Posted by admin on Mar 28, 2010 in
vacation
We had a chance to get away from a spring break weekend break this past week down at the Mount Laurel CoCoKeys Water Resort. If you’re a parent of a toddler through elementary school aged child, you should really know about CoCo Keys.
It’s located right off the NJ Turnpike at the Mt Laurel Marriott (attached on the same property). Most times you can book a “Water Package” stay at the Marriott for $200 or so that includes one night and water park passes for the entire family for *both* the day of arrival and the day of departure — two full days of water park fun. The park is open from 10am to 10pm most days, so you’ll have plenty of water time.
Here’s what the seating area inside the water park area looks like:
But wait, there’s more! On the second floor over part of the facility . . . Read more…
Tags: coco keys, kids, mt laurel, nj, parenting, vacation, waterpark
Posted by admin on Nov 7, 2007 in
disney,
disney world,
florida,
orlando,
vacation
As it officially gets chilly around town, it’s time to start thinking about a warm winter vacation!
Our family loves heading south to visit the kids’ mecca — Orlando, FL.
If you’re headed south to Disney or the surrounding areas of Orlando, it’s definitely a great way to ensure great childhood memories for your kids. But the astronomical costs could make it a different kind of memory for your wallet.
If you’re thinking about going to Disneyworld, I’m sure you’re asking around for tips from anyone else that you know has gone recently. If each person offers just one single tip that might save you time and money, or direct you in the way of better sights and scenes, it’s worth it, right?
How about advice from an ex-Disney employee? Beth Harworth, an former Disney employee has written a guide for the Happiest Place on Earth, that’s updated monthly.
In addition to tips on how to save money on tickets, lodging, airfare, etc. She offers advice on tons of different topics for you Disney vacation like:
What to Do On a Rainy Day – Yes, it rains in sunny Florida as well! Solve that problem with fun and adventurous tips
The One Park You Should Visit Last! (Especially with young children.) This one will definitely surprise you!
Hungry? Find out what’s OK to bring inside the Parks with you – and what you should leave at the hotel.
How To Beat Those Long Lines – Did you know it makes a difference if you stand in the Right or Left line? It does – find out which one typically moves the fastest.
Hidden Entrances – There are several “shortcuts” to theme parks and attractions – bypassing most of the crowds.
How much were you guestimating that you’d pay for the entire trip including airfare, taxi to the hotel, lodging, meals, souvenirs, tickets and all the other little expenses that add up? Your vacation is going to set you back a couple of thousand dollars, right?
Well, for $30 (and it comes with a money-back guarnatee) it’s probably worth the money to read this guide and find at least one tip that will make your money back on your purchase.
LINK: Ultimate Disney World Savings Guide 2007/2008
