I love a luxury hotel as much as the next person. But I also love saving money (unfortunately, those two concepts don’t always go together). When I travel, I typically go for a budget hotel so that I can splurge more on experiences and dining (oh, and shopping). As much as I would love to […]
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort: All-New Value Category Comes to Universal Orlando Resort
02/12/2019 by
Black Friday 2018: ‘Blue Friday’ Deals at SeaWorld Orlando
11/16/2018 by
Note: For SeaWorld’s 2019 Black Friday deals, please click here. Black Friday has just gone blue with SeaWorld’s annual Blue Friday sale. And they’ve started earlier than ever so you won’t even have to miss that Thanksgiving turkey. Beginning now, you can save up to 50% on various tickets and experiences at SeaWorld Parks, including […]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Pandora – World of Avatar and Flight of Passage
10/22/2018 by
While Pandora – World of Avatar opened more than a year ago, I’ve only recently had the chance to experience the out-of-this-world attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Knowing Disney, I expected it to be spectacular as far as details and theming. But I really had no concept of just how great the main ride – […]
Waterpark Recap: Top Five Faves at Universal’s Volcano Bay
01/29/2018 by
We’ve all grown accustomed to the castles, towers, and colossal coasters dotting the greater Orlando skyline. A new icon has come to town, in the form of an impressive ancient volcano, and it’s bursting with family fun, relaxation, and Polynesian panache. This is one volcano where you can get up close and personal without […]
Black Friday 2017: ‘Blue Friday’ and Cyber Monday at SeaWorld Orlando
11/03/2017 by
Update: Please click here to check out SeaWorld’s 2018 Blue Friday deals. Black Friday, that perennial day of deals and shopping right after Thanksgiving, has become known as Blue Friday at SeaWorld Parks. This year, the deals start on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017. And you don’t even have to leave your house. Beginning at 6 […]
SeaWorld and Sesame Workshop announce extended partnership and new Sesame Place theme park
05/23/2017 by
Friendly faces, furry hugs and lots of counting fun … it’s time to take a magical carpet ride to where the air is sweet. There’s only one street where we could be going, and Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and the rest of the gang are ready and waiting. SeaWorld Entertainment and Sesame Workshop, the […]
Black Friday 2016: SeaWorld Orlando’s ‘Blue Friday’ and Cyber Monday online deals
11/17/2016 by
Update (November 2017): Please visit here for SeaWorld’s 2017 Black Friday/Blue Friday deals. The day after Thanksgiving, often called Black Friday, is known as Blue Friday at SeaWorld Parks. Beginning on Friday, November 25, 2016, the park will be offering a variety of BOGO and Buy One Get One 50% off deals for its theme […]
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2016
11/15/2016 by
I’m a little late to the table with this haunted attraction review, but I have a really good excuse. This was a last minute, spur-of-the-moment trip to Orlando. The tween had a ½ day of school on Friday, and then no school on Monday or Tuesday (thank you Election Day, end of the semester, and […]
New rides, shows and attractions coming to SeaWorld Parks in 2017
10/04/2016 by
The SeaWorld Parks family has all sorts of new and exciting attractions, shows and events coming up in 2017. New additions include new rides at three theme parks, a virtual reality experience and a new orca presentation. These additions will provide family thrills, unique learning experiences and a deeper understanding of SeaWorld’s commitment to conservation. […]
Discount for Florida residents at Discovery Cove
09/15/2016 by
I’ve always suspected that residents of Florida had the good life … mild winters, sunshine, nearby beaches and world-class theme parks … and now I know it’s true. Residents of Florida now have the opportunity to receive savings on admission to Discovery Cove, Orlando’s most unique all-inclusive destination. Along with the special resident pricing, the […]
Guy Fieri to create new menu for Planet Hollywood Observatory: Opening fall 2016 at Disney Springs
09/01/2016 by
Planet Hollywood has announced that restaurateur, television personality and Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri will introduce a burger and sandwich menu for the transformed Orlando, Florida flagship location, which is scheduled to reopen this fall as the Planet Hollywood Observatory (PHO) at Disney Springs (formerly known as Downtown Disney). As many probably know, Guy Fieri won […]
