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Halloween Horror Nights 27 and news from Universal Orlando Resort, Florida

July 13, 2017/2 Comments/in BLOG, Holidays, Hotels I love, TRAVEL, Universal holidays /by English Mum

If you saw my post about Halloween Horror Nights last year, you’ll know that Erica and I absolutely loved it. If you don’t know much about the event, the easiest way to describe it is that the entire Universal Studios site is transformed into a living horror film, with five different scare zones: themed areas populated by roaming hordes of terrifying characters (or scareactors), as well as live shows and – the main event: nine mazes – incredibly detailed themed haunted houses filled with terrifying live scenes and actors, based on some of the most famous and blood-curdling horror films in history. Read on, to find out more about Halloween Horror Nights 27.

Grabbing a cocktail before Mardi Gras on CityWalk with Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen in the background

Mardi Gras 2017 at Universal Orlando Resort

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in BLOG, Holidays, Hotels I love, TRAVEL, Universal holidays /by English Mum

Let’s be honest, from here in the UK, Florida isn’t the first place you think of as a weekend destination, but then when Universal called and said ‘hey, fancy a long weekend at Universal Orlando Resort for Mardi Gras 2017?’, my response was ‘hell, yes! Let me grab my suitcase’.

It’s beginning to look a lot like… Grinchmas!

December 14, 2015/0 Comments/in BLOG, Holiday bucket list, Holidays, TRAVEL, Universal holidays /by English Mum

I am SO busy at the moment it’s ridiculous. I’ve taken on a huge project with a really short deadline, but I’m absolutely loving it, although everything else has completely gone out the window: the laundry pile is overflowing from the basket, and don’t get me started on the ironing. No Christmas cards have been written, very few pressies have been purchased, and to add insult to injury, Charlie is learning to drive, so I’m living in a permanent state of ‘OMG I’m so busy!’ mixed with ‘oh god, he wants to go driving again – my poor nerves’. My Dad is also in hospital having had a hip replacement. So… yes, I’m feeling lucky and stressy and busy busy busy! One thing I really must do, though, is tell you about Grinchmas and my AMAZING trip to Orlando last week to visit Universal Orlando Resort and experience their magical 2015 Holidays Celebration.