I have started this post many times. Try as I might I cannot adequately sum up the new Harry Potter ride in words. Words and photos, but not words alone. Edited to add: I finally published this post only to…
Tag: vacation
Seizing Family Time at Universal Orlando [Review]
Spinning on the Accelatron at Islands of Adventure. I had an idea about writing a series of posts on traveling to Orlando with a focus on Universal Studios rather than other attractions. You know what I mean… Fueling up with…
Pretending To Be a VIP [Review]
“This is not the way other people ride rides at amusement parks!” I said this as we were ushered on to the Simpson’s Ride at Universal Studios. I felt compelled to explain to my son that our VIP access was…
The United States of Twizzlers
A road trip? Sounds good to me. Just getting in the car and driving and seeing where the fancy takes me. Uh…one problem…I have four other people in my family to account for in my road trip fantasies. And therein…
Soaking in the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Fabulous. Amazing. Wonderful. All of these words are overused , but they aptly describe our family’s stay at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando. I will even add “Awesome” to the mix! Our hotel stay was an experience from…
Musings on Play: Stay Safe in the Summer
We may not be hikers or outdoorsy people, but we stay active. Teen and preteen play volleyball. Kid plays lacrosse. All three kids are on the swim team. Dad is in a volleyball league. Mom — even I — works…
And We’re Back!
Leaving OC after a packed day of donuts for breakfast, Safari minigolf, ice cream for lunch, the outlets, and pizza for dinner is a recipe for exhaustion. Rising at 7:30 a.m. for the Friday swim meet was just plain torture…
Taking a Breather
Haven’t mentioned where we are. Did not talk about going away. So, where are we? Beach? Roadtripping? B&B? If you guessed beach, then you are correct. It’s our annual family jamboree to the beach. Kids love it. Husband loves it.…
