Giveaway: Dooney & Bourke Hawaiian Crossbody Bag from Disney's Aulani Resort ($170 Value)

Dooney & Bourke Minnie Mouse Crossbody Bag from Aulani Resort in Hawaii
Dooney & Bourke Minnie Mouse Crossbody Bag from Aulani Resort in Hawaii

In what is certainly the cutest giveaway I've ever had on my site, I am giving away this Hawaiian Minnie Mouse Crossbody Bag from Aulani Resort in Hawaii. These were made for the opening of the Aulani resort, and were not sold at any other locations. I particularly liked this bag because it plays on the fashion for crossbody bags without being too trendy. It's small enough to be used by a child, but not too diminutive for an adult. Currently, these bags are completely sold out, and this style is selling for over $200 on Ebay.

Here's more detail about the purse

  • Sold only at the new Aulani Resort in Hawaii
  • No two bags were the same & the character placement on this particular bag is excellent
  • Depicts Minnie Mouse in Hawaiian clothing, Chip & Dale, and a hiding menehune
  • Bag measures 8.5” in length, 8” in width, with adjustable leather strap
  • Inside is lined and has zip pocket, two open pockets, and key hook
  • Comes with Dooney & Bourke registration card and all tags - perfect for gift giving

After you enter, you might want to check out my Stories and PIctures about Aulani Resort in Hawaii or my Guide to Oahu with Kids

Closeup of Dooney and Bourke Logo on front of bag
Closeup of Dooney and Bourke Logo on front of bag
Inside detail of Aulani Purse
Inside detail of Aulani Purse
Hangtag on Crossbody Bag from Aulani Resort on Oahu
Hangtag on Crossbody Bag from Aulani Resort on Oahu
Back of Dooney and Bourke Purse from Aulani Resort
Back of Dooney and Bourke Purse from Aulani Resort

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Orlando With Kids: Nickelodeon Suites Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This is a guest post written by Kristen Stewart. Kristen is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Parenting, Parents and AARP: The Magazine, and I feel very lucky to have her writing here. Kristen's kids are 13, 10 and 6.

Here are answers to common questions about the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida. Here are links to my reviews of the Nickelodeon Suites Hotel Amenities and Activities and the Nickelodeon Suites Hotel Rooms

SpongeBob at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort
SpongeBob at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort
What characters are at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort?
It is clear the target age range for the resort is elementary school-age kids and younger. Among others Dora, Diego, The Fairly OddParents' Cosmo and Wanda and of course SpongeBob, Patrick and the gang were all spotted by my kids either in costume walking around or painted on the buildings. There were a few posters around the food areas of some of the tween shows like Victorious but the emphasis was clearly on the younger demographic.

Do I have to reserve a character meal in order to meet the characters?

No. While we found our character breakfast to be a more relaxed setting to interact (including getting autographs), it is possible to meet them out and about. We ran into SpongeBob at the food court the first afternoon. Be sure to pick up a printed schedule of events that tells the who, when and where of all character meet-ups (along with other events and shows).

Can non-registered guests come to the Nickelodeon Suites Resort for the day and pay an entry fee?
No. The Nickelodeon Suites Resort is for guests only.

Should I rent a car if i'm staying at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort?
Strictly speaking no. Nickelodeon Suites Resort has teamed up with other local hotels to offer a shuttle bus to the four main Disney parks (not the water parks) plus Universal, SeaWorld, Aquatica and Wet 'n Wild. At this time there are no shuttle busses from the resort to Legoland.

Be forewarned, however, that the shuttles work on their schedule, not yours. Many days the first shuttle leaves for the Magic Kingdom at 8 am and the next one doesn't depart until 10 am. The departure for SeaWorld and Aquatica is only once a day and not until 10:25 am while Wet 'n Wild's sole departure is at 11:50 am. There is similarly little choice on the return trip with only one shuttle to take you back to the resort late in the afternoon.

Certainly shuttles can work but flexibility is key. Also interesting to note was an employee who said many people arrive thinking they'll use the shuttle only to show up in the lobby the next day asking how they can rent a car (the staff can help with coordinating this request).

Any other tips?
We did have one last interesting experience worth noting. On the morning of our check out (a Sunday) a piece of paper was slipped under our door offering the chance to stay an extra night for $50. For people with airline reservations or firm plans back home this kind of last-minute change wouldn't work but if you have flexibility and want a good deal it might be just the thing. (I suspect it also depends how booked the resort is whether they run this special.)

Related Links
Nickelodeon Suites Resort Amenities and Hotel Grounds
Nickelodeon Suites Resort Review
LEGOLAND Grand Opening Part 1
LEGOLAND Grand Opening Part 2
Orlando With Kids
LEGOLAND California with Kids

Kristen was the invited guest of the Nickelodeon Suites Resort. Neither the resort, nor LEGOLAND required that she express a particular point of view, and the opinions expressed in this article are her own.


Kristen was the invited guest of the Nickelodeon Suites Resort. Neither the resort, nor LEGOLAND required that she express a particular point of view, and the opinions expressed in this article are her own.

Photo Friday: Lurking

Crab hiding in a rock formation at Aulani's Menehune Bridge
Crab hiding in a rock formation at Aulani's Menehune Bridge

For Eilan, one of the fun things at Aulani Resort in Hawaii was discovering hidden formations in non-obvious locations. I just loved this secret hermit crab peeking out from under one of the manmade lava rocks at Menehune Bridge

Related Links
The Littlest Mouse (Part 1: At Home)
Honolulu and Greater Oahu with Kids (City Guide)
Aulani Resort in Pictures (Part 1)
Aulani Resort in Pictures (Part 2)

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Orlando With Kids: Nickelodeon Suites Resort Hotel Review

This is a guest post written by Kristen Stewart. Kristen is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Parenting, Parents and AARP: The Magazine, and I feel very lucky to have her writing here. Kristen's kids are 13, 10 and 6.

Yesterday I gave you the lowdown on the Amenities and Activities at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida. Today I'll go into detail about the rooms.

It's important to keep in mind, the Nickelodeon Suites is not a hotel but a resort—777 suites on 24 acres. The upside of this is all the activities I mentioned in my previous post. The downside is depending on the timing of the visit, there can be a lot of people there. (In fact, when we went to check in we almost felt we were at a theme park complete with designated line guides showing us where to queue up. Even the next night when we needed to stop by the front desk to pick something up my husband ended up in line for 15 minutes waiting his turn.)

The resort was originally a Holiday Inn until Nickelodeon converted it in 2005. After learning this it made a few things more understandable. While there are a limited number of 1 bedroom suites and 3 bedroom suites the vast majority are 2 bedrooms (coming in two configurations—see the website for specific information on floor plans). However, the term "2 bedroom" is used somewhat loosely.

Two bedroom suite at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
Two bedroom suite at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
Two bedroom suite at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
Two bedroom suite at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
Two bedroom suite at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
Two bedroom suite at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida

The two bedroom suite is a living room with fold-out sofabed, one bedroom with a door and a third sort of open room type arrangement. There is no door or curtain to this open room which is obviously where the kids are meant to sleep (one floor plan has bunk beds, the other two twin beds). We commented on this arrangement to a resort employee who explained the issue was there are no exterior doors or windows to these rooms so code prevented placement of a door on them. As for the curtain he said they had tried it a few times over the years but they were getting pulled down a lot so for the moment this is the configuration.

My kids are pretty sound sleepers so it wasn't a big of deal for us but for kids who wake up easily the parents will be locking themselves in their bedroom come the kids' bedtime. (Also note the bathroom is accessible only off the living room so anyone using it will be walking past the sleeping kids.) One other challenge we had was there was not wireless Internet in the rooms--and the ethernet cable was, you guessed it, in the open living room.

Some rooms face the parking lot while others open to the courtyard. We had the courtyard and while it was great to see all the action as you came and went you definitely could hear the fun even when inside the room. Again, it didn't bother us—and the kids' alcove is the furthest from the windows—but anyone in the bedroom or on the sofabed in the living room could definitely hear what was going on down at the pool.

The rooms themselves were clean and brightly decorated but the big highlight was the painted characters! My youngest got quite a kick out of watching SpongeBob SquarePants in the SpongeBob room…

SpongeBob room at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort
SpongeBob room at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Related Links
Nickelodeon Suites Resort Amenities and Hotel Grounds
LEGOLAND Grand Opening Part 1
LEGOLAND Grand Opening Part 2
Orlando With Kids
LEGOLAND California with Kids

Kristen was the invited guest of the Nickelodeon Suites Resort. Neither the resort, nor LEGOLAND required that she express a particular point of view, and the opinions expressed in this article are her own.

DeliciousBaby Deals and Giveaways for November 3

Eiffel Tower in Paris from underneath
Eiffel Tower in Paris from underneath
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Orlando With Kids:Nickelodeon Suites Resort

This is a guest post written by Kristen Stewart. Kristen is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Parenting, Parents and AARP: The Magazine, and I feel very lucky to have her writing here. Kristen's kids are 13, 10 and 6.

If you're looking for a peaceful Florida getaway spot then keep looking. The Nickelodeon Suites Resort is not for you.

Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida

But if your kids sing the SpongeBob SquarePants theme until you think your head might explode, then you've come to the right place.

This resort is all about Nickelodeon. From the bright orange and neon green colors to the gigantic cartoon faces painted on the top of each building you will not forget why you came. This is definitely a resort for the young—and young at heart—wanting to have fun in a variety of ways.

When we arrived it was almost hard to know where to start. By the time we left we had hit almost everything.

We began the afternoon at the large courtyard pools and water park enjoying water slides, mini golf and even the mass sliming where people gather for a countdown before getting covered in green liquid. (It looked suspiciously like green water to me but when I asked an employee I was told that the answer is top secret.)

Waterslide at Nickelodean Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
Waterslide at Nickelodean Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
Waterslide at Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
Waterslide at Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
Mass sliming by the pool at Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Mass sliming by the pool at Nickelodeon Suites Resort

In our time at the resort we also attended a character breakfast with SpongeBob and Squidward, saw two of seven 4-D movies at the onsite theater and wandered the arcade. Other entertainment options include several live interactive shows like Slime Time Live! full of pies and of course slime. For a fee they even offer a kids' spa complete with hair braiding, manicures and temporary tattoos.

4D Experience at Nickelodean Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
4D Experience at Nickelodean Suites Resort in Orlando Florida

In the end we enjoyed all of the activities we did. This is clearly a resort designed for families so there were a lot of kids at the pools but it wasn't excessively crowded. One morning we went to the character breakfast which was nice. Several characters visited the table and we were able to take pictures with SpongeBob in the entry way. The food was buffet style with a wide variety of cooked-to-order omelettes, pancakes, waffles, french toast sticks, fruit, bagels, etc. Definitely something for everyone.

Squidward joins the kids at the Nickelodeon Suites' Character Breakfast
Squidward joins the kids at the Nickelodeon Suites' Character Breakfast

It was fun to do the special breakfast once but we were also perfectly happy with the regular buffet. The choices were a bit more limited (scrambled eggs already cooked and french toast sticks but no waffles or pancakes) but my gang still easily filled up on all that plus bacon, potatoes, cereal, bagels, muffins, etc—and the price was a little less expensive than the character breakfast.

Note there are other counter food places onsite as well—Subway, Uno Express, a grill place for sandwiches, salads and hot dogs, etc along with a tea and coffee counter and even a bar for the grownups. We grabbed a snack the first afternoon and enjoyed our grilled cheese and hot dogs (not to mention the biggest container of chocolate milk my kids had ever seen). It was tough finding a table that didn't have crumbs all over it even though the place wasn't busy but we did finally succeed.

Snacktime!
Snacktime!

During our stay we saw the SpongeBob SquarePants and Extreme Log Ride movies and would have liked to see others if time had allowed. They are short—the two we saw were between 5 and 10 minutes—but in that quick time they still made ample use of squirting water (be warned).

Watching a movie at Nickelodean Suites Resort in Orlando Florida
Watching a movie at Nickelodean Suites Resort in Orlando Florida

The arcade offered a wide choice of games—though buyer beware they use a point system that worked out to about $1.50 to $2 per game so it can add up quickly.

Arcade at the Nickelodean Suites Resort
Arcade at the Nickelodean Suites Resort

All in all for families looking for a fun atmosphere with a lot going on the Nickelodeon Suites Resort will not disappoint. In my next post I'll give you the inside scoop on the rooms themselves…

Related Links
LEGOLAND Grand Opening Part 1
LEGOLAND Grand Opening Part 2
Orlando With Kids
LEGOLAND California with Kids

Kristen was the invited guest of the Nickelodeon Suites Resort. Neither the resort, nor LEGOLAND required that she express a particular point of view, and the opinions expressed in this article are her own.

My Holiday Travel Survival Guide on ParentsConnect

In addition to my regular posts on DeliciousBaby this month, I'm also travel advice every weekday at Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect website. I will be sharing tons of tips on everything from keeping your suitcase organized to my all-time-favorite travel toys. I hope you'll check it out!

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Halloween in Seattle (add your photos too)

Every year we head up to Seattle's Capitol Hill for trick-or-treating. The neighborhood's 100+ year old homes provide the perfect backdrop for spooky decorations and even dramatic productions complete with kids dressed as monsters or zombies. The pre-dusk hours are for the little guys, though, complete with a neighborhood parade! I thought I'd share some of my shots from this year. Got photos of your own Halloween? Feel free to link to them below.

Neighborhood parade
Neighborhood parade

Did you blog about or post photos Halloween in your area? Feel free to add a link below so that we can all enjoy pics of what Halloween looks like around the country.

LEGOLAND Florida Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Personal commitments kept me from attending the LEGOLAND grand opening in Florida last week, but I'm so lucky to have an East Coast friend with kids who was able to check it out and write about her experience! Kristen Stewart is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Parenting, Parents and AARP: The Magazine, and I feel very lucky to have her writing here. Kristen's kids are 13, 10 and 6.

My previous posts offered our personal experiences at Legoland Florida. Today I'd like to answer some common questions and provide some facts to consider when thinking about a Legoland visit.

Welcome to LEGOLAND Florida
Welcome to LEGOLAND Florida

Where is Legoland Florida? How can I get to Legoland Florida?
The park is located in Winter Haven, Florida which is 45 minutes southwest of Orlando and 45 minutes east of Tampa. On our trip we stayed in Orlando and made the trip in about 40 minutes. Even on a week day (in our case a Friday) we did not hit any traffic either direction despite traveling at what would generally be rush hour times (8:30-9:15 am and 5:00-5:45 pm).

If you are staying in Orlando, another option is the Legoland Shuttle. It leaves from the Orlando Premium Outlets® on Vineland Ave. at 9am on park opening days and costs $10 per person.

How many Lego blocks are used at Legoland Florida?
More than 50 million. Wow!

Should I spend two days at Legoland? Should I stay overnight in Winter Haven?
For our family one day at Legoland would be the perfect amount of time. We would be able to do everything we wanted to and still ride the roller coasters multiple times. (Crowd levels naturally will dictate how long lines are and how many rides you will be able to go on.)

At the moment Legoland Florida is the big highlight of the area though park officials said they are working on a water park and Lego-themed hotel and resort for the future. (For people who do want to say in Winter Haven there are basic hotels in the area—I could see a Best Western from the Legoland park itself—but no full featured resort experiences.)

For us the drive was easy enough and we preferred staying in Orlando with the option of eating dinner and shopping at Downtown Disney and taking advantage of bigger family-friendly hotels.

Has much of Cypress Gardens been preserved? How much remains the same?
I had never been to Cypress Gardens but from what I understand it had a southern plantation feel complete with southern belles. Legoland has tried to pay homage to its predecessor in several ways. A southern belle made out of Legos greets guests.

LEGOLAND Florida has maintained its historic plantation feel
LEGOLAND Florida has maintained its historic plantation feel

The Flying School and Coastersaurus were renovated from roller coasters that existed at the previous park and a lot of the trees and landscaping around Coastersaurus were retained to give it a nice shady feel. Island in the Sky and the water ski show are also holdovers (though the water ski show is now Lego-themed).

Most familiar will be the actual gardens which are off to the west side of the park. We were surprised at how little signage there was either directing people there or even when you got there. There was a big bridge leading into the area with absolutely no signs at all—we half wondered if we were in the right place and asked an employee to make sure.

Venturing off the beaten path at LEGOLAND Florida
Venturing off the beaten path at LEGOLAND Florida

If I have already visited Legoland California, should I make a special trip to see Legoland Florida?
The answer to this really depends on how much you like Legos and these particular attractions. There is a very large overlap (probably about 75 percent) so if someone liked them in California they'll like them in Florida. However, it is not so unique that you'd be getting a truly new experience for the most part.

What hours is Legoland Florida open?
Be sure to check out the official Legoland hours and opening days for the park calendar and hours. While the schedule could change it's important to note from November 2011 through February 2012 Legoland Florida is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except during holiday weeks), and that the park is typically open from 10 to 5.

How much does Legoland Florida Cost?

As of this writing, adults ages 13 to 59 are $75 plus tax while kids 3-12 and seniors (60+) are $65 plus tax. Kids under 3 are free. If you plan to visit the park for a second day, you can upgrade your one day ticket to a two day pass at the Guest Relations.

Parking is $12.

How can I save money on a trip to Legoland?

Before booking a trip to Legoland Florida, do your homework. A number of hotels both in Winter Haven and in the Orlando area have partnered with LEGOLAND to offer packages and deals.

If you are considering a trip to Legoland, sign your kids up for a LEGO Club magazine subscription at two years free for residents of the U.S., Canada, Ireland and the UK). Not only will they enjoy the magazine full of comics, activities, etc but as of this writing it contains coupons to Legoland California so it may conceivably add coupons to Legoland Florida in the future. (The September/October 2011 issue has a coupon for a free child's ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket to Legoland California and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium.) One last thing to note—the coupon does not seem to appear in the LEGO Club Jr. magazine so be sure to indicate on the subscription form at least one child in the 7-12 or 13+ age range to receive the regular version of the magazine.

If you live nearby, there are two additional options that might work well:

  • Consider a standard annual pass at $129 plus tax for adults and $99 plus tax for kids and seniors. (Other passes with greater benefits—and a larger price tag—also exist.)
  • Check Costco.com or your local Costco for discounted tickets. At this writing, Costco sells a Legoland California pass that can be used for any three days over the course of one year, plus a visit to the Legoland Water Park for $99. Other options or passes may become available over time.

Beware of buying discounted passes online as they may not always be valid once you arrive at the park

Anything else to know?
One last tip to leave you with. Be sure not to miss the Factory Tour. While "tour" is a little bit of a stretch—my older kids weren't fooled for a minute into thinking the Legos they saw coming down the conveyer belt had actually been made onsite—everyone was pleased to receive the free Lego block imprinted with Legoland Florda as a keepsake.

Related Links
LEGOLAND Grand Opening Part 1
LEGOLAND Grand Opening Part 2
Orlando With Kids
LEGOLAND California with Kids
Clearwater Beach Florida with Kids

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