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Disney World Thanksgiving at Liberty Tree Tavern (With Pics!)

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Liberty Tree Tavern is a table service restaurant in Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square that we love! It serves a family-style feast which reminds many of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.  

Kids Love Seuss at Sea on Carnival Cruise Line

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Carnival Cruise Line’s Seuss at Sea program turns cruising into a topsy-turvy tale straight from Dr. Seuss himself  where Thing 1 and Thing 2 dance through the halls and the Cat in the Hat hosts breakfast! From story time to parades, it’s a whimsical adventure your kids will never forget!

Choosing the Best Disney Cruise Room For You

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Inside, Ocean View, Verandah or Concierge... Decisions, decisions! Questions that just about everyone who wants to book a cruise asks when choosing their Disney Cruise stateroom are:  1.  Should we get  a balcony? 2. How bad is an inside stateroom ? 3. Is location that important? 4. Whats the best location for the cost? Unfortunately, there are no cut and dry answers and the biggest factor in this decision will be your family's own personal preferences and budget... but let's see if I can help you out! Disney Treasure Inside Stateroom Disney Cruise Line has four main stateroom categories: 1. Inside – The most affordable, and some even feature a "magical porthole" (screen) with a live video feed of the ocean and surprise Disney character appearances. 2. Oceanview – Includes a large porthole window (some have two small ones) for natural light without paying for a balcony. 3. Verandah (What Disney calls their balcony) – Perfect for morning coffee, sunrise/sunset ...

San Juan, Puerto Rico: 5 Things to See Near the Cruise Port

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If your cruise docks in Old San Juan, you don’t need an excursion to experience historical Puerto Rico!

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Guide

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The holiday season is an extra magical time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. One special event only available during the holiday season is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom.

All Aboard the Brightline Train

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We recently took the Brightline from Miami to Orlando after our cruise so we could visit  Universal, which is in Orlando. The train connects Orlando to South Florida with a relaxed transit. Many cruise passengers traveling to/from Orlando or Central Florida may find this easier than balancing airport-to-port ground transfers. I stepped of my cruise ship and within 5 minutes I was at the Brightline Miami Central station at 9:00 a.m. with 3 kids and luggage in tow. We checked our bags quickly, and breezed through the security check (no need to unpack or remove electronics.) Checked bags are allowed on Miami, FLL and Orlando, and it closes 30 minutes before boarding. We chose the 9:45 a.m. train. The station was sleek and modern, with a bar/cafe. You don't have to be 2 hours early like for a flight.  Once onboard, we settled into our seats in coach, car #2. It was roomy, with generous legroom and a wide tray table. Our seats faced the seats on the other side of the table. There w...