A guide to Magic Kingdom at night: Shows, rides and things to do
The first time I went to the Walt Disney World Resort was in 1979. I was five years old. Mom and I, along with Aunt Amy, met my grandparents and some of their friends and …
Is Universal Studios part of Disney? The difference between the parks
I should have been a travel agent. Ever since the internet made it possible for Joe Q. Public to plan their own trips, I’ve enjoyed planning trips for myself and my family. Planning trips for …
Is Goofy a cow or a dog? What type of animal is Goofy? A full analysis
Like many members of my generation, I first became aware of the great Goofy controversy via the classic “Stand By Me”. Based on a Stephen King novella – the movies “Apt Pupil” and “The Shawshank …
Universal Studios vs Islands of Adventure in Orlando, which is better?
We live on the internets. It’s a dog-eat-dog kind of place. Or rather, the kind of place where you’d make a TikTok of a dog looking guilty while pretending he didn’t just act like he …
Why are people mad at Disney? What you need to know [2022]
One of the things I like most about The Walt Disney Company is the nostalgia. When I put on “Snow White” for the kids, I remember the time Nanny and Papaw took me to the …
What can you do at King’s Cross in Universal? A Wizarding World guide
It took me entirely too long to get my daughter to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida. I was an adult when I fell in love with JK Rowling’s magical books. …
Is Jurassic Park Disney or Universal? Inside the ‘real’ theme park
We theme park enthusiasts occupy a strange place in pop culture. For example, I find myself actively rooting for the new Avatar movies to do well. Why? Do I have a vested interest in the …
What is the new Disney MagicBand Plus? A guide to features, pricing
In the great race between the Walt Disney World theme parks and Universal Studios, one place where Disney has had an edge is with the MagicBands program. For years, Disney MagicBands served as room keys …
Is there a monorail from EPCOT to Magic Kingdom? Your complete guide
When my son John Paul was little, he was obsessed with trains. We have a lot of train traffic through our little town. He’d always get so excited when we’d get stuck at a crossing …
Universal height requirements: How tall do you have to be for rides?
It’s a rite of passage. You book a trip to Universal Studios Florida or Disney World or some other destination of magic and wonder and the kids start talking about minimum height requirements. For my …