Walt Disney World: It's Not Just for Kids

For my Universal Orlando trip: *I’m holding off on making my touring plan until the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (WWoHP) officially opens on June 18.  It is looking extremely likely that I’m not going to fit on the Forbidden Journey, just as I had worried.  This throws a couple of curve balls my way:  [...]

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Although the Wizarding World of Harry Potter officially opens on June 18, Universal had stated that they would honor guests who had booked the Harry Potter package* on dates from May 28  onward.  Now, not only are there hard-core Harry Potter peeps who would want to be there as soon as it opens, but Memorial [...]

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So, as I sit here refreshing the #wwohp hashtag on my computer, I feel I should do those of you venturing into the dark side a favor and suggest this book:  Universal Orlando, 2010 Edition: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure. I first heard of this book via the DIS (I think) [...]

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As the opening of Harry Potterland at Islands of Adventure looms only a tad over a month away, I’m going to be posting more information on Universal Orlando. Today we are going to visit and compare Marvel Super Hero Island in the Islands of Adventure theme park. I figured this was only fitting as a [...]

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I am certain that the fact that I am a big shopper in my pre-trip planning is wholly unsurprising to you at this time.  Anyway, I recently picked up a few things (mainly for my Universal trip in August). I got this Muggle T-Shirt from Hot Topic to wear in Harry Potterland. It won out [...]

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Check this post out at The Inaugural Dismarks carnival! Who:   Adult Disney fans.  While Universal Orlando is no Disney World, Universal gets that adult fans have money.  From indicating that certain attractions are best for people over 13, to happy hour, to Citywalk, Universal really wants to keep their adult fans happy. What: A Universal [...]

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Sign up by the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, July 2010 I’m not a huge Harry Potter fan girl, but I have to admit that the Forbidden Journey sounds pretty cool.  However, despite only being to Islands of Adventure once while the old entrance was up, I must admit I really get the fans who [...]

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I’m  dyed-in-the wool Disney Girl.  It started when I was carrying a plastic Mickey around as a toddler, and continues to the stuffed and Disney Princess Easter Basket I hear I’m getting for Easter-LOL.  As for that Other Park in Orlando, I was dragged there once when I was 12.  My feeling on it were [...]

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