Articles: 2025

Mommy Frog's Note: As a mom of a tween, I understand how it can be hard to plan a family activity or vacation with a teenager. Will they enjoy it or pretend not to know us? The good news is that most tweens and teens magically stop acting like typical...

When families called for sleek, stylish and modern accommodations at an affordable price, Universal Orlando Resort answered. The first Prime Value resort on property, Universal Aventura Hotel is the ultimate chill zone, hangout and getaway. A vibrant, free-flowing and calming refuge in the center of Universal's three thrilling parks, this...

I’ll never froget the one day I got distracted by the giant Mickey Mouse balloons at Magic Kingdom and wandered a few yards away from my Frog Family. Luckily, Mommy Frog noticed right away, so we didn't stay apart for long! You can get separated in an instant when you're...

Waiting in lines is inevitable at Walt Disney World. However, there are many ways to help reduce your waiting time. You can pay to skip the standby line with Disney Lightning Lane passes, which replaced the Disney Genie+ service as of July 24, 2024. You can also arrive early by...

Though rare, severe weather can occasionally cause operational closures for the SoCal theme parks. Due to the wildfires currently in the Los Angeles area, some theme parks have announced operational adjustments. We will continue to update as we learn more from each of the parks. Disneyland Resort Updates At this...

Country singer, Cody Johnson, is hitting the road in 2025 on his "Leather Deluxe" Tour! This U.S. tour features an array of special guests, making each show a little different. "Leather Deluxe," named after his newest studio project, "Leather Deluxe Edition," kicks off Jan. 17, 2025, in Newark, NJ. Keep...

The Disney Treasure ship is the latest to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet. It brings a fresh take on the Disney cruise experience with its adventure-theme design and innovative features — have you seen that Haunted Mansion Parlor?! With the Disney Treasure's inaugural season now underway, many travelers are...

When planning a vacation to the Orlando theme parks, you’re probably focusing a lot more on which rides to go on, which restaurants to eat at and where to stay. With so much fun ahead, it’s easy to skip over the “serious stuff,” such as taking preventive measures for getting...

In late 2019, Walt Disney World Resort opened its newest Disney Vacation Club resort — Disney’s Riviera Resort! You and your family can now soak up the grandeur of Europe and the casual elegance of the Mediterranean coast at this Epcot-area resort. And you don't have to be a DVC...

Hey, rock fans! Get excited because Creed has extended their "Summer of '99" tour into the summer of 2025! The "Return of the Summer of '99," North American tour is going to be off the charts! If you've been living under a rock (no pun intended), Creed is that legendary...