Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks

I have huge reservations about writing this post. Sharon and I have lived in Orlando for 20 years. We’ve been visiting Walt Disney World regularly for more than a decade …

The two biggest theme park companies in Orlando have taken very different approaches to opening during the coronavirus pandemic. Universal Orlando was the first to open and put many safety …

Walt Disney World is open. The four theme parks welcome visitors every day, admittedly looking a bit differently than it did before coronavirus. At the same time, it was thought …

If you’re a Marriott loyalist and are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, the most desirable hotels to stay at are the Swan and Dolphin. These hotels are located …

In late September, we told you the story about A.S. Swanson (named changed) a so-called “Disney expert” and travel agency owner who ordered a pizza at the Italy pavilion at …

A man from South Florida said he brought his AR-15 and a handgun on his trip to Walt Disney World to protect himself and his family from “civil unrest” in …

In a crush to the morale of Disneyland fans everywhere, to say nothing of the loss of money and jobs, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week that the state …

We’ve lived in Orlando for almost two decades. We’ve been through a lot, including the horrific tragedy of the Pulse shooting in 2016. That was a painful time for our …

One consistent mantra since COVID began is if you’re going to get food from a restaurant, even just as take out, you should tip (and hopefully tip well). Servers in …

With the flick of a pen and a press conference in St. Petersberg earlier today, Florida governor Ron DeSantis formally removed nearly all remaining state restrictions on businesses that had …