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Tarah Chieffi

Tarah Chieffi is a theme park and family travel journalist who uses her words to help travelers plan fun-filled family vacations. When she isn’t eating theme park food and riding roller coasters, she can be found cycling wherever her bike will take her, tucked under the covers with a good book, or planning her next adventure with her husband and three young sons.

Stories by Tarah

View of exterior of the Grist Mill at Dollywood
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Family Fun

10 Must-Do Experiences For Families at Dollywood

By Tarah Chieffi | Oct 8, 2021

No family vacation to Pigeon Forge is complete without a visit to the Dollywood theme park. With world-class entertainment, high-speed coasters, and plenty of pint-sized attractions, there really is something…

Fireworks and projections on Cinderella Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. in Disney World
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Magical Events

What’s New for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

By Tarah Chieffi | Oct 7, 2021

When Walt Disney World opened on Oct. 1st, 1971, it changed the landscape of Central Florida both literally and figuratively. What once was mostly swampland at the headwaters to the…

Mickey and Minnie pose in front of a Christmas Tree at Disney California Adventure park.
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Holiday Magic

Complete Guide to the Holidays at Disneyland Resort

By Tarah Chieffi | Oct 1, 2021

Disneyland is often billed as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” but during the holiday season this family-friendly destination magically transforms into “The Merriest Place on Earth.” And because they want…

Mickey and Minnie float down Animal Kingdom's Discovery River on a festive flotilla.
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Holiday Festivities

How to Celebrate the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World

By Tarah Chieffi | Sep 30, 2021

The holidays at Walt Disney World encompass all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and the resort’s on-site hotels. The jolly season kicks off at Disney World on Nov. 12, 2021,…

Guests lined up to enter Blizzard Beach Water Park
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Family Fun

10 Tips For Visiting Disney World’s Blizzard Beach with Kids

By Tarah Chieffi | Sep 13, 2021

In addition to Walt Disney World’s four theme parks, there are two water parks on property where guests can relax and cool off when they need a break from the…

View of the Surfari Water Park at The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
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Making Memories

8 Best Disney World Hotels for Large & Extended Family Vacations

By Tarah Chieffi | Aug 26, 2021

There are more than two dozen hotels at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., and hundreds more in the surrounding area. However, if your family is so large you've upgraded…

Family smiling while riding roller coaster at LEGOLAND Florida
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Family Friendly

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting LEGOLAND Florida Resort

By Tarah Chieffi | Aug 12, 2021

LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven, FL is one of 10 LEGOLAND resorts around the world. While LEGO toys bill themselves as being made for kids of all ages, LEGOLAND…

View of pool and water slide from back of vacation rental mansion
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Family Vacations

12 Best Themed & Luxury Vrbos Near Walt Disney World

By Tarah Chieffi | Aug 2, 2021

Orlando, Florida is the theme park capital of the world, and with millions of visitors flocking to the area every year, it may just be the vacation rental home capital…

Universal Globe at the entrance to Universal Orlando Resort
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Travel Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Universal Orlando Resort

By Tarah Chieffi | Jul 7, 2021

With three fun-filled parks, eight hotels, and dozens of shopping and dining options, Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Fla., has blockbuster fun for everyone. While planning your visit, this guide…

A view from the beaches surrounding Loews Royal Pacific Resort
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Making Memories

11 Best Universal Orlando Hotels & Resorts (Plus Nearby Options)

By Tarah Chieffi | Jul 5, 2021

You can pack a lot of fun into a day at Universal Orlando Resort in sunny Orlando, Fla., but where you rest your head at the end of the day…

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