Tag: amusement parks
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Holiday Experiences: Lights, Traditions, & Festive Places {Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky}
We’ve been soaking in the festivities of the season over the past few weeks, with days filled with family gatherings, time with friends, holiday parties at work and school, and as many seasonal celebrations as we can possibly fit in. Even with the busy pace, I’ve really loved this stretch of time. The people and…
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From Monteverde to Playa Hermosa{Costa Rica}
After saying goodbye to Monteverde, we made a stop at Ponderosa Adventure Park to feed giraffes and zebras before spending our final days relaxing along the Pacific coast at Playa Hermosa. It was the perfect ending to an unforgettable Costa Rica adventure.
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A Day at Disneyland Paris: Experiencing the Queen’s Maze & Castle’s Dragon {France}
After days of exploring museums, cathedrals, and historic sites in Paris, we set aside one day just for our daughter. Here’s what we loved about Disneyland Paris, from the incredible castle and hidden dragon to the reminder that family travel should make room for childhood magic.
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A Different Side of Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg: The Charm Beyond the Crowds{Tennessee}
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are known for their big attractions, but there is another side to these Smoky Mountain towns. Discover charming shops, family traditions, mountain experiences, and unexpected places worth visiting.
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A Day at Dollywood: Finding the Heart of Dolly Parton’s Mountain Dream {Tennessee}
Dollywood is much more than a theme park. From thrilling rides and live bluegrass music to Appalachian crafts and Dolly Parton’s inspiring story, here’s why our first visit made us lifelong fans.
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Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland: When The Nightmare Before Christmas Takes Over {California}
Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion gets a magical makeover when Jack Skellington and the world of The Nightmare Before Christmas take over for the holiday season. I was surprised by just how much of the movie is woven into the ride—and how completely different the experience feels. From the transformed ballroom to a snow-covered Halloween Town hill,…
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A Weekend at Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure in Orlando {Florida}
Our Universal Orlando weekend took us from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to dinosaur encounters and family-friendly adventures. Come along as we revisit our trip and share a few tips for planning your own visit.
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Moments & Misadventures :: Fly The Falcon? Hold My Blue Milk.
Childhood for me consisted of a lot of Star Wars. My brother and I had epic light saber battles on the couch that usually ended in injury and vehement cries of retribution. We constantly argued over tactics of the Rebellion and made fun of the storm troopers in their goofy uniforms. We watched with bated…
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Summertime at Silver Dollar City {Missouri}
Brad and I often laugh at how much time we spend on the road going to some place or another. We have a very different idea from a lot of people about how many hours or how many miles we are willing to be on the road to get somewhere. And this last weekend was…
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Holidays at Silver Dollar City {Missouri}
We ended 2020 with a visit to Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. This theme park is styled after the American frontier of the mid 1800s. While it boasts of some great thrill rides, it is also home to a number of different craft areas where visitors can come and watch a blacksmith, glass blower,…