Scary Mommy

Oct. 26, 2026

Travel

The Sinners House at Halloween Horror Nights
Early Bird Gets The Scare
By Julie Sprankles

PSA: This Is *The* Hack For Doing Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights In Midlife

In bed before midnight, and we hit all the houses? Never going back to the regular way.

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 3: People walk past the front of Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom Park a...
Mickey Please...

Disney World Might Just Be Planning A Future Fifth Theme Park, Y’all

Everything we know right now about the potential future of a fifth Disney property in Florida.

Universal Orlando Resort commemorates its longstanding legacy of horror as Halloween Horror Nights —...
Scared Stiff (Literally, My Back)

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My First Halloween Horror Nights, As A 40+ Woman

Midlife is full of jump scares. Why not add a few more?

Guests arrive at the entrance portal to the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, US, on Sat...
The More You Know

The Epic Universe Hacks That Made Our Trip With Kids Actually Manageable

It’s all in the prep work.

Leavenworth, Washington, is a Pacific Northwest town big on European charm.
International Charm

What Are “Destination Dupes”? You Won’t Need Your Passport To Try This Twinning Travel Trend

Twinkling holiday villages without flying to Germany? Yep, it's true.

Rock 'n' Rollercoaster
Hot Diggity Dog

What’s New At Disney World In Summer 2026 & Beyond? Here’s Your Cheat Sheet

Everything you can look forward to for your next visit.

when it rains...
By Katie Garrity

The Must-Haves for a Rainy Disney Day (And Why You Should Actually Hope for Rain)

It's Florida...it rains!

doing disney right
By Katie Garrity

I Let My 7-Year-Old Plan Our Entire Disney Day & Her Favorite Part Was Completely Free

Disney will cost you, but the memories are priceless.

Early Bird Gets The Scare
By Julie Sprankles

PSA: This Is *The* Hack For Doing Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights In Midlife

In bed before midnight, and we hit all the houses? Never going back to the regular way.

Get Your Kicks
By Kathryn Anderson

100 Years Later, Route 66 Is Still America's Ultimate Family Road Trip

America's most famous highway is having a moment.

Entertainment
By Morgan Flaherty

What to pack for Universal with kids

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Hold Onto Your Mouse Ears!
By Katie McPherson

Disney’s Most Exciting Announcements From D23, From New Movies To Rides

It’s almost too much (and too good) to take in at once.

Shopping
By Sarah Aswell

A Starter Guide For Camping With Kids

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Lifestyle
By Scary Mommy Editors

Wander Woman Issue

Let's create a vacation of the best memories.

Just Go
By Julie Sprankles

I Took My Mom To The Grand Canyon. What I Really Saw Was Her.

Four days, three hotels, and 12 hours in a rental car, and I already can’t wait for our next adventure.

Along For The Ride
By Julie Sprankles

67 Road-Trip Movies That’ll Make You Want To Pack A Bag & Hit The Highway

For when you can’t get away but need an escape.