Dec 08 2009

Can You Enjoy Walt Disney World When You Hate Theme Parks?

Ummmm - the answer is yes.  It’s been over a year since our visit there, but I was inspired to write this because a friend and fellow Disney-skeptic is anticipating her first visit to Walt Disney World with her two young children.

Tigger & Pooh & Megan Too

Tigger & Pooh & Megan Too

Tigger & Pooh & Megan & Mama Too

Tigger & Pooh & Megan & Mama Too

I usually can’t stand places that are geared specifically toward “family fun”. I get irritated with the lines, rude people, misbehaving children (yes, my own included), and shockingly expensive (and unhealthy) food.  So, maybe it’s because I was expecting the worst that I was pleasantly surprised. Maybe it’s because it had been a brutal year and we were all just so grateful for an escape together. Maybe it’s because I’m softening my stance as a travel snob and succumbing to the ease and comfort of places that cater to families.  We enjoyed our visit to Walt Disney World - and here’s why… Read more »

  • Share/Bookmark

Nov 10 2009

No Disney No Cry: Enjoying Florida Without The Mouse

Almost exactly a year ago we blew our not-quite-3 year-old daughter’s mind with a trip to Florida that included Walt Disney World. 

Cinderella's Castle

Cinderella's Castle

 
We had dinner with Cinderella, we stayed up late and watched the fireworks, we went on “It’s A Small World” five times. Even cynical ol’ me shed a sentimental tear or two on the trip (and so did my dad when I asked him about our trips to WDW when I was small - weird).  Anyhoo - she remembers that experience with almost alarmingly vivid detail, so we were a little concerned about possible pouting due to this year’s theme park-free trip to Florida. Read more »

  • Share/Bookmark

Jun 01 2009

Have Baby Will Travel Readers’ Top 5 Dream Destinations…

When picking destinations for your family travel, there are always those places that seem inaccessible. Not because they’re physically inaccessible, but because there seem to be hurdles in place that would make it tough to travel there - be it distance or expense.

Have Baby Will Travel’s readers sent in their dream destinations, and the top 5 is a very diverse list of places. If it’s truly your dream to go somewhere with your family, make it happen. If money’s the issue, start saving now. If it’s time or distance, start planning now. The experience of traveling with your kids is so worth the effort.

Read more »

Related Posts with Thumbnails
  • Share/Bookmark