Pat O' Brien's at Universal CityWalk

 

Honestly, my expectations for Pat O' Briens was not very high. We were just looking for somewhere with some fun nightlife, and that part did not disappoint. The atmosphere was a lot of fun and pianists were all terrific the night we dined in!

Eternelle's Elixir of Refreshment in Diagon Alley

 

Honestly, I've always felt like this was a little too gimmicky for me, but my husband loves a gimmick...which is how we ended up with a $10 water...

Voodoo Doughnut at Universal CityWalk

 

It's not a trip to Universal Orlando if you didn't get a donut from Voodoo Doughnut and take a picture in the donut chair! I grabbed a Dirt Donut ($2.95) to take back to my room one evening. It's a raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting and Oreo cookies. SOOOO decadent and delicious.

Pro Tip: If the line to get in is really long, you can place a mobile order from the app and grab your donut order at the pickup kiosk in CityWalk!

Bay View King Room at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay

 

We just got back from a very cold, but terrific Universal Orlando Vacation! We stayed at Loews Portofino Bay in a Bay View King Room. I'm excited to share that with you here!

Kids Suite at Universal's Aventura Hotel

 

These 575 square feet rooms sleep 5 and feature a special interior area for the kids that includes two twin beds. You can put the little ones to sleep, while you enjoy a few hours of downtime in a separate area.

Deluxe King Room at Universal Orlando's Hard Rock Hotel

 

You probably already know that your stay at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel includes Express Pass Unlimited for the duration of your stay, but did you know there are spacious accommodations available? The Deluxe rooms feature more living space, a desk area, and a sleeper sofa.

Relaxing Resort Day at Disney World

 

Animal Kingdom Lodge is a terrific resort if you're looking to take advantage of some resort amenities for a relaxing down day. Not only are you surrounded by beautiful Savannas with over 30 different species of African wildlife, but you have some of the most beautiful resort pools like the 11,000 square foot Uzima Springs pool with a 67 foot long waterslide! 

Boatwright's at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

 

Boatwright's recently reopened at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside and features a hearty dinner menu!

Cheeseburger Spring Rolls in Magic Kingdom

 

Hands down, my favorite snack to get at Disney World are the Cheeseburger Springs Rolls from the cart near Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. So simple, but so delicious. While the $10 price tag for 2 seems a bit steep, I don't even care. I'm also not sharing! These are so good that I came home and mastered making them myself to curb the cravings.

Sanaa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village

 

Sanaa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village is such a unique experience. Enjoy African cooking with Indian flavors while you watch exotic animals roam the Sunset Savanna.