I’ve been a theme park enthusiast since I was a kid, and now we have children ourselves, we’re fast becoming experts in how to get the most out of them as a family.
I enjoy the challenge of coming up with the perfect strategy, so you can rest assured I will have done ALL the research and condensed it down for you.
Here are our theme park guides so far…
Disneyland California with toddlers and little kids
Disney California Adventure with toddlers and little kids
Walt Disney World with toddlers and little kids
Animal Kingdom with toddlers and little kids
EPCOT with toddlers and little kids
Disney Hollywood Studios with toddlers and little kids
Magic Kingdom with toddlers and little kids
Best Disney World hotels for families
Complete guide to Disneyland Paris
Best rides and attractions at Walt Disney Studios Paris
Where to eat at Disneyland Paris
How to get the most out of Puy du Fou with kids
Universal Studios Florida with toddlers and little kids
Universal Orlando with toddlers and little kids
Islands of Adventure with toddlers and little kids
Europa-Park has flown under my radar for years, but as soon as I heard about the Europe-themed park (one of the biggest in Europe!), I knew we needed to visit. And now I think you should too! We’ve done a few Disneys, Universals and smaller theme parks around Europe, and Europa-Park is definitely up there … Read more
Puy du Fou is one of the most impressive and bonkers places I’ve ever been. Voted the best theme park in the world several times, it’s one of France’s most popular attractions, drawing over 2 million visitors a year. It’s an immersive world of spectacular live shows where history, myth and theatre collide on a … Read more
The million-dollar (or more like thousands-of-dollars) question: is a trip to Disney World worth it? Same for Disneyland and all the other Disney parks: is a Disney vacation worth the time, money and effort? I get asked this all the time, so here’s a post with all my thoughts. We’ve been to all the Disney … Read more
Here are all our tips for where to eat at Disneyland Paris, including options for kids and vegetarians, plus fun themed restaurants and character dining to try. Also make sure to read our full guide to getting the most out of a trip to Disneyland Paris. First of all, the elephant in the room: is the … Read more
Disney Adventure World (formerly Walt Disney Studios Park) has undergone a huge transformation. World of Frozen, Adventure Way and Adventure Bay all opened in 2026, bringing new rides, restaurants, character experiences and a spectacular nighttime show to Disneyland Paris’ second park. The old Walt Disney Studios had something of a reputation for being Disney’s “worst … Read more
Disneyland Paris (formerly known as Eurodisney) is our closest Disneyland park and the obvious choice for people in Europe. But does it live up to its American counterparts? Is it worth a visit if you’ve already been to Florida and California? And if you’re going with your family, how can you make the most out … Read more
Steve and I are huge Harry Potter fans, and now Otis and Arlo have joined the family obsession. So of course our trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando was a huge highlight of the trip. And before that, Steve and I had been to the California edition at Universal Studios … Read more
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