Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently enjoyed breakfast with Minions. Here is her report! I strongly agree with Robert A. Heinlein, who said, “One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast.” If, in addition to food, you get to meet with…
Category: Other Destinations
Foodie Friday: Halloween Horror Nights Dining
Halloween Horror Nights is HERE!!! The incredible scary event that happens yearly at Universal Studios Florida is back again and this year, the terror is at an Eleven. (Get it?! I made a Stranger Things joke because Stranger Things is one of the houses this year! I crack myself up!) This year the event features…
Review of NBC Sports Grill and Brew at CityWalk
My crew and I were visiting Universal and well, as it inevitably happens, as you leave the parks after touring all day, you realize you’re hungry. The good news is that Guests who visit the Universal Orlando Resort have a plethora of dining choices to pick from, as they exit the parks and enter…
Foodie Friday: Review of Cafe 4 at Marvel Super Hero Island
Disneyland may be working on getting a Marvel-themed area currently, but you know, you actually can already see attractions themed around your favorite super heroes and villains in Orlando and that’s by heading over to Universal Orlando‘s Islands of Adventure! At Marvel Super Hero Island, you can jump into the comic inspired world and ride…
Should You Bring or Buy These Disney Trip Supplies?
So you’ve decided to fly to your Disney destination! Now come the tough decisions of how much stuff you can bring! When you’re choosing whether to pack or purchase, most of your concerns will be based on the cost, how particular you are, and how convenient it is to bring the items in question. If…
The Three Broomsticks at Universal Studios Hollywood
The entrance to the Three Broomsticks I’ve been to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood before, but this month I got to have lunch at The Three Broomsticks for the first time. The Three Broomsticks is a recreation of the Hogsmeade tavern of the same name that students at Hogwarts would…
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood
Hogwarts Castle beckons you to The Wizarding World Usually, when out-of-town guests come calling, I drag them, willing or not, to the Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland. But when my two Harry Potter obsessed nieces came with their parents to Los Angeles, I knew they’d want to visit Universal Studios Hollywood, specifically to experience The…
Foodie Friday: Sundae On A Stick at Hop on Pop Ice Cream Shop
This weekend, I was in the Orlando area and let me tell you….it was HOT! I was touring around Universal’s Islands of Adventure and going through the whimsical land of Seuss Landing. It’s such a fun land that’s themed around the stories of Dr. Seuss. (I love that it’s so well done, for example, there’s…
A Day at Universal Studios Hollywood
Welcome to Universal Studios Hollywood! Let’s face it: flights to Southern California are not cheap. If you’re coming to So Cal to visit Disneyland, you might want to see what else the region has to offer. Today I’m going to focus on a favorite attraction that’s been around for decades: Universal Studios Hollywood. What started…
10 Things That Surprised Me About Legoland California
If you’re planning a trip to Disneyland, you’ll probably hit a few other local attractions while you’re in Southern California. Legoland California would be a great theme park to add. But before clicking “purchase” on those park tickets, check out some of the details that surprised me about Legoland California. 1. It’s not open every…
New Nighttime Lagoon Show Announced for Universal Orlando
Do you love nighttime spectaculars courtesy of theme parks? Well, beginning this summer, Universal Orlando Resort will be introducing a brand new one at their Universal Studios Florida park! The show, which will be called Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration, will be a lagoon based show that will seamlessly blend a fountain show with a variety of…
A Volunteer Trip to Give Kids The World Village
I just returned from the most amazing trip, and it all revolved around Give Kids The World Village. Give Kids The World began in 1986 in a Holiday Inn run by Henri Landwirth. Landwirth was a Holocaust surviver turned hotelier that wanted children with life-threatening illness to have a little time to just be a…