To go or not go? That is the Disney World in 2026 question
Will Disney World be less crowded in 2026? Some of you won’t have to read very far into this. Can you comfortably afford a Disney trip even with the announced priced increases? Then yes, go. Each of us have only so may Disney trips in our lifetime. Some of the…
Helios Grand Hotel: Is it worth it?
The newest jewel in Universal Orlando hotels has opened, but is it worth the price? You know the feeling right? It’s been a long day in the sweltering Orlando heat. The step counter on your smartwatch is looking back at you with the kind of incredulity you wouldn’t think an…
21 Best Disney restaurants for kids, according to a dad
Choosing Disney restaurants for kids is a bit of a hit or miss, which is surprising if you think about it. I certainly applaud Disney’s push to give healthy offerings to kids. It’s an appropriate model for how a responsible company should act. But when the heat is on, and…
Five things not to do at EPCOT
A Disney expert’s guide to not messing up your visit to Walt’s Experimental City EPCOT is – in many ways – the most confounding Disney theme park in the world. There are days that I think it’s my second favorite theme park in Orlando – MK will always be No….
12 Best Rides at Universal Studios Florida (Prioritize These)
You could argue that the rides currently offered at Universal Studios Florida pale in comparison to its sister park Islands of Adventure, at least on paper. For example, Islands of Adventure has Seuss and Marvel and water rides like Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls, and the Jurassic Park River Adventure. Of course,…
Hey Orlando is for the kids
Ranking kids lands in Orlando “To all that come to this happy place, welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts…
How to make the most of a day at Animal Kingdom
Making great memories in a Disney park in transition There are some who rank the Animal Kingdom as their favorite Disney amusement park, even as their favorite amusement park in Orlando. I’ve never been able to get that far. Don’t get me wrong. I love DAK (Disney’s Animal Kingdom). But…
25 Free things to do at Disney World, ranked by a blogger
There are lots of words that leap to mind when I think of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Free isn’t one of them. Don’t get me wrong. We love our Disney vacations. It’s a bonding time for our family, where we make memories that last a lifetime. There’s plenty of free stuff for the kids to…
How we tackled Magic Kingdom without Lightning Lanes
Visiting Magic Kingdom with a toddler can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re skipping Lightning Lanes. But here’s the good news: you can still have an amazing, low-stress trip with a little strategy and a realistic plan. Toddlers naturally gravitate toward many of Magic Kingdom’s slower-paced, lower-wait attractions, and with smart…
Whispering Canyon Cafe: an honest review
Skillets, shenanigans, and more: Is Disney’s answer to Dick’s Last Resort worth it? I like a certain level of sass in a waiter or waitress. A little playful teasing and some good-natured banter can add to the dining experience. Especially, in places like Disney where making memorable experiences is part…