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Family travel is SO important.  Showing your kids that there is a world much wider than the one they normally experience can be fun, and FRUSTRATING.

Simplifying Family Travel

Simplifying family travel is pretty easy, it’s our brains that get in the way.

I share lots of great Disney Tips, because our family LOVES to visit the mouse!

Family Disneyland Tips

However, there are a LOT things to consider in every family trip, Disneyland being no exception.

Being optimistic is a good start — loved this podcast:

Disney on a Budget

The first thing I think about is my Disney budget << That includes, travel, hotel, tickets, souveniers food etc!  All of that can be really overwhelming, which is why I created a Disneyland Budget Calculator.  Of course, that calculator can be used for all SORTS of things.  Not JUST Disneyland.  It helps keep all of our trips organized.

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Staying Healthy at Disneyland

I’m a plus sized gal and I also share my best tips for being overweight at Disneyland.  No one wants to go and be miserable unable to ride or awkward in things, so I love those tips.  I even share how to take care of your feet at Disneyland (super important!).

And, if 2020 has you headed to the parks (me too!) I have a post on the best tips to heading back after quarantine.

And, being the labor nurse that I am.  I HAVE to share the best pregnancy tips at Disneyland.  It can still be REALLY fun, but that post shares some simple rules to abide by to stay safe.

Prepping for a Disneyland Trip

Getting ready for a Disney trip is the KEY to success.  I share the best things to bring into the park, as well as how to pack light for Disneyland (a personal mission of mine, as I like to bring even the kitchen sink with us, if you know what I mean).

Feeding your family at the park can be a huge time/money suck — but I have a few restaurants I love and I share how to not break the bank eating at Disneyland.

Where to Stay at Disneyland

I have a post that reviews all of my hotels stays near Disneyland so you can pick your best Disneyland Family package.  And yes I always use Get Away Today to book my Disney trips << and that post tells you why I’ve used them since 1998.

I also have posts on the cheapest hotels, the closest hotels and comparing Disney vs outside hotels.

Other Southern California Fun

Southern California has tons to offer besides Disneyland.  I offer my best Universal Sudios Tips, and I also have a post comparing Knotts Berry to Disneyland (and if Disney isn’t in our budget, I seriously recommend checking out Knotts).

Other Family Travel Tips

I have a great podcast on traveling with anxious or inflexible kids (that I think is great info for ALL kids).

Now, just becuase I write a lot about Disneyland, doesn’t mean I only have tips for it.  I have a post on the best places to visit in Flagstaff (including the Grand Canyon).

We have also enjoyed a lot of national parks including the ones in Southern Utah.  We also love Yellowstone for families!

I write about cruising with your family — including the best tips to cruising with kids.

So, be sure to check out ALL of our family travel tips here:

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Disneyland Hotel Packages for Families: Alternative to Costco Travel

PUBLISHED: May 7, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

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How to Plan a Disneyland Trip: 5 EASY Steps

PUBLISHED: April 28, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

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San Antonio Family Fun: Is Six Flags Fiesta better than Disneyland?

PUBLISHED: March 17, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

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Family Travel: Great Options Under Budget

PUBLISHED: February 6, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

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7+ EASY TIPS for the Universal Orlando Resort + 3 JUST For Epic Universe!

PUBLISHED: January 21, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

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Dollywood vs Disney: A Theme Park Comparison

PUBLISHED: October 11, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

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Family Fun in Tennessee

PUBLISHED: October 10, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

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Top 12 Easy Lightning Lane Tips

PUBLISHED: August 30, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Stress-Free Fun at Home: Activities to Spice Up Your Routine

PUBLISHED: August 26, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

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Gift Ideas for Someone Going to Disney

PUBLISHED: August 21, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

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Best Disneyland Hotels with Kitchens

PUBLISHED: August 8, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Knotts Berry Farms vs Disneyland? Which one is right for you?

PUBLISHED: July 25, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

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Best Hotel Close to Disneyland

PUBLISHED: June 3, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

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6 EASY Tips You Shouldn’t do Disneyland Without

PUBLISHED: May 7, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

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Hotels with a Disneyland Shuttle

PUBLISHED: March 21, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

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Disneyland Untangled – Making the Most of Your Trip

PUBLISHED: February 26, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

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Best Hotels Near Disneyland with Free Breakfast

PUBLISHED: February 23, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

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6 Mistakes You’ll Make Planning Your Disneyland Trip

PUBLISHED: January 18, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

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