Universal Studios for toddlers - Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Universal Studios: Harry Potter World Tips

Steve and I are huge Harry Potter fans, and now Otis and Arlo have joined the family obsession. So of course our trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando was a huge highlight of the trip. And before that, Steve and I had been to the California edition at Universal Studios … Read more

Diagon Alley.

Guide to Universal Studios Florida for Kids: Best Rides and Attractions

We went to Universal Orlando thinking that the Islands of Adventure theme park would be our family favourite, but Universal Studios Florida turned out to be the one the kids loved the most – largely because of the Minions attractions. And now that the DreamWorks land has also opened, Universal Studios Florida may officially be … Read more

Seuss Landin.

How to get the most out of Islands of Adventure with kids

Universal’s Islands of Adventure has some of Universal Orlando’s best rides and while I think we preferred its sister park, Universal Studios Florida, it was still a big hit with the all of us. Seuss Landing is particularly great for little ones, and of course Hogsmeade for the Harry Potter fans, and the brilliant Camp … Read more

Art of Animation Little Mermaid hotel.

Best Disney World hotels for families – Offsite vs. Onsite

It’s a big question: where is the best place to stay at Disney World? Should you go all in at an official Disney World hotel? Or save some money, and have a break from all things Disney, at one of the off-site options? And what about the select partner hotels that still have some of … Read more

Universal Studios Orlando.

Complete guide to Universal Orlando with toddlers and little kids

We were told not to bother with Universal Studios while the kids were little. People said we wouldn’t be able to make the most of it and there wouldn’t be enough to entertain the little ones. But it turned out to be one of our favourites.  It’s home to some of our kids’ favourite theme … Read more

Apcot flower festival

How to get the most out of EPCOT with toddlers and little kids

I had EPCOT pegged as the most grown-up, and dare I say boring, of the Disney World parks. But while it does have lots for adults (especially food and drinks), it’s also great for kids. And it’s certainly not boring. In fact, it might just be my favourite park (depending which day you ask – … Read more