Shining like a beacon of scientific brilliance amongst the low-brow (but super fun!) Disney and Universal madness, the Kennedy Space Center is a must-do when you visit Orlando. But if, like us, you're not prepared to devote the 8 hours to it that their website recommends, then you need to narrow down your options to focus on the most fun things to do at Kennedy Space Center … [Read more...]
9 Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando tips & tricks for magic-loving muggles
This place blew my mind. It is COMPLETELY immersive. For a Harry Potter fan like me, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the sort of place that you could wander around all day taking in every detail. But remember these Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando tips to make sure you don't miss anything! You don't even need to be going on the rides. It is just as much fun … [Read more...]
Travel Diary | Epcot at Disney World
Maximising your time and money is always a high priority when travelling. For our visit to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, we chose a 3 Day Park Hopper Ticket and visited Epcot on day 2. Day 1 started with our favourite rollercoaster at Animal Kingdom, pool time at our hotel in the afternoon, then finished with fireworks at Magic Kingdom. It was a huge day. But there's … [Read more...]
Travel diary | Magic Kingdom at Disney World
Magic Kingdom is the star of the show at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Walking through the gates is like entering an alternative universe, where happiness prevails. Joy and excitement bubbles up inside you and the pastel buildings of Main Street battle for your attention. There are characters and musicians distracting you as you try not to detour through any of the … [Read more...]
LEGOLAND Florida Hotel Review
Staying at LEGOLAND Hotel Florida is a bit like falling into a tub of LEGO. It's brightly coloured, garishly decorated, noisy in the foyer and restaurant, with kids' entertainment at every turn. But the theming is incredibly well done. The level of detail is extraordinary. The guest rooms are ridiculously cool, the lifts are super fun, and I'm a little bit obsessed by the … [Read more...]
Travel diary | Animal Kingdom at Disney World
Sitting in the front seat of a safari truck, transfixed by the flock of birds sitting in the stunted branches of a baobab tree, in the peace of the African savannah, I knew we had made the right decision. Disney's Animal Kingdom, one of the four theme parks that make up Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is a tranquil, shady haven. More like wandering through a beautiful zoo … [Read more...]
Travel diary | 2 days in the mountains of North Carolina
Before we hit the theme park mecca of Orlando, we took a detour up to North Carolina. Into the welcoming arms of family After our 16 hour flight from Sydney to Dallas, we missed our connecting flight, despite being expressed through every queue and running flat out through the terminal. But it ended up being for the best, because there was no way our luggage was ever going to … [Read more...]
Sydney to Dallas flight review | Our 16 hour flight with kids
I never expected this flight to be fun, but it really was! A 16 hour flight was not what I had in mind when we decided to venture further than Fiji with the kids, but it could not have gone better. Read on for my full Sydney to Dallas flight reviews. Sydney to Dallas flight reviews and tips Qantas Club Starting off in Qantas Club was the most fun part. I do love this perk of … [Read more...]
How to plan your first trip to Disney World
Orlando, Florida is the centre of the world when it comes to theme parks. And out of the 16 theme parks here, Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) is king. It is the crowning jewel in an impressive group which includes Universal Orlando Resort (containing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter), LEGOLAND and SeaWorld Orlando Resort. With over 100 square kilometres, it is a big task to … [Read more...]
8 sun-soaked reasons to head to Hawaii
I'm 100% comfortable with my Disney fandom. After all, I belong to a few Disneyworld Facebook groups and some of those guys completely bypass fandom and head straight on into obsession. When I shared last week (in this post) that I'm super keen to get to Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii, the absolutely divine Lauren from The Thud piped up that she's off there in a couple of … [Read more...]
