What To Expect at Super Mario World Universal Orlando [2023]
I grew up as video games made the leap from Pong to PlayStation in the age of Pac-Man, Zelda and Sonic. And yes, I grew up in the age of Mario. But I often found myself …
10 Coolest Differences Between Universal Orlando & Universal Hollywood
For the record, I’m a Universal Orlando Resort kind of gal. One of my first dates with my now husband was at Universal Orlando. And I’ve been dozens of times in the past decade. I’ve …
How To Successfully Rope Drop Magic Kingdom (2023)
First of all, what does it mean to rope drop at a theme park? A rope drop simply means to arrive before the park opens. When the “ropes drop”, you’ll be one of the first …
10 Best Doughnuts at Voodoo Donuts in Orlando, With Photos
When I was growing up, a donut that was topped with chocolate frosting and filled with cream was the height of decadence in the culinary baking scene. But the times – my friends – have …
Is Space Mountain Scary? Ride Stats, What To Consider
Space Mountain may be one of the scarier rides at The Magic Kingdom, but it’s really not terribly frightening. Generally speaking, Disney parks tend to be pretty family-friendly, and there aren’t many scary rides. This …
12 Epic Universe Rides You Can Expect To See in Orlando
There is a great disturbance in the theme park world. I think it threatens to upset the balance of the long-established hegemony in Orlando. In other words, Universal’s Epic Universe is on the horizon and …
A Sneak Peek at Epic Universe Construction Photos (2023)
Major theme park operators have learned a thing or two this century. The successes of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Studios Florida parks and the success of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge …
Best Disney Park for Toddlers, Ranked With Tips From a Mom
I’m a firm believer that Disney is for kids and adults alike. But what about toddlers? Can they appreciate the most magical place on earth? That may be the wrong question, though. I think we …
13 Best Characters Experiences at Universal Studios (2023)
My family has been going to Orlando area theme parks for a long time. Since we’ve had kids, character encounters have been a massive part of the experience. But this year at Universal Studios, we’ve …
5 Best Roller Coasters at Magic Kingdom and Other Thrill Rides
Disney’s first mission is not courting the thrill seekers. However, Disney has done a good job in recent years of adding roller coasters and thrill rides, or at least rides that are thrilling. From the …