What we actually did — scored so we remember.
Sarah and I recap the day, then we review the places we ate, the rides we rode, the concerts we sit through, the golf courses Ryan plays, and the parks we hike. Cities like Orlando, Tampa, Lakeland, and Lake of the Ozarks are the hubs — Disney, Universal, downtown, eats, and local golf nest under the Florida cities; Missouri lake weeks live under Ozarks. Concerts, brand experiences, and parks stay as their own lists. Knup scores are out of 10. Google stays five stars for restaurants and courses when we post. Disney World is our last Orlando year on annual passes; when we leave, the same habit goes with us.
Destinations
Start with a city. Disney, Universal, downtown, eats, and golf nest underneath. Trips tell the story. Reviews keep the scores.
City score 8.8 — plus eats, downtown, golf, card shops, Disney, Universal, and experiences from the place we live.
Now TampaEarly city score 7.6 from day trips across the bay — eats and more as we stack nights.
Now LakelandEarly city score 7.4 — I-4 midpoint meetups between Orlando and Tampa.
Now Lake of the OzarksMissouri lake-house base — summers, Big Bass Bash weeks, quiet decks. Knup 8.9.
Recent scores
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Latest trips
What the day felt like. The reviews live next door so we can update them the next time we go.
Animal Kingdom Disney Work Day
Tuesday work day with Sarah. Lion King, Pizzafari lunch, outdoor patio class, skipped safari. Knup 5.5.
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Hollywood Studios Date Day
Date day with Sarah — great weather, lighter crowds, attractions plus lunch. Knup 8.3.
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Hollywood Studios Morning Work Session
Park-open work morning at Backlot Express, then Toy Story Land. Knup 7.5.
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What we ate and rode — scored out of 10, with a ranking selfie when we took one.
Pizzafari
Chicken caprese baguette and Caesar salad. Amazing food, loud indoors for work. Knup 8.5.
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Festival of the Lion King
10 a.m. Harambe Theatre show. Cool stage, some mics too low. Knup 7.
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Toy Story Mania
Date-day spin through Toy Story Land — still a favorite. Knup 8.7.
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Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Loved it, would return — broadway-level. Knup 8.4.
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Animation Courtyard
Character M&Gs, Alice playground, drawings and props. Knup 7.7.
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The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
Loved it more than expected — live Ariel plus animation and effects. Knup 7.4.
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Best-of lists we rewrite when the scores change. These stay here — not on the blog.
Roundups start after we have enough reviews in one park or city to rank without guessing.