Category Archives: Family holidays & travel

Family holidays

Super Nintendo World Kinopio’s Cafe at USJ – how to get in

Our easy beginner’s guide shows you some great hacks to get you inside Super Nintendo World’s Kinopios Cafe! Kinopio’s Cafe – otherwise known as the Toadstool Cafe – in Super Nintendo World is one of the big attractions of Universal Studios Japan. As a result of its popularity this cute Mushroom-shaped Cafe is often booked-out. […]

How to get in to Super Nintendo World Japan without paying extra

Our easy beginner’s guide to show you how to get into Super Nintendo World on the day you visit Universal Studios Japan – without paying any extra! For many visitors to Universal Studios Japan (a.k.a. USJ), the main attraction is Super Nintendo World. But often Universal Japan Express Passes into the area are either sold […]

Where can I buy official Tokyo Disneyland merchandise outside of the parks?

A guide on where to buy real official Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea merchandise outside of the Tokyo Disney Resort theme parks. Tokyo Disney Resort merchandise is wonderfully unique – and exclusive. Often very reasonably priced, Tokyo Disney ears, popcorn buckets, toys and more are only sold inside the Tokyo Disney Resort theme parks and […]

Tokyo Disney Disability Access Services (DAS) beginner’s guide

Whilst it’s not widely publicised, there’s not only a Tokyo Disney Resort Disability service, but also cheaper tickets for you and one carer! Join our Tokyo Disneyland Facebook group Love all things Tokyo Disneyland, or just have more questions about visiting? Join our special Tokyo Disney Facebook Group here! Disability Accessibility Shortcut information index Where […]

Happy Entry Tokyo Disneyland 15 Minutes Early Entry beginner’s guide

The essential beginner’s guide to Tokyo Disney Resort’s Happy Entry 15 minutes early entry into Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea – how to get it, where you go and if it’s worth it! Tokyo Disney Resort has early entry to their Disney parks just like the USA does, but it’s a very different experience. […]

What’s included in the price of a Carnival Cruise?

Carnival Cruises are the ultimate budget family holiday – because they include so much to keep everyone happy! Check out our top 10 included things we fell in love with onboard our Carnival Cruise Ship! We were so excited to be hosted onboard Carnival Cruise Line’s beautiful Carnival Luminosa cruise ship for a fun four […]

How to beat the entry queue at Tokyo Disneyland

The essential beginner’s guide on how to manage or skip the long entry queues to get into Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea Tokyo Disney Resort (known as TDR for short) has large entry queues into their Disney parks which can seem intimidating at first. However there are some very simple ways to manage your […]

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel Review -Tokyo Disneyland Hotel reviews

In this Tokyo Disney hotel review we’ll show you the benefits – and disadvantages – of staying at Tokyo Disney’s cheapest hotel, Disney Celebration Hotel. The Tokyo Disney Resort has a number of excellent official hotels to stay at. They range in price from cheaper than your average Tokyo Hotel right up to the most […]

Shanghai Disneyland Disability Accessibility Services (DAS) beginner’s guide

Shanghai Disneyland is very accessible and welcoming, with not only a Disability Access Service ride system, but also cheaper Disabled guest Disneyland entrance tickets! Join our Shanghai Disneyland Facebook group Love all things Shanghai Disneyland, or just have more questions? Join our special Shanghai Disneyland Holiday Planning Facebook Group here! Disability Access Services  How do […]

All hotels near Tokyo Disneyland with a free shuttle bus

Here’s a list of hotels near Tokyo Disneyland which offer a free shuttle bus service. A holiday to Tokyo Disneyland can be a lot of fun, but like any overseas holiday it can put a strain on finances! With some small cost-cutting measures you can still have a great Tokyo Disney holiday without stressing out […]

How to get into Fantasy Springs – without a Vacation Package

Tokyo Disney’s Fantasy Springs is an exciting new addition – here’s our cheats guide on how to get in using the cheapest or free entry passes – no vacation package required! We got into Fantasy Springs with no more than our Disney Sea ticket and a hastily booked couple of ride passes – and you […]

New website announcement – Holiday Planning is now live!

An exciting new holiday planning website created as a up-to-the-minute source of trip planning destination information – both for & from our popular Holiday Planning Facebook group network! I’m so excited to officially announce that my new holidays and travel website HolidayPlanning.com.au is now open! As I celebrated my Holiday Planning Facebook group network‘s 1st […]