From the moment we stepped aboard the Disney Dream, we entered a fairy tale world. Here is our take on the decor, staterooms, entertainment, dining, youth clubs, pools, AquaDuck, nightclubs, and more aboard the Disney Dream!
Disney Dream Christening
I hope you don’t mind a lot of Disney Dream posts because I cannot wait to share more about this voyage with you. The entire time at Disney, I was taken with how large a role Disney played in the imaginative life of not only my childhood but my teen years as well.
Disney is magic. And I am not talking about the princess glamor and the merchandising–Disney’s power lies in its ability to weave a story.
At the Disney Dream Christening event, the narrative revolved around dreams…
Ready to Sail on a Dream!
I am thrilled beyond belief to be joining Disney on the Christening Cruise of the Disney Dream! When I received the invitation, I was so excited to be one of the first to experience this ship and to have the opportunity to bring along our family. This will be our first cruise with the kids, […]
Ready, Set, Sleep – A Super-Light and Easy to Set-Up Travel Crib
When my first child was born, I went on a quest for the lightest playard/Travel Crib available. Since then, some new lightweight cribs have come on the market but assembly was a challenge. Now, BabyBjorn has a new entry into the lightweight travel crib category. BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light has a simple “one movement” assembly, making it an innovative new baby gear offering…
Tweet Your Trip and You Could Win, Too
Do you have dreams of being a jet setter? In my younger, pre-kids days, my husband and I were budget travelers but last month I got the chance to go big and stay in a luxury hotel in Lisbon, Portugal, courtesy of Voyage.TV. Voyage.TV provides informative programming about luxury travel.
Family Vacation Spotlight: Discovery Cove, Orlando
Orlando’s reputation as a family fun destination is well-deserved, but there are plenty of attractions besides Disney. Personally, I love theme parks. I’ve visited all the Disney Parks, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios numerous times before baby was born. (I used to work at Expedia and Travelocity, so I got industry deals and traveled a lot back in […]
Holiday Travel Survival Guide
Traveling to see family and friends for the holidays? Dealing with holiday traffic or delayed flights can stress out even the most zen-like Mama. But whether you are an experienced traveler or terrified of taking a flight or roadtrip with your tot, we have tips for you. Check out Mamanista’s Guide to the Best Gear for Traveling […]
No-Rinse Shampoo and Baby Wash from Oopsy Daisy
Parents everywhere are going to be thrilled with the Oopsy Daisy Beautiful Baby no-rinse shampoo and body wash products. Inevitably, babies are at their messiest when you want them to look their best. Suddenly, your tot decides to wear a bowl of food as her hat right before grandma’s birthday party. Or, you are traveling […]
Introducing the New BeachPack Mini: Win Mamanista’s Favorite Beach Bag!
I love everything about the beach– the sand, the sun, the sound of the ocean, the picnic lunches, even the sea gulls who try to steal my snacks– but I hate lugging my gear around. My attempts to juggle baby, an umbrella and a large beach tote that kept falling off my shoulder were comical. […]
Art Studio on the Go
One of the biggest challenges in traveling with children is keeping them occupied between stops. Time will fly by for your little artist with The Car Valet by Alex ($28 at Little Jet Set) and he can keep an illustrated journal to have a fun, personal record of the trip, too. This adorable, easy to […]
