10 Best Beaches near Disneyland, for a Break from Mouse Madness Submitted by Dana Zepeda on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 1:04pm Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth, but eventually even the most enthusiastic Disney fans need a break from crowded shows, long lines, and sugary treats. When your little princess or prince melts down for the third day in a row because the line to meet Cinderella is longer than your trip home, it may be time to take a breather on the beach. Read more.
Hello Kitty Goes to Hollywood, in Her Own Studio Store Submitted by Arianna Menon on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 3:14pm Harry Potter isn't the only reason to head to Universal Studios Hollywood these days. A trip to the theme park in the Hollywood Hills also gives Hello Kitty fans a chance to indulge their cravings, as the iconic pop culture feline is the big star of the brand new Universal Studios' Animation Studio Store. Read more.
Can You Visit Legoland on a Disney World Orlando Vacation? Submitted by Mandy Carter on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 6:24pm Planning a theme park vacation in Orlando, Florida? Disney World and Universal are the common highlights of an Orlando trip, but there are several other tempting theme parks in the area. If your family has Lego lovers—especially if they're between the ages of 2 and 12—Legoland Florida is a great add-on to an Orlando vacation. But with only so much time and a limited budget, the big question is, "Is it possible to go to Legoland and Disney World on one trip to Orlando?" Read more.
Top New Amusement Parks and Rides Opening This Summer Submitted by Jody Mercier on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 2:24pm The summer family vacation season is right around the corner, so it's never too early to start dreaming of your escape. Amusement parks, of course, are always top of mind for the kids come summer, so we've trekked up and down the eastern seaboard (virtually, anyway) to find the coolest new theme park attractions set to open this spring and summer. There's a brand-new thrill ride at Six Flags New England, a pint-sized coaster at Sesame Place, a whole new Toy Story Land in Orlando, and Thomas Town opens near Pittsburgh with plenty of locomotive fun. Read on for more than a dozen new top attractions we're looking forward to checking out at amusement parks spanning from Massachusetts to Florida this summer. Read more.
Get Almost Free Admission to Luna Park on Opening Day Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 10:05am It's no secret that all of us here like "FREE." We're always on the lookout for free activities around NYC, play spaces, and even summer camps. But Luna Park's March 24 opening day event at Coney Island, Brooklyn, makes the four-letter word all the better, as almost all proceeds from donations will serve the Girls Scouts' 6000 troop. Read on to find out what's included in this almost-FREE day and who you'll be helping with your small donation. Read more.
New Mystery Mansion Ride to Open at Long Island's Adventureland Submitted by Lisa Mancuso on Tue, 03/06/2018 - 1:00pm Soon there will be one more reason to visit Adventureland, the popular Long Island amusement park that’s been thrilling families for more than 50 years: Mystery Mansion, a brand-new, two-story dark ride, will be up and running early this spring. “We felt our guests were looking for a change so we thought we would go out and find something that is very different for Adventureland and for Long Island,” Adventureland’s general manager Steve Gentile said. “We’re bringing to Long Island the first two-story, suspended dark ride. We’re calling it the Mystery Mansion because each time you come to the park you many find something new inside.” Adventureland opens for the 2018 season on March 24. In the meantime, for more entertainment inspiration see our guide to family fun on Long Island. Read more.
Magic Returns to the Skies above Hogwarts at Universal's Wizarding World Submitted by Roberta B on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 4:54pm The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle show returns for Christmastime 2018.Read more.
Dinosaurs Return to New Jersey at Field Station in Leonia Submitted by Rose Gordon Sala on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 1:00pm Calling all pint-size paleontologists! New Jersey’s outdoor dinosaur-themed adventure park, Field Station: Dinosaurs, will celebrate its season reopening on May 26 in Overpeck County Park in Leonia, NJ. The park's 30-plus animatronic dinos, including Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops, are ready to roar into another season, which will feature expanded trails and the addition of a brand-new dinosaur: Spinosaurus. Read more.
