Blue Man Group in Orlando

January 7, 2013 By Anne

Our last stop on our trip to Orlando this winter was to see the Blue Man Group in Universal. We met my stepson, played mini gold, went to dinner then took the kids to see the show. I was a little apprehensive on taking my almost 5 year old daughter. I knew from going to the show 5 years ago it could be a little loud.

From the start to finish both of my children, 12 and almost 5 loved the show! There were moments when I looked over and my daughter had her hands over her ears, but she was smiling!

The show is awesome, loud, funny and just a great time! If you ever get a chance to see the Blue Man Group – Go!! The show gets the audience to participate right from the beginning by having everyone read prompts. We even sang Happy Birthday to one of the members of the audience. They have huge balls that float down and we all bounce them around. Something like toilet paper is thrown out and everyone grabs it. See, my son has it tied around his head. The Blue Men come out into the audience and get up close and personal. It’s really a great time!

Tickets were provided to the show. All opinions are my own.

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

Hollywood Drive In Golf at City Walk

January 4, 2013 By Anne

On our recent trip to Orlando we were able to check out Hollywood Drive In Golf, located in Universal’s City Walk. It’s right at the beginning of City Walk after you go through the parking and walkways.

We had a great time playing the Invaders from Planet Putt! There are two sides to play. We choose just one. I thought the aliens looked cuter!!

We had a great time!

This hole had a door that opened like an elevator. Very cool!

The Drive-In Golf is open 9am to 2am 7 days a week. I would give it a try the next time you go to Universal or City Walk. It’s sure to be fun!

Single Feature (18 holes) Adults $13.99 Children (ages 3-9) $11.99
Double Feature (36 holes) Adults add $13.99 children (ages 3-9) add $11.99

They also have a super cool app that allows you to keep score. Or you can keep score the old fashioned way. We did not want to drain our batteries on our phones, so we did it the old fashioned way. But next time I will check out the app.

Tickets to play were complementary. Opinions are my own.

Anne

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

December 31, 2012 By Anne

We got to go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for the second time!! We went two years ago. I would love to make this an annual event.

Savannah was so excited to see the castle! She wanted to go inside, unfortunately you can’t really go inside.

Disney has a cool new experience this year. You get these magic cards and find portals to fight evil villains. Hunter had a good time trying this out.

Savannah loves the carousal. She wanted to go on again and again!

How cool is it to go in Pooh’s house?

We got to meet several characters!!

Savannah was so excited to go on Ariel’s Undersea Adventure ride. This is new, so if you go, make sure to check it out!

We love Tink!!

Disney Tickets were provided for us. Opinions are my own.

Anne

ICE! at Gaylord Palms

December 28, 2012 By Anne

We were so excited to visit ICE! in Orlando, FL a couple weeks ago. Here are some pictures of our visit. ICE! at Gaylord Palms is still going on until January 1st, so if you get a chance to go, go!

Checking out the beautiful decorations inside Gaylord Palms.

The kids were excited to get into the cold!

All bundled up!

Look at that face!!

Marty!! My favorite! The ice sculptures are so real looking!

My daughter would love to visit Paris one day.

These bubbles were sooo cool!

After we were done, we had hot chocolate and took some pictures with the Penguins. We also did a little shopping in the store and each child picked out an ornament for the tree.

Then we walked around Gaylord Palms and tried to find the hidden Polar Bears. This was a wonderful beginning to our Holiday trip!

Passes to ICE!, hot cocoa, parking pass and photo pass were provided. All Opinions are my own.

Anne

The Best Christmas Gifts For Family And Kids’ Travel

December 14, 2012 By Anne

This is partnered guest post.

If you’re planning on travelling around Christmas time, you might want to bring some festive cheer with you on your journey. Travel-friendly gifts are ideal for explorer families. Keep in-car squabbles to the minimum by filling your loved ones’ stockings with some of these presents this year.

Noise Cancelling Headphones

Just because you’ve brought your kids along with you on your winter holiday, it doesn’t mean that you have to put up with everyone else’s. We’ve all been on that flight with the screaming baby or the fighting couple. Buy your family noise cancelling headphones this year, so they can enjoy their favourite music or the latest film in peace.

Kindle

A parent with a bookworm for a child will know the frustration that comes with packing heavy suitcases full of novels into the car. Save money on extra luggage and make your life easier by buying your bibliophile a Kindle for Christmas. If you want to purchase them something a little more all-encompassing, some tablets include a Kindle function, so shop around.

Digital Camera

When you’re enjoying fun days out with the family, you’ll want to preserve the memories. Turn everyone into a budding photographer by purchasing digital cameras this Christmas. Matched with a scrapbook, your kids can store their favourite moments of the trip and show their friends.

Binoculars

The ultimate cool present, binoculars allow your kids to get close up views of the local wildlife and scenery. Enhance your exploration of new shores with magnified vision.

Compass Necklace

Perhaps more for the girls than the boys, a steampunk, compass necklace looks not only awesome and vintage but is also extremely practical for long walks! A true explorer never leaves the house without one. A compass will look fantastic with every holiday outfit you wear.

Storm Kettle

Is your teenager useless without their morning coffee? Give them a storm kettle for a no-fuss caffeine fix on-the-go. Leave behind the complex camping stove. All you’ll need for the storm kettle is a sheet of newspaper, matches, and some twigs. The storm kettle boils water in minutes!

Selk’bag

If you’re on a camping holiday this winter (you must be crazy), get everyone a Selk’bag for Christmas. Warm and comfortable, this is a sleeping bag with a difference. A Selk’bag is ideal for people who find camping uncomfortable. Shaped to your body, you can walk around and do things easily instead of being cocooned within a traditional sleeping bag.

Totseat

Taking a toddler on holiday can be a nightmare luggage-wise. It’s amazing how much equipment and provisions a little one needs! Leave the high chair at home with the totseat. This cloth harness attaches safely and easily to adult chairs, keeping your baby secure at meal time.

Shewee

Not the most glamorous stocking-filler, but largely practical, the sheewee makes squatting down in the bushes a thing of the past. Now ladies too can have the convenience of answering the call of nature easily.