Over the course of our visits to Universal Orlando, I had the opportunity to dine quite a few times in CityWalk. This dining, shopping and entertainment area lies directly between Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando theme parks. There is no separate security and it is easy to pop out of the park for a… Read More
With our three day Universal Orlando park-to-park tickets, we enjoyed in a day of fun in the sun at Volcano Bay Water Theme Park! At this water theme park, thrills and relaxation flow in perfect harmony. Here, the TapuTapu™ wearable lets you hold your place in the ride lines and reveal wondrous surprises with just… Read More
Whit and I played hooky for a few days in mid-April and headed down to Universal Orlando for some fun in the Florida sun. We spent two days hopping between Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure and the third day at Volcano Bay Water Theme Park. While the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is what… Read More
UPDATED POST HERE 2025 Have you ever wondered what sits on the upper floor of the majestic Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom? I have vivid memories of staring up at the castle as a child imagining the princess living inside. Of course, back then there was no restaurant that you could visit! Now, this gorgeous… Read More
The St. Regis Atlanta is my “hometown” favorite for a staycation. We’ve been as a family, a couple and with girls, and there is something for every occasion. After a 2020 break, I was thrilled to scoot off for a luxurious 24-hour getaway with a couple of friends as an early Mother’s Day gift from our husbands!… Read More
UPDATED POST HERE The Plaza Restaurant in Disney’s Magic Kingdom is charming, often overlooked spot. I love the location, right on Main Street overlooking the castle, and the early 20th-century style atmosphere. You enter The Plaza Restaurant right in front of the charming yellow umbrellas where Main Street meets the castle hub. All seating is… Read More
Olivia’s Cafe is a table serve restaurant located at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Olivia’s Cafe is a long time favorite of mega Dis-nerds so I was thrilled to finally eat here with some of my colleagues during our agency meeting in February. A longtime resident of Conch Flats, Olivia welcomes diners with Island-inspired dishes.… Read More