Universal Orlando Resort: Top 11 Reasons for Staying at a Universal Hotel
Hello there, fellow Universal Orlando Resort enthusiasts! Favorite Grampy here, and it seems like me and the grandkids are always just returning home from another fantastic trip to the Universal Parks. On this last trip, we stayed at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. What an amazing experience that was! Staying at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel […]
Universal Orlando Resort: Top 11 Reasons for Staying at a Universal Hotel
Hello there, fellow Universal Orlando Resort enthusiasts! Favorite Grampy here, and it seems like me and the grandkids are always just returning home from another fantastic trip to the Universal Parks. On this last trip, we stayed at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. What an amazing experience that was! Staying at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel […]
Dark Universe Food Guide: Where Monsters Dine in Darkmoor
From brain-shaped desserts to flaming tavern drinks, Dark Universe food tells monster stories with every bite. Complete menus and insider tips inside.
Universal Express Passes: Are They Worth It For Your Family?
On a hot Orlando day, you’re standing in line for The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, watching the standby queue snake endlessly ahead while Express Pass holders zip past you into the attraction. Meanwhile, your precious vacation time ticks away, and you start doing mental math on whether those $200+ Universal Express Passes would have been a […]
Favorite Grampy’s Guide to the Universal Epic Universe Hotels
You’re standing on the rooftop terrace of Universal Helios Grand Hotel, sipping a craft cocktail while watching the sun set over Universal Epic Universe. Below you, the park’s attractions twinkle to life, and you realize you’re staying inside one of the world’s most anticipated theme parks. This isn’t just a dream anymore—it’s the reality that […]
Grinchmas 2026: Universal Dates, Grinch Breakfast & Tips
Grinchmas 2026 runs November 14 through January 3 at Universal Orlando, with Universal Studios Hollywood dates coming soon. Here is your family guide to Whoville, the Grinch character breakfast, shows, treats, and Favorite Grampy’s tips.
Halloween Horror Nights 2025: Complete Guide to All 10 Houses, Shows & Scares at Universal Orlando
A Behind-the-Screams Tour of Universal’s Most Terrifying Event Yet Well, let me tell you about the night Ben, my 8 year old grandson, nearly jumped into my arms at Universal Studios Orlando! We were walking through what seemed like a quiet corner when suddenly—WHAM!—a chainsaw-wielding maniac came roaring out of the shadows. Ben’s scream probably woke […]
Your Complete Guide to Dark Universe Attractions at Epic Universe
Dark Universe attractions guide for families. Ride details, character encounters, makeup magic, and easy pro tips for a perfect day.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Favorite Grampy’s 2026 Family Guide
What is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party really like with kids? Favorite Grampy’s 2026 family guide covers the parades, treats, costumes, rides, and the tips that make the night.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025: Why It’s the Merriest Family Night (and How to Snag Your Tickets Before They’re Gone!)
Making Holiday Memories at Magic Kingdom Let me set the scene for you: Grammy and I walking hand-in-hand down Main Street, U.S.A., surrounded by twinkling lights and the sweet scent of peppermint in the air. The grandkids are bouncing with excitement (and maybe a little sugar). Snowflakes are falling—not real ones (it’s Florida!), but magical […]
Epic Universe’s Dark Universe – A Spooky Family Adventure Awaits
A Spooky Family Adventure Begins I’ll never forget the first time I watched the old 1931 B&W Frankenstein movie with the grandkids curled up next to me, they kept jumping so high at the scary parts that I nearly lost my bowl of popcorn several times. We all laughed that night when I put them […]
Epic Universe: The Ultimate Guide
Hey there, it’s Favorite Grampy! Today, I’m super excited to share all the details about Universal’s Epic Universe, the newest and most ambitious theme park at Universal Orlando Resort in this Ultimate Guide to Epic Universe. This park opened on May 22, 2025, and it is every bit the game-changer we hoped for. Let me […]