Visiting Universal Orlando Resort with a big family means big meals, big rides and of course big fun! With four kids ages 8 to 13, we had a variety of interests to accommodate on our recent trip. Add in differences due to gender, height, and thrill-seeking comfort level and I worried the kids wouldn’t find anything to agree on. It turns out I worried for nothing. My family of 6 had an exciting adventure we’ll always remember.

Growing up in a large family, theme park visits were a BIG deal for me and my siblings. Theme parks were (and are) the ultimate vacation destination. My family would save for months — sometimes years — for these trips so that we could maximize our stay at a theme park resort. Staying close to the parks felt so special to us, almost like the hotel was our new home, even if it was for just a few days. It meant more time for thrills for us kids, and a resort experience for my parents.

I like my phone like my parents wish I had liked my bedroom growing up — clean and void of clutter. If I’m going to download an app and let it live on a device I carry around with me everywhere I go, it needs to have purpose, utility, perks, and some sort of something I can use to pass the time.