Deep in the heart of south Texas is San Antonio, home of the historic Alamo, the mighty Spurs and the lively River Walk. Now it has another claim to fame: Morgan’s Wonderland, a unique park for those with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Self-described as ”The World’s First Ultra-Accessible Family Fun Park,” this 25-acre playland features a beautifully ornate... Read More

All aboard the Hogwarts Express!  The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on June 18 to great fanfare and much excitement, complete with a celebrity-filled grand opening and tons of media coverage. If you’ve ever imagined or hoped that you could wave a wand and do magical things, a trip to The Wizarding World is probably the closest you’ll come to the real thing.... Read More

12, 13, 14….. My son started counting miniature golf courses on Highway 17 as we approached the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area and got to double digits quickly. The teenage girls in the back seat were happily having similar results with giant gift shops. We saw signs for every imaginable show, restaurant and attraction.

Welcome to Myrtle Beach where, if you can’t find something to do, you’re not trying. ... Read More

 
This post was written by Anthony J. Adubato from AAA Mid-Atlantic.

It's been a long time in the making, but the Wizarding World of Harry Potter celebrated its grand opening June 18.  If you haven't heard about it, I don't know where you've been hiding, but I'll do my best to catch you up.  I was lucky enough to be one of the first visitors to the Universal Orlando Resort attraction and I have to say I was in awe of what they've managed to create. ... Read More

Question: Megan asks, Do you have any tips for visiting and staying near Hersheypark in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Matt Lyle, AAA account manager, has been visiting Hershey for 13 years and says:
• When you get to town, roll down your windows… the town smells like chocolate.... Read More

AAA is now selling vacation packages to Universal Orlando® for travel beginning May 28 to include the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter area in the Islands of Adventure theme park scheduled to open this spring. The 4-night AAA Universal Vacations package starts from $285 per adult for off-site accommodations and $645 for the on-site Four Diamond hotels.

The package includes hotel, a 3-day base ticket to both Universal Orlando theme parks – one theme park/per day, early park admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, one breakfast at the Three... Read More

     This entry has been written by Meghan Droge, summer web editorial assistant for AAA New York.

     As a Long Island resident for the past 21 years, I am embarrassed to admit that the closest I have ever come to Coney Island, let alone Brooklyn, is from my living room couch when I struggle to watch stomach-turning highlights of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest each year. Fortunately, I had the pleasure of visiting the birthplace of the American amusement industry for the first time earlier this summer.

As I began the hike... Read More

     It’s been voted the World’s Friendliest amusement park for 11 years in a row and the World’s Cleanest for 9 straight years. In 2007, Consumers Digest named it the nation’s Top Value Park. You may think you know what park I’m talking about, but I bet you’ll be surprised to learn that these honors belong to belong to America’s first theme park—Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, located in the tiny holiday-themed town of Santa Claus, Indiana. Opened in 1946, the park is still going strong, attracting millions annually from across the Midwest.... Read More

The following tips were provided by AAA's Sabrina Falcon in our Partnership Programs department.

Summer is here and the kids are out of school.   As usual they want to visit Universal Orlando Resort – I love the park but was dreading the lines, the heat, the crowds… Being a Florida resident, I’ve learned to develop a strategy before entering the parks so we can make the most of our visit.  Here are a few suggestions I find helpful:

1) Make a game plan before your visit. Figure out which rides interests you the most.  There are detailed... Read More

Question: Bruce McIntosh asks: My family and I are traveling to Disney World in August. We have only one day to spend at Epcot. What restaurant would you recommend to dine at and to see the fireworks?

Answer: AAA senior writer Nancy Woodard, a 10-year Walt Disney World annual passholder and frequent WDW visitor, says: Epcot has a number of wonderful dining experiences from which to choose. However, the Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room is the only restaurant that sits directly on World Showcase Lagoon offering an outstanding view of the evening... Read More