One recent addition to Universal Orlando‘s CityWalk complex will have you drooling before you even walk through the door. Toothsome Chocolate Emporium has good food, incredible desserts, and a standout theme. You should explore Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and make it a part of your next Orlando vacation. Toothsome replaced the former NBA City and is…
Author: Vikki Turner
I am a lifelong Disney lover who will never quite grow up. I love fireworks, roller coasters, and special Disney treats. My four children and husband have been brainwashed into a love of Disney by regular visits to Disney parks and a home life filled with Disney movies and characters. I love travel, writing, and reading.
Raptor Encounter at Islands of Adventure
Most character meet-and-greets are sweet, even cuddly. This one comes with a few more teeth! If your family wants to meet a dinosaur, the place to do it is the Raptor Encounter at Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort. Unsurprisingly, the raptors reside in the Jurassic Park area of Islands of Adventure. Look for their…
What to do when it’s Super Busy at Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure‘s headliners always draw a crowd, but peak days can make a visit to Disneyland‘s second park a real struggle. If you don’t want to spend you vacation day stuck in endless lines, you’ll want to be prepared and know what to do when it’s super busy at Disney California Adventure. 1. Be one…
What to do When it’s Super Busy at Disneyland
We’re heading into spring break season, which means heavy crowds will be descending upon Disneyland as families take advantage of school vacations to visit the Mouse. When lines get long and patience gets short, it’s a good idea to have a back-up plan to waiting in endless lines. We’ll tell you what to do when…
Tips for Riding Up Front on the Monorail at Disneyland
The monorail at Disneyland works differently than its sibling at Walt Disney World. Instead of being transportation between resorts and theme parks, it has only two stops, one of which ends inside of Disneyland. And a unique experience only available now at Disneyland is the chance to ride in the nose cone. Join us as we ride…
One Day Highlights of Disneyland for Walt Disney World Veterans
One of the most common question I see posted in Disney World forums, Disney Facebook groups, and on Disney blogs goes something like this: “I’m going to be in Southern California for a wedding/business trip/reunion/etc. I’ve never been to Disneyland, but I’ll have one day to visit the parks. Help me!” Even if you can…
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-Through
Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland may look small, but it houses a unique attraction you’ll find suitable for all guests. It never gets busy, won’t be too scary, and tells a classic Fantasyland story. Come take a stroll with me in the Sleeping Beauty castle walk-through! This entrance is where you want to go The Sleeping Beauty castle…
How to Have the Best Disneyland Trip
When you’re planning a trip to Disneyland, the broad strokes of a visit practically plan themselves: ride the headliner attractions, see the fireworks, eat all the Mickey bars. But the real fun of a vacation comes in the details — how do you make a trip special and unique from any other theme park in…
Day of Snacking Around Disneyland
One of Disneyland’s strengths lies in its plethora of snack foods. I’d speculate you could spend an entire day at the park eating nothing but items from walk-up windows and carts. Let’s see if we can make it through a day of snacking around Disneyland! Breakfast being the most important meal of the day, we’ll start with…
Disneyland’s Jingle Cruise
Disneyland’s newest holiday overlay attraction is the four-year-old “Jingle” Cruise, the Jungle Cruise’s attempt to tinsel up the ride for Christmas. This tongue-in-cheek take on holiday tradition will have you howling at the jokes proffered, depending on how much you like fruitcake and fruitcake jokes. So hop aboard Disneyland’s holiday Jingle Cruise, as we see what the skippers have…
Viva Navidad at Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure‘s Christmas celebration has really expanded over the past few years. This marks the fourth year for the Viva Navidad activities in the Paradise Pier area, and the party just keeps getting bigger! The heart of Viva Navidad is the street party featuring the Three Caballeros (seen at the top of this article) and groups of…
Main Street Entertainment at Disneyland
I’m just walking right down the middle of Main Street USA at Disneyland, and what’s that I see? A good old-fashioned marching band, coming down the street. I stop and watch for a few minutes, then meander on. But look — down a little farther is a barber-shop quartet. They harmonize as they sing “Happy Birthday”…