On this trip to Universal Orlando Resort we put our own advice to the test, this time with early admission at Universal Studios Florida. We got up early, beat the crowds, and walked directly through an empty theme park straight on to the Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringott’s ride. In fact, we were…
A year ago I sat on a flight from Florida sketching out a word cloud of Universal Orlando touring tips. Returning from my third visit to Orlando’s parks in four years, I was now the expert among my friends. Frequently asked for advice, I spent a lot of time writing long emails describing the line-hacks…
Something wasn’t right. The house smelled wrong and a strange sound was coming from the kitchen. Luna stepped further inside. Then she saw it. A huge puddle in the middle of the kitchen floor, water shooting from somewhere behind the refrigerator. Quickly she moved down the stairs to reach the main water shut-off, but…
Nail Your Orlando Vacation Plan With These Top Recommended Resources Planning for a trip to Orlando’s theme parks can seem overwhelming, but fortunately there are lots of resources to help you get ready for your big adventure. From books to websites and podcasts, here are my top recommended Orlando theme park travel information sources. …
Top Ten Theme Park Tips Whether your travels take you to Disney World, Disneyland, or one of the Universal parks, a few basic tips will help you have more fun with less stress. These are my top ten theme park tips. I share lots of advice for theme park touring on my Go Informed podcast…
Here’s a very quick look at what you’ll find at Walt Disney World’s four separate theme parks, even dining tips! You can listen to free audio tours of each park on the Go Informed podcast! Find it on your favorite podcast app or click below to listen: Magic Kingdom Audio Tour Epcot Audio Tour Hollywood…
Hold and Feed Seahorses Visitors to the Big Island of Hawaii should not miss the chance to visit the Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm. Located just south of Kona’s airport, this unusual aqua farm houses thousands of raised-in-captivity seahorses. With daily tours available, you’ll have the chance to feed and even hold seahorses and learn about…
Disney World Nitty-Gritty Basics This is the first of my Nitty-Gritty Basics infographics, designed to give an at-a-glance understanding of some of the core facets of Disney World. These are things that will become apparent once you get there, but I want you in the know while you’re still in the planning stage of your…
Epcot Cronuts Are Gone! Sad to report that with all the changes going on at Epcot there are currently no croissant doughnuts in the park. Watch this space for updates. For more info about the changes at Epcot, check out Go Informed Podcast episode 49 here. Get Your Cronut at Epcot in Disney World Behold…
Karel’s Beach Bar in Kralendijk If we only had a few hours to spend in Bonaire’s town of Kralendijk, Karel’s Beach Bar is where we’d go. Situated on one of the town piers, this bar and full-service restaurant boasts an unmatched view of the harbor, sea, and town. Order a bucket of Heinekens and watch…
