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That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

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Kids & Parenting, The Chicklet, The Traveling Chick, Travel & Lifestyle · March 18, 2015

Spring Breaking at Universal Orlando: 8 Simple Rules to Go By


Spring Breaking at Universal Orlando 8 Simple Rules to Go By

Spring break means major fun. When I was a younger, I didn’t get much of an opportunity to travel during my spring break. So now that I am a parent myself, I like to give my daughter memorable travel experiences that she will remember for a lifetime. She and I have visited Universal Orlando during Family Forward back in 2013, but we thought it would be fun to take another trip to the theme park and spend more time there enjoying ourselves and checking out the new(er) The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

We are about halfway through this portion of our Orlando trip, so I thought I would share with you a few photos of excursion so far, as well as 8 simple rules to go by while Spring Breaking at Universal Orlando (and these rules are applicable for any time of the year).

Score a good deal

When scouring the web for deals for Universal Orlando, I found the best deal coincidentally by going through the Universal Orlando website. I was able to book our 4-day stay at a Universal Orlando partner hotel and get our multi-park to park tickets for one amazing price. When I was trying to do it separately on various other websites, I wasn’t seeing the low prices I was seeing on the actual Universal Orlando website, and those other sites also didn’t offer everything inclusive.

Have a plan, but don’t overplan

Since we are here for four days, we are able to take our time seeing the parks and enjoying ourselves. We went through the Universal Orlando app before the trip and favorited the rides and activities we wanted to partake in, but in terms of having a strict plan of action, we’ve been winging it, which takes the stress out of the equation. And that means more time for us to make memories!

Seuss Landing Islands of Adventure

Take your time

Allow yourselves a few days to see the parks. Universal Orlando is comprised of three sections or “parks”: Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and then there’s Universal CityWalk. Each area is pretty huge and has a lot to do and see, so one or two days may not cut it. If you can, take your time and book three days at the very least so you can really get a chance to see and do everything.

Hogsmeade Islands of Adventure

Put your best foot forward

Bring several pair of nice walking shoes. And by walking shoes, I mean a good sneaker (preferably). You don’t know how many people I’ve seen (both kids and adults) walking around in flip flops and such. And of those people, I saw people getting their foot stepped on while in line and even slipping after being on a water ride. For a park this size, you need a good pair of footwear on. You can still be fashionable and “well-heeled”.

Social Share

Universal Orlando is very responsive on Twitter and replied to me many times during our trip. Share your goings on, your photos, and even ask questions, and you may get an answer quicker than you can in person. Also, create a photo album on Facebook to store and share all of your vacation photos while at Universal Orlando, and get the ones you like best printed out when you get home.

After a year & a half, we’re back at @UniversalORL. Spring breakin’… #SpringBreak#travel#familytravelpic.twitter.com/bKK1AeQA2U

— Danyelle Little (@TheCubicleChick) March 16, 2015

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Stay “off” property but closeby

I mentioned earlier that I booked our trip through the official Universal Orlando website. They work with many different hotels in the area, including the Doubletree Hilton at the Universal Orlando Entrance where we are staying. It’s not an on-site Universal Orlando hotel, but it’s a partner of the park, so I got a lower rate, but I am just across the street from the actual theme park. We can walk, take the free shuttle, or pay six dollars cab fare to get to Universal Orlando, and we saved a bit, too. Universal Orlando does have four one-site hotels in the resort—The Hard Rock Hotel (Deluxe), Lowes Portofino Bay Hotel (Deluxe Five Star), Lowes Royal Pacific Resort (Deluxe), and the new Cabana Bay Beach Resort (Moderate/Value). We stayed at the Lowes Royal Pacific Resort during our 2013 trip and it is a fabulous hotel. Pricey, but fabulous.

Download the Universal Orlando app

The Universal Orlando app has been a lifesaver during our trip. I downloaded it on my iPhone for free about a week before our trip, and it’s an excellent “tour guide”. It gives the wait times for rides, shows nearby restaurants and shopping, and will guide you to an attraction if you need help.

Universal Orlando app

Get the Express Pass

If you want to get the most out of your Universal Orlando visit, purchase the Express Pass. This will allow you to bypass the regular long lines and get on rides and see attractions faster. It does cost an average of $75 per person depending on the time of day, but if you are one who rides a lot, it is worth the investment.

Spongebob Universal Studios

The most important rule, however, is to have fun. Universal Orlando is all about creating #UniversalMoments that can last a lifetime.


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  1. Daisy says

    March 25, 2015 at 12:30 am

    wow. its really very nice place. i love it. will definitely go their. thanks for posting these pictures

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Awesome human. Magna Cum Laude. Editor-in-Chief. Awesome human. 
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Spirit of Excellence  Award 8 yrs. running. 
Class of 2022. 
Job well done, daughter!
P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Lo Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Louis Family Magazine—page 10 to be exact! I’m honored to be able to share a glimpse into my life as an author, Social Media Manager, and most importantly, a mom! 💕
And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

I cannot wait for you to read this one and let me know your thoughts. Jasmine and The Robinson Family are back---and this time, it's for keeps!
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