If you're looking for a place to stay near the airport before or after your Orlando theme park vacation, our pick is the Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport. We made a reservation at the Sheraton following a long travel day, opting to arrive at our main destination of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort the next morning. After all, no need to pay Disney deluxe resort prices when you arrive very late and … [Read more...]
Where to stay near the Orlando airport: a review of Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport
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Tips on how to make the most of a family holiday to Walt Disney World
June 21, 2013 By
The following post is brought to you by one of Pit Stops for Kids' sponsors. Sponsored posts contribute to the site's operational costs, so our editorial team can keep bringing great pit stops to vacationing families. A Walt Disney World holiday in Florida is a fantastic experience that all family members will enjoy, both parents and children alike. It’s fun, colorful and exciting, but with so … [Read more...]
It’s here! Lots to Do in Line: Walt Disney World edition
April 25, 2013 By
Over a year ago, I reviewed Meredith Lyn Pierce's Lots To Do In Line: Disneyland. I admitted to being a reluctant reviewer: After all, I believe in not waiting in Disney lines at all! But after reading through the book, I wholeheartedly endorsed Lots to Do in Line. There was only one thing missing...all of Walt Disney World. Now Pierce is back with Lots to Do In Line: Walt Disney World, which I'm … [Read more...]
A stay at Disneyland Resort’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
December 24, 2012 By
The best Disney theming never seeks to replace what you know and love. It simply taps into it to touch you on an emotional or visceral level. Disneyland Resort's Grand Californian does this for me. A lover of wilderness lodges (the real ones), I know what they should look like, feel like, and smell like. While the Grand Californian is clearly the romanticized version, its magnificent six-story … [Read more...]
5 things to do on California Adventure’s new Buena Vista Street with kids
June 17, 2012 By
In much the same way that Disneyland's Main Street ushers visitors into the park with an ambiance of small town America, California Adventure's new Buena Vista Street welcomes visitors into the California to which Walt Disney arrived in the 1920s with nothing but a cardboard suitcase. Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis says he's even more excited about Buena Vista Street … [Read more...]
California Adventure’s Cars Land in pictures: tips for dining, entertainment, and rides
June 14, 2012 By
Radiator Springs has come to life at Disneyland Resort's California Adventure! The official opening of Cars Land isn't until tomorrow, June 15th, but Disney fans and Pixar enthusiasts are already abuzz with excitement. (Ka-Chow!) We're here with the inside scoop on the rides, dining, and entertainment in store for Disneyland Resort visitors this summer and beyond. Read on for what to do in Cars … [Read more...]
Educational Animal Kingdom attractions (your school-aged kids will love)
April 23, 2012 By
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 school-aged sons and I spent our latest visit touring the park from a less thrill-seeking perspective, exploring the many environmental, zoological, and … [Read more...]
Tour any Disney theme park attraction in 15 minutes or less (all day, any day)
April 19, 2012 By
Note: For current FastPass+ tips for touring Walt Disney World parks, please see our Understanding FastPass+ post. The below information still applies to touring Disneyland Resort parks. 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 … [Read more...]
A stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
April 16, 2012 By
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 the grand lobbies to the on-site restaurants...always themed to perfection. No where is this attention to detail more evident than at Animal Kingdom … [Read more...]
What’s included on a Disney cruise (and what you’ll pay extra for)
April 12, 2012 By
Before our first Disney Cruise Line experience on the Disney Fantasy, I had no idea what to expect. What I learned: it's important to know what's included on a Disney cruise, and what you'll pay more for. What's always included in a Disney Line Cruise: 1. All meals, from you embarkation lunch to your departure breakfast. Remember, there's no additional charge for ordering extra appetizers or … [Read more...]
