While Orlando is the theme park capital of the world, we actually have a great theme park in Tampa! Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is located about an hour and a half from Orlando and an hour and a half from Sarasota. We decided to get annual passes for Busch Gardens so we could check out some of the special events that they do, like Christmas Town!
The capital city and largest city in Germany has an infamous past and a vibrant present and future. While the city is moving on from the events that happened here, they also do not shy away from it. There are plenty of museums and memorials that serve as a reminder for what happened. While you could, of course, spend way more time in Berlin, here are some things you should definitely do if you only have two days in Berlin, Germany.
We had such a fun time attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year! Because we are Annual Passholders, we don’t always love to spend extra money to get into the parks. However, we haven’t been to Not So Scary in several years and thought we should check it out again. It did not disappoint! It was so festive getting to see Magic Kingdom all spooky. One of the best parts is the people watching and seeing what costumes other guests are wearing. Some of you are so creative! There is a lot to see and do at Not So Scary. Here are some of our favorite things to do at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
I just got back from a great trip through Eastern Europe and wanted to share the itinerary and some tips! Eastern Europe is a region that I have never been to before, and I packed a lot in during this trip. I went with a tour company since I have never been to these cities before, but I definitely would feel comfortable going back on my own. Most of the cities are walkable or have great public transportation. Many of the tours and touristy places in these cities focus on World War II, so if you like history these are interesting places to visit.
Our favorite festival is back! We always look forward to going to EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. This year we actually got to go on opening day, which was exciting. Food and Wine Festival is such a great way to try different foods from around the world and unique drinks. We love that Disney showcases so many local craft brewers from Florida as well. We plan on visiting a few more times, so we will update this when we try more great food and drinks. The festival runs from August 30-November 12. Here are is our guide to the 2018 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.
Despite being one of the most popular cities on the planet for tourism, New York City tends to be viewed through a pretty narrow lens. A huge majority of the landmarks, restaurants, bars, attractions, and sights that are commonly recommended for visitors are in the central burrow of Manhattan. And while you should definitely make time for some of these highlights – the new World Trade Center, Central Park, 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and countless restaurants to name a few – you should also remember that there’s a whole lot to see beyond Manhattan.
We’ve been Disney Vacation Club members for a while, and one resort we never really cared about was Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We’re not really into the whole camping theme and rustic decor. However, the first time we actually stayed at the Wilderness Lodge we realized what were missing out on! While we are not personally into the theme at Wilderness Lodge, it is a stunning hotel to stay at. You really feel secluded and like you are, well, in the wilderness. Except you are only a quick boat ride away from the Magic Kingdom!
Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios officially opened on June 30, 2018! We were able to go when we were at Disney over Fourth of July weekend. We were so excited to go so close to opening that we decided not to read any posts or look at any photos of this new land so that it would be brand new. Of course with the internet and every news outlet heading over to Toy Story Land it was hard to avoid, but we think we did a pretty good job!
We were able to get a Fastpass for Slinky Dog Dash. We decided to skip the Alien Swirling Saucers because we don’t love spinning rides. The Slinky Dog Dash was definitely worth it, though! We were expecting a Barnstormer-type kiddie coaster, but this was a lot more fun and a longer roller coaster. It’s still great for kids, but it’s not what we would call a kiddie coaster. There were a lot of fun surprises throughout! You also get a pretty great view of the progress they are making on Star Wars Land.
Labadee, Haiti is a lush and tropical paradise that where you can be adventurous or just relax on the beach all day. This is Royal Caribbean’s private beach destination located on the northern coast of Haiti. There are so many different activities that you can do during your day here, including zip lining, parasailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and so much more.
Located in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand, Tauranga is a beautiful coastal city with plenty of outdoor adventures and activities to enjoy. It it about a 2.5 hour drive from Auckland.
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