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What Is a Disney World Park Hopper Ticket and Is It Worth the Cost?

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 28, 2024 / 5 Comments

Last update: Jan. 19, 2025 Planning a trip to Disney World is both exhilarating and intimidating. One common question guests face up front involves theme park tickets, most pointedly, what is a Disney World Park Hopper ticket and do you need it to enjoy your trip? Disney World park hopper tickets offer a magical way … Read more

Shorter Lines, Fewer Crowds, the Magic of Disney Early Entry

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 23, 2024 / 8 Comments

While Disney World is a magical place, one of the biggest perks known to Disney World resort hotel guests is the options to enter the theme parks early. While the ever popular Walt Disney World Extra Magic Hours (EMH) program is a thing of the past, we now have in its place “Disney World Early … Read more

We Found the Best Things to Do in Astoria Oregon, and that Was a Problem

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 23, 2024 / Comments Off on We Found the Best Things to Do in Astoria Oregon, and that Was a Problem

Finding cool and unusual things to do in Astoria, Oregon wasn’t the hard part of our journey. It was compressing them into the space of a morning that proved impossible. It’s a Tight Itinerary, but We Decide to Head up the Coast We recently made the decision to head out on a mini road trip … Read more

How Does the Disney Magic Band Work and Do You Need One?

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 22, 2024 / 16 Comments

Magic Bands (MagicBands) have been a hot topic ever since they debuted, but many Disney newbies are left wondering how does the Disney Magic Band work? And do I need one? We are here to cut through the confusion and help you decide if a magic band is right for your Disney trip. What Is … Read more

Over the River and Through the Woods: Oregon’s Premier Scenic Byway

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 22, 2024 / 4 Comments

What is the Over the River and Through the Woods Scenic Byway? The over the river and through the woods scenic byway in Oregon is the highway that encompasses ground from Brownsville Oregon to the junction of OR-226, OR-22 and US-20. The byway offers magnificent views of winding rivers, lakes, and snow peaked mountains. It … Read more

Submerged at Submarine Force Museum in Connecticut

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 21, 2024 / 2 Comments

The Submarine Force Museum in Groton CT is home to all things submarine, including working periscopes and the USS Nautilus. The Nautilus is submerged in water outside the museum and is open for tours. The Story of the Submarine Force Museum’s USS Nautilus In 1951, Congress authorized the construction of the Nautilus submarine. “Underway on … Read more

The Sweet Hike of Sweet Creek Falls

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 19, 2024 / 0 Comments

Sweet Creek Falls Oregon is a heavily trafficked two-mile out and back Oregon hiking trail that showcases four waterfalls, which together, drop over 70 feet. Small swimming holes can be accessed at most of the falls, if you’re up for getting wet. If you’re not into splashing in the water, don’t fret. Oregon’s Sweet Creek … Read more

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Review: See More, Travel the Old-Fashioned Way

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 17, 2024 / 2 Comments

If you need a relaxing way to see the Oregon Coast while visiting Oregon, or if you have a kiddo that is obsessed with trains, The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is for you and your family! The railway features a historical authentic Oregon steam train which takes you along the Coast and shorelines from Garibaldi … Read more

Thrills and Chills Await at Disney World Halloween

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 16, 2024 / 0 Comments

Halloween at Disney World is always a frightfully good time. Whether you’re celebrating ghouls or goblins, villains or princesses, you’ll find that Halloween at Disney World offers the right combination of ghoulish and whimsey to create a perfect seasonal haunt for everyone. Here’s what’s currently expected for Halloween at Disney World, based on what was … Read more

Disney World Christmas Time Secrets and More

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 16, 2024 / 2 Comments

Last update Sept. 11, 2025 Disney World is known for being one of the most magical places on Earth, and at Walt Disney World, Christmas time is handled with the same magic. In a matter of days, or in some cases hours, parks and resorts transform into winter wonderlands, fit for royalty. If you’ and … Read more