One of my must do’s in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Kilimanjaro Safari which is located in the Africa section of the park. On this ride, you’ll set off in an open-air vehicle for a guided tour of an African savanna—and have the chance to spot all kinds of live animals roaming free! Read more
While spending the holidays in a theme park may seem like a strange way to celebrate, the fact is that places like Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World offer a number of fun ways to experience the season – without ever actually getting on a ride! Let’s take a look at some of the ways to get in the holiday spirit at the Universal Orlando Resort during the Christmas season. Read more
If you’re going to be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season – or even if you’ll just be in the Orlando area, be sure to carve out some time in your busy itinerary to make your way over to Disney Springs at night. This year, you can discover Christmas around every corner, as you come across a collection of elaborately decorated Disney Christmas trees spread throughout the neighborhoods of Disney Springs. Read more
While the focus for just about everyone has been on the new “paid FastPass” service known as Disney Genie and Lightning Lanes (and how to make sense of the system), what has been often overlooked is that part of this new system is actually free for all Disney guests to use.
As we’ve noted previously, there are actually several components to Disney’s new Genie System: Disney Genie (this is the free part), Genie+ (paid) and Individual Attraction Selections (IAS) which are also known in many places as Individual Lightning Lane (ILL) attractions (also paid). I shared info a few weeks ago about the two paid aspects of Genie, so today is all about the free part. Read more
One of the most common questions I get from those taking their first cruise is “what should I pack?” And while what you’ll be taking will depend on the kind of cruise you’re taking, there are some general guidelines to keep in mind when you are packing for cruise. Read more