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A Guide to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

The Walt Disney World Resort knows how to celebrate a holiday and Halloween-time is no exception. One special event only available during the Halloween season is Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Celebrate the frightfully fun season in your favorite costume with a special Halloween-time fireworks show, parade, stage shows, dance parties, trick-or-treating throughout the Magic Kingdom and more! This special event takes place on select nights from mid-August until October 31st. Know Before You Go Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will take place on 38 select nights from August 9th through October 31st, and ticket prices vary by date. Prices range from $119-$199 per guest ages 10 and up and $109-$189 for guests ages 3-9, excluding tax. If you're an Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member, you can save $10 per ticket on select event nights. It's very important to know before arriving at the Magic Kingdom that this is a separately ticke

Top 10 Must-Do's at Universal Islands of Adventure

In 1999, Universal Islands of Adventure opened as part of an expansion that, with Universal Studios Florida, established the Universal Orlando Resort. It should be no surprise that this theme park is full of adventures around every corner! From superheroes to dinosaurs, witchcraft and wizardry, every island at Universal Islands of Adventure is sure to wow.  There are 8 themed areas or islands to explore at Universal Islands of Adventure: Port of Entry, Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Skull Island: Reign of Kong, Jurassic Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade, The Lost Continent, and Seuss Landing. With over 19 rides and attractions, 3 shows, plus several character encounters, entertainment, kids' play areas, dining and shopping options, there's a ton to see and do at Universal Islands of Adventure.  Here's my list of the top ten Must Do's at Universal Islands of Adventure: 10. Dine at Mythos Restaurant If you're looking for a great table servi

Top 10 Must Do's at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Originally Disney MGM Studios, Disney's Hollywood Studios was the third of the Florida parks to open in 1989 and is inspired by Hollywood's Golden Age.  The park spans 135 acres and is home to 9 areas: Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, Animation Courtyard, Commissary Lane, Grand Avenue, Echo Lake, Pixar Plaza, Toy Story Land, and  Star Wars : Galaxy's Edge. Disney's Hollywood Studios has so many amazing attractions and entertainment that this Top 10 Must Do list was incredibly difficult to narrow down!  After much internal debate, here are my top 10 Must Do's at Disney's Hollywood Studios. (Plus an Honorable Mention because I just couldn't narrow the list down!) Honorable Mention: Dine in the 1950s We know Disney does a great job at theming and two great examples of that are the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater and the 50's Prime Time CafĂ©.  The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater restaurant transports you to a drive in movie theater complete with sci-fi clips fro