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…
It is hard to believe that it was just a year ago when our friend took this picture of me and the kids participating in the Mardi Gras parade at Universal Studios in Orlando. We had such a great experience throwing beads into the crowd. It is a memory that…
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…
Guest Post by Krysti Reif of Orlando Decoded Living in Orlando has its benefits. Not the least of which is easy access to Walt Disney World and it’s four world-class theme parks. Those of us lucky enough to not only live in proximity but have regular entrance (whether through an…
Spring is in the air as the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival returns March 4, 2020 through June 1, 2020. There is nothing quite like seeing the more than 70 Disney characters that come to life in topiary form during this family-friendly event. Our family has been enjoying Epcot's Flower…
Would you like to experience Mardi Gras but in a totally family-friendly environment? Well, then you should head to Universal Studios Orlando for their Mardi Gras Celebration. This year, Universal is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of Mardi Gras with food, parades, and plenty of entertainment that the entire family can…
Have you ever considered participating in a RunDisney event at Disney World? I just completed my first full marathon and my 8th RunDisney event at Disney World. Although I live locally it is still about an hour's drive from our home and requires me leaving at 2:30 in the morning,…
One of our favorite annual events is returning to Epcot this month, Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The Festival takes place from January 17th through February 24th, 2020. The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is a blend of culinary, performing, and visual arts from around the world. This…
Is watching the Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade part of your holiday tradition? Ever since I was a child I have enjoyed watching the parade on Thanksgiving morning while the delicious aromas of Thanksgiving dinner cooking wafted through the house and I have shared that tradition with my kids. When I…
Halloween wasn't even over when I noticed Christmas displays galore popping up at various stores. It was a reminder that one of my favorite holiday traditions is right around the corner, the Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs. From November 8th, 2019 through January 5th, 2020 you can visit Disney…