Posts Tagged ‘children’

Souvenir shopping with kids at Disney World requires strategy

How do you handle vacation souvenirs with your kids? (Walt Disney Co. photo) Even the best-behaved children beg for toys and stuffed animals when they see the huge gift shops at Walt Disney World. And, really, who can blame them? Picking out something special to remind you of vacation is fun. But it...

May 14th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Epcot’s Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden showcases tiny houses, fun for kids

The Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden is by far my favorite section at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival because of the beautiful fairy topiaries and the incredible detail used to design their miniature houses. This year, two new fairy statues — Vidia and Terrence — have been added...

March 16th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Don’t skip these activities for kids at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

Children are given pre-printed pages that they line up on stands to make crayon rubbings in The Princess and the Frog Wedding Bayou. (Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Before I first visited the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival a few years ago, I didn’t expect to find much for kids;...

March 15th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Bring wee ones out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Disney World

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant will host an all-day, family-friendly bash on March 17. (Walt Disney World photo) Ready for something besides green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? Walt Disney World has a celebration planned for March 17 that makes room for even the wee ones. Raglan Road Irish Pub...

March 10th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

What do you tell your children after a tragic theme-park death?

(Walt Disney World photo) Like last summer’s fatal monorail crash, Wednesday’s tragic death of a killer whale trainer at SeaWorld likely left many parents wondering what to tell their children about the accident. Certainly what you say depends on the ages and maturity of the children, as...

February 25th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Get your thrill on at Hollywood Studios extreme stunt show

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Disney's Hollywood Studios is a 33-minute show featuring cars, motorcycles and personal watercraft piloted by precision stunt drivers. (Walt Disney World photo) During our visit to Hollywood Studios over the weekend, we caught the Lights, Motors, Action!...

February 22nd, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More