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World of Color at Disney California Adventure Park

By Dawn Cullo

The World of Color show debuted at Disney California Adventure Park in June 2010 and takes place on Paradise Bay. It is a nighttime water show that features Disney and Disney-Pixar characters projected on a water screen.  The show lasts for 28 minutes and also includes fire, dancing water fountains and laser effects. There are […]

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Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: Ariel's Grotto, California Screamin', CarsLand, Carthay Circle Restaurant, Dawn Cullo, Disney, Disney Pixar, Disneyland, Fantasmic!, Fast Pass, Fun Wheel Challenge, Glow with the Show Ears, Grizzly River Run, Luigi's Flying Tires, Mad T Party, Mickey's Fun Wheel, Paradise Bay, Paradise Pier, Paula Schmitt, This Girl Travels, Travel, Wine Country Trattoria, World of Color at Disney California Adventure Park

Disneynature’s Bears Movie Review

By Paula Schmitt

Disney Nature Bears Movie

It’s not easy being a single mother with two little ones, especially if you are an Alaskan brown bear, that is.The new documentary, Disneynature’s Bears, shows its audience just how tough it really is the first year for Mama bear, Sky, to teach her cubs, Amber and Scout, survival in the Alaskan wilderness. The movie […]

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Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: Alaskan brown bear, Alaskan wilderness, Amber, California, Chinook, Disney, Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, Disneyland, Disneynature’s Bears Movie Review, John C. Reilly, Magnus, Marshall Weinbaum, Paula Schmitt, Scout, Sky, This Girl Travels, Tikanni, Travel

Are You the Ultimate Park Hopper?

By Dawn Cullo

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Will you be visiting Disneyland and Walt Disney World this year? Then consider purchasing the Disney Premier Passport. This pass allows you to get a year of admission to both Disneyland Resort theme parks in California, and the 4 theme parks and 2 water parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando with no blackout […]

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Filed Under: Disney, Theme Parks Tagged With: Are You the Ultimate Park Hopper?, Backstage Pass, Dawn Cullo, Disney California Adventure Park, Disney Premier Passport, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disneyland, Epcot, Florida, Magic Kingdom, Mickey Monitor, Paula Schmitt, Premium Passholder, This Girl Travels, Travel, Walt Disney World

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration 2014 Recap

By Paula Schmitt

Disney Social Media Moms

This spring I received a sprinkle of magical pixie dust in my inbox — an invite to the 5th Annual Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at the Disneyland Resort in California. At first I couldn’t believe my eyes and what I was reading. I was so surprised and excited, then realized I needed to breathe […]

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Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: Alamo, American Tourister, Anaheim California, Ariel Winter, Avatar, Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree, Build A Bear, California, CarsLand, Coopertone, David Arquette, Disney, Disney California Adventure, Disney Interactive, Disney Junior, Disney Magic of Healthy Living, Disney Pixar, Disney Social Media Moms, Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, Disney Social Media Moms Celebration 2014 Recap, Disney World, Disneybound, Disneyland, Disneyland Hotel, Disneynature's Bears, Dole Whip, Donald Driver, Doug Bowman, Downtown Disney, DSMM, Elle Fanning, Erin Glover, Fantasyland, Gary Buchanan, GoGo Squeez, Goofy's Kitchen, Grumpy Cat, Hanes, It's A Small World, Jay Ward, Josh Hallett, Kathy Mangum, Leanne Jakubowski, Leslie Kay, LeVar Burton, Maleficent, Maria Bailey, Marshall Weinbaum, Maxine Clark, Meghan Macquire, Michael Colglazier, Michele Himmelberg, Orlando Florida, Paula Schmitt, Radiator Springs Racers, Reality Changers, runDisney, Sabrina Carpenter, Southwest, The Happiest Place on Earth, This Girl Travels, Tim Gunn, Tom Smith, Tom Staggs, Travel, Walt Disney, World of Color

Exploring Universal’s Islands of Adventure

By Karon Warren

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The last time I visited Orlando’s theme parks, there was no Universal Studios. At all. Now, there are two parks: Universal Studios (the original) and Islands of Adventure. During our recent visit we only had one day to visit Universal, so my husband and I had to decide which park would be a good fit […]

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Filed Under: Family Travel, Theme Parks, USA Tagged With: Beetle Bailey, Blondie, Butterbeer, Cathy, Dr. Seuss, Dudley Do-Right, Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls in the Toon Lagoon, Dumbledore, Exploring Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Flight of the Hippogriff, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Hogsmeade, Hogwarts, Karon Warren, Marvel Super Hero Island, Orlando, Paula Schmitt, Poseidon's Fury in the Lost Continent, Pteranodon Flyers in Jurassic Park, Sam I Am, Seuss Landing, Shoe, Spiderman, The Cat in the Hat, The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride, The Hulk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, This Girl Travels, Travel

Good Eats in North Lake Tahoe

By Shannon Entin

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After a day of skiing, snowboarding, biking or boating in adventure-filled Lake Tahoe, all you want to do is relax in a cozy atmosphere enjoying scrumptious food. On the North Shore in California, amazing food and vibe is everywhere, and even after being here for five weeks, I haven’t run out of satisfying options. Here’s […]

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Should You Buy a Walt Disney World Annual Pass?

By Dawn Cullo

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If you plan on visiting Walt Disney World more than a few times per year and spend more than $600 on your park ticket then consider purchasing a Walt Disney World Annual Pass. With an Annual Pass not only will you enjoy park hopping and no blockout days but you can also take advantage of […]

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Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: Annual Passholder, Dawn Cullo, Disney PhotoPass, Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course, Epcot, Fast Pass, Florida, MagicBands, My Disney Experience, Paula Schmitt, Should You Buy a Walt Disney World Annual Pass?, This Girl Travels, Travel

A Night at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, England

By Holly Rosen Fink

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If you’re planning to visit Manchester, England and are looking for a place to stay with the kids, the Lowry Hotel is a great choice. Located on the banks of the River Irwell, in the center of town, right near the commercial shopping district and load of things to do, this five-star hotel has 165 […]

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Filed Under: Europe, Hotels Tagged With: A Night at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester England, DS Lowry, Great Britain, his Girl Travels, Holly Rosen Fink, Imperial War Museum North, Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester Chill Factor, Manchester Art Gallery Mosley Street, Old Trafford, Paula Schmitt, River Bar & Restaurant, River Irwell, Rocco Forte Hotels, The Manchester Museum at the University of Manchester, The Museum of Science and Industry, The Quays, Travel, Urbis

Should You Buy a Disneyland Resort Annual Passport?

By Dawn Cullo

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If you plan on visiting the Disneyland Resort a few times per year, then consider purchasing an Annual Passport.  Prior to booking your vacation package add up the total number of days you plan on spending in the park for the year.  If it is more than seven days you should consider buying an Annual Passport. Did you […]

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Filed Under: Disney, Theme Parks Tagged With: Anaheim, Aulani, California, Dawn Cullo, Disney Parks, Disney's California Adventure, Disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Hawaii, Mickey's Halloween Party, Paula Schmitt, runDisney, Should You Buy a Disneyland Resort Annual Passport?, This Girl Travels, Travel

A Weekend Adventure in Amelia Island, Florida

By Paula Schmitt

The Palace Saloon, Florida’s Oldest Bar

A few weeks ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit Amelia Island. Even though I spent my childhood years growing up in the beautiful state of Florida, this was my first visit to this peaceful, relaxed seaport community. Located just off the coast of northeast Florida, Amelia Island is very easy to […]

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