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How to Tour Disney While Pregnant

Touring Disney takes a lot of planning and preparation. Multiply that by, well, a lot, if you happen to be pregnant. Our writer provides her own time-tested tips for hitting the park while pregnant.

Posted by Leigh Jenkins on January 03, 2013 at 4:30:07 PM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Family Travel, Disney,
Travel Tech: How to Navigate Theme Parks

Water bottle, hat, and comfy flats are necessities when it comes to surviving a day at the theme park. But what about actually enjoying that day? That's where these gadgets come into play.

Posted by Scott Tharler on December 11, 2012 at 12:33:01 PM EST in Travel Tech, Family Tagged: Technology, Apps
Where to Escape in NYC

Author Carol Rifka Brunt is a born-and-bred New Yorker, so she knows where to go to get away from it all while still in the city. She told us some of her favorite escapist spots all served by the subway.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on August 01, 2012 at 2:07:43 PM EDT in Arts & Culture, Trip Ideas Tagged: New York City, Museums,
Today's Top Headlines: May 10, 2012

From following the Olympic torch straight to the July 27th opening ceremony to avoiding Canadian airport scanners, and everything in between, here's what we're reading now.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 10, 2012 at 3:11:38 PM EDT in Travel Tips, Hotels Tagged: News, Hotels, Airports, Japan, London, Olympics, Airlines, Air Travel
Explore the added benefits of staying at a Disneyland hotel in California

You can charge anything you buy at Disneyland or Disneyland California Adventure, such as food and souvenirs, to your room, so you don't have to carry around a lot of cash.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 16, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: California, Los Angeles, Disney,
Tips for Visiting Theme Parks with Kids

We’ve compiled our best tips from our experts and Facebook fans to help you avoid meltdowns and keep the whole family happy.

Posted by Fodor's Community Members on August 08, 2011 at 10:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged:
Harry Potter Opens at Universal Orlando

Last Friday, the Islands of Adventure theme park at Universal Orlando fulfilled the fantasy of Harry Potter devotees when it unveiled the biggest addition since the arrival of Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1998. The highly publicized premiere revealed that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter recycles some attractions while seamlessly introducing movie-magic-perfect re-creations of mythical locales such as Hogsmeade Village.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on June 24, 2010 at 2:00:54 AM EDT in Family Tagged: Orlando, Universal Orlando
Disney World Isn't All About the Rides: 10 Tips for Finding and Meeting the Characters

First-time visitors to Disney World often make the mistake of thinking it's all about the rides. But parents constantly write to me about something else: how absolutely blown away their kids were at the chance to meet Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the Disney characters. Here's how to maximize your character experience.

Posted by Kim Wright Wiley on September 30, 2009 at 10:54:34 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Family Tagged: Disney, Walt Disney World