by Penny Cooper | Feb 20, 2026 | Planning, Walt Disney World
If You’re Afraid of Getting Disney “Wrong,” Read This You’ve probably pictured it a hundred times. The first glimpse of the castle. Your child’s face when they realize the magic is real. That moment when everyone is together, smiling, and you think, We did it. And...
by Penny Cooper | Jan 26, 2026 | Planning, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World
Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando: What Families Need to Know (and Why It Feels Different This Year) Some seasons invite us to rush. Others quietly invite us to rest, to plan with intention, and to choose experiences that feel right for our...
by Penny Cooper | Jan 19, 2026 | Universal Orlando
Islands of Adventure in 2026: What’s Changing, What Still Shines, and How to Plan a Confident Day If Universal Studios Florida is the park of festivals and nostalgia, Islands of Adventure is the park of scale — bigger thrills, bigger immersion, and bigger planning...
by Penny Cooper | Jan 19, 2026 | Universal Orlando, Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Studios Florida in 2026: What’s New, What’s Worth It, and How to Plan a Day That Feels Fun (Not Frantic) Universal Studios Florida is the “OG” park at Universal Orlando — the one that still manages to feel classic and current at the same time. In 2026, it’s...
by Penny Cooper | Jan 19, 2026 | Universal Orlando, Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Epic Universe isn’t just Universal Orlando’s newest theme park — it’s the most ambitious storytelling experience they’ve ever created. Opened May 22, 2025, Epic Universe sits about four miles from the original Universal parks and feels intentionally set apart. Instead...