by Jim Smith | Mar 11, 2025 | Deals and Promotions, Disney Parks & Resorts, Facts and Figment Travel Planning
Disneyland – the “Happiest Place on Earth” – is marking its 70th birthday this summer. To celebrate, Disney has released several discounts for Disneyland vacations in Summer 2025. All of these offers are available to book now. Here are the new deals:...
by Jim Smith | Feb 27, 2025 | Lists, Travel Planning, Universal Parks, Universal Studios
Visit classic favorites and explore uncharted territories! Universal Islands of Adventure opened in 1999, effectively doubling the theme park entertainment at Universal Orlando Resort. As Universal Studios Florida has always celebrated movies and television, Universal...
by Jim Smith | Feb 19, 2025 | Facts and Figment Travel Planning, Lists, Universal Parks
“Let’s all go to the movies!” As a theme park, Universal Studios Florida has always remained constant in its mission to celebrate the movies. The park first opened in 1990, and its success has since fueled the creation of two additional theme parks – Universal’s...
by Jim Smith | Feb 11, 2025 | Fun Facts, Marvel
(Updated 2/18/25: Contains spoilers related to Captain America: Brave New World) “Hulk Smash!” When we hear these words on the movie screen, we know we’re in for a rip-roaring special effects treat. Crumbling walls, loud explosions, and flying bodies abound. The...
by Jim Smith | Feb 4, 2025 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney Parks & Resorts, Travel Planning, Universal Parks
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place and published on February 21, 2025.) In the central Florida theme park entertainment mecca, the two biggest players in the game are Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Sure, there are others like SeaWorld,...