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Theme park travel delivers imagination, joy, and thrills for kids and adults, and offers a day out that the whole family will love. Below, find stories to help inspire your vacations to theme parks.

Theme park news: new 2026 discounts arrive at Walt Disney World

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Fireworks display on the Fourth of July at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World

4 theme parks where families can celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026

Posted by Carly Neil, The World of Spark Carly Neil, The World of Spark
Main Street Railroad station at the entrance to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World

Spring break 2026 at Walt Disney World: crowds, costs, and planning tips

Posted by Carly Neil, The World of Spark Carly Neil, The World of Spark
Family hiking in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (Photo: Jackson Hole)

Where to go in 2026: From cruises to theme parks, experts pick the best family vacation ideas for the year ahead

New cruise ships and new ways to experience favorite destinations top our list of 2026's best family vacation ideas.

Posted by Josh Roberts Josh Roberts

A maximalist vacation guide for families with toddlers

How to handle big $$, big stimulation trips like cruises and theme parks with theme park journalist Megan duBois.

Posted by Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at sunset in Walt Disney World

Disney World’s highest-priced hotels: what you need to know

Posted by Carly Neil, The World of Spark Carly Neil, The World of Spark

Walt Disney World in June

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Walt Disney World in May

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Walt Disney World in April

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A multigenerational family sitting by the pool at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

From shorter trips to ‘hushpitality,’ these travel trends will shape your 2026 vacations

The key trends that will influence how (and where) you travel in the year ahead.

Posted by Beth Luberecki Beth Luberecki
Lobby at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World

The best Disney World Hotels for families

Posted by Carly Neil, The World of Spark Carly Neil, The World of Spark

Walt Disney World in March

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