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09/09/2026

Are cruise-inclusive packages worth the cost? FamilyVacationist’s senior theme park and cruise editor Megan duBois spoke with Beci Mahnken, founder and CEO of MEI & Mouse Fan Travel, to find out everything cruise passengers should know before they add a cruise-inclusive package to an upcoming voyage. Head to the link in our bio or FamilyVacationist.com to learn about the pros and cons of these packages and whether it’s the right option for you.

(📷: Norwegian Cruise Line)

09/08/2026

We’re FamilyVacationist | travel advice + vacation inspo, and we’ve got all the tips on how to have your best family vacation ever brought to you by real-life parents and travel journalists.

09/07/2026

As much fun as visiting Disneyland can be, the Happiest Place on Earth can also feel like the Longest Day on Earth. So a quick journey back to your hotel at night is critical. Stay at The Anaheim Hotel | Steps From the Magic, and you’ll find yourself back in bed before someone else’s tram, bus, or Uber driver arrives. Head to the link in our bio or FamilyVacationist.com to read all about why it’s hard to beat The Anaheim Hotel’s location and affordable pricing when deciding where to stay on your next Disneyland Resort vacation.

✍️ and 📷: Carly Neil ✨ / The World of Spark

09/06/2026

They call it “Vacationland” for a reason. With its sandy beaches, rocky shores, and thousands of islands floating in the frosty water, Maine’s coastline might as well be lifted from a dream. FamilyVacationist editor-at-large Allison Tibaldi has been vacationing in the state for years, and she’s found that the coast of Maine has a vacation fit for every style of travel. Head to the link in our bio or FamilyVacationist.com to read about five of her favorite destinations.

09/03/2026

Ready to take on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort? We’ve got two stories on FamilyVacationist.com you’ll want to check out first.

Our senior theme park and cruise editor Megan duBois shares everything you need to know about Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2026 in her new story, from this year’s haunted house themes to the various ticket options.

Then Carly Neil ✨ shares the six things she wishes she knew before attending her first Halloween Horror Nights. If the event sounds more scary than fun to you, you’ll definitely want to read about her experience.

Find both stories at FamilyVacationist.com!

📷: Universal Orlando Resort

09/01/2026

From roaring fires and apple picking to colorful leaves and spooky stories, there’s just something uniquely special about a fall getaway. But since the kids have also gone back to school, your family might have more limited time for autumn vacations.

That’s why we’ve rounded up good ideas for both quick weekend getaways and longer trips if you have more flexibility or some days off from school on the fall calendar. Head to the link in our bio or FamilyVacationist.com to read about our top recommendations for fall family vacation spots this year.

✍️: Beth O'Leary Luberecki

08/29/2026

For the first time since 2023, Disney Cruise Line will be returning to New York City in 2027. The Disney Wish will be embarking on four- to seven-night sailings from New York in September and October 2027 to spots like Bermuda and Canada. To learn more about the itineraries and when you can start booking trips, head to the link in our bio or FamilyVacationist.com.

✍️ and 📷: Carly Neil ✨ / The World of Spark

08/26/2026

With expensive ticket prices and flight delays complicating air travel, it’s no surprise that many Americans are opting for shorter getaways within driving distance from home. Enter the “micro-cation,” a short getaway that focuses on packing a big vacation punch into just a few days. If you’ve got kids heading back to school, a micro-cation fits busy school-year schedules like a glove, and you can read about six destinations perfect for that kind of escape at the link in our bio or on FamilyVacationist.com.

✍️: Allison Tibaldi

08/20/2026

What could your next Disneyland trip look like? Disney’s biennial D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event recently unveiled details about new and returning experiences coming to “The Happiest Place on Earth” over the next few years, and FamilyVacationist’s senior theme park and cruise editor Megan duBois rounded up all the details.

Head to the link in our bio or FamilyVacationist.com to read about everything from the expansion of the Avengers Campus to the return of the original World of Color.

📷: Disneyland / Walt Disney Imagineering & Disney Live Entertainment

08/19/2026

The biennial D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event recently wrapped, delivering key updates for previously announced theme park expansion plans plus teasers about what’s coming in the future. Head to the link in our bio or FamilyVacationist.com to get the rundown on everything from Villains Land at Walt Disney World to new cruise ships from Disney Cruise Line.

✍️: Carly Neil ✨
📷: Walt Disney World

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