Dave Parfitt

Dave Parfitt

Dave Parfitt is a freelance travel writer interested in illuminating transformative family travel, multi-generational travel, inclusive and accessible travel, under-the-radar destinations, and immersive, authentic experiences. Dave's work has appeared in Lonely Planet, AAA, Fox News Travel, US News & World Report, FamilyVacationist, TravelAge West, USA Today, and Family Circle, to name a few. An academic with a PhD in neuroscience, Dave also works as an educational developer at a four-year college in Western New York when not in a theme park, national park, or on a cruise or road trip with his family.
Skyliner with Disney's Art of Animation Resort in the background (Photo: David Roark)

How accessible is Disney World for guests who use a wheelchair? We put it to the test

Everything you need to know about WDW by wheelchair.

Dave Parfitt and his family, including kids and his wife, who uses a wheelchair, posing in front of Disney World Magic Kingdom train station

Disney World with a wheelchair? Here’s how DVC made our trip easier and more fun

How Disney's approach to guests with mobility issues helped my family enjoy our vacation.

Hero Zone on the Disney Wish (Photo: Amy Smith)

How the Disney Wish Raises the Bar for Family Entertainment on a Cruise Ship

When it comes to onboard entertainment, Disney really knows what it's doing.

Teen girl in car over snowy forest on winter road trip.

11 Winter Road Trip Tips for Cold Weather Drives

An easy checklist to help you get ready for your winter road trip.

Riu Guanacaste and Riu Palace Costa Rica (Photo: Shutterstock)

10 best Costa Rica all-inclusive resorts and beach hotels

While there's plenty to do on both coasts, the Pacific side is where you’ll find the best Costa Rica all-inclusive resorts.

Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls is a top New York family vacation destination

13 Best New York Family Vacations Beyond the Big Apple

From the Adirondacks to the Erie Canal, New York family vacations have something for everyone.

The Hey Howdy Breakfast with Woody and Friends is an interactive breakfast experience inspired by Woody’s Roundup in Toy Story 2 (Photo: Kent Phillips)

Cruise Review: Pixar Day at Sea Transforms the Disney Fantasy into a Delightful Toy Box

We participated in Disney Cruise Line's inaugural Pixar Day at Sea on the Disney Fantasy. Here's what it was like.

Winnebago Roam in Letchworth State Park, New York

Giving Van Life a Go in the Winnebago Roam Accessible RV

We took the accessibility enhanced Winnebago Roam for a test drive.

Artist's rendering of Disney Treasure at Sea (Photo: Disney Cruise Line)

Disney Cruise Line Reveals Plans for Sixth Ship and Exclusive New Bahamas Destination

Scheduled to launch in 2024, the Disney Treasure aims to infuse every voyage with a theme of adventure.

The Disney Wish sails from its new home port of Port Canaveral, Florida (Photo: Steven Diaz)

Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship Makes Cruising Even More Accessible for Travelers with Mobility Issues