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A Jersey Girl’s Ode to the Jersey Shore

“’Cause down the shore everything’s all right.” ---Tom Waits, JERSEY GIRL Some see the Jersey Shore as a travel destination, a place to take the family for a couple of...

Best Advice for Planning Your Summer Vacation

Planning your family vacation can be overwhelming--where to go, what to do, how to get there, you name it. There are a lot of details to planning a summer vacation....

Alaska and the NW Passage: Armchair or on-the-Water Journeys

Family travel when it might mean the demise of all is no figure of speech for two brothers and a sister who maneuvered their 57-foot boat through the Northwest Passage...

5 Summer Vacation Ideas for Teens

Teens sometimes get a bad rap. People think they’re hard to please and harder to travel with. But the key to traveling with teens—and keeping the whole family happy—is to...

Join In Our Instagram #TMOMphoto Meme

This month we are hosting our first Traveling Moms Instagram meme and we would love to have you join in the fun!

Stress-Free Travel is Right Under Your Nose

Air travel can be stressful nowadays with long lines, flight delays and cramped seating.  Add luggage, children, strollers and even pets to the mix and you have a veritable powder...

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A Hidden Gem of a Natural History Museum
Discovery TravelingmomA Hidden Gem of a Natural History Museum

For fans of natural history museums, New York's American Museum of Natural History, DC’s ithsonian National Museum of History, and London’s tural Museum of History draw the masses when it comes to tourists and locals alike. But just past Boston’s Harvard Yard sits a hidden gem of a museum  [ ... ]

Hands-on Fun at the History Colorado Center
Western TravelingMomHands-on Fun at the History Colorado Center

The History Colorado Center is one of the newest museums in Downtown Denver.  Since its opening last year, the History Colorado Center has been teaching visitors about Colorado in a fun and interactive way.  The brightly colored displays draw visitors in and the hands-on activities will ke [ ... ]

Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas
Texas TravelingMomDr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas

How many of y’all knew that the origin of Dr Pepper was a small Texas town called Waco? There is a unique story to its creation. On the site of the original bottling factory sits the Dr Pepper Museum, so you can learn all about it.
r/>Dr Pepper was created in 1885 in Morrison's Old Country Store in W [ ... ]

Southern Appalachian Brewery
Pets and Service Dog TravelingmomSouthern Appalachian Brewery

A great little hidden gem in Hendersonville, North Carolina awaits anyone in search of great, small batch beer, good music and a relaxed atmosphere near the heart of downtown. While this is certainly a kid and family-friendly establishment, it was just my girlfriend and I on our recent visit. We ha [ ... ]

2013 Chevy Spark: Sporty, Economical and Fun
SpecialNeeds TravelingMom2013 Chevy Spark: Sporty, Economical and Fun

“Spark” is a very appropriate name for Chevy’s first mini car built for North America.  I had the opportunity to test drive the 2013 Chevy Spark on a recent Chevy-sponsored retreat in Orlando.  Salsa red with an appealing, feisty look; I could see myself dashing around town in it jus [ ... ]

Florida Summer Vacation Deals with Sizzling Suntastic Savings
Traveling GrandmomFlorida Summer Vacation Deals with Sizzling Suntastic Savings

Enjoy your Florida summer vacation with Sizzling Suntastic Savings at 30 Florida resorts. Based on your hotel, your summer family travel to Florida can reap the benefits of deals ranging from discounted rates starting at $99 to free meals for kids and complimentary amenities.

Celebrating 500 years of [ ... ]

What's New in the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland at Walt Disney World
Standby TravelingMomWhat's New in the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland at Walt Disney World

Prepare to be wowed as we were, by the new Fantasyland at Walt Disney World – the largest expansion in the Magic Kingdom’s 41-year history, doubling the size of the existing Fantasyland to 21 acres. Expansion began opening in mid-March of 2012, and it’s not over yet. yland (and by exten [ ... ]

Win a Dream Family Vacation at Universal Orlando Resort

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universalImagine a theme park trip where you don’t have to wait in line. Imagine a place where there’s as much to keep your preschooler happy as your tween and teen… and you won’t need a car to get around.

No we’re not dreaming. We’re talking about Universal Orlando Resort in central Florida, an entire universe of action and thrills for every member of the family.  If you opt to stay at one of the three luxurious, themed, on-site Loews Hotels here, your room key automatically gives you front-of-the-line access at most attractions.


The two theme parks -- Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure -- offer a stunning mix of Hollywood’s greatest movies and TV shows, innovative rides and attractions, and pop culture’s most famous icons.  Soaring over Hogwarts with Harry Potter is just one way to get your tweens and teens excited about a family vacation!

Maybe the dreamiest part of all?  Whizzing right to the front of the line at most of the attractions. Everyone likes to be treated like a VIP, after all. Ready, set, let’s play!

What’s Included in The Dream Family Vacation at Universal Orlando Resort

If this sounds like a Dream Vacation, it is. And you’ve got the chance to win a four-day stay that will include: 
  • Three nights in a 1-Bedroom Suite (or two connecting rooms depending on availability) for a Family of 4 at an on-site Loews Universal Orlando Resort Hotel
  • Round trip economy class airfare for family of 4 from any of 50 U.S. States to Orlando, Florida
  • Ground transportation to and from airport to hotel.
  • Daily breakfast for a family of four.
  • 4-Day/2-Park Tickets for admission to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme parks so you don’t miss a thing! Our sponsors at Universal Orlando Resort are providing these passes for family of 4, but if you decide to bring everyone with you, they will provide up to two additional theme park tickets. Please note that the winner will have to cover airfare, and other hotel fees and expenses for additional guests.
It couldn't be easier to enter this Dream Vacation contest, which is a joint promotion of TravelingMom.com, our partners at Family Travel Forum and Taking the Kids and Universal Resort. Simply answer our Question of the Day about theme park fun for all ages and Universal Resort in the widget below. 

The answer to the question of the day will come from one of the 3 participating websites listed below - the widget will tell you exactly which post to check. The contest runs through April 13, 2012.

If the question is from TravelingMom.com:
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If the question is from Family Travel Forum:
Optional extra entries:
  • For an optional additional entry each day, help us promote the contest by tweeting about it through the widget.
  • You can earn an extra three entries every day if you leave a comment on each of the participating sites' contest posts with your best theme park survival tips – see the widget for more details. Please note, each tip left must be unique - a different one each day and on each site. But, you can enter as many times as you've got tips – just don’t forget to click ‘did it’ in the widget for the entry to count.
Come back tomorrow for a new question and new chances to enter the sweepstakes. And come party with us Twitter-style on April 2 from 9-10 pm ET where we'll be chatting about Theme Park Fun for All Ages and giving away Universal-themed prize packs!

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Prizes and details subject to change and subject to availability. Answers which are either innapropriate or spam will not be counted as entries. The winner will be chosen randomly. Restrictions may apply. You will have 48 hours to respond and claim your prize.  There will be block-out periods during which tickets are not valid for entry. These periods include July 1 – 31, 2012, December 21 – 31, 2012 and March 11 – April 10, 2013.

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#218 Gladina 2012-04-14 02:53
Crocs are good for hot weather and dry off quick if you get wet on water rides. Also, very comfortable.
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#217 renita hosler 2012-04-13 23:02
visiting a theme park is not going to a fashion show. dress sensibly and with a good pair of comfortable shoes.
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#216 Dana Valle 2012-04-13 21:11
My Theme park tip is to know where the bathrooms are! :)
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#215 Kate 2012-04-13 19:31
Take the day in digestible chunks - its a marathon and not a sprint. This also allows us to take the time to enjoy our day more.
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#214 Chris 2012-04-13 19:25
Have the family all look at the website before going and try to plan at least two stops for each person and then the rest is up for grabs. That way everyone is happy
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#213 Donna K 2012-04-13 18:29
My tip is to read a lot about the theme park before you go so you can plan your day.
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#212 MaryBeth 2012-04-13 18:23
Bring snacks in toddler snack cups with the reach in top, then hang them from the stroller with clips. The kids can reach in for their own when they get hungry, keeps them from whining and saves you from rooting around in a bag every 5 mins. Even my husband and I and my older nieces use the cups, they are not just for little ones.
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#211 Aggie 2012-04-13 18:20
Wear good shoes and figure out what you want to see before getting to the park. You know have a battle plan.
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#210 Meagan 2012-04-13 17:55
Take some flavor drink mixes that way when you fill up your water bottle you won't have to worry about the water not tasting good.
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#209 Tiffany Wong 2012-04-13 17:36
Eat a big breakfast and snack during the day. Don't try to do a big lunch in the park. My kids are always too busy to care anyway. :)
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#208 Lindsay 2012-04-13 17:30
I think going during off-season times would be best. I'm thinking October or March.
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#207 Renee 2012-04-13 17:24
Be sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during long days at the park!
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#206 Lisa G 2012-04-13 17:15
Lots of rest prior and comfortable shoes!
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#205 Alissa Falco William 2012-04-13 17:06
Go in September during the week. School is in and the park is empty, no crowds.
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#204 Chris Bird 2012-04-13 16:52
Make use of FastPasses at Disney - pick up a new one as soon as the time runs out on the previous one.
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