Theme Parks

The aquarium at SeaWorld is quiet grotto that is often skipped by visitors. Image by Brian Miller

The SeaWorld aquarium is something many visitors miss, but shouldn’t

Brian Miller
|

Review: SeaWorld lights up the night with Electric Ocean

Avengers Campus is taking Disneyland to another level

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios on sale now with new mazes

CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: LEGO character Emmet poses for photos at LEGOLAND California on April 15, 2021 in Carlsbad, California. The $19.3 billion U.S. theme-park industry has been shuttered since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

Legoland New York is open with a hotel resort on the way

Ian Goodwillie
|

The fastest roller coaster at SeaWorld park in Orlando. Photo by Brian Miller

SeaWorld lifts reservation policy but was it really ever needed?

Brian Miller
|

TOKYO, JAPAN - 2020/08/17: Pikachu toys seen displayed inside a Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo department shopping mall. (Photo by James Matsumoto/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Pokémon Wonder is a limited time safari destination in Tokyo

Ian Goodwillie
|

Santa accompanies a group of happy passengers aboard the Santa Train at North Pole, Colorado. Photo courtesy North Pole / design rangers.

Christmas in July: Visit the North Pole (in Colorado!)

Ed Tankersley
|
Santa Claus is in residence throughout the summer, ready to hear what’s on your wish list and to pose for a keepsake photo with your family. Photo courtesy Indiana Destination Development Corporation

Christmas in July: Take a visit to Santa Claus (Indiana)

Ed Tankersley
|
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Jordana Brewster, Alliance of Moms Founders, members and parenting teens in foster care attend Jordana Brewster Hosts Alliance of Moms x Babiators Playdate at The Grove at The Grove on March 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Alliance of Moms)

Foster parents should get discounts to theme parks around the country

Brian Miller
|
ORLANDO, FL - MAY 23: General views the Pandora The World Of Avatar Dedication at the Disney Animal Kingdom on May 23, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)

Best Snacks to try at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom in 2021

Erin Walsh
|

A line forms under the hot Florida sun at one of only a few dining centers at Aquatica in Orlando. Image courtesy Brian Miller

Aquatica review: A cheaper option than other local water parks

Brian Miller
|

ORLANDO - FEBRUARY 24: The sign at the entrance to SeaWorld February 24, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. A female trainer who presumably slipped and fell in to a holding tank was fatally injured after she was attacked by an orca. This is the third human death associated with the killer whale according to the Humane Society of the United States. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Getty Images)

Is the All Day Dining deal at SeaWorld worth the price?

Brian Miller
|

Waiting in line for food at Aquatica could be much better. Image courtesy Brian Miller

Is Aquatica “All Day Dining” deal really worth the price?

Brian Miller
|
Breakaway Falls is the top attraction at Aquatica water park in Orlando, Florida. Image courtesy Brian Miller

Why you pay less to visit Seaworld parks than you do others in Orlando

Brian Miller
|
The wave pool at Aquatica Water Park in Orlando, Florida. Image courtesy Brian Miller

Aquatica: The “You have to be kidding me!” customer service review

Brian Miller
|
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - OCTOBER 8: In this handout photo provided by Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom Park (pictured) is seen on October 8, 2014. Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Animal Kingdom will begin to reopen on July 11, 2020, followed by EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios on July 15, 2020. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty Images)

Best Snacks to try at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in 2021

Erin Walsh
|

For a price, enjoy semi-private cabanas at Aquatica-themed water parks and have some peace of mind while you enjoy the park. Image courtesy Brian Miller

Are the cabanas at Aquatica worth it? Yes if you don’t mind the price

Brian Miller
|

Crowds return in force as the sun heats up over central Florida. Image courtesy Brian Miller

Aquatica’s “Breakaway Falls” is a fun but tense water ride

Brian Miller
|

Dolphin Plunge is an Aquatica visit highlight on the website but is it really worth the wait and do you really get to slide into a dolphins cove? Image courtesy Brian Miller

Aquatica Dolphin plunge review: The preview is better than the hype

Brian Miller
|
SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 21: A general view of the atmosphere at the premiere of Sea World San Diego's "Turtle: The Incredible Journey" on June 21, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images)

Expectations for Aquatica? Guest services doesn’t make it exciting

Brian Miller
|
ORLANDO, FL - MAY 11: General view of Epcot International Flower And Garden Festival at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World on May 11, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)

Epcot: The order of rides you should plan your day to

Brian Miller
|
OCEAN CITY, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 14: People without masks are seen on a rollercoaster at Playland's Castaway Cove on the boardwalk as the state of New Jersey continues Stage 2 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on August 14, 2020 in Ocean City, New Jersey. Stage 2, allows moderate-risk activities to resume which includes pools, youth day camps and certain sports practices. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Cedar Point: Simply the best rollercoaster park in the United States

Brian Miller
|

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - JULY 11: In this handout photo provided by Walt Disney World Resort, Josh DAmaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (center front right) and Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort (center front left), pose with Disney cast members for a photo in front of Cinderella Castle prior to the phased reopening of Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on July 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by David Roark/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty Images)

Orlando theme parks: No more outdoor masks…finally!

Brian Miller
|

HEXHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 13: A syringe of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine waits to be administered at the Hexham Mart Vaccination Centre on May 13, 2021 in Hexham, England. The seventh large vaccination centre for the region in Hexham joins the six large vaccination centres which are at Newcastle’s Centre for Life, the NHS Nightingale Hospital North East, Sunderland, the Arnison Centre, Durham, Darlington Arena, The Riverside Stadium at Middlesbrough and the Auction Mart at Penrith. These large centres operate in conjunction with local vaccination services run by groups of GPs working together in Primary Care Networks and services offered by some community pharmacies. The Hexham vaccination centre will be called ‘Hexham Mart Vaccination Centre’ and is based at Hexham Mart in Northumberland. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

CDC lifts mask mandates but what does that mean for your COVID travel?

Brian Miller
|

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL - NOVEMBER 15: The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the manned Crew Dragon spacecraft attached lifts off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on November 15, 2020 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. NASA astronauts mission specialist Shannon Walker, vehicle pilot Victor Glover, commander Mike Hopkins and mission specialist Japanese Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi are on board the Crew Dragon Spacecraft and will mark the second astronaut launch from U.S. soil by NASA and SpaceX and the first operational mission named Crew-1 to the International Space Station. (Photo by Red Huber/Getty Images)

The Kennedy Space Center in Florida is worth the admission

Brian Miller
|
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: General view of the atmosphere at Chima Water Park inside LEGOLAND California on April 03, 2021 in Carlsbad, California. The $19.3 billion U.S. theme-park industry has been shuttered since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. LEGOLAND California will open to the general public on April 15, 2021. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

Columbia Pictures is getting into the theme park game with Aquaverse

Ian Goodwillie
|
The 2020 Epcot food and wine festival

It is time to start planning! Epcot Food and Wine Festival dates released

Brian Miller
|