While Universal Studios is home to a number of great themed restaurants, decent breakfast options are a bit limited. After a few days partaking in the breakfast buffet at your hotel, or picking up a quick pastry from a park stand, you may be seeking something a bit more filling. Fortunately, ...

A long day at any Disney theme park, especially on a hot & humid summer day, can be quite exhausting. In fact, I’m often completely overheated & drained, with tired aching feet by the end of the day. Realistically, most of us probably put in over 10 miles each park day! That’s ...

A rather new attraction, Icon Park which opened in May of 2015, is a great addition to your non-theme park Orlando itinerary. Featuring a 400 foot Ferris Wheel, a wax museum, an aquarium, and numerous restaurants and shops, there’s plenty to do to keep you busy here for an entire afternoon. ...

It’s hot, muggy, and sunny pretty much the entire year in Orlando, with the exception of a handful of months. While the theme park water rides, afternoon thunderstorms, cool treats, and air conditioned line queues & shops can help a bit, sometimes it’s just too hot to have much ...

Let’s face it – when you add up hotel & transportation costs, dining out, and theme parks, an Orlando vacation is about as pricey as it gets. Several days at the theme parks alone can add up to hundreds, even thousands of dollars. If you figure a week or more at a hotel, $500+ per ...

Themed restaurants – they tend to be touristy, overpriced, and the food is never as authentic as that which you find at a great local restaurant. However, for most of us on vacation, a fun atmosphere and fantastic service typically overrides quality food and value. From Disney Springs, to ...

After a few crazy days dealing with the crowds, heat, and headache inducing rides at Universal & Disney, you will probably be seeking a relaxing place to escape the tourist congestion. While there are many great beaches in Florida, all are at least an hour’s drive away. Plus, due to the ...

Christmas is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year at Walt Disney World. Despite the unseasonably warm and humid weather all too common in Florida this time of year, both the theme parks and resorts are totally decked out in holiday cheer. So, while it may not look a lot like ...

Move over Disney! With 2 jam packed theme parks, Universal offers the same level of excitement as “the magical place on Earth.” No trip to Orlando would be complete without a day or 2 at Universal Studios. Universal adds exciting rides to their lineup every year, so you can always ...

After visiting the Orlando theme parks countless times, I have noticed that I gravitate towards the same rides again and again. With so much to see and do within a limited time frame, you will want to know which rides are the best-of-the-best. Below is a handy guide of the top rides to put on ...