My family and I visited Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea) and Universal Studios Japan (Osaka) in December 2025. We travelled as a family of four, with children aged 6 and 3. Here are some answers to the questions I have been asked about our trip, as well as some tips and tricks we learned during our research and time in the parks.
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Winter bucket list for Gold Coast families
Winter on the Gold Coast doesn't mean that the fun stops. With such a fleeting moment of winter, why not make the most of the cold weather and make your way through this mini-bucket list! There are so many great things on across the coast, pull out your winter woollies and get out there!
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Coomera Lodge, Oxenford
The Coomera Lodge at Oxenford has long been an institution, and you only need to visit over a weekend to see this place is still extremely popular. With indoor and outdoor dining options, you'll find most families outside by the large fenced playground.
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Family friendly ways to commemorate ANZAC Day
With ANZAC Day on 25 April, RSL Australia has shared some great ways to commemorate ANZAC Day as a family, regardless of the age of your children. These are all easy, affordable and kid-friendly ideas to help you pay your respects to our veterans.
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14 kid-friendly cafes for your next coffee catch up!
Looking for the perfect spot to catch up with a friend over coffee while the kids are also kept happy? I’ve got you covered! Here are 14 cafes to try, where you can sit and chat while the kids play close by!
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Naughty Little Kids, Peak Crossing
Naughty Little Kids is one of the best animal farm tours I have ever been on! Located in Peak Crossing, just outside of Ipswich, you'll find this goat dairy farm running exceptional, family-friendly tours every weekend and school holidays.
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What’s on this Easter
Are you ready for the Easter school holidays here on the Gold Coast?? These have to be some of my favourite holidays each year, there is just so much happening! Free, low-cost and all loaded with FUN! Check out over 70 school holiday activities at my What's On Calendar here.
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The Wattle Hotel, Upper Coomera
The Wattle Hotel at Upper Coomera has got family friendly dining in the bag! With a huge indoor kids playground and dedicated dining space, modern bistro dining can be enjoyed by all the family.
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Tommerup’s Dairy Farm, Kerry
Tommerup’s Dairy Farm is a 6th generation working dairy farm in the Kerry Valley, just outside of Beaudesert. The lovely owners welcome visitors to their farm through seasonal Market Days and Farm Forage sessions.
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Tweed Recreation Ground Playground, Tweed Heads
Tweed Recreation Ground Playground at Tweed Heads is a beautiful, nature inspired accessible play space! With a fabulous play structure and tunnel slide, nature play teepee, swings, nature walk and basketball courts, there is plenty to occupy everyone here.
