Articles: 2026

Just one year after Universal Destinations & Experiences opened a brand-new theme park in Orlando, Florida, the company has debuted a first-of-a-kind regional resort in Frisco, Texas. The gates are now open to an all-new theme park (and hotel!) specifically designed and developed for families with young children. Inspiring kids'...

Ghouls, goblins and all manor of monsters, the time to unleash your inner darkness has arrived. Just past the decay of the Darkmoor cemetery and tucked away within the crumbling streets of the village lies the former lab of Dr. Septimus Pretorius. Most infamously known for creating The Monster's drop-dead...

It seems like just yesterday we were sharing the first details of another new Universal Destinations & Experiences theme park. Time really does fly when you're having fun. Speaking of ... you'll be having plenty of it at Universal Kids Resort — which is now open in Frisco, Texas! This...

Planning a visit to the Happiest Place on Earth in 2026 and 2027? You may want to consider picking your dates based on specific Disneyland events! While the parks are delights unto themselves and reasons enough to visit, the Disneyland Resort offers a ton of fun annual and one-time events...

Downtown Disney has become a destination for our frog family rather than just a path on the journey of getting to or from Disneyland or Disney California Adventure. Whether Downtown Disney is your final destination or simply a place to eat and explore on your way to and from the...

'Sup?! Tad here, the resident family thrill-seeker and videographer. I always have my green finger on the pulse of what's hoppening in the parks, so I am toadally excited for the upcoming events, lands, attractions and more coming to Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Universal Studios Hollywood and other...

If you are California dreamin' on such a winter's day, you just might be wondering what it's like at Disneyland in winter. Each season has something unique and special to offer, and winter brings a variety of options. We think of Disneyland winter in two distinct parts: Holiday Time and...

If you're going to be at Disney World on the Fourth of July — LUCKY YOU! There will be numerous ways to celebrate America's Independence. If you're planning a trip around the Fourth of July, know that there are always special celebrations and fireworks at Disney World to mark the...

As parents, we get it. Sometimes, the only time available to plan a family vacation is during the long-awaited summer break. We've already written a blog about the best ways to stay cool during any time of the year at Universal Orlando Resort (because, well, Florida's sun is around year-round),...

As a large property, Walt Disney World Resort offers many modes of transportation to get around the theme parks, resort hotels, water parks and Disney Springs. With buses, monorails, boats and gondolas, you have a variety of options to choose from. And best of all, all of these options are...