Visiting Universal Orlando as it celebrates its 25th year

Visiting Universal Orlando as it celebrates its 25th year

The shop windows are full of surprises, like the self-knitting needles. There’s the towering dragon that breathes fire, the Escape from Gringotts ride through the Gringotts vaults and the chance to chat up the Knight Bus conductor and the shrunken head hanging from the rearview mirror

Obsessed with Frozen; never too old for princesses in Orlando

Obsessed with Frozen; never too old for princesses in Orlando

It was no surprise that she was mesmerized –along with every other child in the place at the Frozen Sing-a-long at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. In fact, the show, which reprises the story of Anna and Elsa complete with music and special effects, is so popular that it is moving to a larger theater.

Too much fun at the theme park resorts in Orlando

Too much fun at the theme park resorts in Orlando

“We hear all the time that guests are cutting down on their time at the parks to enjoy the resort,” said Four Seasons Orlando Resort Manager Ben Shank, noting there are five acres for fun and games.

Orlando – the most visited city in America

Orlando – the most visited city in America

The good news is that if you are planning to visit Orlando in May — before the summer crowds arrive — the lines might not be as long and you’ll save some bucks on your hotel.

Taking the Kids? What’s your souvenir strategy?

Taking the Kids? What’s your souvenir strategy?

Just as you should plan your itinerary and have a “what if” talk if the kids (or you) get lost, you need to have a souvenir strategy before the trip even starts. You don’t want to bust the vacation budget on something like a $40 sweatshirt, or a toy that will be forgotten the next day.