Over the long Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend my family and I visited Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando. Crowds were heavy on Sunday, … Read more
Middle Earth in the middle of Universal Orlando Back in August our column introduced the possibility of an island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure dedicated … Read more
As a theme park family, we have been to both Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World during some of the busiest times of the year. … Read more
In the not too distant future, Universal Studios Florida will, for the first time in the resort’s decade-and-a-half history, have pulled ahead of its sister … Read more
To say that Universal Studios Florida has been busy this past year is something of a profound understatement. In addition to opening Despicable Me: Minion … Read more
Welcome to part 2 of my top 10 new experiences opening up here in Orlando in 2013. If you didn’t get a chance to read … Read more
With Disney holding the grand opening for its New Fantasyland on December 6, as well as opening other completed projects on this date (Test Track, … Read more
As 2012 draws to a close, I thought it would be fun to spend a few moments looking back at all that has come to … Read more
After a bout with a severe cold, I finally got a chance to visit Universal’s theme parks yesterday to check out the holiday crowds. Although … Read more
Something wicked this way comes… We’ve talked about the rumors swirling around what’s coming to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Phase 2 and this … Read more
Tourism and attractions are a major part of what makes Orlando the thriving and active city it is. There’s always something to do, and new … Read more
It was three days before Christmas and I still had baking to do, gift making and wrapping to finish, and the lights on the front … Read more
A Nighttime Spectacular for Islands of Adventure My favorite rumor in a while started catching fire this week as word got out that Universal has … Read more
We recently had the opportunity to visit New Fantasyland in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Considering our granddaughter Lily has been a fan of Belle of Beauty … Read more
It is that time of year again at Universal Orlando — time for Mannheim Steamroller, time for the Macy’s Holiday Parade, and time for Grinchmas! … Read more
It all started about a year ago. Due to health reasons and the fact that my autistic son needs me to live a long time … Read more
Last week, of course, was the occasion of much shock and (occasional) awe: George Lucas is retiring, Disney has purchased all three of his remaining … Read more
Disney elves blend yuletide traditions and Christmas cheer to create a wintry wonderland ready for holiday revelers at Walt Disney World as early as November … Read more
The modern-day theme park attraction is a multi-faceted entity. There’s the queue, which, at the present moment, is undergoing a transformation from decorated-but-passive waiting room … Read more
Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agrees to acquire world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including legendary STAR WARS franchise. Acquisition continues Disney’s strategic focus on creating and … Read more
Here’s all that I’ve been able to figure out after about 30 minutes of clicking around. A few days ago the following description of Hogwarts … Read more
It was one of those days — you know those ones that seem to drag on for an eternity and make you long for the … Read more
Last Saturday Rosie and I had the privilege of seeing Zac Brown Band at Amway Center in downtown Orlando. We were very excited about this … Read more
I’d like to open this post so our readers can share stories about how a hurricane, tropical storm or severe weather altered their Orlando plans. … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights is not something to miss if you’re a horror lover like me. I eagerly made plans to go with some friends from … Read more
On Saturday we had the opportunity to visit SeaWorld on what turned out to be a simply gorgeous Saturday afternoon. It was a bit busier … Read more
As many as 15 million Americans suffer from a food allergy. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has introduced this fall a new line of allergy-friendly dining … Read more
I’ve been a Universal Orlando passholder for the last year, and I’m pretty biased about it. I’ve always felt that the theme parks at Universal … Read more
I started running eight months ago. At this time I had no idea Disney had running events. After my cousin told me to check out … Read more
Family and friends coming into town are what really gets me to go to a lot of attractions in Orlando that I don’t usually visit. … Read more
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Universal’s fourth on-site hotel has begun to show some life as prep work on the Cabana Bay Beach Resort is starting … Read more
September 27, my birthday, is my favorite day of the year. It’s my day to do whatever I please, be showered with attention, and receive … Read more
As a huge Universal Halloween Horror Nights fan — and someone who has already been to the event five times this year — I’m excited … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part three of debi’s pictorial history series. If you haven’t already, you can view part one or part two before reading … Read more
Magic Kingdom certainly evokes childhood dreams and nostalgia for a more innocent time. “Why would you go there more than once?” some ask. “Don’t you … Read more
The Japan Pavilion is my favorite in the World Showcase at Epcot. It is a beautiful sight as you come upon the blue-roofed pagoda and … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part two of debi’s pictorial history series. If you haven’t already, you can view part one first. As I continue my … Read more
Who can say they were entirely surprised when they first heard the news of Test Track being closed for a complete refurbishment? Not me; after … Read more
Old Town will host their 2nd annual “an Old Town Halloween” multi-day event for this season. Zombies, Ghosts, and Florida Ghost Busters will inhabit the … Read more
For a record 46 days beginning Sept. 28, Disney guests can taste their way around the world during the 17th annual Epcot International Food & … Read more
Update 9/18/12 Many of you already know that this spring Universal launched an all-new nighttime lagoon show called Cinematic Spectacular. The show combines famous movie … Read more
We’ll need to see your wand as identification… Visitors to Universal Studios Florida are seeing a lot of construction, all of it moving at a … Read more
The first time we visited Universal Studios Florida was in 1992. Our daughter was 10 and so little for her age but she was tall … Read more
PINKTOBER at Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando adds a pop of PINK this October in honor of the brand’s 13th … Read more
My grandmother approached me with a newspaper article circled twice in pen, “You better read this – I think you’ll like it!” The small article … Read more
As you approach Ripley’s Believe It or Not on International Drive, you will realize something doesn’t look quite right… Indeed, the building appears to be … Read more
More ‘streetmosphere’ characters coming to Universal and Disney One thing that both Universal and Disney seem to believe will help the parks is the addition … Read more
A few changes have been made since my last visit to the park. Fall is definitely in the air. Well, the thermometer may actually indicate … Read more
When I made plans to spend a long weekend with my friend at Walt Disney World over the 4th of July weekend, we decided to … Read more
As a Disney Passholder, I thought I had seen everything that Disney’s Hollywood Studios has to offer. Boy was I wrong… and surprised! I recently … Read more