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Wizarding World of Harry Potter is not for the little ones (and that’s just fine)

by ThemeParkMom

I found myself previewing the Wizarding World of Harry Potter a couple of days back, and I can honestly say that it’s everything Universal Orlando has promised. And more.
My job involves visiting a lot of theme parks and seeing a lot of cool stuff, but I have never felt so immersed in a fictional environment. [...]

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New family lodging option in Orlando: CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort

by ThemeParkMom

There’s a new place to stay in Orlando, and this hotel conveniently provides some of the fun your family may be looking for on a Florida vacation.
The CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort has just opened on Orlando’s International Drive. It’s the 10th resort in the CoCo Key chain.
The property is not new, but it [...]

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Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida

by MommyMusings

The Gaylord Palms is located in Kissimmee, Florida, just minutes from Walt Disney World. My family stayed at the property over the Christmas holiday to experience the hotel and it’s on-site activities.
To say we were blown away is an understatement. The lights, sounds, entertainment and accommodations made for a magical stay. We left wondering when [...]

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Top 10 Summer Travel Destinations in the US

by CajunMama

Where will US travel consumers spend their vacations this year? ASTA, the American Society of Travel Agents, recently released results of its annual survey of hot travel destinations. The best part about this top destination survey is the information is based on actual vacations booked by consumers, not a list made up by so-called experts.
Here are [...]

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Universal Orlando Reveals Travel Packages for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

by CajunMama

Universal Orlando just released this information about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter so that families can start planning their summer vacation. I know that I have a Harry Potter fan in my household who has been avidly keeping up with the park progress through this site and MuggleCast. Here’s the latest on Universal Orlando’s [...]

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Winning Wednesday: WDW with Kids 2009

by CajunMama

Wow. That’s all I can manage to say after reading all the great tips and tricks left by all of you for a Disney World family vacation.
Some of the tips that really stood out include Charlotte Winters’ tip to UPGRADE. Jaclyn Reynolds advises visitors to study the park maps before exploring the park. Donna S [...]

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On the Move Approved: Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 and Giveaway

by CajunMama

I recently was able to get my hands on a copy of Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 by Kim Wright Wiley. This Fodor’s guide to Orlando theme parks includes more than just info on Disney, but provides all the information needed to plan and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.
It includes time and money [...]

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