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    The Best Family Cruises: A Complete Guide for 2026

    Cruising has become increasingly popular for families. It's a great way to explore multiple destinations in one trip, and the ships themselves offer many different family activities that appeal to kids of all ages. With complimentary kids' clubs, pools, shows, and other thrilling activities...
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    Does The Disney Cruise Line Have a Drink Package? (What You Need to Know)

    Since their entrance into the cruise market with the Disney Magic, Disney Cruise Line has revolutionized the cruise market for families. However, many of the adults cruising on DCL (and many adults do cruise without kids) wonder if there is a Disney Cruise Line drink package. While there isn't a...
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    A Guide to the Disney Cruise Line Staterooms

    Choosing a stateroom on a Disney Cruise Line sailing is important. While you probably won't spend too much time in the room, you will want to make sure that you find a good mix between price, location, and room amenities. The earlier you book your cruise, the more room options you'll have. If...
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    Complete Guide to the Disney Wish

    In 2022, the Disney Cruise Line introduced the Disney Wish. This newest class of ship, the Wish Class (originally called the Triton class), is slightly larger than the Dream class ships in gross tons (GT), but offers completely different experiences. Whether you are a Disney Cruise Line fan or...
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    Save Money at the Disney All-Star Movies Resort Review

    While I've stayed in most Disney resort hotels over my many years visiting Walt Disney World, I had never stayed in one of the All-Star resorts. These three value resorts (All-Star Movies, All-Star Music, and All-Star Sports), are kid-friendly and can be a great deal without sacrificing the fun...
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    Best Disney World Souvenirs Worth Your Money

    A Walt Disney World vacation can be expensive, and once you arrive, you'll find souvenirs everywhere you look, including the theme parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. As someone who loves to shop, I know it's important to spend your money on things you'll have use for later - either on your next...
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    Guide to Genie+ at Disneyland

    Over the years, Disneyland Resort has offered several programs to help you save time in line. The two latest programs (FastPass and MaxPass) were replaced with the new Genie and Genie+ program in late 2021. Genie+, which allows you to schedule times to arrive at the lightning lanes, can be a...
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    The Best Roller Coasters at Walt Disney World: Rated (2025)

    Walt Disney World is known for a wide variety of different rides and attractions - from classic rides like its a small world and Peter Pan's Flight to heavily themed rides like the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Avatar Flight of Passage, and Rise of the Resistance. However, thrill...
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    Single Rider Lines at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

    There are several ways for guests to Walt Disney World to save time when waiting in lines at the theme parks. One option is the paid system, the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and the Lightning Lane Single Pass. It can be worthwhile if you want to limit your wait time for the most popular...
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    Review of Disney Cruise Line Bahamas Cruises

    If you are looking for a warm-weather Disney cruise for a shorter length of time, the Disney Cruise Line Bahamian cruises are a great option. These generally range from 3-5 days and include stops at one or more of the Disney private island destinations. While itineraries on the ships can vary...
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    6 Effective Things Optimists Often Do Differently

    If the grass looks greener on the other side… Stop staring. Stop comparing. Stop complaining. And START watering the grass you’re standing on… Truly, the most powerful weapon against stress on the average day is our ability to choose one thought or response over another. I was reminded of...
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    Disney Cruise Packing List

    If you are headed out on a Disney Cruise, you'll want to make sure that you have a good Disney Cruise packing list for your trip. Imagine opening your bag after arriving at your vacation destination, and you realize that you have forgotten to pack something essential. If you are on vacation in a...
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    Ultimate Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal Tips

    A cruise can be such a relaxing vacation. You won't have to worry about what to eat, and won't have to drive and worry about directions and parking. Once you are onboard and the ship sets sail, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your vacation. But, you've first got to board your ship, which […]...
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    Tips for Your First Day on the Disney Cruise Line

    We've gone on several family cruises over the past few years, and they are always my favorite vacations of the year. I love the uninterrupted time with my family, and since everything is taken care of for you, I enjoy relaxing. But before you can completely relax on your cruise, you need to get...
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    20 Powerful Life Experiences that Will Make You Think, Smile, and Cry

    The wisest and most wonderful people you have ever met are likely those who have been shattered in some way. Yes, life often creates the best humans by breaking them first. It’s the painstaking journey of falling apart and coming back together that fills their hearts and minds with a level of...
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    40 Meaningful Questions that Will Ease Your Mind (and Improve Your Focus)

    In a recent email newsletter I wrote, “Ease your mind today. Don’t think outside the box; think like there is no box.” And to my surprise, 97 people quoted that line and responded with the same general question: “How?” I’ve spent the morning thinking about how to answer their collective...
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    10 Heavy Things We Often Wait Too Long to Let Go of in Life

    Letting go is not giving up. Letting go is surrendering any needless attachments to particular outcomes and situations. Surrender means showing up in your life with the intention to be your best, and to do the best you know how, without expecting life to be ideal. Have goals, have dreams, take...
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    4 Hard Lessons We Slowly Learn by Letting Go in Life

    If somebody is working on themselves and changing for the better, it’s unnecessary to keep bringing up their past. People can change and grow. You know that’s true. But have you given yourself a fair chance to change and grow, too? Have you loosened your grip on what’s behind you, so you can...
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    20 Things My Now 82-Year-Old Dad Was Right About the Whole Time

    Twenty-nine years ago, when I was a freshman in high school, my English teacher gave my class a homework assignment entitled, “Advice for a Younger Generation.” The concept of the assignment was simple: Each student had to interview a person who was over the age of 25, gather enough information...
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    Tips for Visiting Disney World During Spring Break

    Now is the perfect time to start planning your spring break vacation, if you haven't already. If you are considering a spring break trip to Walt Disney World, know that many other families have the same idea. So you'll need to do some strategic planning to make sure you do everything you want to...
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