Chicago’s Field Museum is home to SUE, the largest, best-preserved, and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever found. While this impressive skeleton wows visitors it’s nothing like seeing a T-Rex in action. Enter Jurassic World: The Exhibition. This temporary exhibit compliments a museum filled with artifacts and brings history to life for visitors (while also satisfying […]
5 Must-Do Activities in Disney World for Boys
While Marvel and Star Wars experiences have made their way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Princesses still reign supreme throughout the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks. Castle? Check. Copious meet-and-greets? Check. Character Meals? Check. You get it. Princesses rule. See our 5 Must-Do Activities in Disney World for Boys. 5 Must-Do Activities in Disney […]
Five Reasons to Explore Tom Sawyer Island in Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Magic Kingdom lays an often overlooked attraction: Tom Sawyer Island. I have fond memories of exploring this island as a child and, while I don’t visit each trip, I made a point to introduce my son to this old favorite on his first visit to the Walt Disney World […]
Turn Your Pesky Pennies Into Memories: Pressed Pennies at the Walt Disney World Resort
If you’re looking for an affordable and fun souvenir, look no further: pressed pennies are a unique option that will engage young and old alike! Pressed pennies feature many Walt Disney World Resort icons and attractions. Press one or press a dozen–it’s completely up to you. Clean Out Your Change Jar Pressed pennies are a […]
Kid-Friendly Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
If you’re looking to whet your child’s appetite for the great outdoors, look no further than Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a day’s drive for most residents of the eastern half of the country. We drove to Tennessee and spent four days exploring the […]
Travel Through Time on Ellen’s Energy Adventure in Epcot!
“Be entertained and enlightened during a zany, 45-minute multimedia trip through time and Ellen DeGeneres’s subconscious.” (Excerpt from Epcot attraction page of the Walt Disney World website) The Universe of Energy pavilion in Epcot’s Future World is the current home of Ellen’s Energy Adventure. I use the word “current” only because there have been rumors floating […]
Legoland California – Building Toddler Fun One Brick at a Time
This past weekend, my family and I were blessed to get tickets to Legoland California from a dear friend who works there. My son, Oliver, is just a month shy of turning 3, so we thought he might enjoy the park at this age. And enjoy he did! At approximately 35ish inches tall, he was […]
5 Myths of Disney Parks Vacation Planning
Everyone who knows me, understands my love of family vacations at Walt Disney World. Most of the time, my friends are asking me for tips and suggestions for trip planning. However, there are those that just don’t buy into the hype. They have believed the myths about Disney Parks vacations and I am always a […]
Recap: New Resorts, Attractions, Shops & Restaurants Explode on the Universal Scene in 2016/17!
Universal Studios was once the ‘other theme park’ to Disney enthusiasts, but 2016 is quickly shaping up to be the biggest year yet in Universal Studios history. Universal is showing Florida tourists that it CAN compete on the same level as Disney, and here is recap of how they are doing it. RESORTS Cabana Bay Recently opened, […]
Universal Eruption – What to Expect from Volcano Bay
An official opening date for Volcano Bay (the NEW Universal Studios Orlando waterpark) has not yet to be announced. Soon, international tickets will go on sale for people traveling to Universal Orlando in June, 2017. As with other Universal tickets, there will be an option for a 3-park ticket which will include Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. The […]