A Monster a Day, Zombie Events, USA and UK

The planet is crawling with zombies…

Photo from L.A. Times via Brady Macdonald

Photo from L.A. Times via Brady Macdonald

As a zombie enthusiast, I couldn’t help but to add this to the Monster a Day series. I had no idea when I began to research “zombie events” just how many happenings I would come upon. Behold, a little list of links to even bigger lists of Zombie events for the rest of 2013. Enjoy! Continue reading

Journey With the Brothers Grimm on Germany’s Fairy Tale Route

Kassel Moniument photo by : Malte Ruhnke

Kassel Monument photo by : Malte Ruhnke

Behind the Disney sugarcoated musical-fairytales there are much more sinister stories that were told. Stories where Cinderella’s step sisters cut off parts of their feet, and where Rapunzel’s charming prince had his eyes poked out with thorns. Stories like these were told during a much darker time and were not originally intended for children. These stories are the prose of the Brothers Grimm.

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No Lines at Universal Studios Orlando, Florida

My Weekender

No lines you say?

One of Florida’s best kept secrets is hitting the theme parks in the off season. No lines, no crowds, no worries. Is this possible you say? Yes! But only for a short time…There is a small window (I call it the magic month) when you can roam Florida’s most notorious theme parks like you own the joint AND without sweating to the oldies.

Hello September! The kids are back in school, the UK and most of Europe has started back to school, and the Halloween events have not quite

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The Most Magical Way to Sweat Your Ass Off at Disney’s New Fantasyland Orlando

Be Our Guest restaurant Photo: Christa Thompson 2013

Be Our Guest restaurant Photo: Christa Thompson 2013

Here you are, after years of denial, I am going to put it all out there.  Being a Florida resident has spoiled me.  There I said it.  Having been a regular guest at the Magic Kingdom since childhood I have become a bit of a brat when it comes to suffocating heat, cattle drives of sweaty tourists who have left all common courtesy at the parking lot, and waiting in lines upwards of two hours long.  Under no circumstances would I ever, ever, ever have braved the Magic Kingdom in June…EVER.  Except of course, for the love of blogging (you can thank me later).  I’ve done this before, the magic, the memories.  I’m telling you like it is, bottom line, all heartwarming moments aside.  Don’t do it.  However, since I did I will fill you in on the New Fantasyland so far.   Continue reading

Disney World’s New Fantasyland Now Open

Fantasyland Illustration, Disney 2013

Fantasyland Illustration, Disney 2013

The expansion of Fantasyland at Disney World is the largest in Magic Kingdom history.  The expansion is scheduled to be completed by 2014 however, Continue reading