Disney World Extra Magic Hours Experience has taught us that the first few hours after park opening are by far the most productive. Starting the day with empty ride queues and empty streets is the best way to see the park without a crowd and the accompanying hustle. Each day at Disney World, at least…
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…
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…
Spotlight on the Magic Kingdom’s Seven Dwarfs Mine Train One of the hottest tickets at Disney World right now is a FastPass+ for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. This new addition to the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland is a beautiful mash-up of dark ride and mellow coaster. The good news: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a ride…
Your phone is your new guidebook, itinerary, photo album, and trip planner. With these apps in your hand you’ll find your way easier and have a smoother experience in the Universal Orlando parks. Don’t wait to load the apps onto your phone. Most of them are handy from Day One of your planning. Why not…
How to Use Universal Islands of Adventure Early Admission to Be First in Hogsmeade Village and Diagon Alley You can gain early entrance to Universal Orlando’s Diagon Alley – even when only Islands of Adventure has early admission – here’s how. Editor’s note: This post refers to early admission at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. If…
Universal’s theme parks are a must-see on your trip to Orlando, especially if you’re a Harry Potter fan. Here are some of my top tips for planning your visit to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort.
