Disneyland and California Adventure Park are probably best known for their rides, parades and character meet and greets. But there's a few things we like to do away from the main attractions. Pin trading is something we've enjoyed on our visits and …
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HOW TO USE THE DISNEYLAND APP & MAXPASS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DISNEY DAYS
Travelling to Disneyland for the first time was exciting but daunting for our family. Being such a dream destination, we wanted to make sure we didn’t miss a thing. I read lots of books and did plenty of planning. We had a wonderful adventure and …
MICKEY: THE TRUE ORIGINAL EXHIBITION – ACCESSIBLE NEW YORK
I should disclose from the outset I'm a little obsessed with Walt Disney, the man, not the empire (although that's mighty impressive too.). I find his story and vision so interesting and inspiring. I feel sad he didn't see the enormity of the magic …
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL – ACCESSIBLE NEW YORK
It may seem odd to write about visiting a railway station, after all, most of us only visit one when we’re travelling somewhere. But we think Grand Central Terminal in New York is a destination worth adding to your Big Apple itinerary. The …
SHERATON UNIVERSAL HOTEL – ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION LOS ANGELES
On our last trip to the US we were New York bound but needed to break up our flight. A stop in Los Angeles allowed everyone time to get over the flight and a couple of days at Universal Studios set an upbeat mood for the rest of the trip. We’ve …
ALCATRAZ – WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
Alcatraz is always listed as a ‘must-see’ attraction in San Francisco guides. It was once home to some America's most notorious criminals, operating from 1934 - 1963. Hubby certainly had it on his list of places he had to see, so to Alcatraz we …
THE GEORGIAN HOTEL, SANTA MONICA
Our decision to stay at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica was an emotional one. I should say, emotional on my part. On two previous visits to Santa Monica, without the kids, I had dined at The Georgian Hotel. I love the hotel's connection with …
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum was a wonderful inclusion in our New York itinerary. Imagine a museum being housed on and in a former aircraft carrier. The USS Intrepid fought in World War ll and survived five kamikaze attacks and one …
GUEST BLOG – ANDREW AND JEN’S L.A. ADVENTURE
Andrew and his wife Jen have been following along with our page for quite some time. They have just returned from a trip to the USA and have shared their experiences in a blog post for us. Andrew runs an exciting drumming program in Australia and …
FIRE ENGINE TOUR OF SAN FRANCISCO
There are many ways to cross the Golden Gate Bridge. People walk it, bike it and drive it. We chose to cross it in a 1950's Mack Fire Engine. I thought this would appeal to the kids and I love finding something unique to do when we …
