Life in the
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A Year of Firsts, and the Things We Almost Missed

Unicorn poop and Merlin’s beard! Where did 2025 go? I blinked, and it’s over already! The first anniversary of this blog came and went,[…]

The fire-breathing dragon at Diagon Alley, Universal Studios Orlando, Florida

Creating Christmas Magic: A Holiday Guide for Couples, Solos, and Families

There’s something about theme parks during the holidays that feels a little softer, a little sweeter—like the whole world takes a deep breath and[…]

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando 2025

After the Fog: Recreating the Killer Cocktails of HHN 2025

November, 2025 – A crisp autumn morning breaks, and the famous fog finally lifts… but the flavors (and the screams) continue to echo and[…]

Scream Smarter: How to Conquer Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

It’s that gloriously gory time of year again. On the heels of summer, Halloween Horror Nights season is creeping closer, and if you’re planning[…]

VelociCoaster on the edge of the lagoon at Islands of Adventure.

Beating the Heat: How to Stay Cool and Dry at Theme Parks This Summer

It’s officially summer. School is out, vacations are booked, the car is packed, and you’re heading south along with millions of other vacationers. Maybe[…]

IOA Lagoon as viewed from the Jurassic Park Bridge

Single Rider Essentials for a Fun (and Comfortable) Day at the Parks

Visiting a theme park is a thrilling adventure, but it can also be challenging if you’re not prepared. Packing the right essentials can make[…]

The wave pool at the base of the volcano at Volcano Bay.

A Solo Day at Volcano Bay

The last time I visited a water park, the year began with 19. I was in middle school, and we visited Wild Waters Waterpark[…]

Model of Epic Universe at the Preview Center in Citywalk.

Get ready for something… Epic!

Epic Universe! – Universal’s highly-anticipated fourth park in Orlando, Florida – is expected to open in the summer of 2025, and this author couldn’t[…]

The Single Rider entrance to the Mummy ride.

What is a Single Rider?

In the simplest terms, a single rider is an individual who fills an empty seat on an amusement ride. On many rides, the single[…]