Magic Kingdom – Disney Villains’ Land Announced

Have you ever heard of D23? Formerly known as D23 Expo but now known as D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience. This is the Disney Fan experience and has been held bi-annually since 2009 in Anaheim – CA. It is akin to a Star Trek Convention for Disney Fans and ticket prices range from $79 to $2,999 for the die-hard fan complete package and access … Continue reading Magic Kingdom – Disney Villains’ Land Announced

ESTA Application- Download the App

Important: DO NOT USE AN AGENT or VISA COMPANY TO APPLY FOR YOUR ESTA. DO IT YOURSELF. THE COST IS $40 DO NOT PAY ANYMORE OR YOU ARE BEING SCAMMED. TAKE CARE TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE. There are 40 countries that travellers are allowed to travel on the Visa Waiver programme to America by means of having an ESTA (Electronic … Continue reading ESTA Application- Download the App

Theme Park News – Universal Epic Universe

Exciting things are happening in Central Florida and Orlando with the construction of Universal’s Epic Universe due to open in 2025. This is going to be a completely separate Theme Park located about three miles from the rest of the Universal Studios Florida Resort. There will be shuttles provided between the parks but there won’t be any access from the main parking garage that currently … Continue reading Theme Park News – Universal Epic Universe

Cabana Day Rentals

I received a marketing piece from Visit Austin with a special offer on Cabana Rental on selected rooftop pools in the city. The definition of Cabana is ‘a hut, cabin or shelter at a beach or swimming pool but it seems to be the trendiest ticket in town at the moment. After getting my breath back looking at the Austin prices even after the 15% discount … Continue reading Cabana Day Rentals

4th July Mount Rushmore National Memorial No Fireworks

Happy 4th America! I always thought that Mount Rushmore was one of the places that crowds flocked to on the Fourth of July every year to watch a firework display behind and over the faces of the four Presidents at the memorial. Apparently due to environmental reasons there hasn’t been a regular Fourth of July Firework display since 2008 with the exception for 3 July … Continue reading 4th July Mount Rushmore National Memorial No Fireworks

Buc-ee’s Opens World’s Largest in Texas

I am returning to Texas in September based in Round Rock and checking where my nearest Buc-ee’s is going to be and came across the exciting news that very recently Buc-ee’s have opened their 50th and largest travel centre yet.  For those folks who have never heard of Buc-ee’s have a look at a previous post about this most amazing experience. Located between Austin and … Continue reading Buc-ee’s Opens World’s Largest in Texas

4th July American Independence Day – Fireworks & Facts

America’s Independence Day celebrated on 4th July is BIG business. It is estimated that Americans spent approximately $9.5 billion on food and drink in 2023. Over 150 million hot dogs are consumed across the States – I don’t know if that includes those consumed at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest held every 4th July since 1972 at Coney Island -NY. If you are … Continue reading 4th July American Independence Day – Fireworks & Facts

Planning Complete – States 48 & 49 2024

After 2024’s vacation to America I will have crossed off both New Mexico and Utah from my bucket list. It took a lot of discussion between myself and daughter to find a compromise and a solution to the objective. My ideal flight routing was London – Albuquerque – Salt Lake City – London but what has been booked is a London – Austin return with … Continue reading Planning Complete – States 48 & 49 2024

Route 66 – Albuquerque ‘Musical Road’ NM

On Route 333 before it joins Route 66 is a quarter of a mile stretch of road that will play ‘America the Beautiful’ to you. Located Eastbound on Route 33 between markers 4 and 5 close to exit 170. There used to be signage with a musical note to show the start of the experience and that you had to slow to 45 mph to … Continue reading Route 66 – Albuquerque ‘Musical Road’ NM

Planning in Progress 2024

Options for flights from UK to US are becoming out of my budget and planning is proving problematical for this summer! Putting it simply I have my approximate dates sorted and in conjunction with my daughter’s schedule but I have no clue why some connections are even an option this time around. The initial plan is flying into Albuquerque – NM spend a week exploring … Continue reading Planning in Progress 2024