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Visiting Central Florida’s Theme Parks: Then and Now

By Karon Warren

Central Florida's theme parks

When my husband and I decided to take the kids to visit Central Florida’s theme parks, I started doing some online research to find out the basics of planning our visit, getting the most for our money and making sure we didn’t skip anything crucial. After all, the last time I visited the Orlando area, […]

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Filed Under: Family Travel, Theme Parks, USA

Halloween Time at Disneyland Sparkles

By Dawn Cullo

Walking down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park is always a special time. But during the Fall months it is extra special because the park is decorated for Halloween Time. This year the decorations will have an extra touch of sparkle in honor of Disneyland Resort’s 60th Anniversary. Visiting the park during […]

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Disneyland Diamond Celebration Entertainment

By Dawn Cullo

Sleeping Beauty Castle - 60th Anniversary

Disneyland turned 60 years old on July 17, 2015 and the celebration continues to dazzle at the Disneyland Resort. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park and Carthay Circle Theatre in Disney’s California Adventure are dressed up in diamonds for this special celebration. Disneyland as created a new fireworks show to honor their 60th Anniversary. The “Disneyland Forever” […]

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Filed Under: Disney, Theme Parks Tagged With: A Kiss Goodnight, Alice in Wonderland, California Adventure, Carthay Circle, Dawn Cullo, Diamond Mad Tea Party, Disney, Disneyland Diamond Celebration Entertainment, Disneyland Forever, Paint the Night, Paula Schmitt, Pixar, Richard Sherman, Sleeping Beauty Castle, This Girl Travels, Tinkerbell, Travel, World of Color

Go Under the Sea with Disney

By Dawn Cullo

The Seas with Nemo and Friends Exterior - Photo Credit Disney Parks

Have you ever wanted to hang out with Dolphins or explore a giant aquarium full of marine life while on a Disney vacation? Did you know that at Walt Disney World you can do that? The Seas with Nemo and Friends at EPCOT in Walt Disney World has a fantastic undersea area that is just waiting for […]

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Filed Under: Disney, Theme Parks Tagged With: Dawn Cullo, Disney, Dolphins in Depth, Epcot, Epcot Dive Quest, Epcot Seas Aqua Tour, Paula Schmitt, This Girl Travels, Travel, Walt Disney World

Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom Review

By Paula Schmitt

This Girl Travels Reviews Disneynature Monkey Kingdom

I love Disneynature films. Me and my family enjoy connecting with the animals and following along with the stories that are so informative and educational. And for this particular Disneynature movie that takes place deep in the jungle of Sri Lanka and swung into theaters on Earth Day, we got to meet a tribe of […]

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Filed Under: Disney, Theme Parks Tagged With: Alastair Fothergill, Castle Rock, Disney, Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom Review, Harry Gregson-Williams, Macaque Monkeys, Mark Linfield, Paula Schmitt, Sri Lanka, This Girl Travels, Tina Fey, Travels

Springtime Fun at Disneyland Resort

By Dawn Cullo

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Special times await you at the Disneyland Resort this spring and I’m hoppy to tell you all about it. One of the places I love to visit year round while at Disneyland is the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. This area can be found tucked away behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and is a nice treat for the whole family. […]

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Filed Under: Disney, Theme Parks Tagged With: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree, Dawn Cullo, Disney, Easter, Mother's Day, Paula Schmitt, Springtime Fun at Disneyland Resort, This Girl Travels, Travel

60th Anniversary Plans for Disneyland

By Dawn Cullo

Disneyland

Disneyland will turn 60 years old on July 17th, 2015. Several new entertainment elements will kick off on May 22nd that will knock your socks off!! “Paint the Night” Parade “The “Paint the Night” parade brings some of the most innovative floats, vibrant costumes, dazzling special effects, unforgettable music and energetic performances ever presented at Disneyland Resort. […]

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Fantasmic! FASTPASS Options at Disneyland Park

By Dawn Cullo

Fantasmic! Mickey Mouse

A trip to Disneyland isn’t complete without seeing the nighttime spectacular known as Fantasmic! Since its opening in 1992 the show has become guest favorite and draws large crowds.  In the past few years guest have been known to save their spots for Fantasmic! hours before the show starts. Starting on December 12, 2014 Disneyland will now offer […]

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“Frozen Fun” at Disneyland Opens January 7, 2015

By Dawn Cullo

Frozen Fun

Disneyland Resort is finally feeling the Frozen love. Starting January 7th Disneyland Resort will be home to “Frozen Fun” but this awesome event will only be available for a limited time.  All events will take place in Disney California Adventure in Hollywood Land. Here is what you can experience during “Frozen Fun.” “Anna and Elsa’s Royal Welcome” is the […]

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Disneyland Tours

By Dawn Cullo

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Visiting Disneyland is always a magical experience but when you add in a Disneyland Resort tour your visit takes on a whole new spin. During these tours you will get the chance to go behind the scenes and learn about the magic it takes to make Disneyland Resort what it is today.  One of my favorite tours […]

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