I’d bet that there are few people who, like myself, have had the pleasure of staying at all seven Universal Orlando Resorts. That’s right – I’ve spent at least one night at all of them. And …
Like many things in life, the question of value is a relative one. There have been many times I’ve had buyer’s remorse on a new purchase and questioned whether I got a sufficient emotional return on my …
The lifeblood of any theme park is change. In a world that runs on the twin engines of technology and nostalgia, change is inevitable, but it is also dangerous. Pick the wrong attraction to keep, …
At some point, I got old. When I was a vibrant young man who loved life and adventure, I’d get my theme park ticket and plan how many river rafts and log flumes I could …
For most of the year, I’m not an early bird. Given the choice, I’m a stay-up-late, sleep-late kind of guy. Ben Franklin would be disappointed. But when I take my family on a Universal Orlando vacation, …
Universal Studios recently announced that Poseidon’s Fury would be closing soon. And with that news, it leaves the question – what are the worst rides left at Universal? Which ones are non-essential? And what exactly …
Back in the olden times, 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 …
I wanted to run in like Buddy, the Elf. “You did it!” I’d shout. “World’s best theme park restaurant! Great job everyone.” I didn’t, of course. Instead, we wandered in meekly, spoke to the host …
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 …
“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 …