I am a huge Harry Potter fan. Plain and simple. I devoured the books, I eagerly anticipated movies, and one of the coolest moments was walking into Universal’s Islands of Adventure and stepping into Hogsmede for the first time. It was surreal. Even more surreal was stepping into the world of Diagon Alley just a…
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Why You NEED to go to Universal (Part One – Hogsmeade)
For a very long time, I was apart of the club that kind of hated on Universal Studios in Florida. The reason I was trashing it was because as huge Disney fan; I think most Disney fans kind of see it as a B list version of Disney. Honestly, as I look back on my…
Ten Tips for Magic in Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World is an amazing vacation but it can be overwhelming. Magic Kingdom is the most popular of the four Disney parks making it hard to navigate at times. Here are a few tips on how to get the most out of your Magic Kingdom visit. Get There Early As you can imagine, Magic…
All the Way to Orlando, and no Disney! But I’m Not the Cheating Type!
Well, since I’ve been married to my husband for nearly 25 years, I knew I wasn’t the cheating type. But here I was feeling more unfaithful than ever—unfaithful to my love of Walt Disney World. It started out painless enough—just a casual conversation after Thanksgiving dinner. My family and that of my best friend had…
Disney Trips Change Along With Your Kids
You may have already noticed, but the Disney vacation you’re taking with your teens is nothing like the trip you took with them as preschoolers. Your Disney trips will naturally evolve as your children grow up. Here are some of the ways: Not-so-surprising. It’s pretty easy to hide a surprise trip from someone who can’t…
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon Attraction Headed to Universal Orlando Resort
©Universal I am a really big fan of Jimmy Fallon, so imagine my delight when the news broke that a brand new attraction starting the late night host would be coming to Universal Studios Florida! The attraction will be known as Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon and is inspired by a popular segment…
Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Universal’s First On-site Value Resort
Cabana Bay Beach Resort where Nostalgia meets Modern Times Cabana Bay Beach Resort is Universal’s first on-site value resort. The theme is mid-century modern, with lots of windows, bright colors, and period-appropriate lighting and furniture; and vintage cars parked in front of the hotel. The lobby is huge offering multiple lounges, a business center and…
Halloween Horror Nights Details Released for Universal Orlando Resort
©Universal Are you ready for the scary mayhem? This year marks the 25th anniversary for Halloween Horror Nights and because of that, this year they pulling out all the stops. This year’s Halloween Horror Nights will take place on select nights from September 18th through November 1st and keep in mind that it is a…
Fast & Furious: Supercharged Attraction Headed to Universal Orlando Resort
©Universal Are you a fan of the Fast & Furious movie franchise? With this year’s seventh film of the franchise doing gangbusters at the box office and the recent update that was made to Universal Studios Hollywood’s tram tour featuring the franchise, it was just a matter of time before the series made its way…
Walt’s Train Barn: The Birthplace of Imagineering
On an unusually humid Southern California summer day, my family and I decided to visit one of Griffith Park’s lesser known attractions: Walt’s Train Barn. This stop is a must for lovers of Disney history. Walt’s Train Barn is the actual barn where Walt Disney worked on his miniature trains at his home. It’s website…
Griffith Park Merry-go-Round
What could bring such joy as the bright calliope of music and a parade of painted ponies? Today is the 60th anniversary of Disneyland and to celebrate, we thought we’d take a look back at where it all started…The Griffith Park Merry-go-Round. The legend goes that Walt Disney would spend one day a week (Daddy’s…
Foodie Friday: Review of The Cowfish
Did you know that yesterday was National Sushi Day? Well, I know one place where you need to go if you’re looking for sushi any time. Over at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk, you will find The Cowfish, a unique restaurant that specializes in sushi, burgers, and even burgushi. Wait…what is burgushi? It’s sushi, however, it…