Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, the Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. Here are this week’s theme park highlights: After months of research, gallons of coffee and bags of sea salt dark...

The black and gold and smokestacks of The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen draw curious visitors into Universal CityWalk Orlando’s newest table-service restaurant. What’s found inside the Victorian-era styled factory is an emporium dedicated to one sweet temptation—chocolate. Leap and I have just returned from a visit to...

LEGO bricks rule the floor of the Frog Pond. Tad and Llly are avid builders, so it's no surprise that Legoland California is one of their top parks. It's hard to go wrong in a park built on memories made with the famous bricks. While Leap and I aren't builders,...

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, the Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. Here are this week’s theme park highlights: There are some fluffy new characters in the Universal Superstar Parade at Universal...

At the Disneyland Resort every day of the week one of the two parks opens one hour early for on-site hotel guests and three days a week at Disneyland for select ticket holders. Here’s how to get a jump on the action, learn to get the most from these hours...

Your bags are packed and your wands are ready. You need a little Grinchmas, right this very minute. You can already feel the warm Butterbeer in your hands, and you are curious about what lies behind those ominous Skull Island gates. The Universal Orlando Resort is a great place to...

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, the Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. Here are this week’s theme park highlights: It’s a big day in the Frog Pond. We’re hopping with excitement about...

'Tis the season for parents surprising their children with trips to Disney. Vacations are great Christmas gifts, and pulling off a great reveal can make the trip memorable before you’ve left the house. Today we're sharing a few ideas on how we've surprised the tadpoles and yours too. We’ll also...

'Tis the season for festive snacking. While the twinkling lights and merry music delight my froggy eyes and ears, my favorite sense to use during this season is taste. Universal Studios Hollywood has crafted some festive holiday feasts and tasty treats for visitors to warm their bellies and hands with....

There's no question the holidays are a busy time for the theme parks, those in Orlando especially. Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter and the 4th of July are among the most crowded days at Disney World, and it's not uncommon for some of the parks to reach capacity. Magic Kingdom...