rubber on the tracks! If you love NASCAR, racing, or cars in general, this post is going to rev your engines! Recently while attending the Cars 3 press event, I had the opportunity to tour Sonoma Raceway, see real life race cars up close and personal, take a few laps around the track and so much more. Read on for details!
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Disney Pixar Animation Studios is located near San Francisco, California. Touring the 16 acre campus is truly a magical experience! During the Cars 3 Press Event, I had the opportunity to tour the grounds for 2 days. Yep TWO! It’s no wonder Disney Pixar produces such amazing box office hits – their campus is dreamy!! Join me for a Pixar Studios Tour and see for yourself.
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Are you dreaming of setting sail on a cruise? Our family of four recently visited the Bahamas aboard the Carnival Valor ship and had the most amazing time! Today, I’m sharing the highlights of our cruise in this Carnival Valor cruise review. Check out the staterooms, onboard activities, spa, dining and much more!
Carnival Camp Ocean is a kids parents dream! Okay, maybe it’s a dream for both parties. 😉 So what is Camp Ocean? It’s the ultimate place for kids to play, while parents spend some quality time relaxing and enjoying the ship at their leisure. Geared towards kids ages 2-11, Camp Ocean is a supervised age-based space for kids aboard the ship….and it’s FREE!
Cruising is one of the ultimate travel adventures, but remembering everything to pack can be stressful. If you’re wondering: “what should I pack for a cruise?” you’ve come to right place! Here’s a must-have Carnival Cruise packing list to keep you focused on setting sail, and relaxing in style.
