themeparks

Our reviews of the top family vacation destinations and trip ideas organized by keywords (Italy, Caribbean, teens, etc) and topic (snowsports, spa, etc) to make your research easier.

Disney's Holiday Parade Has The Toy Soldiers

Tis the Season for Disneyland with Resort Hotels at 30% Off

With fall and winter surely on their way, it's time our family thinks about the soft, sunny rays of southern California. Of course, there's always a lot of activities for families in Anaheim at any time of year, with some of our favorite events to plan with the kids taking place over the...

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Six Flags Fright Fest

Michael Jackson Would Be Dancing In His Grave

This month, Six Flags Great Adventure is serving roast visitors during its annual Fright Fest crawling with ghosts, ghouls, goblins. Many Halloween festivities are included in your admission price, including the crowd pleasing Dead Man’s Party, which features 10 dancing zombies...

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Cedar Park Wins Golden Ticket Awards

Top Amusement Parks in the US 2011

Every year, there's a new ride, a thrilling coaster, a revised menu or a themed section coming to an amusement park near you, but did you realize they all compete with each other? Special awards are given by the theme park industry to the amusement parks that excel in several categories. These...

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Little Mermaid Attraction Disneyland

Extended Disneyland Summer Means Up to 30% Family Savings

Since the June launch of Disney Soundsational Summer 2011, the southern California themepark has been packed with family guests.  Success means that Disneyland is extending its concept of summer till October 1, 2011 with many more family  promotions.  This year, the Soundsational...

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Adventures In Legoland California

Adventures In Legoland California

Watch the imagination of two boys skyrocket as they build and build in this different kind of theme park: Legoland and other fun attractions in Carlsbad, California reviewed. Since 1932, youngsters have enjoyed building their own creations from tiny plastic bricks, thanks to Ole Kirk Christiansen...

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Top 10 Getaway for Family Togetherness

Top 10 Getaway for Family Togetherness - Marriott Vacation Club International

In 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Marriott Vacation Club International as a Top Resort Chain for Family Togetherness and it's still a winner. When FTF celebrated the 8th annual Top 10 Getaways awards, we acknowledged the latest trend -- family-together vacations...

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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From Greater Los Angeles

Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From Greater Los Angeles

The neighboring Pacific Ocean, lush farmland, arid desert and snow-capped mountains give southern California families plenty of options for weekends away. "California, Here I Come!" may be the cry of millions of vacationers around the world, but in southern California itself, locals...

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Kid's Rides at Gillian's Wonderland Pier, Ocean City

My 5 Favorite Jersey Shore Towns

So you know you are reading about the Jersey Shore. But if you’re expecting a write up on Snooki and the rest of the MTV gang, think again. No, we’re talking vacation: 127 miles of New Jersey coastline flirting with the choppy Atlantic. And while they might be the summer hangout for the...

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Lowry Park Zoo

Kids Fun In Tampa

Tampa has great zoos, aquariums, museums and some truly one-of-a-kind amusement parks that open their doors to families with multi-day programs each summer. Are you thinking about spending some extra time in central Florida? The city of Tampa takes full advantage of every local attraction to create...

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Author with Dolphin at Discovery Cove

Sea World And Discovery Cove Orlando

On a recent trip to Orlando with the team from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, we explored SeaWorld Orlando and her sister marinelife park, Discovery Cove. With Orlando vacation attractions that were so good to start with, it's fun to see the standards for learning and entertainment -- as...

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