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New Harry Potter Show to Debut at Universal Orlando

It's called "The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle."

Beaches Resorts Just Launched a Layaway Program

Family vacations at the all-inclusive Beaches Resorts just got a little attainable for families.

These Resorts Now Offer Instagram Tours for Teens

How cool is this?! Mexico’s Velas Resorts are now offering Instagram Photo Tours — perfect for teens! The tours — led by the resorts’...

There’s a New Character Breakfast at Universal Orlando

As of January 18, families will have the opportunity to dine with characters from “Despicable Me” at Universal Orlando Resort. The new, interactive experience...

JetBlue Just Announced Fares From $49

The Big Winter Sale is back for 2018!

Turkish Airlines Introduces New Toys for Kids

Did you know Turkish Airlines provides complimentary toys for kids? The airline, which flies to more countries than any other airline in the world,...

Seven Disney Springs Hotels Just Announced New Perks

As of Jan. 1, 2018, families will be able to enjoy theme park perks for less at Disney World. Seven hotels in Disney Springs...

This Florida Hotel Will Be Shaped Like a Guitar

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, has plans for a serious expansion. The highlight? A building shaped like a guitar....

This Panama Resort Just Opened Its Own Zoo

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort in Panama has opened its own zoo, with monkeys, crocodiles, cocktaoos, peacocks, deer and other creatures and critters....

New Cirque du Soleil Show Set to Debut at Disney Springs

Cirque du Soleil and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts have announced plans to collaborate on an all-new show at Disney Springs. The new show...

Museum of Ice Cream Opens in Miami

The Museum of Ice Cream has opened a fourth location in Miami. Features include a jungle room with chocolate-covered, frozen bananas; a life-size sand...

Great Wolf Lodge Opens in Minnesota

Great Wolf Lodge has opened yet another location (and we’re not mad about it). The newest water park resort is located in Bloomington, Minnesota,...

New Water Park to Open in Nashville

Floating water parks are all the rage these days. Just ask Nashville Shores. The largest water park in the region, Nashville Shores plans to...

FAO Schwarz Is Reopening in New York City

It’s true. FAO Schwarz has announced plans to reopen at a new, smaller location in New York City’s Rockefeller Center. The new store will...

A New All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to the Dominican Republic

Another all-inclusive resort will make its debut in the Dominican Republic. Called Grand Fiesta Americana Punta Cana Los Corales, the new resort will be...

Disney Just Released Details on New Park Gondolas

Yes, Disney World has plans to open a gondola system, and has just released new details. Called the Skyliner, the new transportation system will...

A New Water Park Is Opening in Texas

A new water park is expected to open in New Caney, Texas. Called Big Rivers Waterpark, the 40-acre water park will feature several attractions...

Times Square Just Got Free, Public Restrooms — and They’re Themed

Just in time for the holiday season, Charmin has opened something Times Square previously lacked: free, public restrooms. What’s better? The new restrooms are...

Parks Canada Extends Free Admission for Kids in 2018

Parks Canada has announced it will extend free kids’ admission through 2018. Free admission has been offered at all of Canada’s national parks throughout...

The New Hotel Xcaret Mexico Is Family Vacation Goals

There’s a new kid on the all-inclusive family resort block: Hotel Xcaret Mexico. Located at Xcaret, an eco-tourism theme park and resort destination in...

Waterslide With ‘Bite’ to Open in Wisconsin Dells

Noah’s Ark Water Park is adding a new waterslide to its water park in Wisconsin Dells — and it has a bite. Called Raja...

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Announces New Attractions

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari has announced it’s spending 3.5-million dollars on new attractions. Enhancements will include Tembo Falls and Tembo Tides, a new...

Hotel Week NYC Returns for 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Hotel Week NYC is back for the seventh year in a row, Jan. 5 to 15,...

Kalahari Introduces Video Game Waterslide

The next generation of waterslides is here. Kalahari Resorts and Conventions has announced Storm Chaser, a video game waterslide, at its location in Ohio....

Disney Magic to Get New Teen Hangout, ‘Tangled’ Restaurant

Disney Cruise Line has announced some major refurbishments on Disney Magic. Here’s what families can expect: New Teen Hangout A new coffee bar and...

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