Is Rise of the Resistance Worth the Wait? Average Wait Time [Photos]
We were deep in our planning for our Walt Disney World trip and the discussion turned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Galaxy’s Edge and Star Wars Rise of the Resistance. The plan was to go with another family. It was their first time at the Disney parks. We were talking about options…
Do You Need a Child To Go to LEGOLAND Florida? Is There an Age Limit?
It’s a popular question. Do you need a child to go to LEGOLAND? No, you do not need a child to go to LEGOLAND in Florida. LEGO fans of all ages can enter this theme park in Winter Haven (outside Orlando). However, there may be other LEGOLAND attractions in which…
Is Universal Studios Fat Friendly? A Helpful Guide for Plus-size Guests
It wasn’t until a few seconds before they opened the doors to let us on the ride that I knew I was in trouble. The five of us had waited 45 minutes or so in line. That was before getting into another line and then being shepherded into the prep room…
Where Is the Wookie Cookie at Disney? A Look at This Star Wars Treat
A Wookie Cookie is a super fancy oatmeal crème pie, inspired by Han Solo’s best buddy. The Chewbacca-sized cookie is two oatmeal cookies filled with fluffy whoopie-pie cream filling. This massive cookie creation is then topped with a milk chocolate sash that looks like Chewie’s iconic bandolier. Walt Disney World…
Can You Bring Bags on Rides at Disney World? A Guide to Bags at Disney
It’s difficult to imagine a full day at a Disney park without a bag of some sort. These days my family shows up with all the accouterments you would expect for folks with young children. Namely, a gigantic double stroller with portable fans to keep the baby cool, a diaper…
Where Are the Churros at Magic Kingdom? Do They Sell Churros at Disney?
Long ago, before we carried massively powerful, supercomputers in our pockets or purses. Or perhaps in the case of a select group – bras – the world was a more disconnected place. As a result, some folks lived their lives without straying past the next village or two. The idea…
Animal Kingdom vs Hollywood Studios: Which Disney Park Is Best?
When folks think of a day at a Disney World theme park, they often picture Mickey Mouse and Cinderella Castle. Magic Kingdom was the original park at Disney World, so it makes sense. And it’s also the world’s most popular theme park. Magic Kingdom opened in 1971 and Epcot followed…
Universal Studios Family Shirt Ideas: 4 of the Best Park Themed Tees
I made it a surprising number of years on this planet without ever realizing that themed matching family shirts during amusement park vacations are a thing. Sure, I’d seen families in color-coded shirts before. But I had always assumed it was for practical purposes, like quickly spotting each other in…
Does Disney Own Harry Potter? The Wizarding World That Almost Never Was
Our entertainment world is dominated – for better or worse – in the never-ending search for Intellectual Property, aka IP. Books can be turned into film series or TV shows that can move merchandise. They can also inspire theme park rides or even entire sections. Disney is king, of course, but…