Why ‘After Bedtime’ Swears by the Chrysler Pacifica for Holiday Travel With Kids

If you’ve ever traveled during the holidays with kids, you already know the vibe. Snacks everywhere, someone crying before TSA, and one parent silently fantasizing about abandoning a stroller mid-terminal. On After Bedtime With Big Little Feelings, host Kristin Gallant and her husband Tyler put words to what so many parents feel—traveling with kids is exhausting.

The good news? While meltdowns may be inevitable, some parts of holiday travel don’t have to feel so hard—especially the getting-there part. And according to the duo, having the right car can genuinely change the experience.

When the car becomes the calm before the storm

As the couple talks about navigating holiday travel with little ones, they say that renting a minivan when they travel to Denver to see family is the smartest move. Kristin says it’s one of her favorite parts of the trip. And not just any minivan—specifically the Chrysler Pacifica. “We’ve tried ’em all and it’s always the Pacifica because it has the best features,” Tyler says. With available seating for up to eight and flexible cargo space, it’s built for real family travel.

Between suitcases, strollers, diaper bags, backpacks, and approximately one million water bottles, the Pacifica’s Stow ’n Go Seating and Storage System makes it possible to load everything without playing luggage Tetris. Both the second and third rows fold flat, creating room for all the gear that comes with kids—without sacrificing comfort.

Safety that lets you exhale

Holiday travel already comes with enough mental load. Wondering if your vehicle can handle winter roads shouldn’t be part of it. The Chrysler Pacifica is the most-awarded minivan ever and comes equipped with the most standard safety and security features in its class. Systems like Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, and a 360-degree Surround View Camera help parents feel more confident—especially when weather changes quickly or roads get crowded.

As Tyler notes, traveling somewhere like Denver in December means snow is always a possibility. Knowing your vehicle is designed with safety in mind brings real peace of mind—something every parent needs more of during the holidays. “It could snow at any moment’s notice…I know that it’s like super safe,” Tyler says of the vehicle.

Features that actually make parenting easier

Kristin and Tyler say the best part of the Pacifica is how intuitive it feels for families. Power sliding doors (including hands-free options) make loading kids effortless. A power liftgate means fewer balancing acts in cold parking lots. And the available dual-pane panoramic sunroof adds an open, airy feel that keeps everyone a little more regulated.

Inside, technology does some of the heavy lifting too. Fam Cam night-vision cameras allow parents to check on the back seat day or night, while Apple CarPlay and Alexa Built-In make it easy to control music, podcasts, and directions hands-free. For kids, available 10-inch HD rear-seat touchscreens with Amazon Fire TV help keep the peace on longer drives. And when it’s freezing outside? Heated seats in the first and second rows are a win for everyone.

Because the memories matter more than the meltdowns

Traveling with kids isn’t meant to feel like a refreshing solo trip in your twenties—it’s about memories, connection, and showing up for your family, even when it’s messy.

The Chrysler Pacifica doesn’t promise a meltdown-free holiday—but it does make the ride smoother, safer, and more comfortable for everyone involved. And sometimes, that’s exactly what parents need.

Discover all of the ways a Chrysler Pacifica can make your life—and your family’s rides—easier and more enjoyable this holiday season by visiting chrysler.com/pacifica today. You can even build your family’s perfect minivan and see which features fit your season best.