I recently had the great fortune of taking a brief but wonderful trip to Walt Disney World. Typically my husband and I would rent a car and occasionally take Disney’s Magical Express from Orlando the Walt Disney World Resort and back. The price of rental cars and gas are both outrageous, and Disney’s Magical…
Category: Other Destinations
The Lion King on Broadway in New York City
We recently had the opportunity to visit New York City and take in a show! This was a welcome visit after the pandemic had closed down all of the Broadway shows until recently. We also love the Festival of the Arts at Epcot, to get our culture in, but this a nice treat…
What’s new at Universal Studios Hollywood
If you’re traveling to Southern California to visit Disneyland, you’ll likely have a few extra days for other sights and theme parks. Consider taking a drive up the I-5 to Universal Studios Hollywood to see what the park has added over the past few years. The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash was pandemic-delayed…
Coasting for Kids events in 2021 benefiting Give Kids the World
Throughout 2019, amusement parks all over the nation hosted Coasting for Kids events to raise money for Give Kids the World Village. With 15 different parks participating, the events raised almost $140,000 for the 84-acre resort in Central Florida that fulfills wishes for critically ill children and their families. In 2020 several parks were able…
Keeping your Crew Together — Child Safety in the Parks
Traveling as a family is a continual exercise in counting heads and keeping your crew together. A crowded Disney park can be an easy place to lose someone if you’re not vigilant. To avoid having your own “Lost Boy” (or girl), consider some ways you can address the risks before and during your vacation. Before…
You Can Still Get to Walt Disney World Without Disney’s Magical Express
Did you miss the big news this week? It was pretty hard to, given that it was all over Disney social media. Beginning in 2022, Disney’s Magical Express will cease to operate. (Find out the details here in this article.) Now, we went to Walt Disney World before the Disney’s Magical Express existed, and…
TEN Mistakes Even Theme Park Veterans Make
I’m not one to brag, but I have spent a lot of time in theme parks like Disneyland, Disney World, Six Flags, Knott’s Berry Farm, etc. over the years. I can repeat the Matterhorn unloading spiel in both languages, detail alternative places to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks, and explain why I always arrive early….
Foodie Friday: A Stop at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
Ever since it opened at CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium has been a fan favorite. From its large and delicious menu (that doesn’t just include chocolate treats, but does infuse chocolate in different things in different ways), to its unique steampunk style, to the fun atmosphere, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium has a little…
Foodie Friday: Review of Bigfire Grill at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk
One of the newest restaurants to open at the Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk is Bigfire Grill. Located in the former location of Emeril’s, Bigfire is pretty much front and center. It’s large white building is a gorgeous, welcoming sight. I had been wanting to try Bigfire since it opened, back in June 2019, but the…
Foodie Friday: Review of Voodoo Doughnut
If you went to Universal Orlando Resort and you didn’t stop at Voodoo Doughnut, did you even visit Universal Orlando Resort? The incredibly popular doughnut stop, which got their start in Oregon made its way to Universal’s CityWalk just a few years ago and has quickly become a fan favorite for many and there’s good…
Spreading Joy and Giving a Helping Hand: Actions That Touched my Heart
Today I want to take a moment and tell you about actions the theme parks and Cast Members have taken, actions that have touched my heart. In March, Emily Lartigue, a Disney Cast Member since 2013, started collecting food donations for fellow Cast Members in need. The response she got was so positive that she…