When does the holiday season start in New York City? Some will say that it isn’t Christmas until Santa Claus rides down 6th Avenue to cap off the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Others will tell you that it’s when they light the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. But if you ask me, it’s actually the Radio City …
LEGOLAND New York announces new additions for 2022, including a water playground and more!
I never thought about going to the airport on a date. But the TWA Hotel at JFK International Airport was the perfect date night for our anniversary.
Six Flags Great Adventure just unveiled the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest single rail roller coaster in the world. The Jersey Devil Coaster adds more thrills to New Jersey’s “Ultimate Thrill Park.” I was lucky to get a preview before it officially opens on June 13th. The Inspiration for the Jersey Devil It’s a bit …
Our original post recapped our preview visit before the park was finished. We’ve updated our review to include our second visit when the park was fully open. We eagerly awaited the opening of LEGOLAND New York for over a year and a half. Our first visit (a preview day by virtue of purchasing “1st To …
The Northeast is getting its first new theme park in a really long time. The third and largest LEGOLAND theme park in the U.S. will be opening in 2021, just 60 miles from New York City! We visited LEGOLAND Florida 2 years ago and are super-excited that LEGOLAND New York is only going to be …
Tips and ideas for hosting a virtual Thanksgiving with your extended family. Here are some suggestion for things you can do together virtually even though you have to be far apart. This year has definitely been like no other. While we thought (or hoped) the pandemic would be better by the holiday season, it seems …
Take a family getaway to Cooperstown, NY and Otsego County. Just 4 hours from the hustle and bustle of New York City, you’ll be able to experience the best of nature, history, family fun and of course, baseball. I bet the first thing that comes to mind when I say Cooperstown is baseball. While the …
While the theme park and waterpark remain closed, Six Flags Great Adventure is opening its Wild Safari Drive-Thru for guests to enjoy from the comfort of their own cars, complete with an advance reservation system. The drive-thru safari is something I remember doing with my family when I was a kid, and it’s a great …
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Walt Disney World’s largest, and perhaps most underrated, theme park. Come with us on a virtual visit, exploring each and every show and attraction right from the comfort of your home. Our virtual Animal Kingdom tour will take you on the safari in Africa, up to the top of Everest in …