Planning a trip to Universal Orlando and looking to stay at one of Universal’s hotels? In this post, we’ll walk you through the different ways to think about Universal’s eleven hotels, including why the tier breakdowns don’t make much sense, and how factors like location and theme are going to be relevant. Read on to learn all about picking your hotel for a trip to Universal Orlando Resort!
Read MoreIs Disneyland Or California Adventure Better for Small Kids?
In this post I’m going to break down how we compare the two west coast Disney parks for small kids. I’ll start with the bottom line before looking at specific ride counts, theming, and talking more about evaluating this topic as your kids get older and, more importantly, taller.
Read MoreEpic Universe Opened A Week Ago - Here's What Wait Times Look Like
Here’s a look at the early wait time data coming out of Epic Universe…
Read MoreHollywood Studios One Day Itinerary [2025]
In this post we’ll walk you through a full day at Hollywood Studios, from before you get into the park to the park’s featured nighttime entertainment. Along the way, we’ll include a sample of a real day we spent at the parks, but we’ll also be providing plenty of guidance in case you want to build your day differently. On with the show!
Read MoreHollywood Studios Has Two New Shows!
As part of a pretty hefty news dump, Disney has announced opening dates for two new shows at Hollywood Studios. In this post I’m going to discuss the announcement and, my favorite topic, how this impacts touring Hollywood Studios this summer.
Read MoreBest Rides for Toddlers at Disneyland [Both Parks]
It’s the happiest place on Earth, so you can be sure that Disneyland has plenty of fun for all ages. In this post, we breakdown the best rides for toddlers at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, and we throw in the other “must do” activities at the parks too. Read on to start planning your Disneyland day with your little one!
Read MoreMy Favorite Parts of the Disney Wish
The Disney Wish is the eponymous ship in Disney’s Wish class of ships. As such it represents a significant part of the future of Disney Cruise Line. In this post, I wanted to take a chance to highlight some specifics that I loved. Here are my favorite parts of the Disney Wish!
Read MoreWhat Will Happen to the Smugglers Run Single Rider Line In 2026?
In case you missed it, May 22, 2026 brings some highly anticipated changes to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. But might there be one teensy downside to these otherwise fantastic upgrades? Let’s dive into my beloved single rider at at Smugglers Run to learn more…
Read MoreOur Complete Disney Fantasy 5 Night Budget
In this post, I’m going to go through how much we spent on our recent trip on the Disney Fantasy. I’ll include airfare and cruise fare, but also discuss what we spent on food, drinks, merchandise, activities, and more. Read on to learn how we spent our money on a trip aboard the Disney Fantasy!
Read MoreFirst Epic Universe Rope Drop Details Revealed
After months of previews, the Epic Universe opening is right around the corner. Universal has announced some details for what guests can expect arriving on opening day, and that means it’s time to start thinking about rope drop strategy!
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