East Coast Travel
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Navigating Walt Disney World with a Stroller: The Pros & Cons of Each Transportation Option
If you’ve ever done Disney with small kids, you know that your stroller is your ride or die—literally. As a mom of three little ones, we always travel with both a single and a double stroller, and on our most recent trip to Walt Disney World, I put every mode of transportation to the test. Each one has its perks (and pain points), especially when you’re juggling bags, sleepy kids, and a stroller the size of a small SUV. So here’s everything I learned, straight from our recent adventure, about what it’s really like getting around Walt Disney World property with strollers in tow. Skyliner The Skyliner is such a…
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Testing the Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
When you visit Walt Disney World as often as I do—and plan vacations for families who have been dreaming about this trip for years—you learn that time inside the parks is one of the most valuable parts of a Disney vacation. Every minute matters, especially during the busiest seasons. That’s why I decided to spend a full July day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with one specific goal in mind: to test the Lightning Lane Premier Pass and decide whether it truly lives up to the price tag. I already knew the pass was expensive. For a solo traveler or a couple, it’s an investment. But for a family of four…
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Why Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Is One of My Family’s Favorite Walt Disney World Experiences!
When most families think about planning a Walt Disney World vacation, they immediately picture the theme parks… but one of my family’s favorite memories is spending a day at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! We’ve visited Typhoon Lagoon multiple times over the years, and my kids love it. They could spend the entire day floating in the lazy river or playing in the surf pool (but we always make time for the water slides too!) And one of the best parts right now? Guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels during summer 2026 (through September 8, 2026) receive complimentary water park admission on check-in day as part of their stay. …
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One Day, Five Portals: Our Whirlwind Surprise at Universal Epic Universe!
I am officially the world’s worst secret keeper, and keeping this one from my kids was the ultimate test of my willpower! My husband and I finally pulled off the surprise of a lifetime: a one-day, out of this world trip to Universal Epic Universe. Since it opened in 2025, I have been impatiently waiting to see these five unique lands, each a masterpiece of storytelling tucked away behind its own massive, towering portal. From the moment we stepped through those gates, it was game over. The park is absolutely stunning and so immersive that it feels like you have actually stepped through the portal into whatever story you’re visiting.…
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Miles of Magic: My Love Affair with runDisney Races!
There’s just something so special about that mix of Disney magic and the feeling of accomplishment you get from a race. Over the years, I’ve found myself lacing up my running shoes again and again for runDisney events at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and honestly, that enchantment never really fades. Last year’s Springtime Surprise 10K was the latest chapter in my runDisney love story, and while it was wonderful, it also feels like it might be my last. The year before’s arthritis diagnosis in my knees has really changed things, and I’ve had to take a big step back from running. I knew I absolutely had to do this…
