Disneyland California: Where It All Began
Opened on July 17, 1955, Disneyland in California can be considered the pioneer of a new way to entertain people. Contrary to popular belief, Disneyland was NOT the first theme park in the world—theme parks already existed at the time—but Disney paved the way for a new way of creating and managing them. Where is […]
TOP 7 Attractions at UNIVERSAL Orlando Resort
Comprising two theme parks, a water park, a shopping district, and seven hotels, Universal Orlando Resort is a worthy competitor to Walt Disney World Resort. If you’re interested in a detailed description of the two theme parks that make it up, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, I’ve already covered them in two dedicated […]
Twelve Free Things You Can Do at Walt Disney WORLD
Valentina and I from Aperitivo a Main Street U.S.A often say that Disney parks have never been cheap. That’s why knowing the parks in depth and planning your vacation in detail is essential. We decided to put together a list of the twelve FREE things you can do at Walt Disney World—six of them are featured […]
All the Special Events at Walt Disney WORLD
Walt Disney World is not only the most visited theme park complex in the world, with nearly 70,000,000 guests annually—it’s also twice the size of Manhattan and home to major annual events that take place almost every month, attracting huge crowds over just a few days. That’s why knowing the type and timing of these […]
Fun Facts About Walt Disney WORLD
Valentina and I had a blast sharing the best fun facts about Walt Disney WORLD. In this article, you’ll find the first 13, while the other 11 are available on Valentina’s blog Aperitivo a Main Street U.S.A Walt Disney WORLD Resort Before diving into facts about specific parks within WDW, let’s start with the bigger […]
Universal’s Islands of Adventure – Description complete
Islands of Adventure is one of the three theme parks that make up UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT. Universal Studios Florida Islands of Adventure Volcano Bay City Walk These are the 4 main areas that compose this Resort. The first two are true theme parks, quite different from the Hollywood Studios, where actual movie sets are present. […]
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA full description
Universal Studios Florida is one of the three parks that make up UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT. Universal Studios Florida Island of Adventure Volcano Bay City Walk These are the 4 areas that make up this Resort. The first two are actual theme parks, very different from the Hollywood Studios, where real movie sets are also present. […]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Full Overview
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the largest Disney theme park in the world! As big as 250 football fields, there’s plenty of space for the many animal species that call it home. Opened on Earth Day in 1998, the park is entirely dedicated to exploration, discovery, and animal conservation. Following the success of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, […]
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Full Overview
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Full Overview Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened its gates on May 1, 1989, originally named Disney-MGM Studios. The park was strongly backed by the duo Michael Eisner and Frank Wells, respectively CEO and President of The Walt Disney Company. The idea had been in the air since the construction of EPCOT. This […]
Walt Disney World with Kids
Walt Disney World is one of the best places to take young children without too many challenges in “managing” them. During my trips, I’ve seen many families with very small children—even just a few months old. Federico was 5 and a half years old the first time we visited WDW as a family, and everything […]