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5 Sweet Florida Rides to try on National Roller Coaster Day!

Did you know August 16 is National Roller Coaster Day? Why not have a day for the funnest, most thrill seekiest rides at amusement parks everywhere? When TripAdvisor named their top 10 Best Amusement parks in the world, parks in Central Florida were front and centre on that list with
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Moon Palace Waterpark
5 Cool Caribbean Plus 2 Fab Florida Waterparks Equals Water Fun for Your Adventurous Family!

Fun in the sun is the goal of a tropical vacation! But when you have little ones who may not be ready for the voracious waves of the ocean, choosing a resort with a fantastic waterpark can add so much more to your family holiday. And for those who are
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Christmas at Legoland Windsor
5 Reasons to Visit LEGOLAND Windsor Resort this Christmas Season

From the moment you step into LEGOLAND Windsor Resort for your Christmas experience, you’ll know your arrived somewhere magical! The spirit of the season is everywhere as you make your grand entrance into the park. Visitors will be pleasantly surprised to find that the festive season is not an afterthought
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SeaWorld San Diego How to Save and Where to Splash Out
How to Save and Where to Splash Out at SeaWorld San Diego

“You better stop your whining and start enjoying yourself!” I hear a hot, tired mother hiss at her offspring. I’m sitting on a bench, furtively massaging my feet after removing the shoes I insisted were comfortable enough for the day ahead. They weren’t. If my internal monologue was out loud, it
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Kennedy Space Center - Junior astronauts can touch down at this play area - photo by Debra Smith
Give Me Some Space! Destination: The Kennedy Space Center

A visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida’s Space Coast is the most interplanetary fun your family can have without leaving the ground. Plan to spend an entire day exploring this universe of multimedia experiences located just an hour’s drive from Orlando.  It’s so big you’ll need
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Disneyland is Calling and Kids Must Go!

Calling all pint-sized Jedi. Calling all wannabe princesses. Disneyland has the adventures you are looking for! No kidding! Now more than ever there are some great attractions that sing out to everyone in the family. Disneyland in Anaheim, California, is in the middle of celebrating it’s 60th anniversary celebration and
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Disney World Kilimanjaro Safari Sign
Have an African Safari without leaving North America at Disney World Kilimanjaro Safari

There’s more to Walt Disney World, in Orlando Florida, than Mickey Mouse and the Cinderella Castle. For those of us who will never make it to the African Savannah (make that most of us!), there’s good news: Disney World’s safari expedition in the Animal Kingdom is the next best thing.   Yes,
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Canada's Wonderland
Ending summer with a bang at Canada’s Wonderland

Growing up in Northern Ontario, summer was never complete without a trip to Canada’s Wonderland so I’m thrilled that I can now share this tradition with my children! Planet Snoopy is our first stop, after popping into the height-check station to get the kids suited up in their ride bracelets.
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Newport Beach Family Getaway Guide
Newport Beach Family Getaway Guide

My four-year daughter was not impressed. Shooting me a betrayed look, she lamented, “This is NOT a fairy ride, mama. It doesn’t have any wings.” I stifled my laughter as I tried to explain we were on a ferry ride, not a fairy ride. We were on the Balboa Island
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Kissimee Florida -Home base for Family Fun
Kissimmee: Home Base for Florida Fun!

I’ve long wanted to take my family to Florida and Kissimmee (pronounced Ka-SIM-mee) in central Florida checks all our boxes – year-round sunshine, easy access to theme parks, spring training baseball, nature tours, and outlet shopping. With something for everyone in the family, we cannot say enough good (so, so
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