Carolina Blogging Travel - Sarah Eckert

06/06/2026

Farewell, Skyliner people. It felt like the longest red light in history. I hate leaving Disney. Can you relate?

06/06/2026

Hello, I’m Sarah. NC small business owner, mom, wife, tech nerd, Star Wars fan, coffee & tea drinker, average home cook, paddle boarder and coastal beach bum. Thanks for joining me here in my journeys and little corner of the internet 🫶🏻🤗 follow along here at for travel for NC & SC travel and small business and for food content

06/06/2026

I can not express how happy you made my heart last night when you played a few segments with ❤️ You did an amazing job and the solo with Dave at the end for the Carolinas song left me in tears it was so good! Keep on fiddlin’, you are amazing!

06/05/2026

Did I fool them? They always harass me for some reason when I visit the planet of Batuu. Oh, and I was totally transmitting on my data pad 🤣

06/02/2026

You don’t need the kitchen sink in the parks. These are my must haves in my park bag!

06/02/2026

Beach season is here, and I want to take a minute to share something important because it hits close to home. We have already had a person go missing in the ocean near Topsail Beach, and ocean rescues have happened recently at Carolina Beach and other nearby areas. Please read this before you head out.

What is a rip current?
It is a narrow, fast-moving channel of water pulling away from shore. It does not pull you under. It pulls you out, and it moves faster than most people can swim against it.

How to spot one:
Look for a gap in the breaking waves where the water looks calmer, darker, or choppier than the water around it. That "calm" patch is often the current. Debris or foam moving steadily away from shore is another sign.

What to do if you get caught in one:
Do not panic and do not fight it by swimming straight back to shore. You will exhaust yourself. Float, stay calm, and swim parallel to the shoreline until you are out of the current. Then angle back toward the beach. If you need help, wave your arms and call out.

What to do if you see someone else in trouble:
Do not go in after them without a flotation device. Throw them something that floats, a boogie board, a cooler, a pool noodle, and call 911 immediately.

Always swim near a lifeguard when possible and check the surf conditions before you go in. The ocean is not a pool, and even strong swimmers can get caught off guard.
Stay safe out there this summer. 🌊

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05/28/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS for families with little ones! Universal Kids Resort is opening its doors in Frisco, Texas on July 1, 2026 and it is unlike anything we've seen before!

This is Universal's FIRST theme park designed just for kids and their families, featuring 7 incredible lands filled with your children's favorite characters. Minions, Trolls, SpongeBob, Shrek, Puss in Boots, Gabby's Dollhouse, and more!

Here's what you need to know about tickets and packages:
🎟️ 1-Day General Admission - One fun-filled day of rides, shows, and interactive adventures
🎟️ 1½-Day General Admission - Arrive at 2 PM on day one, then enjoy a full second day from open to close (perfect for squeezing in everything without the rush!)
🎟️ 2-Day General Admission - Two full days to explore every land at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace
🏨 Create Your Own Vacation Package - Includes 2-night hotel stay, 1½-day admission, AND Early Park Admission up to 1 hour before the gates open to the public!

Summer 2026 is going to be awesome and spots will fill up fast!

👇 Drop a ❤️ below if this is on your family's radar, or reach out to me directly. I'd love to help you plan the perfect Universal Kids Resort trip!

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05/26/2026

Nobody talks about this and they should.
If you are in perimenopause and planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort, the heat, the walking, the crowds, and the unpredictable schedule can hit completely differently than they used to. It is not in your head and it does not mean you cannot go.
It just means you need to plan smarter.
In this reel I am sharing some of the practical things that actually help so you can enjoy every single day in the parks without running on empty by noon.
Because this trip matters and so do you.
If this is your year for Disney, I would love to help you plan it right.
👇 carolinabloggingtravel.com

05/25/2026

Planning a princess trip to Walt Disney World sounds magical until you realize all that's involved in planning a trip like this. Link below where you can grab a free copy now!

I put together a free guide to help that walks you through exactly what to book, where to stay, and how to plan your park days so your little one gets the full royal experience.

No overwhelm. No guesswork. Just a clear plan for the most magical trip ever.
And, if you work with me to book your Princess trip, you'll get the remaining small details I didn't include in the guide 👑

🔗 https://www.carolinabloggingtravel.com/disney-princess-guide/

05/19/2026

Taking your kids out of school for a Disney trip is not a compromise on their education. For many families it is an investment in it. Money skills, STEM, conservation, world cultures, and life skills that no worksheet can teach. Here is what actually happens when you go with a plan.

Worried about pulling your kids out of school for a Disney trip? Here is what children actually learn at Walt Disney World Resort including money skills, STEM, conservation, and more.