You can’t deny the popularity of theme parks like Walt Disney World or Universal Studios, but we do our best to try all of the ones in between, too! We love visiting amusement parks and testing out all the thrill rides and roller coasters. It’s amazing how different they can be from park-to-park and from one country to the next.
We’ll have to be honest, though. Universal Studios, particularly Universal Orlando Resort, is our favorite. Between the great rides, special events, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, it’s hard to beat! Here are some of our favorite Universal Studios posts:
Of course, it’s hard to argue with the appeal of Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland, or California Adventure, especially when you’re traveling as a family! You’ll find tips for making the most of your trip to these parks, too!
A little more adventurous? We’ve done record-breaking roller coasters around the world. Whether it’s Fuji-Q Highland in Japan, Canada’s Wonderland, or Cedar Point, we’ve got you covered!
Need some help getting started? Be sure to check out our Roller Coaster bucket list! We’ve been crossing some of the biggest rides, including Do-dodonpa, Yukon Striker, Top Thrill Dragster, and Millennium Force off the list and it feels fantastic.
Our theme park adventures also extend to official partner hotels, nearby attractions, and of course, FOOD! We also have tips for staying healthy and avoiding germs when you’re visiting amusement parks. Be sure to come back often for more tips!
We’re HUGE Nintendo fans in our household, so we were really excited when Super Nintendo World opened at Universal Studios Japan. It shouldn’t surprise anyone, therefore, that it’s one of the first things we did after moving to Japan! We were a bit nervous taking the little kids, though. We wondered “how scary is Mario…
There’s not much we don’t love about the Universal Studios parks around the world. The location in Japan is one of our favorites, though! A huge reason for this is the smooth, unique rides. If you’re planning a trip, you may be searching “Is the Flying Dinosaur scary?” or “How scary is Flying Dinosaur at…
When we tackled Cannibal at Lagoon in Utah, which was the tallest, fastest, steepest dive coaster, we knew which roller coaster we wanted to ride next: Takabisha at Fuji-Q Highland. This incredible ride held the world record for the steepest in the world for a long time. Are you ready to ride? We’ll answer the…
Years ago, I’d heard about a record-breaking roller coaster in Japan. Back then, the ride seemed both too far and too scary to ever try. More than two decades later, I’d conquered my fear of roller coasters and was able to hop on board. How did it go? This post will answer the question: How…
When I was five years old, I have a distinctive memory of riding Matterhorn Bobsleds, and I had a lot of mixed emotions about it. Nevertheless, I took my own kids on it years later and…the younger daughter (five years old at the time, just like I had been!) had a lot of mixed feelings…