What sort of traveller are you? Are you more limited by time than money and prefer to pay for the best in accommodation on holiday to really make the most of it? Or would you prefer to rein in the budget if it means you can afford to travel further and/or more often? No matter your budget there is sure to be an accommodation option to suit you in theme park mecca … [Read more...]
5 fun things to do at Kennedy Space Center (for kids!)
Shining like a beacon of scientific brilliance amongst the low-brow (but super fun!) Disney and Universal madness, the Kennedy Space Center is a must-do when you visit Orlando. But if, like us, you're not prepared to devote the 8 hours to it that their website recommends, then you need to narrow down your options to focus on the most fun things to do at Kennedy Space Center … [Read more...]
Travel Diary | Epcot at Disney World
Maximising your time and money is always a high priority when travelling. For our visit to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, we chose a 3 Day Park Hopper Ticket and visited Epcot on day 2. Day 1 started with our favourite rollercoaster at Animal Kingdom, pool time at our hotel in the afternoon, then finished with fireworks at Magic Kingdom. It was a huge day. But there's … [Read more...]
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique | Disney’s Ultimate Princess Experience
Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a magical beauty salon owned by Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and operated by her skilled apprentices. These Fairy Godmothers-in-Training will transform your child into the Disney prince or princess of their choosing. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques are found in many of the Disney parks and cruise ships around the world. On our Disney … [Read more...]
Travel diary | Magic Kingdom at Disney World
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...]
Why a Disney Caribbean cruise should be on your travel bucket list
Our week-long Disney Eastern Caribbean 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 … [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...]
LEGOLAND Florida Hotel Review
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...]
