Samantha Davis-Friedman
Samantha was born and raised in Southern California. She spent ten years working in television production; however, her English degree from UCLA was finally put to good use in 2011 when she began writing about family travel and theme parks. She has enjoyed sharing her adventures with readers ever since.
Southern California summers are always hot, but they somehow still manage to take us by surprise. The last few weeks, though, the heat has...
Universal Orlando Resort is proving once again that it is never too early to start panicking. Halloween Horror Nights 2026 opened at Universal Studios...
Last week at the Disneyland Resort had a little bit of everything: an actual Earl at the grand opening of a new restaurant in...
Hot on the heels of Dole Whip Day, where Disney took the spotlight, today is National Ice Cream Day. And this year, it's Universal's...
We usually bring you the latest from inside the Disney theme parks, but some of the most magical Disney experiences this summer are happening...
June Gloom has burned off, and Southern California’s summer heat has arrived. But unlike in years past, the crowds haven’t followed.
July is traditionally one...
Universal may be grabbing headlines lately for Universal Kids Resort, its shiny new kid-focused theme park in Texas, but that doesn't mean things have...
We hope you had a very happy 4th of July weekend! The Disneyland Resort celebrated America's 250th last week with patriotic bunting on Main...
Following a second successful year of its Universal Fan Fest Nights after-hours event, Universal Studios Hollywood is doubling down with the return of the...
The theme park summer season has only just started, and Disneyland is already thinking about Halloween. Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on sale next...
The calendar may not officially say summer, but Disneyland is already feeling the rush as schools start letting out for summer. Grad Nites, school...
The Disneyland Resort is sliding into the busy summer season with a mix of new experiences, returning favorites, construction walls, and one very serious...
UPDATED with full ride video of Soarin' Across America...
https://youtu.be/oihkZCWmJG4?si=7MRlIRfsjyHxvZmO
Soarin' Across America, a new limited-time overlay celebrating America's 250th anniversary, will debut in Epcot at...
As U.S. Route 66 approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026, interest in the “Mother Road” is revving up once again. Nearly a century after...
This week, we have exciting news to share about a new Main Street window dedication, new versions of some of Disney Animation's most popular...
Universal Fan Fest Nights has returned to Universal Studios Hollywood for a second year, and it’s clear Universal’s creative team took guest feedback to...
As we slide out of the Spring Break rush, we're already looking ahead to moms, dads, and grads with a trio of celebrations that...
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will officially debut at Walt Disney World Resort on May 26.
The popular indoor roller coaster at Disney’s...
As spring break continues (and with summer right around the corner), Disneyland is extremely busy. And all those guests arrived despite higher ticket prices...
Though there's been no official announcement from Disney, details are emerging about an upcoming layoff of 1,000 employees, but this sad news did not...