Travel Archives ⋆ The Fairy Tale Family

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February 24, 2021

Why You Should Travel with Little Kids

I was on Instagram recently, following a fellow Cape Cod mama (well, more like stalking because I admire her & DANG her outfits are on point!), and something in the comments on one of her posts struck me. Strangers on the internet were questioning why she would travel with her young daughter who "might not even remember" these trips. This stopped me in my tracks. Not travel with your kids because they are too young? This feels like utter nonsense to me, but apparently there ate those who be[...]

Beauty, Lifestyle, Travel, Walt Disney World

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June 7, 2019

Face Mask Friday: SPF

We are into our series for Face Mask Friday and today, we bring you all the goods on SPF. We've covered actual face masks (shocking!) and eye creams, so if you have suggestions for future Fridays, leave them in the comments below! Sun protection is essential no matter how old you are or where you live. This is a 24 hour, 365 day a year commitment that should be a beauty COMMANDMENT in our lives, but we often don't acknowledge it until warmer weather approaches. Here is your reminder for t[...]

Caleigh, Travel, Walt Disney World

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May 14, 2019

Disney Parks Review: Must Do Animal Kingdom Attractions with Toddlers

Disney's Animal Kingdom houses 500 acres to over 1,500 animals that represent over 200 species! It truly does live up to its name. But does it warrant a full day with your toddler crew? The short answer: yes. Read on for the breakdown of what the Must Dos are for you and your toddler in Animal Kingdom! Must Do Animal Kingdom Discovery Island: Like Magic Kingdom (check out the toddler guide here!), Animal Kingdom is divided into lands. Discovery Island is the hub of AK's vast exp[...]

Caleigh, Travel, Walt Disney World

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March 18, 2019

Disney Parks Review: Must Do Epcot Attractions with Toddlers

Now that we've covered our list for Magic Kingdom and what you should be doing with your kiddos, it's time to move to beautiful EPCOT. Walt Disney's World's Epcot - Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow - is divided into two distinct lands: Future World & World Showcase. I think there is a misconception about Epcot and toddlers- that there isn't enough to do in this park. FALSE. Epcot almost doubles the acreage of Magic Kingdom and if you know where to look, you can easily sp[...]

Caleigh, Travel, Walt Disney World

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March 8, 2019

Disney Parks Review: Must Do Attractions with Toddlers Magic Kingdom Edition

2019 Must Do Magic Kingdom Attractions with Toddlers in Walt Disney World

Caleigh, Travel, Walt Disney World

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March 3, 2019

Disney Dining Review From Best to Worst

Let me start with a spoiler: we love Disney dining. When Marc and I traveled alone, we always sought out new experiences - usually expensive and lengthy - and never considered what adding a toddler might be like. Now, with Caleigh in tow, we absolutely measure the cost, length of meal, meal choices, and convenience in location. Let's get into our full Disney Dining Review! Best in Disney Dining: Our favorite Disney dining experience during this trip was dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table.[...]

Caleigh, Travel, Walt Disney World

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March 1, 2019

My Disney Resort Review Part I: Bay Lake Tower

What It's Really Like to Experience a Walt Disney World Resort We're back! If you've been keeping up with us, then you know a gaggle of my family traveled to Walt Disney World in February of 2019. Just like preparing for and planning a vacation is a part of the experience, I believe reflecting on your time is the capstone. So, here it is. My Disney Resort Review of eight days, seven adults, three toddlers, two resorts, and one magical experience. The Gaggle: Craigs, Lavallees, Goularts[...]

Caleigh, Travel, Walt Disney World

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February 10, 2019

Toddler Travel Tips

Traveling with children can kill the joy of any vacation. Their stuff, the snacks, the entertaining, the judgement - it's enough to bunker in your home until they're 18. While I'm certainly no expert, I want to share with you some of our strategies for surviving travel time with your toddler since we will be heading to Disney in less than a week! Toddler Travel Tip #1: Preparation. We have both flown with and taken long car trips with our daughter and on not a single one of these tr[...]

Caleigh, Travel, Walt Disney World

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February 6, 2019

How to Pack for Walt Disney World

Packing for Disney World can be a challenging task, especially if you're packing for more than just you! Florida weather, particularly in winter, can range fairly significantly in temps, unlike in the summer when it's simply as hot as the surface of the sun. Personally, I love this part of pre-vacationing. I love the lead up to going away and thinking about my outfits and Caleigh's brings me unmeasurable joy! It's a ritual for me. And y'all, we are going to have some Mom & Me outfits fo[...]

Travel, Walt Disney World

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February 2, 2019

Booking a Walt Disney World Resort Villas Edition

Photo by Park Troopers on Unsplash Okay, folks. The Walt Disney World Resort offers a final category: villas. Y'all. These. Are. FANCY. They range in space and price. This can be deceiving because the description of villa seems like the spaces would all be larger or multi-room, but many villas are studios, thus offering a lower end of the price spectrum. Walt Disney World Villas: Animal Kingdom Lodge VillasDisney's Old Key West Resort Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemp[...]