Articles Tagged with amusement parks

Culture + Style

Chase the Need for Speed at Charlotte, NC’s Race Tracks and Theme Parks

Zooming around the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (Photo: Courtesy of Charlotte Motor Speedway) Don’t be surprised if life seems to move faster in Charlotte, NC. Known to many as the “Mecca of Motorsports,” the…
Culture + Style

Visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood

Hollywood’s version of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in 2016. (Photo: Courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood) Get your wands ready, Muggles. Universal Studios Hollywood has provided Harry Potter fans a more detailed look at…
Tips + Trends

A Tale of Two Cities: How to Make the Most of Orlando and Tampa

(Photo: Kevin J King; IHASAKPRACHUM/Shutterstock) Visits to Tampa and Orlando yield similar and very different travel experiences — all of them amazing. Only one hour away from each other, you may be able to squeeze…
Orlando

The Best Pool Slides at Orlando’s Water Parks

Summit Plummet at Disney’s Blizzard Beach is one of the best pool slides in Orlando. (Photo: Courtesy Disney) Roller coasters are fun, but nothing beats the thrill of a towering water slide in the midst…
Orlando

Not Just Pretzels and Popcorn: Best Theme Park Food for Foodies

Namaste Cafe Food Truck’s Lamb Kefta at Animal Kingdom (Photo: Courtesy Disney) Theme park food has come a long way (a VERY long way) from the days of funnel cake and turkey legs. In fact,…
Couples + Family

Best Amusement Parks Near Chicago

Raging Waves (Photo: Courtesy Raging Waves) Back in the day, if you wanted a thrill ride in Chicago, you could just head up Western Avenue between Belmont and Addison to Riverview Park. My parents talked…