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All The Superhero Fun during Summer of Heroes at Disneyland

byKaren•June 20, 2017

I spent last weekend at Disneyland for the Cars 3 world premiere. The main purpose of the press trip was covering Cars 3 but we also had a lot of time in Disneyland and at California Adventure. We spent all day Sunday exploring the superhero fun at Summer of Heroes. Here are 7 things not read more »

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Cars 3 Red Carpet World Premiere

byKaren•June 13, 2017

Thank you, Disney and Pixar for hosting me during the Cars 3 Event.  I just returned home from another whirlwind Disney press trip. This trip included the world premiere of Cars 3 and was my 2nd red carpet experience. It was a little different than the Jungle Book red carpet because instead of being held on the read more »

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Disneybounding Ideas for Kids

byKaren•May 22, 2017

I had so much fun planning some disneybounding outfits for my boys. As big as we are on costumes around here, they’ve never worn a costume into a Disney park except to Mickey’s Halloween Party. Maybe it’s because you’re more likely to see little girls wearing Princess dresses in the parks. An easy alternative to wearing a costume read more »

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10 Things to do at LEGOLAND on a Crowded Day

byKaren•May 21, 2017

I tend to be an offseason girl when it comes to theme parks. I just prefer the lower crowds even if it means some rides are being refurbished and the parks hours are shorter.  That being said, sometimes visiting a theme park on a busy day can’t be helped. We traveled to San Diego over read more »

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3 Reasons To Consider Staying at The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista

byKaren•May 8, 2017

I toured the renovated Wyndham Lake Buena Vista during sponsored retreats and want to share why I’d consider staying there. The value and amenities offered are awesome and make me consider staying off property on our next Walt Disney World adventure. 3 Reasons To Stay At The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista 1. Cost The Wyndham read more »

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Things To Do at Disneyland This Summer (2017)

byKaren•March 24, 2017

We just got back from a fun Disneyland adventure over rodeo break. I loved checking out the new stuff from the past year and of course all of our old favorites.  We finally were able to ride Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, Soarin’ Around the World and Hyperspace Mountain. Plus we watched Olaf in the new Frozen read more »

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20+ Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Reviews

byKaren•January 21, 2017

I don’t know about you but I tend to obsessively research hotels before our trip. Even after we’ve booked our room, I love to read reviews and look for tips to improve our stay or issues I should be aware of. My review of Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside resort has been one of my most read more »

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How to Trade with Jawas at Star Wars Launch Bay

byKaren•May 4, 2016

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has become THE place for all things Star Wars. Beyond Jedi Training and Star Tours, you will find the Star Wars Launch Bay with a multitude of cool Star Wars things to experience. My favorite part of the new Star Wars Launch Bay at Walt Disney World? Meeting the Jawas!!  Not only read more »

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Guide to Dining at Disney’s BoardWalk

byKaren•April 25, 2016

Disney Springs may offer an amazing selection of dining options but this girl prefers Disney’s BoardWalk for a large selection of restaurants because of its awesome location. Located in between Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios and surrounded by 5 Epcot area resorts, it’s easy to pop over for a meal while visiting either park or read more »

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5 Reasons We Love Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort

byKaren•March 20, 2016

I’ve had the pleasure of staying at a few different Walt Disney World Resorts over the past few years. Last month, I added Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside to that list. Read our Disney’s Port Orleans review to see what we loved and what we didn’t. This is the first moderate resort I have written about read more »

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9 Things To Do at Disneyland during Spring Break

byKaren•March 8, 2016

Spring break season is quickly approaching and I bet some lucky families have plans to visit the Disneyland Resort. With changes always being announced at the resort, I have a few suggestions on what to on your visit. Check out these 9 things to do at Disneyland during Spring Break this year. 1. Meet Captain read more »

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5 Reasons We Love Disney’s Pop Century Resort

byKaren•February 17, 2016

We are headed back to Walt Disney World really soon, so I thought it’d be the perfect time to share our thoughts on a few resorts we have already stayed at. A few days ago I shared why we love Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, today I am jumping down a few pegs price wise and read more »

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5 Reasons We Love Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

byKaren•February 13, 2016

We’ve had the opportunity to check out several Walt Disney World Resorts from value to deluxe. Today I’m sharing 5 reasons we love Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and a few why we don’t. 5 Reasons We Love Disney’s Yacht Club Resort 1. The Pool Stormalong Bay was my boys’ favorite part of Disney’s Yacht Club. read more »

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4 Reasons We Loved Our Knott’s Berry Farm Visit

byKaren•September 5, 2015

When we headed to California for Fall Break last year, we opted to experience a few other venues beyond our beloved Disneyland. Blasphemy, I know but sometimes exploring new places makes sense. Both Peter and I visited Knott’s Berry Farm as kids and decided it was time to check it out with our boys. We read more »

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5 Things We Always Bring on a Disney Trip

byKaren•June 2, 2015

Are you planning a Disney parks vacation? Check out the 5 things we always pack in our suitcase to save money and time at Disneyland or Walt Disney World #packinglist #FamilyTravel #Disney

Are you planning a Disney trip? Yay! Planning a trip to Disneyland is almost as much fun as being in the parks! The only downside to a Disney trip is the cost, Disney World and Disneyland can be quite expensive. To keep the cost down, there are a few things we always bring on a read more »

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Unique Ways to Watch Fireworks at Walt Disney World

byKaren•May 22, 2015

It’s a little crazy but I was at Disney World twice in under a month. I’ve had a very busy spring. As part of both trips, one for my Traveling Mom retreat and the other for DisneySMMC, I had the opportunity to experience fireworks at Walt Disney World in special ways.  I thought I’d share read more »

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DIY Everything is Awesome LEGO Shirt

byKaren•November 5, 2014

I am a big fan of fun themed shirts for theme park visits. My favorite ones will always be the Quinnie the pooh and Elliot too Disney shirts I made for the boys a few years ago.  My DIY LEGO man shirts are much more popular among readers though. I decided to update them for read more »

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7 Reasons You Should Attend Mickey’s Halloween Party

byKaren•August 19, 2014

Last year’s Halloween adventure at Disneyland, including Mickey’s Halloween party, was one of my favorite adventures of 2013! We almost always go to Disneyland during the fall because both Peter and Quinn’s birthdays are in late September.  Two years ago we attended our first Mickey’s Halloween Party and it was awesome. Here’s why I’d love to read more »

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Why you need a stroller at Walt Disney World

byKaren•July 10, 2014

I know traveling minimalist can be appealing but it doesn’t work well at Walt Disney World with little kids. Trust me. If the thought of using a stroller on your Disney trip crossed your mind even once, you NEED one. Walt Disney World is HUGE, with 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, and additional areas read more »

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Build-A-Dino in Downtown Disney

byKaren•June 25, 2014

Our visit to Walt Disney World last month was chock full of first time adventures for us. It was my boys’ first visit to Walt Disney World and Florida. After running out of time to do Build-A-Bear during the Disney Social Media Mom Celebration in April, I promised the boys we would do it in read more »

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I'm a mom to two boys, Arizona native, and travel lover. Desert Chica is my place to share a peek into our life and the easy and inexpensive costumes, crafts and desserts I like to make. “If I can do it, anyone can!” Learn more about me here.

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