One of my favorite parts of vacationing is being able to spend lots of time with my family and friends. When a trip takes us to a theme park full of thrill rides, though, I run into a bit…
Universal’s VIP Experience
Universal Orlando Resort is home to the world’s premier movie, television, and literature-based theme parks. Everywhere you turn, the likenesses of famous faces, places, sights and sounds abound! But, did you know that YOU can get the celebrity treatment without…
Navigating Universal Orlando Theme Parks with Motion Sickness
I want to share my personal experiences navigating Universal Orlando theme parks with motion sickness. I used to love all rides – the faster, the better! But my equilibrium seemed to really get thrown off after I had my first…
Universal Orlando Dining Plans are a great addition to your vacation package!
Planning your Universal vacation? Don’t forget to add on one of the dining plans! Universal has a couple of great dining plans to add to your vacation package to make your trip just that much easier, and who doesn’t like…
Discovering the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
by Teri Murray A world of adventure awaits to thrill the young, and young at heart, at the Universal Orlando theme parks. Attractions inspired by Dr. Seuss, Minions, Shrek, and Marvel Superheroes are all on deck to entertain. But, of…
Universal Orlando Travel Tips and Tidbits
The Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk have so much to offer guests in the way of great dining, fantastic entertainment and enjoyable park rides & attractions for everyone in the family! We recently had the opportunity to…
Goodbye Lucy, Hello Kitty at Universal Orlando
Goodbye Lucy, Hello Kitty at Universal Orlando In August 2015, Universal Orlando suddenly and without advance public notice shuttered one of the last remaining original attractions from park opening 1990: Lucy – A Tribute. This iconic (yet dated) tribute to…
A Disney Fan(atic) Visits Universal
I admit to being a dyed in the wool Disney fan. I visited Walt Disney World for the “one and only trip” in 1992 when my kids were 10, 6 and 5. I’ve since returned over 55 times, sailed with…