Understanding Autism and celebrating differences
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Who hasn’t had a travel nightmare when taking the kids? The worst I’ve heard is having a plane of angry passengers booing your family as you try to calm a child on the autism spectrum. “People are very quick to judge,” explained...
Where the kids can blast off without leaving Earth
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Ready to blast off? Very few of us can afford to be space tourists. But we’ve got more opportunities than ever to explore from Earth and to see what’s ahead for future space tourists. According to a survey by ValuePenguin last...
Want to cruise again? Vaccinations are the ticket
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Is cruising safer than going to the grocery store? “Being on a cruise is definitely safer than going to the grocery store,” opined Kristina Woolum, cruising recently with her family from Port Canaveral aboard Carnival’s new...
Eating your way through Disney World
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Space-Ghetti, anyone? Maybe a Galactic Lobster Globe? All served up with bubbling or smoking atmospheric spirits and zero-proof cocktails. Welcome to the new Space 220 restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Epcot where...
Walt Disney World turns 50 and celebrates big time
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency , Thanks, Walt! “You see Cinderella’s Castle and you get such a feeling of joy, and there aren’t many places that give you that,” said Emily Jordan, visiting from Marietta, Georgia, with her husband and two kids as Walt Disney...
Star Wars or Marvel Superheroes?
By Eileen Ogintz ORLANDO, FL – I just returned from a preview of 2022 and this is what I discovered: Disney has you covered no matter what you like best, with more immersive experiences than ever, including at restaurants on land or at sea. Already, Star Wars: Galaxy...
A late pandemic trip to Walt Disney World
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Take your pick — Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Stitch, the Mandalorian, Star Wars Stormtroopers, Disney princesses, etc. No, we’re not talking about where you might see your favorite characters and at which attractions at Walt...
To Orlando this spring — safely
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency No one was the least bit concerned. When I last visited Walt Disney World — when I last flew — a year ago this month, no one I met was much concerned about COVID-19. They were too busy enjoying all that the Theme Park Capital of...
As Orlando Reopens, Safety First at Theme Parks
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency No Instagram worthy hugs with your favorite characters. No princess makeovers, nighttime “spectaculars” or parades. Just to enter, you’ll need an advance reservation, temperature screening and a mask. Welcome to the New Normal...
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- Active Pastime with Kids: How to Get Ready May 24, 2022If you have a free weekend planned to be spent with your family, you must definitely take care of the proper organization of leisure The post Active Pastime with Kids: How to Get Ready appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Hidden Wonders: a New Exhibition of Rare Specimens May 24, 2022The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco debuts Hidden Wonders, Inside the Academy’s Collections May 27 The post Hidden Wonders: a New Exhibition of Rare Specimens appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- It’s time to add a cruise to your travel bucket list May 23, 2022It's time for you to think about a family cruise, After two years of limited travel, cruising is safe and the options are amazing. The post It’s time to add a cruise to your travel bucket list appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- AAA forecasts sizzling summer travel May 23, 2022The unofficial start to summer will be busy as AAA predicts 39.2 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day The post AAA forecasts sizzling summer travel appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Molly of Denali at St. Louis Children’s Museum May 22, 2022The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum is partnering with Molly of Denali, the acclaimed PBS KIDS series, to bring the show to life. The post Molly of Denali at St. Louis Children’s Museum appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Norwegian Celebrates Full Relaunch Of Fleet May 21, 2022Norwegian Cruise Line recently celebrated the sailing of Norwegian Spirit, the 17th and final ship in its fleet to return to service. The post Norwegian Celebrates Full Relaunch Of Fleet appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- AmaWaterways invites frontline medical heroes May 20, 2022AmaWaterways has extended its special offer inviting frontline medical heroes to enjoy a complimentary river cruise The post AmaWaterways invites frontline medical heroes appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- So much to see in Washington D.C. May 19, 2022Welcome to America’s front yard! We’re talking, of course, about The National Mall in Washington, D.C. Consider that The National Mall typically gets more than 25 million visitors a year — more than to Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks. Good thing there is so much space — more than 26 miles of pedestrian […]user
- Bronx Zoo Bison Join Osage Nation Herd in Oklahoma May 19, 2022Three male and three female Bronx Zoo-born American bison have been transferred to the Osage Nation in Pawhuska OK The post Bronx Zoo Bison Join Osage Nation Herd in Oklahoma appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Tips for Keeping Kids Active and Healthy May 18, 2022No matter what the weather brings, playing outside is good for kids. Doctors and scientists offer tips for keeping kids active outdoors The post Tips for Keeping Kids Active and Healthy appeared first on Taking The Kids.user