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When most people hear the word “cruise,” they think beaches, bikinis, and fruity drinks decorated with paper umbrellas. Disney Cruise Line (DCL) does offer many wonderful itineraries that suit that description to a T. While I’m always up for a tropical voyage, I must confess that I prefer the Disney Cruise Lines sailings to cold weather destinations. Here are five reasons why I’ll choose…

Epcot Flower and Garden Festival — Fun for the Entire Family Review of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival provided by Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids Now through May 30th, guests can enjoy the annual Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. You do not have to have a green thumb to enjoy the

Every Tuesday is Toddler Tuesday Every Tuesday at Mall of America, between 10 a.m. and noon, is Toddler Tuesday. Depending upon the event, Toddler Tuesdays draw hundreds of toddlers and their caretakers. Most of the adult attendees are moms, but dads, grandparents, and nannies attend too. The theme and events change from week to week but often include arts and

Fantasyland Attractions for Little Tykes Fantasyland has more attractions for young children than any other land inside the Magic Kingdom. Fantasyland is the heart of the Magic Kingdom—a truly enchanting place beneath the steepled towers of Cinderella Castle. Fantasyland is divided into three distinct sections. Directly behind Cinderella Castle and set on a snowcapped mountain is Beast’s Castle, part of a Beauty and the

Downtown Las Vegas is tied together under the canopy of the Fremont Street Experience,  a high-tech, overhead sound-and-light show. The 12.5-million-light canopy extends from Main Street to Las Vegas Boulevard, covering the five-block pedestrian concourse where most Downtown casinos are situated. Canopy shows occur on the hour, with the first show at 8 p.m. and the last show at midnight (subject to seasonal