Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: Step in Time With a ‘Mary Poppins’ Sing-Along
When the Tampa Theater put a sing-along ‘Mary Poppins’ on the schedule, however, we knew it was an experience we couldn’t pass up.
Continue ReadingWhen the Tampa Theater put a sing-along ‘Mary Poppins’ on the schedule, however, we knew it was an experience we couldn’t pass up.
Continue ReadingThe wife joins this week as the kid asks us questions about the movie. (Mostly we could answer them. But, no, no one really knows why that dinosaur was on the roof…)
Continue ReadingThis episode gave us some great insight. Even as we plan big experiences around vacations, the small things have a big impact as well. The kids still talk about the playing games one night at dinner, or the simplicity of an awesome waterfall.
Continue ReadingNaturally, with all the other items on our vacation (like Zip Lining and Pinball) we figured we could add a trip to the Biltmore Estate without anyone trying to destroy priceless artwork. We were wrong.
Continue ReadingThe conversation takes an odd turn when my son tells me about his irrational hatred of spoons. I had to stop talking with him and get the recorder out. This conversation needed to be preserved for all time.
Continue ReadingThe cinematic education of my eldest child continues! This isn’t an action-packed movie that usually keeps the attention of a 10-year-old child. Instead, this is important. It means something.
Continue ReadingThis year Adventure Island opened a new ride: Vanish Point. The gimmick is that you stand on a trap door that opens up on you – plunging you feet first onto the slide.
Continue ReadingDoes anyone get hurt? No, but not for a lack of trying. We’re soaring over land and then rafting down rivers!
Continue ReadingWe didn’t know what to really expect from their attractions, however. We had been to the museum in Orlando (years ago)—but never anything else. I really wasn’t expecting an Aquarium (in the middle of the mountains, no less) to be anything special.
Continue ReadingNaturally, I was a little skeptical to let the older one read ‘Ender’s Game.’ I wasn’t sure how I’d react if he didn’t like it
Continue ReadingFor the uninitiated, The Blue Man Group is part rock concert, part performance art, part street theater, part mime show. Three actors in drab, dark clothing and blue latex play drums and make jokes… without saying a thing. I swear—it’s better than that description!
Continue ReadingMy kids are at an odd age (or, odd ages) for movies. My 11 year old wants to see every PG-13 thing that opens. My 6 year old just wants to do whatever the 11 year old can do.
Continue ReadingLast week I mentioned how we took the kids on a surprise trip to Universal Studios. On day one we hit the original park. But day two… we had to push through to Islands of Adventure!
Continue ReadingHistorically, we’re a Disney household, but with our kids getting older… we decided to expand past the Mouse House.
Continue ReadingOne thing that has always fascinated me about EPCOT is the snack food in the country pavilions. It’s like a cross between ‘Fear Factor’ and ‘Treasure Hunt’ when you buy them.
Continue ReadingWe set off on a family vacation with our clipboard of fun already filed out. We like to keep time open for random side adventures, however. We found random and stumbled into a great side outing: The Asheville Pinball Museum.
Continue ReadingLiving in Florida I often get a singular question from friends and family visiting Walt Disney World: Will my kids like EPCOT?
Continue ReadingLike a lot of you – our family plays a lot of games. A LOT. Family Game Night happens multiple times each week. We are always on the lookout for new games to try.
Continue ReadingOne thing we we all agree on is: TACOS RULE. We all love tacos. Really, who doesn’t? They are close to the perfect food. However, since we can’t be content without fighting… we decided to find the best Taco in Tampa. The result was the Great Tampa Taco Throwdown.
Continue ReadingI had never show my 11 year old. I’ve been waiting for the perfect moment. Well, a few sick days from school (Darth Vader came down from the planet Vulcan and melted his brain) gave me the opportunity. He ended up being out for three days, so naturally I showed him all three. Might as well give him the full experience.
Continue ReadingI immediately flashed back to this experience: taking them on their first trip to Maggianos. The biggest takeaway for them wasn’t the food or ambiance, however. No. The thing that impressed them the most? The revolving door outside.
Continue ReadingWhat could prepare my 11-year old for Thanos’s onslaught? Not “Black Panther.” Not “Thor: Ragnarok.” No, this movie was going to move him in a new way.
Continue ReadingThe interesting thing about the Magic Kingdom is the age gap that most enjoys it. Little kids love it. Adults love it. Tweens and teens?
Continue ReadingAs I continue my kids’ cinematic education, I’m prompted with a difficult decision. Do I show them the bad movies in a series? Of course I’m going to show them ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark.’ But, should I show them ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’?
Continue ReadingNot only did we accomplish some of the new attractions at “Disney’s Animal Kingdom”, but we went back and revisited old favorites.
Continue ReadingSteven Spielberg is my favorite director. Ever. Not a controversial choice I know. Lately his films have been more adult focused. Not that I couldn’t take a kid to see “The Post” but I don’t think it’s my son’s speed. However, a popcorn flick heavily set in pop culture? We’re there.
Continue ReadingI was skeptical showing “Raiders” to my older son. Would he like it? Would he find it cheesy? Would he think it moves too slow? Film pacing has changed a lot in 30+ years – would he appreciate this classic as he should?
Continue ReadingIn this episode, I took the kids to their first WWE Live event. The awesome thing about it was that I realized it was about 31 years (almost to the day) from when my dad took me to my first WWF (at the time) event.
Continue ReadingI vividly remember seeing the original Star Wars Trilogy in theaters. Now I get to take my kids to see new ‘Star Wars’ movies and experience their reactions.
Continue ReadingWe look at the new movie ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ and discuss it and its differences from the book.
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