A ride in a theme park. (Photo by Polina Sushko on Unsplash)

7 Tips for a Successful Theme Park Visit

March 24, 2021

If you enjoy traveling and immersing yourself in different cultures, you probably like a bit of adventure as well. Some of the most common tourist attraction spots are undoubtedly theme parks. However, although visiting a theme park is a pretty straightforward process, there could still be some complications and trouble along the way. If you wish to experience a successful theme park visit, we've gathered some tips that could be very useful…

Cinderella's Royal Table Review: is Dining in the Castle Magical and Worth the Signature Price?

February 26, 2021

When thinking of bucket list experiences at Walt Disney World one can top the list for most Fairytale loving fans: seeing iconic Cinderella Castle. Now imagine a chance to dine INSIDE the castle. Sounds like a dream right? Cinderella happens to be Julie’s favorite princess and we were lucky enough to dine at Cinderella’s Royal Table years ago for a special occasion. We decided to return once again to celebrate our anniversary last month. Read on for a review of the restaurant and see if this Signature Dining experience is as magical as it sounds…

A view of The Wheel at ICON Park.

The Wheel at ICON Park: A Review with a View (from 400 feet above I-Drive)

February 12, 2021

If you have driven around Orlando, you may have noticed this lit up structure from a distance. The Wheel at Icon Park is visible from the California Grill, Sea World, Universal Studios, and various spots throughout the Orlando area. Standing 400 feet above the ground, it towers over everything nearby with the exception of it’s sister attraction, the Orlando StarFlyer. We have been on a mission to explore more in Orlando and decided this was a great attraction to check out. Read on to learn more about taking a spin on The Wheel…

Star Wars Day at Sea on the Disney Fantasy (2021 Review): Was the Force Strong?

January 30, 2021

As we approached the main lobby of the Disney Fantasy, we could feel the excitement building in the crowd. The usually bright, multilevel atrium we’d come to recognize had been transformed. Long banners with Galactic insignia hung from above, and red light permeated the space. A familiar melody started to play—the Imperial March—as Stormtroopers armed with blasters lined up to announce the arrival of their leader. The iconic breathing echoed through the air as Darth Vader took his place front and center. “We have intercepted a transmission sent from this area by a rebel spy,” he warned. “Anyone with ties to the Rebel Alliance will be considered a traitor.” It was official. Imperial Troops had infiltrated our ship, and for the next 24 hours, they were on the hunt for rebel spies. Read on to learn more about our Star Wars Day at Sea aboard Disney Cruise Lines…

A beach and a dune in one of the state parks in Florida.

Our 2021 Guide: 5 Florida State Parks Worth Visiting

January 8, 2021

It’s hard to believe we have been in Florida now for over a year. One of our goals this year is to get out and see more of this state that is now our home. In addition to popular tourist destinations, Florida features many natural places to visit. Our friend Lindsay offered to put together a list for us of parks that are a must visit. Read on to see the places we are hoping to check out real soon…

Palo Brunch Review (2020): A Delicious Start to a Disney Cruise Sea Day

December 1, 2020

“Why would you book a Disney Cruise for a honeymoon, isn’t it full of kids?” was a question we heard quite often when planning our first voyage on Disney Cruise Line many years ago. And while Disney certainly has plenty of offerings for kids and families to enjoy together, there are surprisingly an abundance of activities meant just for the adult crowd too. We ended up having a blast on our Disneymoon at sea, and it became the first of several Disney sailings for us. One of our favorite adult experiences from our honeymoon has now become a tradition for us. Whenever we book a Disney Cruise Line vacation there is one must-do every time we are onboard: brunch at Palo. Read on to learn more about this drool worthy meal…

Wyndham Orlando Resort Review: An Oasis on I-Drive During a Staycation

November 10, 2020

Now that we have been Floridians for over a year we have wanted to start getting out and exploring more fun things to do in the Orlando area. Recently we were invited to explore popular I-Drive with a staycation at Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive. Close to dining, shopping, theme parks, and attractions we were excited to see what it was like to stay in the middle of lots of fun. Read on to learn more about this resort (and check out the bottom of this article for a discount code too!)…

The Waldorf Astoria Golf Club with a view of Hilton Bonnet Creek.

Waldorf Astoria Golf Club Review: Is this Luxury Orlando Course Worth It?

October 14, 2020

Since moving to Orlando last year, we have been able to play much more golf (hello Florida sunshine!). There are quite a variety of options in town and one that we kept hearing great things about was the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club. During a stay at Hilton Bonnet Creek we were hosted for a round on these luxury links next door. Read on for a full review of the course and all the details you need to know when playing this gorgeous course…

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