Have an Adventure at Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure My mom and I are huge fans of Harry Potter and we have been dying to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Islands of Adventure for years. We finally got the chance to go this year during our trip to Florida and we […]
Travel Tempe, AZ — a family and budget friendly destination
Tempe, AZ is a great vacation destination, especially September through April when temperatures are mild. But, whenever you go, you’ll find things to do in Tempe, AZ that make the whole family happy, great places to eat, and a variety of Tempe hotels to suit every need and budget. Save $53on a Disney World 4-Day […]
5 Walt Disney World Travel Tips everyone needs to know before going to Disney
Our family has been to Walt Disney World more than our fair share of times over the past 20 years. Every three years or so, we buy annual passes and make several long weekend trips to play at the parks enjoying the different themed events along the way. It helps that we live within an […]
Review: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
My husband had a conference at Walt Disney World last week which just so happened to coincide with my kids’ spring break. Poor guy! He had to work while we got to play…. Well “work” is relative. Save $53on a Disney World 4-Day Park Hopper! Hop through all 4 parks. Anyway, I digress. Since he had […]
Test Track at Epcot
“Mommy, tell your readers they have to ride the New Test Track at Epcot! It’s soooooo much fun!” — Ellie, age 9 There you have it, folks! My daughter — who two days before riding Test Track at Epcot was terrified of all rides big, fast and loud — loves it! As for the rest […]
Disney’s New Trip Planner
We are headed to Disney this July at the request of my teens… not our 8 year old “Princess Ellissa Grace Ariel Dinglehopper Dawkins.” Normally, I’m an on-the-ball Disney trip planner. For this trip, I made lodging reservations months ago, but the dining plans just didn’t come together. This past Saturday, feeling the tick tick […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Review
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream weekends offer fun and fright for the entire family. We went last year, with our then seven year old, and decided it was too scary for her. She handled the frights well, but she certainly didn’t enjoy them. This year, we trekked three hours to Williamsburg, Virginia for another round of ghoulish […]
Five Tips to Save Money on your Disney Vacation
***Updated May, 2015*** So, you’ve done your research and you want to take a Walt Disney World vacation, right? While a trip to Disney is expensive, you can keep costs down. Here are five ways to save money on your Disney vacation without sacrificing the fun! 5 Tips to save at Disney 1. Travel during the […]
How to guide for Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom
**Post updated May, 2015** Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom are fantastic parks, as incredible as the Magic Kingdom. Yesterday’s post on the Magic Kingdom includes essential information to create customized, interactive maps, FASTPASSES, dining and general park survival skills. Be sure to read that post for those details. Let’s plan your day (or days)! Epcot […]
Disney’s Magic Kingdom in a day: Trip Planning Guide
***Updated June, 2017*** One of the most common questions people ask is how to get the most from a Disney vacation, especially Walt Disney World in Orlando. With four parks, two water parks and Downtown Disney, planning a vacation can seem overwhelming. I’ve got some good news!!! Once you understand how the parks are laid […]
