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Winter break is upon us and if you are getting ready to hit the road theme parks or other fan-tastic destinationsfirst read our guide to have the best experience possible. From packing those bags to capturing the best memories from your trip – here are the tips you’ll need to make the most of your trip. Take a look at our curation inspired by pop culture merchandise Star Wars, Barbie, bad and more!
Before leaving the house
Pack those bags! Trust me, it’s time to use something other than the worn-out luggage you were handed when you went to college. Learn from my mistake: the bottom of my full roller, including one of the wheels, fell off in the middle of the airport towards the terminal. Lucky for you, there was a Disney Store nearby to get something at a manageable price, and lucky for you, there’s a whole new era of fandom-inspired luggage these days.
From a delicacy It’s bad I hope there is no Imperial Scout. Star Wars luggage collection, if your luggage is on its last leg, there are some things to order – er, a wheel.
While traveling
Getting to your chosen entertainment or leisure destination can be anything, especially if you are easily overwhelmed at the airport or even in the crowd of an amusement park. Make sure you have the right music, podcast or book to read!
Ready to go
Having the right things on hand can make or break a trip. A lot will depend on your phone and your patience level, with a number of theme parks offering expensive multi-attraction tickets that run their queues online or to shorten the wait a bit.
Always pay attention to the time when virtual boarding passes and Lightning Lanes are available, especially at Disney Parks. They’re all on a first-come, first-served basis, and with a number of attractions still hot tickets, you might want to get free or pay-as-you-go as soon as possible.
Anyway, it’s a battery drain. I cannot stress enough: buy separate cameras and batteries for pictures and videos, don’t do it put too much on one device.
When it comes to planning your meals, the parks offer many dining options, but mobile ordering may be your best bet, especially if you have small meals. Making sure you eat is just as important as feeding them. It’s the same idea as putting an oxygen mask on yourself in the first place, and remember: ABS. Always. be Snack. (And moisturizing!)
- For phone charging, Casetify has a number of fandom power banks to check out It’s bad and Disney
- Hydration is key and There’s a Liquid IV flavor for everyone. I prefer to shoot shotgun lemon-lime at the beginning and end of long days at the theme park.
- I can’t stress enough how useful a bottle warmer is for families with small children, especially Ember Baby. It’s a hockey puck-shaped base that heats bottles on the go with little fuss and mess. This is a complete game changer, but make sure you keep it easily accessible in your bag, as the TSA and any security checkpoint will ask questions.
- Walking in parks with children can be many things. There are companies like Cybex lightweight strollers that can hold a good amount of gear and fit into tight small space environments; Joya is even portable. For travelers, the company’s car seat line includes options such as Callisto G 360 with technological innovations for full rotation and added protection.
- For a lightweight camera option with stills, vlog compatibility, in-frame vertical shooting, plus direct online social uploads Lumix S9 from Panasonic. They come in cute colors, but the big win here is the weight; Even with the lens, it’s not a great camera to have on hand to make memories.
- Be sure to check the photo printing options Vista Print to bring holiday vacation and Disney travel books together. The company has some great year-end promotions to get your hands on those memories.
- Say “Hello, Barbie.” Barbie x Kodak Printomatic instant digital camerait allows wireless downloads to your phone as well as instant printing for less maintenance.
- There’s also Barbie x Kodak Step Slim Wireless Instant Portable Photo Printer.
- If you’re really chaotic and want to throw it back, Retrospect also preloaded 35mm Barbie and Ken cameras. You won’t know how the pictures turned out until the film is made. Mind blowing!
Happy traveling holiday!
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