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Renee Sklarew, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C., shares with us six free, family-friendly activities in Washington, D.C. One of the best reasons to visit D.C. is that there are so many free activities to do. Many involve the Smithsonian Museums that do not charge an entry fee, while others are part of the National Park Service. Take

Disney Springs offers a wide array of counter-service meal options. Here are our top five choices, plus something extra for your sweet tooth. Blaze Pizza Here each fast-fired pizza is prepared in around 3 minutes after you select your toppings, Chipotle-style. Ignore the long line outside—it moves very quickly. Go light on the toppings for best results. If you can’t get

It is impossible to take in all the live entertainment at Disney’s Magic Kingdom in a single day. To experience both the attractions and the live entertainment, guests should allocate at least two days to spend in this park. Following is a short list of daily events, all included in your park admission. The Afternoon parade, usually staged at 2

Today, Disney announced June 30th as the official opening day for the highly anticipated Toy Story Land. In 2016, Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show; Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure; Streets of America; and the Studio Catering Co. restaurant closed to make room for the long-awaited park makeover. The 11-acre Toy Story Land will transport guests into Andy’s

Here are our top eight things to do at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. From attractions to shows and meals, these are our favorites. The Animal Kingdom has enough attractions to fill an entire day, but we  recommend that you enjoy your vacation and make sure you take a break, return to the hotel for a nap, and get some pool time.