Is Universal Studios Worth It? An Honest Review
We want to measure worth in dollars. So when someone asks if something’s worth it, you look at the price tag and consider what else you could have purchased for the same price. But when it comes to things like the family vacation, I’m not sure worth is a matter of…
Is Animal Kingdom Worth It? 7 Best Parts, What To Consider
When I was young, I got to go on a 10-day European vacation. We visited four countries. I knew a little something about Amsterdam and the Netherlands. I was ignorant of Brussels and Belgium. Even so, I ended up utterly charmed by Belgium. Looking back, I think my ignorance was an…
3 Places To Find Turkey Legs at Magic Kingdom Inside Disney
I sometimes wonder why – in the land of delicious, cool and refreshing Dole Whip – would anyone go to the Disney turkey leg cart in 1,000-degree relative heat? Well, they are good, for starters. And man cannot live on Dole Whip alone. Also, some folks just enjoy going to…
What Is the EPCOT Ball? What’s Inside?
Walt Disney had a vision. Of course, one of many. He wanted to take the lessons learned in building Disneyland in California and apply them to the mega-site he was preparing in Central Florida. In addition to the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, Disney had a dream for EPCOT, the…
What You Do and Don’t Need in a Theme Park Backpack, the Ultimate List
Given time to perform a project, I will procrastinate, get distracted and do anything other than the job at hand. That is, except when it’s time to make theme park trips. Whether it’s the Disney theme parks, Universal Studios or Dollywood, when it comes time to tackle one of our…
How Does Mission SPACE at EPCOT Work? What You Should Know
Mission: SPACE is a popular ride at EPCOT. It’s located near the main entrance in an area previously known as EPCOT’s Future World East. Walt Disney World Resort has rebranded this part of the park. It has undergone multiple construction projects and refurbishments. Today it’s known as World Celebration. Four…
These Are the Worst Times To Go to Disney World, 12 Months Ranked
It was July and it was hot in Central Florida. Dang hot. Sahara hot. In fact, the light side of Mercury hot. The kind of hot that makes you mad at the sun. We were in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, crossing the bridge into Pandora and I was lagging behind feeling particularly oppressed by the…
EPCOT vs Magic Kingdom, Which Disney Park Should You Choose?
When you’re booking a trip to Disney World, there are a few questions that must be answered. At the forefront of these – especially now that simply having a ticket isn’t enough – is how many days, how many parks and which parks take precedence over the others. Do I need to…
Is the Grinch Disney? Who Owns It and Where To Watch
In honor of Theodor Suess Geisel, I thought about writing this in rhyme. Spoiler alert: I made it about three lines, deleted it and started over. That rhyming business is tricky. In fairness to me, Dr. Seuss – aka Theodor Geisel – made up a lot of words whenever he…
11 Best Things To Do at Diagon Alley in Universal, a Complete Guide
I was a young adult when the Harry Potter books came out. I can vaguely remember a buzz building about the books. However, it wasn’t until the fifth one was about to come out that I decided to give them a try. I immediately loved the world that J.K. Rowling created….