Magic Kingdom is the most iconic of the Disney parks – it’s what most people expect when they think of Disney. Home to the Cinderella Castle and Disney parade, it’s a place that kids dream of. And its enchanting lands, classic rides and beloved characters make for a magical trip. The park is designed with … Read more
We went to Universal Orlando thinking that the Islands of Adventure theme park would be our family favourite, but Universal Studios Florida turned out to be the one the kids loved the most – largely because of the Minions attractions. And now that the DreamWorks land has also opened, Universal Studios Florida may officially be … Read more
Universal’s Islands of Adventure has some of Universal Orlando’s best rides and while I think we preferred its sister park, Universal Studios Florida, it was still a big hit with the all of us. Seuss Landing is particularly great for little ones, and of course Hogsmeade for the Harry Potter fans, and the brilliant Camp … Read more
It’s a big question: where is the best place to stay at Disney World? Should you go all in at an official Disney World hotel? Or save some money, and have a break from all things Disney, at one of the off-site options? And what about the select partner hotels that still have some of … Read more
We were told not to bother with Universal Studios while the kids were little. People said we wouldn’t be able to make the most of it and there wouldn’t be enough to entertain the little ones. But it turned out to be one of our favourites. It’s home to some of our kids’ favourite theme … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios, like EPCOT, is often seen as more suited to older kids and adults rather than little kids, but that’s not really the case. I mean, it’s the home of Toy Story Land! Sure, there are some attractions that will be better suited to older kids, but our 3-year-old loved Hollywood Studios – … Read more
This is part of my Disney series, a collection of guides to how to get the most out of all the Disney parks with kids (especially toddlers and pre-schoolers). My obsessive research and planning will save you a lot of time! Animal Kingdom is perhaps the Disney theme park that is most well suited to … Read more
I had EPCOT pegged as the most grown-up, and dare I say boring, of the Disney World parks. But while it does have lots for adults (especially food and drinks), it’s also great for kids. And it’s certainly not boring. In fact, it might just be my favourite park (depending which day you ask – … Read more
Planning a trip to Disney World is an operation! But I’ve done a huge amount of the legwork for you, so this post is here to help you get the most out of your Disney World trip, especially if you’re travelling with toddlers or little kids. While there’s no doubt Disney World is one of … Read more