Thrifty Thursday: Saving Time When it’s Busy

I’m sure that I’m not the only one who dreams of having Walt Disney World all to themselves – but that’s unlikely to happen. Because time is money, if you want to make the most of your time and avoid crowds when you can, it makes sense to plan for some crowd control. One of the best ways to do this is to visit during a less busy time of year, but not everyone can visit anytime they want. Here are some itinerary tips to help avoid the crowds and do more on your vacation. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: What Are Your Priorities?

While there is a lot to be said for saving money on your Disney vacation, saving time….and making the most of the time you do have…..is also important. As the saying goes “time is money” so doing some planning in advance can go a long way towards making the most of your time when you get to the parks.

Which means you want to make some sort of itinerary….what you plan to do each day. With a good itinerary, you can do a lot in one day of touring, but at the same time, you want to beware of filling your plans to the brim. Attempting to do everything will only give you a tired, cranky group of park-goers. To avoid an overload, I like to prioritize attractions for my itinerary. Here are a few tips for organizing your trip priorities: Read more

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Fun Things to Do at Universal Resort Hotels

13497780_10154198510107488_3088805079446564207_oUniversal Orlando Resort’s on-site hotels are located minutes away from the resort’s two theme parks and CityWalk, but there are also plenty of fun things to do at the resorts themselves! Read more

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Favorite Universal Orlando Table-Service Restaurants

13498112_10154198511157488_8340153942170986162_oWhile Universal Orlando Resort offers many counter-service options for guests, there are also choices for table-service meals available both in the parks and on CityWalk. Here are a few of our favorites! Read more

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Cooling Off at Universal Orlando

13443237_10154163675477488_142014048729414421_oSummer is here, and that means it’s time for summer vacations as well as summer heat! Anyone heading to Universal Orlando Resort this summer should definitely be prepared with hats, sunscreen, and hydration. Here are a few tips on enjoying the parks as well as finding ways to cool off. Read more

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