Scary Mommy

Aug. 15, 2026

Travel

Rock 'n' Rollercoaster
Hot Diggity Dog
By Julie Sprankles

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.

Mother and daughter embracing while playing a video game on a smartphone, relaxing during a long wai...
never going back

The 4 Small Changes That Made Our Big Summer Trip Actually Enjoyable

They’re small changes that make a big difference when you’re traveling internationally.

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.

Great Wolf Lodge
Set Your Alarm ⏰

One Of Great Wolf Lodge’s Biggest Sales Of The Year Is Back, & It’s One Day Only

The flash sale drops overnight rates to $84 a room.

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.

Lifestyle
By Scary Mommy Editors

Wander Woman Issue

Let's create a vacation of the best memories.

Mickey Please...
By Katie McPherson

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.

when we going to disney?
By Katie Garrity

The Disney x BÉIS Collection Is Dropping Soon & Traveling Just Got More Magical

The trendy collab features a lineup of luggage, bags, and accessories built around Mickey & Friends.

Set Your Alarm ⏰
By Julie Sprankles

One Of Great Wolf Lodge’s Biggest Sales Of The Year Is Back, & It’s One Day Only

The flash sale drops overnight rates to $84 a room.

Unsinkable
By Julie Sprankles

Your Titanic-Obsessed Kid Needs A Trip To This Denver Museum

The Molly Brown House is a fascinating family stop, and you can build a whole trip around it.

never going back
By Katie Garrity

The 4 Small Changes That Made Our Big Summer Trip Actually Enjoyable

They’re small changes that make a big difference when you’re traveling internationally.

ELLO
By Katie Garrity

What Nobody Tells You About Traveling to London With Kids In The Summer

The heat could almost not be beat...

Am I...A Donkey Kong Stan Now?
By Katie McPherson

The Best Rides At Epic Universe, Ranked By A Mom (Including The One I’d Skip)

This is *the* park for roller coaster lovers.