Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

The holiday season at Universal Orlando Resort is a magical time filled with festive cheer, unique entertainment, and delightful treats. Check out what you can expect when you visit during Christmastime!

If you’re visiting Epic Universe with infants, little ones or those who with special needs, The Family Care Center is an absolute lifesaver!

Carnival Cruise Line’s Seuss at Sea program turns cruising into a topsy-turvy tale straight from Dr. Seuss himself  where Thing 1 and Thing 2 dance through the halls and the Cat in the Hat hosts breakfast! From story time to parades, it’s a whimsical adventure your kids will never forget!

If your cruise docks in Old San Juan, you don’t need an excursion to experience historical Puerto Rico!

We recently took the Brightline from Miami to Orlando after our cruise so we could visit  Universal, which is in Orlando. The train connects Orlando to South Florida with a relaxed transit. Many cruise passengers traveling to/from Orlando or Central Florida may find this easier than balancing airport-to-port ground transfers. I stepped of my cruise ship and within 5 minutes I was at the Brightline Miami Central station at 9:00 a.m. with 3 kids and luggage in tow. We checked our bags quickly, and breezed through the security check (no need to unpack or remove electronics.) Checked bags are allowed on Miami, FLL and Orlando, and it closes 30 minutes before boarding. We chose the 9:45 a.m. train. The station was sleek and modern, with a bar/cafe. You don't have to be 2 hours early like for a flight.  Once onboard, we settled into our seats in coach, car #2. It was roomy, with generous legroom and a wide tray table. Our seats faced the seats on the other side of the table. There w...

Stopping in the beautiful Virgin Islands while aboard your next cruise? I just visited on the Carnival Celebration. Our ship docked at Havensight in Charlotte Amalie. This is the dock where Disney, Carnival and other ships port. There is another dock in Crown Bay for Royal Caribbean ships, among others. We took a "sightseeing tour" with VI Top, booked through Viator (it's also available through the ship's excursions, TripAdvisor and more.) There are many tours to choose from here. They are mostly group tours in open-air "safari style" trucks or buses. You can also book a private tour for a higher price. This tour went to St. Peters Mountain, a.k.a. The World Famous Mountain Top, Drake's Seat and Coki Point Beach.   Here are my thoughts — what worked well, what was a bit of a headache — plus a few tips.  There are 2 cruise docks in Charlotte Amalie Our tour truck Once we debarked the ship, we were led to a small vendor area full of taxis, jeeps, and safar...

Super Mario World at Universal Epic Universe feels like walking straight into a video game. The bright colors, the music, the moving coins overhead- it's so immersive! The main place to eat here is the Toadstool Café, where Chef Toad himself is serving up themed dishes that the whole family will love. My kids loved watching the Toads hard at work "making our food" on the screens.  How cute is this!? Once you enter, you can sit anywhere you'd like, and scan the QR code on the table to begin placing your order. If you're going to split the check, each person needs to order on their own Universal App. It saves time if you have your payment method loaded onto your app before your trip. You can also start your mobile order before you get to the restaurant, and hit "I'm here make my food," and enter the table number on your order once you sit down. They have Freestyle Machines for drink purchases, and you can get complimentary water there too.  We loved th...