Life in the
Single Rider Lane

Place Cachee Statue, Epic Universe, Wizarding World

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,[…]

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[…]

Luna's Overlook at the entrance to Epic Universe

Book Review: “Love Life” by Matthew Hussey – Modern Dating, Self-Worth, and Solo Travel

So, picture this. You’re single, you just got ghosted again by a guy who told you he “wasn’t ready for something serious” two days[…]

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[…]