Thanksgiving week is the one of the most exciting and busy weeks of the year in New York City. There's holiday decor everywhere you look, multiple ice rinks welcoming skaters every day, and of course preparation for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to take place Thursday November 28, 2019 from 9 AM to Noon and it's … [Read more...]
19 Best Tips for Celebrating Christmas & the Holidays at Universal Orlando with Kids
Last week, we talked about all the holiday events and Christmas activities going on at Universal Orlando theme parks as well as their resort hotels. There's no shortage of things to see and do during the holiday season. But how do you plan what to do, what to skip, where to eat and where sleep given your time constraints and budget? Here are the things we learned from our … [Read more...]
Things to Do with Kids During the Holiday Season at Universal Orlando
Planning a visit to Universal Orlando this November, December or January? The holiday season is always a festive celebration for theme parks - especially the theme park capital of the world. Last year was our first time celebrating the holidays at Universal Orlando (our previous Universal Orlando visit was during Halloween in 2014 but we wanted to experience Christmas this … [Read more...]
Why Stay at a Universal Orlando Hotel & How to Pick the Best One for Your Family
Planning a Universal Orlando theme park vacation not only includes determining how much time to spend at each of the theme parks but also finding the perfect home away from home. If you’re a first time visitor, you can count on spending the majority of your time at the parks, but you’ll also need a comfortable and clean place to unwind and relax because park days can … [Read more...]
Guide to Disney World’s PhotoPass Memory Maker – Is It Worth It & Our Top Tips
Disney’s Memory Maker is one of the best “splurges”, in my opinion, that you can add to your Walt Disney World vacation. I always tell my kids that the photos are my souvenirs. I don’t want anything from the shops, I just want nice photos to share the memories of my family having a great vacation. For our Disney trips, Memory Maker is a “MUST”, and I want to share some of … [Read more...]