Author Archives: Emily Trempe

Unversal in Orlando has so much to offer, between 2 theme parks (soon to be 3), an amazing water park, amazing resorts for every budget, and Citywalk where you can shop, eat, and play! For now, we’re going to start with their flagship park, Universal Studios. Universal Studios Orlando opened on June 7, 1990. TheContinue reading “Spotlight on Universal Studios Park (Orlando)”

This 72-acre park is themed after the history and culture of California. It is located right across the promenade from the Disneyland park. It opened on February 8, 2001 as a second thene park at the DIsneyland Resorts complex. The inital attendance did not meet expectations, so Disney started a major overhaul of the parkContinue reading “Spotlight on Disney’s California Adventure”

Disneyland was the first Disney park, opening on July 17, 1955. It is the only theme park designed and built to completion under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. Here’s some fun facts about this park: 🗺 The park is currently divided into 8 themed “lands” plus the popular Main Street, USA. (Fantasyland, Frontierland, Adventureland,Continue reading “Spotlight on Disneyland”

Dole Whip is one of those iconic treats found at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. It is a cult classic that can come in many flavors, usually fruit, but what you see the most is pinapple flavor. Whether you like it as a float, upside down pineapple cake, just plain whip, or boozy, thisContinue reading “Dole Whip”

This Walt Disney World Park was the first to open on October 1, 1971 (That’s right, it has a very special birthday this year, if you hadn’t already heard!). The park sits on 107 acres in Bay Lake, Florida and features the iconic 🏰 Cinderella Castle, sitting at 189 ft. tall. Fun Facts:👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 On anContinue reading “Spotlight On Magic Kingdom”

Disney announced this week that the maiden voyage of the Disney Wish would be delayed from June 9 to July 14, 2022. The Meyer Werft shipyard notified Disney Cruise Line, that despite their very best efforts, will need more time to finish the Disney Wish. The setback is due in part to the pandemic andContinue reading “Disney Wish Maiden Voyage Delayed”

Let’s take a look at Epcot theme park in Walt Disney World. Did you know EPCOT is an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow? It was initially intended to be an actual community Walt Disney himself had dreamed up, but now it is one of the busiest theme parks in the world! I firstContinue reading “Spotlight On EPCOT”

Well, let’s start off with this – most people don’t realize that using a travel agent is completely free! Travel agents are paid by the company you are booking with, NOT YOU! Destinations such as Disney, Universal, cruise lines, all inclusives and more, have built in the comission of a travel agent into their cost,Continue reading “Why should you use a travel agent?”

🦒 Disney’s Animal Kingdom 🐒 opened in Walt Disney World on April 22, 1998. At the center of the park stands the Tree of Life, standing 14 stories high and featuring over 300 animal carvings. Many people think it’s just a zoo, but there’s so much more than just seeing animals! The Oasis As youContinue reading “Spotlight on Animal Kingdom”

Disney’s Hollywood Studios! – This park has recently undergone a transformation and features some of the newest attractions, but still holds the nostalgia and some of the attractions that opened with this park in 1989, once known as Disney MGM Studios. It has so much to offer! This park can easily be a half dayContinue reading “Spotlight on Hollywood Studios”