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2024 Busch Gardens 4th of July: Survive Independence Day with These 7 Tips

Busch Gardens Tampa is the perfect place to enjoy Independence Day. Celebrating the July 4th at Busch Gardens can be lots of fun, but mindful that it’s one of the most crowded days at this Florida theme park!

I know this goes against all my past theme park advice, but if you’re trying to conquer this park on the Fourth of July, then I have 7 tips to help you survive.

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Cedar Point Rides

45 Amazing First Timer Tips for Cedar Point: Tickets, Rides and More!

Are you ready to get the BEST Cedar Point tips for your upcoming trip?

Cedar Point is known to theme park enthusiasts as the Holy Grail of Amusement Parks, the ultimate thrill seeker’s paradise, and literally the World’s Best Amusement Park!

I was able to complete this theme park bucket list item, along with OutDoorsy Diva (another Travel Blogger).

It surpassed my expectations of just how innovative the engineers are when it comes to the latest thrill ride technology.

I was extremely excited about conquering each thrilling adventure Cedar Point had to offer and I know you will be to on your trip!

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Regal Oaks Resort Near Disney World Vacation Home Pool Area

Regal Oaks Resort: Discover Orlando’s Best Kept Secret

Are you looking for a place to unwind after a long day at the Orlando theme parks? That’s what you’ll get when you vacation at Regal Oaks Resort.

It’s one of Orlando’s best kept secrets tucked nicely away from all of the commotion, yet only a 5 mile drive to the magical gates of Walt Disney World.

Here you’ll get to choose from 2,3, and 4-bedroom townhomes that range between 1,350 to 1,850 square feet!

On this Florida resort travel guide, I will over everything you need to know when choosing to stay here and that includes:

  • Ambiance
  • Location/Address
  • Parking
  • Amenities
  • Rooms
  • Dining
  • Local Attractions
  • My Final Review

Before I give you all of the details, I have to let you know that I was invited out by Regal Oaks Resort to enjoy their offerings in exchange for a blog post review.

As always, my thoughts and opinions are my own and I have vacationed here before using my own money.

Now, let’s get started on your relaxing journey to Regal Oaks Resort!

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Tron Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort Florida Tomorrowland entrance one of the best thrill rides at Disney World.

5 BEST Thrill Rides at Disney World You Must Conquer in 2023

Are you ready to take on the best thrill rides at Disney World?

When I chat with people about why they enjoy Walt Disney World, it’s often said that they enjoy how there are plenty of ride options that are able to accommodate them.

The resort’s ability to be accessible and comfortable easily allows them to stand out.

However, they have hit some debate recently regarding a brand-new coaster on this list in regard to accommodations.

In recent years, Walt Disney World Resort has strived to push out more family-friendly thrill roller coasters that will be enjoyable for all types of families.

Today, I will be touching base on Walt Disney World’s 5 Best Thrill Rides at the resort.

I will discuss the following for each.

  • Brief History
  • Story/Theme
  • Why the Disney Ride is Great
  • Stats

Finally, I won’t be giving away most of the rides’ backstories as it may spoil the attraction for you.

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Cedar Point Gatekeeper Roller Coaster

2023 Cedar Point Season Pass Guide: Prices, Benefits, Tips and more!

Are you trying to figure out if you should get the Cedar Point Season Pass this year?

Don’t worry, I have all the details for you today!

Cedar Point theme park, located in Sandusky, Ohio has officially opened for its 154th season.

With it comes a brand new Boardwalk Area, transforming it from its 1800s sunbathing roots to a pavilion with food stops boasting spectacular views the vast lake Erie, a reimagined Wild Mouse roller coaster and so much more!

Coaster enthusiasts know that Cedar Point is the Roller Coast, in regard to its history and role within the coaster wars of the early 2000s.

Guests come from all walks of life to visit this theme park.

Some, like myself, loved it so much that we decided to get annual passes to have full access to the thrills and history that this park boasts and gas to offer its visitors.

But what makes the Cedar Point Season Pass worth it? What options are there?

Today, I will answer these questions and more as we walk through the park’s annual passes, benefits and more.

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Cedar Point Millennium Force Roller Coaster First Drop

Millennium Force at Cedar Point: America’s Top Roller Coaster

If you’re a roller coaster fanatic (like me), you must have heard the name Millennium Force several times till you finally decided to google it.

For a two-minute ride, this ride definitely has a certain oomph. It has since broken almost 20 records worldwide and also was the reason the term ‘Gigacoaster’ was coined.

Cedar Point definitely made its mark with this one. 

I love me some adrenaline rush, but if you are someone who doesn’t here is a note of caution: the Millennium Force is a steel monstrosity over 300 feet tall.

You will be rattling along the rails at a speed of approximately 93 miles per hour.

Now those of you who haven’t been fazed by those numbers, welcome! You are the inner squad that I will train to take on the Millennium Force without hesitating or faltering.

At the end of this article, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to take a ride on the feared Millennium Force.

Let’s get started with your training, shall we?

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Cedar Point Skyhawk Amusement Park Ride Sandusky Ohio

Skyhawk at Cedar Point: What to Expect 125 Feet in the Air!

I can bet that you most likely loved swings growing up. I did too. Cedar Point took common playground swings and blew it up 103 feet tall. And boom! The Skyhawk was born.

I have never chickened out of a ride once I was in the queue, but man oh man did I have to think twice about the Skyhawk at Cedar Point.

Now if you’re one of the  brave few people who want to swing up 125 feet and not puke, sit back and enjoy this guide on everything you need to know about Skyhawk at Cedar Point!

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Cedar Point Hotel Breakers Boardwalk Area

Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point: Get The Most Out Of Your Vacation!

Have you ever wanted to visit Cedar Point? If so, you’re in luck. I’m going to detail everything you need to know about Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point.

If you have never been to Sandusky, Ohio, you might be surprised to learn that the city is home to one of the most famous amusement parks in the world. 

People from all of the world comes to this place to have fun screaming on the world’s best roller coasters.

In the midst of all that screaming, is the question: Where will I stay?

Don’t worry, I gotcha!

Here are the things I’ll go over and the questions I’ll answer about Cedar Point’s Hotel Breakers:

  • What to Expect at Hotel Breakers?
  • My Full Hotel Breakers Review
  • Most Frequently Asked Questions
  • Hotel Breakers Amenties
  • Perks for Staying at Hotel Breakers
  • What is Cedar Point?

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Cedar Point Wicked Twister Roller Coaster

Cedar Point: Is it Weird to Go Solo? NOPE, here’s why…

You may be wondering…is it weird to have a solo trip to Cedar Point? Absolutely not! It’s NEVER WEIRD TO GO SOLO!

Ahh… Cedar Point! The theme park has over 70 rides, 18 roller coasters, a water park, two marinas AND an outdoor sports complex. 

Sounds like the dream? Just wait till you hear all the accolades it’s got!

It held the title of ‘Best Amusement Park’ from Amusement Today for (wait for it, wait for it) SIXTEEN YEARS! 

Not only does it have the ‘Friendliest Park Staff’ award, ‘Cleanest Park’ award and ‘Best Shows’ award, but they also have numerous Golden Ticket awarded rides too!

This right here, folks, is the ULTIMATE theme park. With the power vested in me and on behalf of all ThemeParkHipsters, I pronounce Cedar Point the Adrenaline Junkie Capital of the USA!

*ringing applause* *standing ovations* *people fainting*

And you, my dear solo traveler, are the latest ThemeParkHipster! (Unless you have been here already. In that case, WELCOME BACK!).

As part of your welcome (back) party, I will take you on a personal tour of Cedar Point! Let’s begin!

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Margaritaville Cleveland Ohio

5 Reasons You Should Visit Margaritaville Cleveland Restaurant on Your Cedar Point Trip

Can you hear that famous Jimmy Buffett jingle, Margaritaville, playing in your head? Well yeah, I might be stretching your imagination a bit, but I’m excited to tell you about my recent trip to Margaritaville Cleveland.

While heading out to my epic Cedar Point expedition, I had to do a bit of exploring in this lovely Ohio city.

One stop on my tour was at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and luckily, I was able to partner up with the amazing Margaritaville team to show you guys some of my top drinks and food selections.

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