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What Opened at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando in 2025

by Tad on December 29, 2025

'Sup! Welcome to Tad's toadally awesome list of what opened at Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and the other Florida theme parks in 2025! You can consider me the Frog Family's historian, as I like to keep track of all the theme park hoppenings (both future and past)....

Choosing a Wand at the Wizarding World in Universal Studios Hollywood

by Tad on December 1, 2025

'Sup? Tad here. Today we're talking about one of my favorite topics — Harry Potter! Mommy Frog (that's Flora to all of you grownups) gave me a copy of the first book as a birthday gift back when I was a younger frog. My fascination with all things Potter hit...

All the Magical Details About Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry — Now Accepting Universal Express!

by Tad on November 22, 2025

In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, muggles and wizards alike can roam the streets of Place Cachée. Inspired by "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald," this spell-binding slice of 1920s wizarding Paris is lined with majestic shops and enchanting sidewalk cafés. However, this isn't the...

Tips and Tricks for Tweens & Teens at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2025

by Tad on November 17, 2025

‘Sup? Tad here. Today, I'm talking all about tweens and teens at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Call me a Festive Frog, but spending time with family, helping Mommy Frog decorate, opening presents and eating all the tasty treats are toadally my jam! But when Daddy Frog announced that we’d...

How to Use Super Nintendo World Power-Up Bands at Universal Studios Hollywood

by Tad on November 11, 2025

  When you walk through the warp pipe and enter Super Nintendo World, you're basically entering a real-life video game. You can collect coins and stamps, earn keys and compete against other players and teams. But how can you keep score? Well, enter the Power-Up Band — a wearable technology...

Thrill-Seeker's Guide to the Florida SeaWorld Parks

by Tad on November 9, 2025

'Sup! It's Tad, your favorite thrill-seeking frog! If there's one thing SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment knows how to do really well, it's creating high-thrill rides. Every time a new coaster opens at SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, it never disappoints. These parks are home to some of the...

A Step Inside the Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

by Tad on October 2, 2025

OK, perhaps "a step inside" LEGOLAND wasn't the best wording, as it could be reminiscent of the pain you feel when you step barefoot on a rogue LEGO. Sorry, Mommy Frog! Anyway, I digress ... Tad here, reporting on all of this holiday season's most fun events! The Frog Family...

The Best Queues at Disneyland Resort

by Tad on October 1, 2025

  Sup'? Tad here. As the official Frog Family videographer, I've filmed tons of rides, shows, parades and fireworks spectaculars. Some of my best videos come from the Disneyland Resort — home of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. I've built quite a cool Undercover Tourist YouTube channel full of...

All the Details on Droid Depot at Disney World — Build Your Own Astromech Unit!

by Tad on October 1, 2025

‘Sup! Tad here. Some of my favorite characters from the "Star Wars" movies are the droids who accompany the main heroes on their galactic adventures. Droids such as R2-D2 and BB-8 are the perfect sidekicks in a galaxy far, far away. Ever since I first saw the films as a...

A Deep Dive into the Best Pools at Disney World

by Tad on September 22, 2025

For us frogs especially, the pool is a major factor when it comes to picking a hotel, and we know that is the case for most families too. With nearly year-round warm temps in Orlando, no matter what season you visit, it's almost always pool time! Even better, Disney World's...

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