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Hi, I’m Julia! A San Diego-based travel and theme park creator sharing Disney trips, Coachella camping guides, cruise tips, local favorites, and all my latest bookish adventures.

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What It’s Really Like Staying in an Inside Cabin on a Disney Cruise (+ What to Pack)

June 5, 2026

What It’s Really Like Staying in an Inside Cabin on a Disney Cruise (+ What to Pack)

Thinking about booking an inside cabin on a Disney Cruise? Here’s what to expect, what helped us prepare, and the cruise cabin essentials that make a small room feel way more comfortable. We have an upcoming Disney Cruise booked and…

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What to Pack for Disney World in Summer: The Essentials That Actually Help in the Heat

May 27, 2026

What to Pack for Disney World in Summer: The Essentials That Actually Help in the Heat

Heading to Walt Disney World during the hottest months of the year? Here’s exactly what to pack for Disney World in summer, including cooling essentials, park bag must-haves, outfit tips, and practical items that genuinely make a difference in the…

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Best Places to Read at Disneyland (Cozy Spots for Disney Book Lovers)

May 13, 2026

Best Places to Read at Disneyland (Cozy Spots for Disney Book Lovers)

The best places to read at Disneyland and Downtown Disney, from quiet hotel fireplaces to cozy corners in the parks – perfect for a book and a sweet treat. Yes, you read that right. The best places to READ at…

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Where to Stay for Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood (+ El Royale Hotel Review)

May 12, 2026

Where to Stay for Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood (+ El Royale Hotel Review)

Looking for a hotel near Universal Studios Hollywood for Halloween Horror Nights? Here’s my honest review of El Royale Hotel, plus tips on where to stay. We’ve stayed at this hotel two years in a row now for Halloween Horror…

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