We recently planned a Universal getaway for Eden and Xen's 11th birthday. We considered staying at the high-end resorts at Universal, including Lowe's Portofino Bay Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort, and Hard Rock Hotel. In the end, we decided that not only was Cabana Bay Resort far less expensive but the…
When you vacation do you try to find the cheapest, okay, perhaps I should say least expensive hotel room so you can spend the bulk of your vacation budget on fun and adventure? I know I do. Of course, location, comfort, cleanliness, and size are also factors for me when…
This is part of a series on Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village. Click here to read our overview of Kidani Village. When staying as a guest at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge you have access to all of the amenities both at Jambo House and Kidani Village. This means you have…
This is part of a series on Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village. Click here to read our overview of Kidani Village. When I say it's all about the animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, I mean it. After all, I did just stay at Kidani Village for my 40th birthday…
This is part of a series on Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village. Click here to read our overview of Kidani Village. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge which includes both Kidani Village and Jambo House has countless recreational activities and amenities for family fun through both the day and the…
Every year we try to celebrate birthdays in a big way. It was the big 40 for me this year and my birthday wish was to sit on a balcony, sipping coffee and watching giraffes and zebras grazing in the Savanna. A trip to Africa would be great, but the…
Anyone who has taken a trip to Disney World knows that the cost can add up quickly, especially if you are planning some fine dining experiences such as Be Our Guest or Cinderella's Royal Table. That is where staying at a value Disney property can be a great help. The…
Driving to Disney on day one of our 4 Parks in 4 Day Adventure, while sitting in horrendous traffic on I-4, we decided to investigate the idea of staying closer to the theme parks. After all, it is summer vacation and we love Staycations and we hate Orlando traffic! Before…