Virtual Travel Day: The Smithsonian Museums

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As we all deal with staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us who love to travel are finding new and creative ways to feed our wanderlust from the comfort of our homes, until we are able to travel in person again. Happily, many destinations are making it super easy to do that, and I want to take some time over the coming weeks to highlight some fun ways to virtually vacation.

Today’s “trip” is to my hometown of Washington, DC, and a visit to the world’s largest complex of museums, education, and research: the Smithsonian Institution. Read more

Peace and Beauty With the Beasts at Animal Kingdom Lodge

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There is just so much to explore at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge that you could spend quite a bit of time here and really not even go to the parks. In fact, I would highly recommend this resort as a place to go to get away from it all for a lovely, relaxing weekend – no theme parks required.

So what all will you find at the Animal Kingdom Lodge?

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Exploring Disney: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

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If you’re looking for a sweet and fun attraction that kids of all ages will enjoy, then take a trip in a Honey Pot and visit the childhood dreams of Winnie the Pooh and all of his friends. This classic attraction in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom has been a favorite for families for decades and it is easy to see why. Read more

Disney Dreaming of Trips to Come

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With the Disney parks and resorts all closed, a lot of us are spending time doing some serious “Disney dreaming”. Last week I shared some memories I have of our best Disney vacation, and many folks on social media have been sharing all kinds of fun ride re-creations, renditions of favorite Disney songs, memes and other fun things related to Disney to help us smile and get our “Disney fix” since we can’t travel there right now. Even the Disney parks have been sharing fun games, learning activities, and photos to remind us of how special a Disney vacation is and to give us all something to look forward to. Read more

Vacation in a Disney Movie at Art of Animation Resort

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is one of the most popular hotels at Walt Disney World, and is the first resort to be themed entirely around some of Disney’s most loved animated classics. This resort is in the Value category of Walt Disney World’s three resort categories and is located in the ESPN Wide World of Sports area, just south of Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Across the nearby Hourglass Lake is Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Read more