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Monsters Inc. Mike and Sulley to the rescue
Height requirement none Lightning Lane yes Single rider no Located in California Adventure, Monsters Inc. Mike and Sulley to the rescue! is a family friendly ride with no height requirements. If you have not seen the movie 2 monsters found a human child in their world and have to return her before anyone finds out.…
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The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando
Height requirement none Express pass yes Single rider line no Whether you are a fan of Harry Potter or not you can appreciate the work the went into creating the Hogwarts Express train. Located within Universal Studios Orlando you can travel on the train between The main park and Islands of Adventure. You will need…
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Disney World pick a pearl
Our family is always on the hunt for fun and special souvenirs and we found one of the best in Epcots World showcase. Inside the Mitsukoshi department store you will find the pick a pearl station. The cost is $20+tax as of 2023 which is not bad considering most Disney T-shirts will run you close…
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Hidden interactive wand spells in Diagon Alley
At Universal in Orlando there are 2 amazing Harry Potter themed lands; Diagon Alley on the Universal Studios side and Hogsmeade in Island of Adventure. The best way to experience all the fun and magic is by getting an interactive wand. There are a few places to purchase them, but we like Ollivanders best. You…
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Ask DFT:passports for Disney cruise
Q: Do you need to have a passport to travel on a Disney cruise? A: If you are traveling on a closed looped itinerary (one that leaves and returns to the same US port) you are not required to have a passport to travel. You will have to bring proof of US/American citizenship in order…
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Disney transportation-boats
One of the nice things about Disney World is the complementary transportation provided. This year they are starting to restrict for resort guests only but most is still available for all guests to use them. Today we are looking at the water transportation with several different types of boats. The water transportation is available between…
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Disney World Lightning Lane
In August 2021 Disney World did away with the Fastpass lines at their parks and replaced them with an updated name and a price tag. The Lightning Lane is an additional line for rides or attractions that lets you bypass the standby line for a shorter wait time. Some of the rides or attractions can…
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Cat in the hat ride
Height requirement 36″ Express pass yes Single rider line no When you enter the ride queue for The Cat in the hat it feels like you are jumping right into the story. It also has what I think is some of the best A/C on the hot and humid Florida days! This ride follows along…
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Ask DFT: diapers available on Disney cruise ships
Q: We are packing for our first Disney cruise and want to know if we should bring diapers or if we can get them on the ship? A: While the gift shops on the ships do have a small selection of diapers, pullups and swim diapers I would 100% recommend you bring your own as…
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Halloween Horror nights 2021 houses
For 2021 Universal has 10 haunted houses to enjoy. Due to Covid there are some modifications in the houses which include plexiglass and all the scare actors must wear face masks. I have heard many people say that the plexiglass might take away some of the scare factor but it didn’t for us. Some places…
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