Magic Kingdom is the star of the show at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Walking through the gates is like entering an alternative universe, where happiness prevails. Joy and excitement bubbles up inside you and the pastel buildings of Main Street battle for your attention. There are characters and musicians distracting you as you try not to detour through any of the … [Read more...]
Travel Diary | Disney Caribbean Cruise
Our week-long Disney Cruise was the absolute highlight of our U.S. trip. As much as we loved Disney World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Legoland, all four of us came home talking about how, when and where we could get ourselves on another Disney Cruise. Even the kids choose the cruise when asked would they prefer to go to Disney World (including Magic Kingdom, … [Read more...]
Which cruise ship is best for your family?
This week the 2016 Cruisers’ Choice Awards were announced by Cruise Critic (www.cruisecritic.com.au). We were converted to cruising by our Disney Cruise last year. It was so kid-friendly! So while I was excited to see Disney's 4 ships take out the top 4 places in the Best Cruise Ship for Families category, I was also interested to discover some other great ships. I was … [Read more...]
Review | LEGOLAND Hotel Florida
Staying at LEGOLAND Hotel Florida is a bit like falling into a tub of LEGO. It's brightly coloured, garishly decorated, noisy in the foyer and restaurant, with kids' entertainment at every turn. But the theming is incredibly well done. The level of detail is extraordinary. The guest rooms are ridiculously cool, the lifts are super fun, and I'm a little bit obsessed by the … [Read more...]
Cost comparison | Where to travel in the July school holidays
Have you got a holiday booked for this year? Any ideas? How do you choose your destination? Do you start with where you want to go and work out whether you can afford it? Or start with the budget and go from there? Now that both of our kids are at school, we try to restrict our travel to school holiday times. Which is expensive! So to make it as affordable as … [Read more...]
Travel Diary | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
This place blew my mind. It is COMPLETELY immersive. The sort of place that you could wander around all day, just taking in every detail. You don't even need to be going on the rides. It is just as much fun wandering through the streets and the shops. Because these are not standard souvenir shops. They are the shops from the books/movies perfectly recreated. Browse for a … [Read more...]
Life advice from Disney characters + more
There's so much good stuff in this that I had to share it with you. Because a friend truly is something better than chocolate ice-cream. (Cookie Monster) With thanks to AAAStateofPlay.com. … [Read more...]
Hamilton Island | For the adventurous family
Brought to you by Hamilton Island Primary-school age is such a perfect time to travel with kids. No longer are they too young, too short or too scared. Instead they're fearless and enthusiastic balls of endless energy, with an insatiable appetite for new adventures. If it involves water, sport or thrills, then they are there! Fortunately, Hamilton Island has a veritable … [Read more...]
Travel diary | Animal Kingdom at Disney World
Sitting in the front seat of a safari truck, transfixed by the flock of birds sitting in the stunted branches of a baobab tree, in the peace of the African savannah, I knew we had made the right decision. Disney's Animal Kingdom, one of the four theme parks that make up Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is a tranquil, shady haven. More like wandering through a beautiful zoo … [Read more...]
Where to stay at Disney World
Lovely reader Rose is counting down to a Disney Extravaganza trip with the Disney World/Disney Cruise double booked for next September. Yay! I knew we couldn't be the only mad family prepared to travel halfway around the world for Mickey Mouse! This experienced traveller is planning ahead and is keen for some information about where to stay for the Disney World part of the … [Read more...]