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A Few Reasons to Get Up Early When Traveling

By Mark

Jamaicasunrise590Sunrise, Montego Bay, Jamaica – A benefit of rising early!

How do you feel about getting up early?

Are you naturally an early riser? Would you like to be?

Or, are you interested in sleeping all you can, especially when traveling or on vacation?

Jennifer and I are both naturally early risers (which is a good thing considering we’re parents of three youngish children).

We like to get up early even when we’re on vacation…especially when we’re on vacation.

Why? [Read more…]

Filed Under: General Travel, Travel Tips

The Perfect Place to Stay the Night Before a Disney Cruise

By Mark

IMG_3659-590Heading out onto Cocoa Beach

While Disney Cruise Line utilizes 9 different departure ports around the world, if you’re near our home base in Burlington, North Carolina you will be interested in Disney cruises leaving from Florida’s Port Canaveral.

Port Canaveral is an easy transfer from the Orlando International Airport, and you can always fly down the morning of your cruise and use Disney’s own transportation. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney Cruise Line, General Travel, Travel Tips

4 Ways for Dads to Get the Most from a Disney Cruise

By Mark

DDR-130413-Stairs_8x10-4471007-590Family photo op on the Disney Dream!

I’m a dad, as well as a husband, and I love to vacation with my family.

Some of the best moments of my life have come via our family’s travels.

I love Disney, though I didn’t always…read a little about that in my Dr. Strangedad post. A Disney Cruise can be one of the most phenomenal family vacations experiences available.

But…

You knew it was coming, there had to be a but.

For a dad, sometimes it’s just all too much. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney Cruise Line, General Travel, Travel Tips

Use the Force…7 Ways to Grab a Spot at the Jedi Training Academy

By Mark

IMG_5427-1Becket uses the force on some Stormtroopers!

Are your kids Star Wars fans?

Are you heading to Disney World soon?

Are you super-anxious about getting them a spot in Hollywood Studios’ Jedi Training Academy?

Don’t be…just Relax and follow these steps (if you’re wondering what is the Jedi Academy? check out Disney’s official site).

1. Use the force!

Stay calm and cool. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney, General Travel, Travel Tips

Why You Should Consider the Late Seating on Your Next Disney Cruise

By Mark

IMG_3844-1The Disney Dream at Castaway Cay

Disney Cruise Line trips are one of the ultimate family vacations.

The ships themselves are some of the most well designed and aesthetically pleasing vessels in the entire cruise line industry. The mix of available activities is perfect, and meets both the needs and interests of children and adults.

The food is fantastic.

And, they travel to amazing destinations.

There are tons of tips out there on how to make the most of Disney Cruises. Check out the Disney Tourist Blog’s recent 10 tips. But, there’s one tip that really is one of our favorites for those families cruising with younger children: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney Cruise Line, General Travel, Travel Tips

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