Are you ready to hang out with the Fast & Furious crew? The all new, Fast & Furious – Supercharged attraction is now officially open at Universal Studios Florida at the Universal Orlando Resort and Guests are invited to join in and get immersed in the action! During this attraction, Guests are able join up…
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Universal Orlando Resort Fun Facts
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, went on a discovery mission and shares with us Universal Orlando Resort fun facts. Film locations, fictional and real, are recognized in the facades in the New York section of the park. Some fictional film locations include Hudson Street Home for Girls (Annie), Embryo…
The Towers at Cabana Bay Beach Resort Offer Rooms with a View
Cabana Bay Beach Resort is Universal Orlando’s first on-site hotel aimed at the value and moderate markets. I was happy to discover that the late 1950s/early 1960s theme (lots of bright colors, period-appropriate lighting and furniture) is carried over at the Cabana Bay Beach Resort’s Beachside and Bayside Towers. The towers have a total of 360…
Return to Universal’s Volcano Bay
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently visited Universal’s Volcano Bay. Here is her report! Nearly one year after its opening, the overall theme of the park is very well established, as palm trees and lush flora have fully developed. The theming of Universal’s Volcano Bay is perfect. The tropical…
Seven Seas Food Festival Returns to SeaWorld
Now through April 29th, mouth-watering culinary treats await guests at SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival. Chef Héctor Colón and his team are the culinary masters behind this festival that brings unique eats from around the world to the theme park. Guests can sample Asian, Latin, European, Polynesian, and North Atlantic dishes and enjoy a wide array…
Foodie Friday: The Dishes of Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando
Every year, in either usually February or March, Universal Orlando Resort offers their fun-filled Mardi Gras event at Universal Studios Florida. There are big named concerts that light up the stage; fantastic entertainment, stilt-walkers, a wild parade, more beads than you can imagine, and yes, delicious New Orleans-style food. Mardi Gras is a Universal Orlando…
Fun Awaits at Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras
Now through April 7th, Universal Studios Orlando celebrates Mardi Gras, and the fun starts prior to the parade at the French Quarter Courtyard. New Orleans bands and mouthwatering Cajun-style bites— such as jambalaya, shrimp po’boys, gumbo, and beignets—tempt visitors as of 4:00 p.m. each day. Before the parade starts, in the early evening, members of the festival Krewes…
A Disney Scavenger Hunt and Surprise
Our family is blessed in that we have been able to go to Walt Disney World almost every other year. 2016 was our last trip where we went with extended family and were able to celebrate birthdays in the magic of Disney. Following that trip, the kids were pretty convinced we wouldn’t be back to…
The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2018 – A Mouse for Less Review
I’ve written before about how useful the Unofficial Guide series is, so it was only logical that for my first trip to Universal I would turn to the Unofficial Guide team once again. For those unfamiliar, the Unofficial Guide is the print side to the TouringPlans universe. They are known for giving a complex,…
Haters Gonna Hate: Eight Disney Downers and How to Deal with Them
You love Disney, but someone you know doesn’t. Not everyone is a fan! Perhaps they’ve had a bad experience, or maybe they’ve been given bad information. Regardless, they may disparage your beloved Disney, or resist going on a trip to Florida or California. If you’re trying to convince Disney downers to put on a happy…
Ten Theme Park Commandments
Whether you’re just driving an hour down the road to visit your local amusement park or making a weeklong excursion to Walt Disney World, some rules always apply. Every family has a different idea of “enjoyment” on a vacation or fun outing, but these ten theme park commandments will definitely help you get the most…
Mouse-Sized Vacation Savers
We all hopefully remember to pack the important things for a Disney trip — good walking shoes, a camera, sunscreen, enough underwear. They are in big, bold print at the top of our packing lists. But what about the minor items? There are a few little doodads I won’t leave home without. Collectively, they take up about as much…