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The Happiest Place on Earth: Rise of the Resistance

In honor of both her birthday and Disneyland's, the Cranky Camper shares her visit to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California as part of a school field trip, with an emphasis on its newest attractions: the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

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Animal Kingdom and Souvenir Shopping on a Dime

In the fifth and final installment of our Disney World series, we share our experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom, as well as some things we learned visiting the park. We also share a few shopping tips we learned for saving money on Disney-themed souvenirs.

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EPCOT and the Not-So-Hidden Mickey

In the fourth article in the Disney World series, the Haas family shares their explorations of EPCOT. Highlights include attractions in Future World as well as dining experiences at the World Showcase. As a bonus, the story of the writer's childhood Mickey plush toy is shared, bringing a touch of nostalgia.

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Magic Kingdom vs. Disneyland

The third article in the Disney World 2K17 series compares the family's experiences at Disney World's Magic Kingdom with the Disneyland park in Anaheim, California.

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Air Travel with Kids

In this second post of our Disney World series, we talk of the challenges of our cross-country flight from Los Angeles to Orlando, Florida. We also share some of what we have learned in our various travels with young children.