Mice & Magic: The Official Theme Park Center Blog

  • Must-Do Attractions and Shows at Universal Studios!

    The Must-Do Series: Uniquely Universal In several previous articles, we went over the must-do attractions, food, and shows at Walt Disney World. H...

  • Magic Morning & Extra Magic Hour: 2019 Guide To Early Admission at Disneyland Resort

    There’s two ways to get into Disneyland Park and California Adventure – Magic Morning and Extra Magic Hour. Both are excellent ways to access the p...

  • TPC's Ultimate Disneyland Snack and Savor Guide

    As any Annual Passport-holder will tell you, so much of the Disney Parks appeal is in the food. Epcot has its international offerings, DCA has cura...

  • Kings Dominion Discount Tickets & Tips 2019

    So, you’re in town for a vacation and you’re thinking about visiting Kings Dominion in Virginia.  You’re not the only one! By the end of this guide...

  • 2019 Disneyland Survival Guide on a Budget

    So you want to go to Disneyland, but are worried about affordability. When most people think of a visit to the Disneyland Resort, they think of ‘t...

  • 4 Pro Tips to Dine and Lines at Universal Studios Hollywood

    If you’re visiting Los Angeles, you’ve probably been warned of the biggest menace locals and tourists alike face—the traffic. This is true even in ...

  • One Day In a Crowded Disney Day - What Do I Do?!

    I Have One Day to Fit Maximum Fun into a Crowded Disney Day… What Do I Do?!?!   You’ve planned your trip, gotten family in the car, and are overwh...

  • Citywalk - Ultimate Tips For Your Universal Studios Vacation

    Citywalk, and Walking the City of Hollywood: Theme Park Center’s Ultimate Tips to Get More out of your Universal Studios Vacation   If you’re visit...

  • 5 Ways to Maximize Your Day at Disneyland Resort

    So your family is packed, your day is clear, and you have a single-day ticket to Disneyland Resort and you’re wondering: “how am I possibly going t...

  • 4 Ways to Maximize Your Day at USH - Minimum Waits

      You have your tickets, your sunscreen, and your snacks. You’ve traveled to Hollywood and parked in a classic-movie parking structure ready to imm...

  • 2019 - Universal Studios Survival Guide on a Budget

      So you want a magical day at a popular Southern California theme park, but want to do so without breaking the bank. Thankfully Universal Studios ...

  • 2019 Ultimate Guide to Knott's Berry Farm (on a Budget!)

    Let’s say you’re feeling an Orange County theme park with a little less mouse. Your obvious option is Knott’s Berry Farm—close enough to Anaheim, ...