Author name: Aly Mouse

I have lived on the West Coast, East Coast and in-between. With experience planning events and vacations as well as articles and lessons, I am putting it all into writing posts I hope will be helpful for you and yours. Thanks for reading.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland in California is opening on November 15, 2024. This photo shows a Lego Tiana figure on a Disneyland map with the title “Almost There! Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland” to show the purpose of this article.
Not-So-Brief Disneyland Advice

How to Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland!

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opened at Disneyland Resort on November 15, 2024. This new ride takes the place of Splash Mountain and is the centerpiece of the new Bayou Country in Disneyland Park. When it officially opened the ONLY way to ride with a virtual queue or Lightning Lane Multi Pass reservation, but as of […]

Glühwein in boot mug from Christkindlmarket Aurora.. Hot spiced mulled wine in a boot shaped souvenir mug.
Chicago, Other Destinations

Christkindlmarket Aurora 2024: Know Before You Go

Our family loves visiting the Christkindlmarket in Aurora, Illinois each December. We don our most festive winter gear and head over to River Edge Park for multicultural experiences, food, drinks, music and holiday shopping. We have visited Christmas markets in Germany and Poland, and more recently Daley Plaza in Chicago. Now, the Christkindlmarket in Aurora

Disneyland in 100 Words

OMNIMOVER

Omnimover is a ride system with continuously moving vehicles that can be individually rotated. The controlled rotation of the vehicles allows the ride’s designers to direct the attention of the riders to particular

View of new Wonder of Water exhibit at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois. Photo shows freshwater tanks, saltwater tank and the domed ceiling of the rotunda.
Chicago, Other Destinations

New Shedd Aquarium Exhibit Dazzles: Wonder of Water

This week we visited the gorgeous new Wonder of Water exhibit at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago during a member preview. We are excited to share our experience with you as well as offer some tips for your visit. Wonder of Water at Shedd Aquarium New in 2024 Shedd Aquarium’s Wonder of Water exhibit showcases intertwined

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