Let’s start this with a disclaimer. Growing up in Southern California in the 1970s – Disney was a big part of my childhood. You could almost say that Disney defined my childhood. My mom’s first job was working for Walt Disney at Disneyland. She was one of the original mermaids in the Disneyland lagoon. My…
Category: Theme Parks
Round the World Trip 2022 Complete -Costs Broken Down and Explained – Back Home in Hawaii
The trip was far too short but the fact of the matter is, it was longer and further than most people will ever travel. I circumnavigated the globe in 42 days – leaving Hawaii for Australia, then Bali in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Morocco, France, Iceland, New York City and now back to…
Paris Disneyland – Ten Pro Tips to Enjoy It
First of all, I enjoyed Disneyland in Paris way more than I thought I would. Sophia, my 10-year-old-daughter, and I went to Knotts Berry Farm and Disney California Adventure (in Southern California) a few months ago. She actually told me that she liked Disneyland Paris better – there are a few things that tipped me towards…
Disneyland California Adventure – Thrills and Chills
First of all – before I say anything else – Get the Genie+. It was $20 each and it saved us hours and hours of waiting by giving us Lightning Lane on almost every ride, gave pretty good suggestions and also gave us the ride photos for free. 100% worth it even if the cost…
Travel Thursday: Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park, California
My family has a long history with Knotts Berry Farm which was America’s first theme park. My grandmother used to actually buy berries from the farm before it was an amusement park. My parents, my cousins and siblings, and now our kids have all made that initial pilgrimage there. Today was the day I finally…
Syncopated Family Travel: Yes, I’m a Mouseketeer at Disneyland!
To quote the Flight of the Conchords, “I’m not crying, it’s just raining on my face.” This is heaven.
Paradise Point – A Kid’s (and Parents) Paradise
It is no wonder Forbes.com designated Paradise Point as one of the “Top Ten Family Resorts in the World.”
Disney on a Dime in Time: Getting the Most from Your Disneyland Visit
If you have the buckage, staying at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels is the way to go, but here are some great tips to help you save along the way.
Wonderful Alberta: Breakfast with Dinosaurs and Lunch in the Wild West
Drumheller in Alberta, Canada is the best place in the world according to guest writer Esther Amis-Hughes
Sydney, Australia Part 3
I suppose my travel mantra has become ‘wake early and walk a lot.’ In some cases I’m strolling 16 miles per day – which means that I am seeing a lot that others are missing, not spending a lot, and generally feeling pretty good and seeing attractions, neighborhoods, and sites before most people wake up…