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…
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…
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…
Mythos Restaurant is a full-service restaurant inside Universal Studios Islands of Adventure theme park. A Mother's Day Treat Recently our family took advantage of a special offer that Universal Orlando was having for Florida Residents. You could buy a 12-month pass and get 6 months free. I have never seen…