Disney March 21, 2018 10 best kid-friendly hotels with water parks Who doesn’t feel like a kid again when at a water park? Whether you’re visiting with your own kids, or are just trying to revive your inner kid, a water park can be just what you need for a little fun this summer. We’ve visited tons and tons of water parks during our travels, and have seen all kinds of slides, waterfalls, pirate ships, lazy rivers — you name it! But we whittled them down to the best of the best to show you. So check out our slideshow of the best water parks in the world.
Theme Parks March 21, 2018 8 things to love about Universal’s Transformers attraction Attention freedom-loving beings: It’s time to prepare for battle as the Decepticons, once again, try to take over planet Earth. In other words, get ready for some action-packed entertainment in the form of a new, multi-level simulator ride at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. Universal's newest attraction Transformers: The Ride — 3D is set to open to the general public on June 20. But we got a chance to ride the highly anticipated attraction, already a hit in Singapore and Hollywood, Calif. Here are 8 reasons why longtime Transformers fans and newbies alike will dig Transformers: The Ride - 3D.
Theme Parks March 21, 2018 World's craziest water slides These crazy water slides will send you free-falling into swimming pools, spinning in circles, and hitting speeds as high as 65 miles per hour.
Theme Parks March 21, 2018 8 new must-try roller coasters of 2013 As amusement parks open for the season, many of them are debuting highly anticipated roller coasters. This summer, whether you’re a roller coaster fanatic or a novice along for the ride, expect thrills and chills as you spin, twist and dive on some of the wildest new coasters of 2013.
Theme Parks March 21, 2018 Orlando theme parks get set to launch cool, new summer attractions There is no sound quite like that of children expressing their delight for the arrival of summer - except maybe when they're told they're going to Orlando for vacation. The number one tourist destination in the U.S. continues to draw tens of thousands of visitors to its many attractions, the most popular of which are theme parks. This year the big three - Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando - are prepared to entertain crowds with exciting new experiences of monstrous proportions that are definitely more than meets the eye.
Disney March 21, 2018 How to make the most of Disney's monstrous summer Disney’s theme parks are rolling out special savings and movie tie-in events during a summer of fun inspired by the upcoming Disney-Pixar comedy “Monsters University,” which opens nationwide in theaters on June 21. Be on the lookout for Mike and Sulley, who star in the film and will be scaring up fun and meeting fans in Disney’s Florida and California parks all summer long. Planning a Disney vacation this summer? Here are four ways to make the most of the monstrous goings-on.
Consumerism March 21, 2018 How to not get suckered by carnival games It’s almost that time of year again, when we stock up on cotton candy, hop on Ferris Wheels and try our hands at winning big on carnival games. While it’s always tempting to go double or nothing on the balloon pop, just remember that you don’t have to get duped into forking out a fortune to have a good time. Here are our top insider tips for not getting suckered into blowing your life savings at the carnival this summer.
Dinosaurs March 21, 2018 Top 4 dinosaur theme parks Don’t even pretend that headline didn’t get your attention. Here's our list for the top places to pretend you're in Jurassic Park:
Theme Parks March 21, 2018 America's cutest zoo babies One of the great joys of spring is the chance to meet all the new arrivals born at zoos and aquariums around the country. Here’s where to find most irresistible babies running—and swinging, and swimming—around this spring.
Theme Parks March 21, 2018 Top 10 US value destinations for 2013 It’s that time of year. The weather is getting warmer, folks are itching to plan their spring and summer trips, and we at Hotwire are taking a thorough look at the most popular domestic destinations to come up with the top 10 places where folks can get the best overall value. Every year, we perform this analysis – we call it the Travel Value Index – in order to steer travelers toward the cities where they can get the most out of their travel budgets. We evaluate the top U.S. leisure markets, scoring them across three individual categories -- discounts on air, hotel and car, low prices on air, hotel and car, and affordable entertainment options. Think of the this list as your guide to the best travel values, and keep the money you save in the bank, or use it to have even more fun at your destination.
Disney March 20, 2018 Goofy things you didn’t know about food at Disney parks There's a lot more to food at Disney than you might think!