Kids Eat Free and More at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawai`i

Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, Ko Olina, Hawaii is an ideal locale for vacationers of all ages. Everyone – adults, teens and kids – can enjoy amazing adventures with the greatest pools on the island, the secluded beach and lagoon, guided excursions and activities, incredible dining and spectacular entertainment.

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What I Wish I Had Known on Our First Visit to Disney

                  Traveling to Disney with young children can be exhilarating and exhausting at the same time.  When we traveled to Disney for the first time, our twins were four years old.  We were ALL super excited about them seeing their favorite characters

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Excerpt 5: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011)

Update: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011) has been released and is available from Amazon.com. What’s a Walt Disney World travel guide without tips? The excerpt below has two sets of tips; the first are general tips for visiting Walt Disney World while the

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Disney off the Beaten Path: Tom Sawyer Island.

If there was ever an undiscovered treasure in Walt Disney World, it’s Tom Sawyer Island and Ft. Langhorn, located in the Magic Kingdom.   Really, I should know:  I’ve been going to the parks for over 20 years and I never visited this attraction until my trip last December.   The day I finally visited

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Beyond the Attractions (2011) is Available for Kindle

NEW JERSEY September 4, 2010 – Lisa M. Battista has packed the 2011 edition of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (Kindle ASIN: B0041OSGMK) with all the information readers need to plan an unforgettable Walt Disney World vacation with children, ages 2-5. Written by a

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Excerpt 1: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011)

I’m excited to announce the release of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011) in early October 2010. Here’s a sneak peek. Please visit Chip and Company over the next few weeks for more excerpts & giveaway! Should You Go? There is nothing in the

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Disney off the Beaten Path:The Slowest Time of the Year

As much as I love Disney World, I find that there’s a direct correlation between my enjoyment of the parks and how crowded they are.  It’s true that there’s a certain energy and excitement that you can only find when the parks are crowded, but that feeling fades pretty quickly when you can’t

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