Are you ready for a New Orleans style celebration complete with an elaborate Mardi Gras parade, dozens of colorfully costumed performers, authentic New Orleans bands, delicious Cajun cuisine, and live concerts? Oh, and beads… LOTS of beads! You don’t have to be in New Orleans for this celebration. Head on down to sunny Florida for…
Endless Possibilities for Fun at Daytona Beach!
This post brought to you by Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. The content and opinions expressed below are that of About A Mom. Have you ever been to Daytona Beach? I grew up in Central Florida, so weekend day trips and family vacations to Daytona Beach happened often. Some of my best childhood…
Hilton Garden Inn is a Great Place to Stay Near the Ft. Lauderdale Cruise Port
I missed my morning flight a couple of weeks ago, when heading down to Ft. Lauderdale to go on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Panic set in. But I was able to catch a later flight. By the time I reached Ft. Lauderdale, it was past dinnertime and I was exhausted. Luckily, I was able to catch…
Universal Orlando Celebrates Opening of Cabana Bay Beach Resort
This past June I went on a press trip to Universal Orlando for the grand opening of the TRANSFORMERS: the Ride – 3D attraction. It was a fun filled trip that included a tour of Springfield, as well as preview of the new Cabana Bay Beach Resort – still under construction at that time. I…
Experience The Simpsons at Universal Studios Orlando
I don’t think there has ever been a more iconic show than The Simpsons. It’s one of those rare shows that appeals to people of all ages and walks of life. I got to experience The Simpsons at Universal Studios Orlando during my recent press trip for the grand opening of TRANSFORMERS: the Ride –…
Wild Ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney Animal Kingdom
When my family visits Disney and other amusement parks we tend to gravitate toward the wild rides. You know the ones that drop you, spin you, and race around on a track. However, I wasn’t prepared for the wild ride I would get on my most recent visit to Disney Animal Kingdom in Orlando. I’ll…
It’s Okay to Eat with Your Hands – Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
How many times as moms have we told our kids not to eat with their hands? If only my son had been with me at Medieval Times, to see me eating my own words… quite literally. I would have to tell him though, that a visit to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament is the only…
Cirque Du Soleil : La Nouba at Downtown Disney
If ever you’re in central Florida, Cirque Du Soleil’s La Nouba is a show you don’t want to miss. Located in Downtown Disney, La Nouba written and directed by Franco Dragone, has been selling out shows and dazzling spectators since 1984. After hearing about how wonderful the show is for years, Laura and I finally…
Dining with the Dinos at T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney
Dining with the Dinos at T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney was such a fun experience. T-Rex Cafe is so much more than a restaurant. If you’re looking for a full sensory dining experience, the T-Rex Cafe is sure to please. Before entering the restaurant, we walked under a life size T-Rex skeleton, and knew we…
A Jolly Good Time at SeaWorld in Orlando
SeaWorld is always such a fun place to visit. But this year while we visited, SeaWorld in Orlando was all decked out for the holidays. The usual suspects were there like Shamu the Killer Whale and the Dolphins of Dolphin Cove, but everything was just a little more jolly and festive. The flower beds were…