Theme Park Tourist

Over-planning a Universal Orlando vacation is silly at best and, at worst, could actually have a negative impact on your experience.

I worked for Universal off and on for more than a decade, and I never turned down the chance to work a special event.

Epcot is filled with learning experiences — from farming to energy, space to technology, and culture to geography. But one area that Epcot doesn’t focus on anymore is human life – at least not since the closure of the Wonders of Life Pavilion.

As you climb aboard Spaceship Earth, it’s probably a good idea to warn your kids that the history they’re about to hear is only moderately accurate.

In some ways highly reminiscent of a New Orleans blowout, and in other ways totally theme park fantasy, Universal’s Mardi Gras is a must-see for many people.

Let’s take a look inside the data and point out some of the most relevant comparisons for the economics of Disney. The sense of scale for a lot of the company’s theme park tourism might just blow your mind.

Disney’s passion for golf has turned the resort into a true destination for folks who like their long walks spoiled. Sure, many of them first opened as a way of capturing folks in town for conferences or looking for a one-day getaway from the theme parks, but if you’re a serious golfer, you should consider doing a full-on golf trip to Walt Disney World. Here are a few reasons why: