Can a theme park be educational? We had our doubts...until being schooled by Disney's Animal Kingdom. Usually fans of the latest and greatest headliner attractions (read about how to tour any Disney theme park attraction in 15 minutes or less), my … [Read more...]
Educational Animal Kingdom attractions (your school-aged kids will love)
April 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
Tour any Disney theme park attraction in 15 minutes or less (all day, any day)
April 19, 2012 By 3 Comments
No one should wait more than 15 minutes for any Disney theme park attraction…no matter what season, day, or park. Touring Disney line-free can be done, even during the busy Spring Break, summer, and holiday seasons. In fact, my kids were unaware … [Read more...]
A stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
April 16, 2012 By 2 Comments
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of our family's favorite--if not thefavorite--DisneyWorld resort. When readers ask me, "Why pay to stay at a DisneyWorld resort?" I always cite Disney's impeccible attention to detail, from the in-room touches to … [Read more...]
What’s included (and what you’ll pay extra for) onboard a Disney Cruise
April 12, 2012 By 5 Comments
Before our first Disney Cruise Line experience on the Disney Fantasy last month, I asked all you wise readers for your best cruising tips. As promised, the best ones are now featured in a cruising tips video at Expedia.com, but now that we're back, I … [Read more...]
Five items we were glad we had on a Disney Cruise Line cruise (and five we didn’t need)
April 9, 2012 By 4 Comments
On our recent voyage on the Disney Fantasy, we packed carry-on only for four people, which I felt was a feat in itself. Turns out, we still brought things we didn't need (and others we were very glad we had). If you're lucky enough to be packing for … [Read more...]
Disney family travel: is a Disney cruise right for your family?
April 5, 2012 By 5 Comments
Though we're fans of Disney family travel, as Pit Stops for Kids readers know, we were cruising newbies before we departed for our three-night cruise on the brand new Disney Fantasy. As active family travelers, we worried a cruise would limit our … [Read more...]
Three days aboard the Disney Fantasy in Photos
April 1, 2012 By 3 Comments
We returned late this week from an amazing three-night preview cruise of the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Fantasy. Over the next few weeks, I'll have plenty to say about this ship and our experience aboard her, including … [Read more...]
How to prepare for a Disney cruise
March 14, 2012 By 10 Comments
At Pit Stops for Kids, we cover all modes of family travel. However, there's one major category of family travel we've neglected (until now): family cruising. On March 26th, the Pit Stops kids and I will be embarking upon the brand new ship in the … [Read more...]
Disney Done Right: a spring break review of Lots to Do in Line
March 8, 2012 By 3 Comments
If your family is headed to the Disneyland Resort this spring break, you're not alone. That's the bad news! The good news is, there's a brand new way to help kids handle long wait times in the Happiest Place on Earth. When author and mom Meredith … [Read more...]
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort and giveaway
December 5, 2011 By 57 Comments
The holidays is my family's favorite time to visit a Disney theme park (psst: the weeks between Thanksgiving and school break are ideal for beating crowds and high prices!). What makes this such a magical time? Read on for a round up of seasonal … [Read more...]
