LEGOLAND Florida is no Disney. It is also not exactly down the street from Orlando. If you accept these facts and your kid loves LEGOs, the effort required to visit may be worth it to you. What LEGOLAND Florida tips do you need to save money and maximize your trip? What LEGOLAND Florida Tips Do […]
Category: Theme Parks
Minimalist Disney Packing List: Resist the Urge to Overpack
A trip to Disney World is a commitment. Unlike most theme parks, you need to plan ahead. Making theme park, dining, and FastPass+ (in normal times) reservations requires some serious effort. It is natural to think you need to obsess over your suitcase too. Minimalist Disney Packing List 101: Don’t overpack. What Do You Need […]
Universal Orlando Packing List: The Must Haves (and Have Nots)
Universal is bomb. It is perfect for older kids, and offers a few things for the youngest of travelers. It is worth a stop for most people, particularly if you are adding it to a Disney World vacation. Universal does not require nearly the amount of planning that a good trip to Disney necessitates, but […]
Movies to Watch Before Going to Disney World: A Year’s Worth of Planning
Disney is a machine that holds a massive portfolio of intellectual property. Disney isn’t new to this whole money making thing, so it knows it can use the same intellectual property in more than one way to rake in even more. You may be asking yourself, “What should I do before going to Disney World?” […]
Adding Universal To Your Disney Vacation: Totally Doable
Universal Orlando Resort is awesome, but you will be hard pressed to fill a week there. By day four, you will understand why Bill Murray took off in that pickup truck with Punxsutawney Phil. If it isn’t worth it for you to incur the expense and hassle of flying to Orlando for just a couple […]
Vacation Upgrades That Are Worth It: Avoid A Shining Sequel
Family travel can be challenging. It is a luxury and a privilege that many don’t enjoy, but everyone who has done it for any length of time can relate to Clark Griswold. Stress is amplified when travel conditions are not ideal. Invest in some vacation upgrades that are worth it to decrease your odds of […]
Theme Park Travel Tips: Top Ten with Little Kids
Theme parks get a bad rap from sophisticated travelers. They’re hot, crowded, touristy, filled with people with terrible manners, and come with a serious upcharge. There is no getting around these things. However, there are theme park travel tips you can use while planning and visiting that will help you look past the theme park […]
Scariest Rides at Disney World: Proceed with Caution with a Shorty
Disney parks are a toddler’s paradise. The vast majority of the rides do not have prohibitive height requirements, so the whole family can enjoy them together. Are there any scary rides at Disney World? Hard yes. The Disney imagineers have made some questionable decisions over the years, like the now defunct Stitch’s Great Escape. Just […]
Disneyland Trip Planning: Save Money and Maximize Your Trip
The Disneyland Resort is amazing. The parks are fun, the weather is awesome, everything is conveniently located, and you have almost no chance of being attacked by an alligator on your way to Tom Sawyer Island. It is definitely worth a trip. There is no shortage of information about planning a trip to Disney World, […]
Twenty Must Dos at Universal Orlando Theme Park
Universal Orlando has a lot to do, from nauseating motion simulators, to characters, to nauseating motion simulators, to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, then back to nauseating motion simulators again for good measure. There is some great stuff that doesn’t require Dramamine. If your time is limited, there are some must dos at Universal […]
