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Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND New York Resort!

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LEGOLAND New York Brick-or-Treat - Image from LEGOLANDWho doesn't love a few "bricks" and treats this time of year? LEGOLAND New York Resort is debuting an all new month-long Halloween "spook-tacular" event that you won't want to miss. Here are all the highlights of Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND...

Hersheypark in the Dark 2021

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Hersheypark in the Dark is back for 2021 and it's SWEETER than ever! If you've never experienced this seasonal favorite in Hershey, PA you have been missing out! We've been to Hersheypark in the Dark several times and it's always a blast. What better way to celebrate the Halloween...

Visiting Duke's Lagoon at Dutch Wonderland

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www.runningonpixiedust.comDutch Wonderland is truly a "kingdom for kids" located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Having been around for more than 50 years, Dutch Wonderland is a well known theme park in the Mid-Atlantic, but what you may not know is what a gem the water park, Duke's Lagoon, is for...

2021 Dutch Wonderland Opening Details!

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Duke's Lagoon at Dutch Wonderland - www.runningonpixiedust.comDutch Wonderland is getting ready to open for the summer season and I'm excited to once again be partnering with them as a Royal Ambassador this year! We're planning a visit for the first weekend in June, but the Lancaster, Pennsylvania...

Hersheypark 2021 - The BEST Reasons to Visit This Year

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Image from HersheyparkFamily theme parks have been some of our favorite destinations over the years and we missed visiting them last summer. Now, we are ready to get back to the sun, fun, and, in the case of Hersheypark, the chocolate! Last summer, Hersheypark unleashed a new rollercoaster,...

Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Celebration - New Details Released!

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In this artist rendering, Cinderella Castle shines with new golden and EARidescent décor at Magic Kingdom Park as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” which begins Oct. 1, 2021, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney)The Walt Disney...

The End of Extra Magic Hours: What it Means for Your Disney Parks Vacation

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Mickey Mouse pauses on Main Street, U.S.A. just before sunrise prior to the phased reopening of Magic Kingdom Park, July 11, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)Disney Parks shared several announcements this week that have big impacts on your future...

Hersheypark Announces 2020 Seasonal Events

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Hersheypark Seasonal Events - Image from HersheyparkThe "Sweetest Place on Earth" may have had an abbreviated summer season with COVID restrictions delaying the opening this year, but Hersheypark is making up for it with expanded seasonal events and all of sweet fun we know and love gearing up for the...

Walt Disney World Is Open For Business!

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I miss Goofy hugs!"There's a great big, beautiful tomorrow. . ."And that day is here. Following the closure of Walt Disney World Resort due to the coronavirus pandemic, the resort has been in the process of re-opening for weeks beginning with Disney Springs, followed by select resorts, and now...

Hersheypark Announces July 3 Opening!

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Image Courtesy of HersheyparkFans around the Mid-Atlantic can start rejoicing as one of our favorites, Hersheypark, announced today their plans to reopen July 3rd! Season Pass holders will have special days ahead of this opening on July 1st and 2nd. We have been long time fans of Hershey,...

SeaWorld Orlando - The Best Roller Coaster

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SeaWorld Orlando - Entrance to MantaWhen vacationers think of Orlando theme parks, SeaWorld usually comes to mind, but might not be at the top of lists. While it's true that there is a lot for young kids to love here (sea animals, Sesame Street Land, cute shows, and much more!), there is plenty...

Walt Disney World Resort Re-Opening: What We Know!!!

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Slinky Dog Dash at Disney's Hollywood StudiosIt's coronation day!Well, not quite. . .but for Walt Disney World fans it's kind of the same thing. For the first time in forever, Walt Disney World Resort is preparing to open the gates again!! On May 27th, Walt Disney World presented to the Orange...

Have a SWEET Quarantine - Hershey Fun to Have at Home!

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I don't know about you, but I've been missing a lot of my favorite places during this time while we're at home with the safety measures in place from the coronavirus pandemic. Like many of you, I've had travel plans upended - including a birthday weekend visit to one of my favorite local destinations,...

Family Guide to Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando

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SeaWorld Orlando has been a popular family destination in Central Florida for many years now, but the recent addition of Sesame Street Land gives young families even more to love. This new land opened in Summer 2019 and adds so much fun for little ones when visiting SeaWorld. Before our...

5 Tips to Maximize Your Visit To Christmas Candylane at Hersheypark

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Hersheypark has been a favorite of mine going all the way back to my childhood. I remember visiting with my parents as a child, hanging out there as a college student at nearby Elizabethtown College, and am now making even more memories visiting regularly with my own children. Over all...

Family Guide to Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland

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Our family had the pleasure of being invited by Dutch Wonderland to enjoy opening day of Winter Wonderland during the holiday season. Even though Dutch Wonderland is not a new destination for our family (check out my coverage of past visits here!), this was our first time enjoying the park during...

My Kid Threw Up on a Walt Disney World Bus

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So, this one time, in Disney World, my kid threw up on the bus to Hollywood Studios. (You're supposed to see Alyson Hannigan there. . .did you??) via GIPHY Yeah, you read that right. Here's a little context. My first child (actually, my only at the time of this incident) was just 17 months...

5 Tips to Have a Dutch Wonder-ful Day!

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Since Dutch Wonderland opened it's gates in 1963, they have been known to delight families visiting Lancaster County. While many new rides have been added and the park has undergone numerous expansions, the family fun atmosphere has only grown too. I remember visiting Dutch Wonderland...