A look inside Wicked: The Experience, an immersive exhibit at Universal Studios all about the popular films: Those of you who know me through this blog probably know a little bit about me – I love Disney, I love to write, and I’m a runner. Those of you who know me well (or have read […]
Cabana Bay family suite room tour
Take a look inside a Cabana Bay family suite at Universal Orlando: If you are planning a trip to Universal, I highly recommend staying at one of their hotels. There are many reasons why (early theme park access and convenience, to start!). But they also have really nice hotels with fun themeing. And these are […]
Experiencing the excitement and fun of Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando!
Updated 3/8/25: All about our experience when we visited Mardi Gras at Universal: Suppose I asked you to picture a theme park in Florida that hosts a yearly festival. This festival involves over a dozen pop-up booths featuring food and drink items from around the world available for purchase. It also has special entertainment, merchandise, […]
All about Universal Mardi Gras food and drink + what to try!
All about the Universal Mardi Gras food and drink offerings – including what’s available, where it’s located, how to save money, and some top choices: If you’ve read this blog before, it’s no secret that I love the festivals at Epcot. Food and Wine Festival is a classic, but then I go back and forth […]
Cabana Bay resort review at Universal Orlando
Read on for my Cabana Bay resort review: I visit Disney around 3 times a year, and I love it. But did you know I’ve visited Universal Orlando at least once a year for the past few years? Honestly, it keeps improving and they are adding so many new things – so there are many […]
Dining at Cowfish in Universal: the unique fusion of burgers and sushi
A look at the menu and a review of Cowfish in Universal: I love talking about Disney food on my blog (you might be able to tell from the number of restaurant reviews and food-related articles on here!). But Universal has really stepped up their game when it comes to dining in recent years, and […]
A day at Discovery Cove in Orlando
Everything you need to know if you’re thinking about a day at Discovery Cove in Orlando: Looking for something else to do in the Orlando area outside of Disney? There are actually lots of great options and activities, and for something really special and unique I’d recommend looking into Discovery Cove in Orlando. This location […]
Universal Studios’ classic monsters: a theme park guide for monster lovers
Today please welcome back frequent guest blogger on the site, Kristin! During a recent trip to Universal Studios Orlando, Kristin spent a lot of time investigating Universal Studios’ classic monsters and all that the theme park has to offer if you love campy horror movies – read on for some great recommendations! A bolt of […]
Where to go in 2021 that isn’t Disney
If you’re curious this year about where to go that isn’t Disney, take a look at some of these options below! 2020 was a weird year, and while hope is on the horizon 2021 is still going to take some time to feel “normal” again. Of course one major thing that was affected last year […]
Why your family should visit Universal Orlando
One word: Butterbeer. Nah, there’s plenty more reasons! But Butterbeer (and all of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter) is certainly one of them. For a long time Universal sort of flew under the radar when compared to Disney World. You might venture over there for day to try out some other rides, but most […]