Tarah Chieffi

tarahchieffi

From reporting on the latest and greatest at America’s favorite theme parks, to helping families figure out what to pack and where to stay, my goal is to make vacations and vacation planning simple and fun!

  • The Ultimate Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 2022

    Most people run from things that go bump in the night, but Halloween Horror Nights (HNN) at Universal Orlando Resort’s Universal Studios Florida park invites guests to run straight toward them. On select nights in September and October each year, the Orlando, FL theme park transforms from a family-friendly vacation spot into a playground for […]

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  • 9 of America’s Top Dinosaur Museums & Attractions

    Did you grow up lecturing classmates on the difference between a Brontosaurus and a Brachiosaurus? Did you spend sleepless nights watching Jurassic Park over and over (and over) again? While we can’t hook you up with a time machine, we can point you toward nine dinosaur museums and dinosaur attractions across the US where you […]

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  • 23 Theme Park Bloggers That Will Inspire Your Next Trip

    Whether you’re actively planning a theme park vacation or you just want to experience them vicariously through others, there are hundreds of theme park content creators who have just what you’re looking for. We found 23 bloggers, vloggers, and Disney style icons that will provide you with everything from travel tips and outfit ideas to […]

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  • 9 of the Most Outrageous Theme Parks Treats in the US

    Theme parks know how to do treats. Everywhere you look there are ice cream cones, cotton candy, pretzels, and popcorn. While those are all perfectly acceptable snacks, they aren’t quite the drool-worthy treats you dream about at night, ya know? This list of over-the-top treats will have you saying things like, “I can’t believe those […]

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando 2023

    Universal Orlando Resort has been celebrating Mardi Gras for 26 years, and with a few health and safety modifications, this year is no exception. Like New Orleans, there are bedazzled floats, jazz music, and a lively atmosphere that you wouldn’t expect to see outside of Bourbon Street. To ensure the safety of guests and employees, […]

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  • 10 Theme Park Celebrations For a Holly, Jolly Holiday

    We know 2020 has been a real Scrooge, but even with modified offerings and health measures in place, theme parks around the world are bringing major Christmas cheer this holiday season. From festive decor to live entertainment and over-the-top holiday treats, even that mean old Scrooge might get a smile on his face. There’s snow […]

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  • 10 of the Best Theme Park Bars in the World

    Amusement parks aren’t always known as the best place to saddle up to the bar for a frosty beer or fancy cocktail, but most have a hidden gem or two that can hold their own against your favorite local haunt. From hand-crafted mixed drinks to cozy couches and gorgeous scenery, these watering holes will blow […]

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  • The Best Theme Parks Halloween Events for 2023

    Theme parks around the world have devised some positively devilish ways to keep the Halloween spirit alive— or in this case, undead—in 2023. This year, look forward to haunted houses, nighttime coaster rides, pumpkin-spiced treats, and sprawling scare zones with creepy creatures lurking behind every dark corner. Don’t be a jerk-o-lantern: grab a friend and […]

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  • Mammoth Cave National Park: The Complete Guide for 2023

    Mammoth Cave —the longest tunnel cave system in the world—formed over 10 million years ago, but it wasn’t designated as an official US national park until July 1, 1941. The cave earned its name for both the size of its massive caverns and its hundreds of miles of explorable passageways. Within the cave’s 412 miles […]

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  • 9 of the Best Theme Park Food & Wine Festivals 2023

    If you’ve been avoiding theme park vacations because you aren’t into princesses or tripping over toddlers all day, these theme park food and wine festivals might be enough to change your mind. Offering unexpected and unquestionably more grown-up menus, these festivals bring upscale dishes and swanky libations into the world of corn dogs and soft […]

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