AUTHOR: JeniLynn Knopp
7 Considerations For Selecting Your Shore Excursion
It was long in coming. The children had been talking about it since the reservation was made. It was the day of our shore excursion. We were going to swim with sea turtles, and nothing would top this. I didn’t realize how unprepared I was for this jaunt on Blackbeard’s Revenge, the pirate ship we … 7 Considerations For Selecting Your Shore Excursion
10 Free Activities for Kids at Disney Springs
It is still half under construction, and yet the popularity of Disney Springs is undeniable. The restaurants and shops that are already in place have folks putting time aside in their trips to explore this new entertainment district. Is it reasonable, though, to ask children to spend hours at a place that is primarily built … 10 Free Activities for Kids at Disney Springs
Review: The Escape Game
You are locked in a room. There is a mission at hand. A single hour is all you have to complete the task. It’s a task that requires patience, persistence, intelligence, and even some dexterity. With these things, you hope to find the code that unlocks the door to freedom. There is a lot at … Review: The Escape Game
5 Things to Avoid at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
The tree is up. The wreaths are hung. The Christmas spirit has taken over the Magic Kingdom, and you have approximately five hours to soak it all in. How do you make the most of it? Equally as important as knowing what you shouldn’t miss, it is helpful to also know what you should. We’ve … 5 Things to Avoid at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Review: Shake Shack on International Drive
The B52s didn’t sing about this shack, but there is a place on International Drive that is just as worthy of attention. Featuring a menu of gourmet burgers, hot dogs, fries, and frozen custard, Shake Shack opened up just this past August in the I-Drive 360 complex. There was much rejoicing when it did. I … Review: Shake Shack on International Drive
Review: Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
Those that don’t golf can mini golf, and those that can’t mini golf should mini golf anyway. It’s a fun way to spend a couple hours regardless of skill. Here in Orlando, adults, kids, large groups, and small groups will flock to these little courses. It’s an incredibly popular activity on nice days and there … Review: Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
Review: Chuy’s on International Drive
Fighting for attention along the bustle of International Drive is Chuy’s, a restaurant of vibrant colors, lights, and campy pieces. It’s been hailed by some as the Tex-Mex destination of Orlando, bringing these legendary flavors of Texan culture to Mickey Mouse’s doorstep. However, with oddities like welded foliage and a 12 ft. tall bust of Elvis … Review: Chuy’s on International Drive
Review: Legend’s A Haunting at Old Town
There is a funeral parlor in Old Town that belongs to the Ashdown family. Its history stretches back to the 1800s when these undertakers began offering quality funeral services. However, we are told that business went bad somewhere along the line. To compensate for their dying enterprise, the Ashdowns adopted a new approach. Instead of … Review: Legend’s A Haunting at Old Town
Review: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium
It’s October. The weather has cooled. The smell of pumpkin lattes hang in the air, and as we move towards Halloween, people crave entertainment of an edgier nature. There is a place, though, where creepy isn’t seasonal. Here, the freakish things in life are celebrated year-round. It is Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium. With … Review: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium
The Disney California Adventure Challenge Checklist
We are always told to take time to notice the details when we are in the Disney parks. They enhance the visit. They are what put the magic in the memories and they are hidden in every corner. Hidden is the key word though. These details and experiences are easily overlooked. And without a bit … The Disney California Adventure Challenge Checklist



