Is Hollywood Studios Worth It? What You Can (and Can’t) Miss
Each of the Walt Disney World parks has its charms. For example, I love the nostalgia of the Magic Kingdom. I love the food culture at EPCOT. Also, Animal Kingdom is one of the most interesting zoos I’ve ever been to. Hollywood Studios? It used to be something of an afterthought, for me at least. It was…
Disney Springs vs City Walk, Comparing Restaurants and Things To Do
A few years ago, my grandmother gave me a photo from 1979 at one of the restaurants at Fort Wilderness Campground. I was 5 years old and it remains one of my first and favorite memories. So my love of Disney runs deep. It is foundational. If I am asked to compare Disney theme…
Magic Kingdom vs Animal Kingdom, Which Is Better? A Full Breakdown
The Animal Kingdom is the oft-forgotten little brother of the Walt Disney World parks. It’s part zoo and part theme park. It opened in 1998 to a lot of fanfare but struggled a little to find its rightful place alongside the other parks. While that may be true, being the fourth Disney World park shouldn’t be an…
Best Bag for Disney World, Disneyland: My Top 13 Ranked
As someone who both loves bags and loves going to Disney – I feel confident in my ability to make some solid recommendations in this article. But, I also acknowledge that everyone has their own priorities and preferences. For instance, some fashionistas prefer design over function. Others prefer function over…
Guardians of the Galaxy Ride at EPCOT:Â My Motion-Sick Prone Review
I was admittedly nervous the first time I rode Walt Disney World’s Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Especially after reading all of the horror stories on social media about how people were getting sick on the ride. After all, I am occasionally prone to motion sickness myself….
What Is the Be Our Guest Restaurant Like? Here’s What To Expect
When I was a kid, I loved the idea of going to France. In high school, when it came time to pick a foreign language, there was no hesitation. French was for me. I was lucky enough in high school to visit Paris and study French in college. I also…
Amphicar Disney Springs: Tips & How To Book It for $100
It’s a boat, it’s a car … it’s the Amphicar! If you’ve been to Disney Springs, I know you’ve seen them. They are eye-catching, to say the least. The Disney Springs Amphicar Tour is a 20-minute guided tour on the waters of Lake Buena Vista in a vintage amphibious vehicle…
8 Best Things To Do at EPCOT: What You Can and Can’t Miss
Below the Magic Kingdom, the hierarchy of Disney theme parks is shifting. It’s hard to rank the Magic Kingdom anything other than first in the pecking order. For me, Hollywood Studios comes next with the combination of Disney & Pixar and Star Wars. That park scratches all of my itches. That…
Disney World Hacks: 33 Park Tips & Tricks From a Disney Blogger [2023]
I haven’t always been an expert on Disney. I was fortunate enough to visit twice as a child. And I had only been 2-3 times as an adult before deciding to start a blog about Orlando, Florida (I know, I’m weird). So needless to say – to be able to…
How Does Universal Have Marvel Characters? Your Questions Answered
Back before Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth helped sow the seeds of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Marvel company was struggling financially. How did the company address this near-bankruptcy issue? By selling rights to its most popular heroes to anyone who would pay for them. Which rights? Movie and theme…