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Spooktacular Fun Is Back: Not So Scary Halloween 2025 Dates and More

By Kathleen Hesketh / July 1, 2024 / 0 Comments

Last update: Sept. 15, 2025 Boo! It’s that time of the year again – and what better way to celebrate than by attending the Walt Disney World Halloween Party in 2025, also known as Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? If you’re looking for a frightfully good time, look no further than this must-attend event … Read more

Best New England Day Trips to Take This Spring

By Kathleen Hesketh / June 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Best New England Day Trips to Take This Spring

Spring is fickle in the Northeast, but this list of the 8 best New England day trips will reward you for taking a trip outside, no matter how the weather is behaving. The Best Day Trips in New England If autumn is New England’s glorious crown, then spring is her dedicated servant, setting up the … Read more

Oregon in Summer, a Paradise You Won’t Want to Leave

By Kathleen Hesketh / June 2, 2024 / 0 Comments

With over 1,100 moderate hiking trails, miles of back country wilderness and opportunities for biking, paddling and rock climbing, just to name a few, there aren’t many other warm weather destinations as friendly to outdoor enthusiasts as Oregon in summer. Add in a host of activities, a penchant for historical fare and a coastline filled … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Tampa Bay: Top Things to Do Near Tampa

By Kathleen Hesketh / June 2, 2024 / 0 Comments

When visting Tampa, beaches may beckon sun seekers and wave crashers, but there is more to vacationing in the area than sea and surf. In fact, you’ll find a number of amazing things to do near Tampa. For those looking for some more off-the-beaten path adventures, here are 5 nearby attractions you’ll want to consider … Read more

How to Save Money at Disney World: 22 Tried and True Tips

By Kathleen Hesketh / June 2, 2024 / 1 Comment

One of the biggest questions Disney fans have is how to save money at Disney World. Disney vacation deliver unparalleled memories, but do have a higher price tag than a road trip to your local amusement park. To keep a healthy budger, many travelers look for savvy money-saving tips. So, we’ve put together every big … Read more

Planning Your Disney World Budget: 9 Unexpected Expenses You Can’t Afford to Miss

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 31, 2024 / 9 Comments

When it comes to planning your Disney World budget, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the obvious expenses, such as hotel, food, and tickets. But unfortunately, as much as you try to plan and budget ahead of time, a trip to Disney is full of unexpected costs that can easily derail all of your careful … Read more

Finding Disney World Cheap Hotels: Where to Get Discounts on Disney World Hotels

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 31, 2024 / 5 Comments

UPDATED: March 26, 2026 If you’re visiting Disney World on a budget, there is no need to scrape the bottom of the barrel looking for cheap Disney World accommodations. Fortunately, discounts on Disney World hotels do exist, and when combined with other Disney World resort deals can provide some affordable offerings. To make the process … Read more

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