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Universal Studios Hollywood: 10 Insider Tips for the Park and Wizarding World

Things just got a little more magical at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter; time for a plan.

Disneyland Tips: 12 Hacks You Need To Know

The Happiest Place on Earth feels a lot happier with a good game plan.

Adventure City: A Theme Park for Little Kids in the Heart of Anaheim

Short lines, free parking, and gentle rides make Adventure City a perfect theme park for...

Why Legoland Is My Favorite SoCal Theme Park

This family park in Carlsbad offers at least as much as the mouse and the wizard.

Free Admission for Kids at Southern California's Best Family Attractions, Museums, & Theme Parks

Childhood goes so fast, and there are things that if we blink we miss—like free admission to...

Where To Splash

Best Water Parks and Water Slides around LA and Southern California

Give those sweaty kids a big summer day surprise at one of these SoCal water theme parks.READ MORE

Legoland's Water Park Makes It Even Cooler in Summer

Legoland's new water park expansion adds one more reason to visit the park of bricks this summer.READ MORE

Buccaneer Cove: OC's Pirate-Themed Water Park Cools off Little Kids

Ahoy, Mateys, all hands on deck for a pirate-themed water park in the OC!READ MORE

Knott’s Soak City: New Attractions & Insider Tips from a Season Pass Holder

With 7 new water slides and a whole new section, you need these insider tips for Soak City!READ MORE

Great Wolf Lodge SoCal: the Indoor Water Park Hotel in Orange County

Where dinner attire is a mixture of pajamas, swim suits, and furry wolf ears...READ MORE

Water Feature: 16 Water Playgrounds and Parks with Splash Pads in LA

These splash-tastic parks with water cool a hot afternoon even better than the old sprinkler on the...READ MORE

More Theme Park Fun

Hogwarts in Hollywood: Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios

Harry Potter has arrived at Universal Studios! And in spite of long lines and rumors of retching...READ MORE

Disneyland with Baby? All You Need Is This Game Plan

Babies go free to the happiest place on earth, and these 12 tips make it easy, too!READ MORE

Santa Monica Pier Kids' Scavenger Hunt: the Treasure Is 15% off Pacific Park

Bet you think you know the Santa Monica Pier, right? You know the roller coaster and the Ferris...READ MORE

SeaWorld San Diego's New Orca Encounter: How Different Is It?

There are changes happening at SeaWorld this season.READ MORE

More Family Fun Guides

Museum Guide for Kids in Los Angeles and Orange County

Like everything else, LA's museums are some of the best—and most unusual—in the world.READ MORE

Indoor Fun and Playspaces Guide for LA & OC Kids

Yeah, OK, it never rains in Southern California—but when it does, what to do?READ MORE

Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones for LA and OC Kids

Sports centers and gyms where Los Angeles kids can run off some steam.READ MORE

Pick Your Own Guide: Farms in Los Angeles, Orange, & Ventura Counties

It's easy to forget that barely a century ago most of our neighborhoods - heck, even Hollywood...READ MORE

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Disneyland, Disney World, California Adventure, Disney Cruises, Universal Studios Close for COVID-19 Crisis

The Coronavirus just shut down Disneyland. Read on for the details.READ MORE

Visiting CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's Private Bahamas Isle, with Kids

Take a Royal Caribbean Cruise to Perfect Day CocoCay for water park fun and more.READ MORE

Disneyland Prices Go Up, But SoCal Residents Can Still Get Their Deal—For Now

Disneyland ticket prices went up, but here's the good news.READ MORE

Dinosaur World: A Central Florida Roadside Gem

When traveling in Central Florida along the I-4 corridor, you might just see a giant T-Rex peering...READ MORE

10 Best Indoor Water Parks for Kids in the US

Consider these indoor splash zones for your next family vacation.READ MORE

Lunar New Year at Disneyland or Universal Studios: Chinese New Year the Theme Park Way

Disney is calling this the Year of the Mouse and celebrating in style.READ MORE