At at Universal Orlando‘s Royal Pacific Resort, stay close to the action but in your own tropical retreat. As one of Universal’s five (soon to be six) onsite hotels, Loews Royal Pacific Resort offers many benefits and perks to its guests. I have my own top five reasons to stay at the Royal Pacific —…
Category: Other Destinations
Add Universal to a Disney World vacation
After visiting Walt Disney World a few times, our children figured out that — gasp — Orlando has other theme parks! Chief among them is Universal, which has sparked interest in the past few years with notable additions themed to Harry Potter, Minions, and other popular franchises. So how do you add Universal to a Disney…
Review of Universal’s Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
One recent addition to Universal Orlando‘s CityWalk complex will have you drooling before you even walk through the door. Toothsome Chocolate Emporium has good food, incredible desserts, and a standout theme. You should explore Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and make it a part of your next Orlando vacation. Toothsome replaced the former NBA City and is…
Raptor Encounter at Islands of Adventure
Most character meet-and-greets are sweet, even cuddly. This one comes with a few more teeth! If your family wants to meet a dinosaur, the place to do it is the Raptor Encounter at Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort. Unsurprisingly, the raptors reside in the Jurassic Park area of Islands of Adventure. Look for their…
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon is Just Plain Fun
It’s official! Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon is now open at Universal Studios Florida! This attraction, which has been over three years in the making, had its grand opening yesterday and the event was a huge party. During the previews, I got the change to experience this unique attraction from the virtual queue…
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios – Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler for 50 Nights
Every night, February 4th through March 25th, Universal Studios Orlando celebrates Mardi Gras. As the 12 floats make their way through Universal Studios, bringing a family-friendly version of the New Orleans celebrations to Florida, guests excitedly collect beads, which are distributed generously. This year, 6 out of the 12 floats are new. The new floats,…
Preview of Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
We’re getting closer and closer to the newest attraction at Universal Studios Florida – Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon! The ride opens officially on April 6 and it looks like it’s going to be a ton of fun! Race Through New York will have you Jimmy Fallon and see all your favorite characters…
The Science Behind Pixar Exhibit at the California Science Center
Welcome to the California Science Center! So, you’ve come to Southern California to experience Disneyland. You’ve had a wonderful time, but still have a couple of days left on your vacation. And you want to put even more Disney into your experience. If you time your visit right, you could visit Walt’s Train Barn. And…
A Day at the Kennedy Space Center
Welcome to the Kennedy Space Center! Our Disney Dream Cruise ended quite early in the morning. As in, we were back in our hotel room in Cape Canaveral at 8:20 a.m. With the whole day in front of us, my husband suggested that we spend the day at the Kennedy Space Center. I had not…
Grinchmas, Macy’s Christmas Parade, and Other Holiday Must Dos at Universal Orlando
A Grinchmas Christmas at Universal Orlando Every year Universal’s Islands of Adventure transforms its Seuss Landing area into the whimsical world of Grinchmas. Dr. Seus fans will be happy to know that throughout day the Whos from Who-ville stroll through Seuss Landing, and The Grinch holds court inside the All The Books You Can Read…
My Favorite Watering Holes at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando
New, Hip, and Fun Watering Holes Shine at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando The magician-themed lounge AbracadaBar at Disney’s BoardWalk is one of the newest watering holes to open at Walt Disney World. The atmosphere is elegant, and the décor draws on the 1930s, the golden age of illusionists. The lounge is intimate yet offers plenty of seating;…
What You Need to Know About Traveling to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort During a Hurricane
As you can clearly see, hurricane season is in full force. Hurricane season officially lasts from June 1 through November 30, with August and September being the peak time period for hurricanes to form. For those of you traveling to the Central Florida region during this time period, you may be affected by a…