When summer temperatures are soaring and the humidity is high, it’s nearly impossible to escape the heat while you’re outside in Orlando. Even beyond the summer months, the warm weather sticks around, thanks to Florida’s subtropical climate which keeps temps toasty year-round. After all, what would you expect from a...

Taking a trip to Universal Orlando requires a lot of planning and that includes figuring out where to eat. While there are lots of quick-service restaurants throughout the park to enjoy, sometimes it's nice to have a sit-down meal. To dine at Universal's table-service restaurants, you'll want to know how...

If a breathtaking Polynesian beach and the ribbeting Italian Riviera are destinations on your bucket list, look no further than Universal Orlando Resort. Tadpoles might have their sights set on creating chaos with minions or casting spells in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter when they enter the resort. That...

Summary Universal Orlando Resort is known for several tasty treats, including Butterbeer, doughnuts and churros. But no treat helps us frogs stay cool better than ice cream. From the parks to CityWalk and even the hotels, there are plenty of places to satisfy your sweet tooth on property, and after...

Sure, vacationing frogs hop to the theme parks mainly to go on rides and see their favorite characters. But the food is another significant part of the overall experience, right? Many of the best snacks at the Universal Orlando Resort are based on movies or TV shows. Others are super...

In recent years, technology has made a huge impact with wait times at theme parks. Leap and I are always amazed at how quickly things have progressed since we were young tadpoles ourselves! Universal Orlando Resort changed the game with Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon by introducing virtual...

It's a common scenario on any family vacation: Your flight arrives in the afternoon. You head to your hotel and check in. You have a few hours to kill before bedtime and no official plans until the next day. If your tadpoles are like Lily and Tad who can sleep...

When Universal Orlando Resort reopened June 5, 2020, the Gringotts dragon welcomed us with open wings (OK, OK, and a little bit of fire). We found that the same enchantment, thrills and fun that we knew and loved about Universal pre-closure were still very much present (oh how we missed...

Universal Orlando Resort may be a prime family vacation destination, but that doesn't mean it isn't a perfect romantic getaway for frogs and their significant others. Whether you want to spend a quiet evening away from the tadpoles during your trip or just want to visit as a party of...

Summary Every spring, Florida's biggest party comes alive during Universal Mardi Gras. Universal Orlando Resort plays host to the hoppin' New Orleans celebration, complete with Cajun and international flavors, toadally amazing concerts and entertainment that would make the Big Easy proud. This year, the party returned on Feb. 5 and...