Does Animal Kingdom Have a Night Show? Things To Do After Dark
A few years ago, my husband and I escaped to Disney World for a weekend getaway. After dropping our bags at the hotel, we headed straight to Animal Kingdom for the evening. We arrived as hordes of families with young children headed toward the exit. The crowds were thinning. I…
22 Magic Kingdom Rides by Height, a Complete Guide
Last weekend, my oldest daughter and I went to see comedian Nate Bargatze. He has a bit about taking his very young daughter to Disney. “People told us that was a mistake,” he said. The perfect age, in my opinion, for a child to go to Disney is about five years…
Does Disney Do Fireworks Every Night? Tips for Each Park [2024]
Nothing caps off a magical day at a Disney park quite like fireworks. The visually stunning explosions set against an inky black sky are brilliant. Throw in a stirring Disney ballad from my childhood and suddenly, I’m filled with hope for the future and gratitude for the present. Does Disney…
Why Are People Mad at Disney? What You Need To Know [2023]
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 drive-in to watch it back in the days before VCRs, DVD players or streaming services.
Is Disney World Fat Friendly? Tips for Plus-sized Guests
I am a plus-size person. I am morbidly obese. There’s a cocktail of self-loathing that comes with writing those words. There was a time when it would have hurt me to do so. But the mirror-like ride vehicles at my favorite theme parks don’t lie. The other day, I made the mistake of reading…
How Much Does Disney Make a Day? A Look at Spending, Profit
At a certain point in life, you come to grips with who you are. I am many things, but I’m not a money guy. That doesn’t mean I don’t like money, I do. I like the things we can do with it, the comforts and experiences it provides. But I don’t live…
Is Mythos at Universal the Best Theme Park Restaurant? An Honest Review
I wanted to run in like Buddy, the Elf, and shout, “You did it!” “World’s best theme park restaurant! Great job everyone.” I didn’t, of course. Instead, we wandered in meekly, spoke to the host in hushed tones and waited a couple of minutes to be seated for our reservation. …
The Harry Potter Breakfast Experience at Universal, an Honest Review
When we booked our Universal Studios Orlando trip, the website offered me a Harry Potter package. In particular, it included breakfast at one of the two Wizarding World sit-down restaurants. I passed. But in hindsight, I should have taken the package. When we got to Orlando, I decided it might be nice to lock down…
The Best Disney Springs Desserts, Top 10 Ranked
Disney Springs is known for restaurants, shopping and entertainment. It’s the perfect place to spend some time during your Walt Disney World vacation on a low-key, non-theme park day. My family usually visits on our arrival or departure day. We love checking out different restaurants and shops. Specifically, my kids like…
Is the Universal Express Pass Worth It? An Honest Review
“Inherit the Wind” is one of my favorite movies. I especially like a scene in which Spencer Tracey’s Clarence Darrow pontificates about the push and pull of progress. “Mister, you may conquer the air, but the birds will lose their wonder and the clouds will smell of gasoline,” he says. I…