Minefaire Minecraft Convention (4K)DaDiscoveries2024-10-23 | Minefaire Minecraft Convention (4K)Cunard Queen Mary 2 Kids Club Sample Schedule of ActivitiesDaDiscoveries2023-08-24 | See the Cunard Queen Mary 2 sample kid's club schedule of activities from our Summer 2022 crossing.
#cunard #queenmary2RMS Olympic Ship Room & Dinner Menu at Cruise Ship Celebrity Millennium 2023DaDiscoveries2023-08-20 | Parts of the RMS Olympic dining room is now part of the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship. The Olympic was the sister ship of the ill-fated Titantic ocean liner. See the little RMS Olympic museum and the dinner menu you would've had from 1926!
#rmsolympicCruise Ship Safety Video & Life Jacket Instructions | Holland AmericaDaDiscoveries2023-08-09 | See what to and what not to do during cruise ship emergencies, including how to put on a life jacket in this Holland America safety video, updated for 2023. You'll also hear the cruise ship's general emergency alarm, which means abandon ship and going to your assigned muster station. There are also instructions on what to do if there is a fire on the ship.
#cruise #hollandamerica #safetyfirstToy Store in Denmark & LEGO Prices thereDaDiscoveries2023-07-31 | Tour a toy store in Skagen, Denmark! We were there on July 25 2023, and checked out some of the prices there including LEGO sets. Note that there is an additional 25% tax that's not included.Strange Big Blue Fish with Big Eyes & Lips (Humphead Wrasse) #shortsDaDiscoveries2023-03-21 | We saw this fascinating huge fish at the Dallas World Aquarium. It had big lips and eyes that would move around and look at all the guests making sounds. Apparently this fish is a Humphead Wrasse.
#HumpheadWrasse #aqaurium #fishAllure of the Seas Cruise Ship Model 200 to 1 Scale #shortsDaDiscoveries2023-01-29 | We saw this huge Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas 200:1 scale cruise ship model on deck 15 of the actual ship. This was from our January 2023 cruise on the Allure.
#allureoftheseas #shipmodelGuess the Ice Sculpture on Carnival CruiseDaDiscoveries2022-12-07 | Take a guess at what is being carved by the talented ice sculptor! This was a fun family-friendly cruise activity aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Many guessed but there is only one correct answer. This was from our spring break 2022 cruise aboard the Carnival Vista.
#cruise #carnivalvista #icesculptingvideoCarnival Vista Waterpark & Slides (Carnival WaterWorks)DaDiscoveries2022-12-03 | See what Carnival Cruise's water park and water slides look like aboard the Carnival Vista! The other Vista-class ships should have a similar area as well, locate at the FRONT of the ship on deck 12. The slides were not too fast, though going down the yellow waterslide is a bit quicker. You can see it's a lot of fun water features at this Carnival WaterWorks area. They even have slides for the smaller kids, and of course a big water dump bucket.
These were from our spring 2022 cruise aboard the Carnival Vista.
#carnivalvista #waterparkCarnival Vista Basketball Court & Outdoor Gym (4K)DaDiscoveries2022-11-28 | See Carnival cruise ship's Shaq-endorsed basketball court looks like, as well as the outdoor gym. Both were part of the Sports Square area. It looked like you can also play soccer since there was a goal there as well. These were from our spring 2022 cruise on the Carnival Vista.
#carnivalvista #cruisebasketballCarnival Cruise Arcade Tour (Carnival Vista)DaDiscoveries2022-11-22 | Take a tour and see what the Carnival Warehouse cruise ship arcade was like, including what games & interactive fun to be had there. This was from our spring break 2022 cruise on the Carnival Vista.
#arcade #cruise #carnivalvistaPickleball on Cruise ShipDaDiscoveries2022-10-28 | It was fun being able to play on a pickleball court while on a cruise ship! This was from our New Years 2022 cruise on the Holland America Nieuw Statendam. We played pickleball singles & then doubles with some fellow cruisers. The paddles and balls were provided in a bench chest near the entrance to this versatile sports court.
#pickleball #cruiseRoyal Caribbean Bumper Cars & Seaplex Fun Activities (Odyssey of the Seas)DaDiscoveries2022-08-31 | See what it was like trying out bumper cars at sea on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship (available on Quantum Class ships). This particular one was from our late December 2021 cruise on the Odyssey of the Seas. We also show you all the fun sports activities available at the Royal Caribbean Seaplex, which is the indoor gym that houses the bumper cars. The various sports and activities include basketball, playing foosball at the foos ball tables, ping pong/table tennis, pickleball, soccer, bean bags toss and even Connect 4!
#royalcaribbean #bumpercars #odysseyoftheseasQueen Mary 2 Ship Model on Cunard QM2DaDiscoveries2022-08-23 | See the Queen Mary 2 ship models on Amazon on sale: amzn.to/3QIZTHr
This was a huge model of the Cunard Queen Mary 2 we saw on Deck 3 of the actual ocean liner. It is a 1:130 scale model by Maritime Replicas. See all the intricate details of this special ship which can help you create a replica of it in Minecraft or Roblox. This one was so detailed that you can see the QM2's stabilizers, propellers, and even individual lounge chairs.
There was also a smaller QM2 model on Deck 11 inside the Concierge Lounge. Near the end of the video we show you the silver metal "toy model" that you can buy at a shop aboard the Queen Mary 2.
This was from our June 2022 Transatlantic Crossing on the QM2!
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#alligatorModded Remote Control Lego Technic 42049 Mine Loader vs DogDaDiscoveries2022-08-04 | See the modded Lego Technic 42049 Mine Loader with remote-control functionality via a Lego Mindstorms controller. It tries to hold on to Cookie the Dog's toy with its barrel-grabbing arms, and then tries to play peek-a-boo with the doggie. There is an associated iPad app that allows for, via Bluetooth, precise control of the mine loader's motor movements as you can see.
The Lego Mindstorms wireless controller with iPad app on Amazon: amzn.to/3QgjnlZ
Affiliate links are used to help support our channel.Royal Caribbean Skypad on Odyssey of the SeasDaDiscoveries2022-07-30 | See what Skypad, a fun trampoline activity that includes using VR goggles, was like on a Royal Caribbean cruise! Skypad is a free thing to do aboard the Odyssey of the Seas & other select Royal ships. One con is that you could wait a while in line for the 3 minute or so experience, so we highly recommend you get to the attraction 10 minutes before it opens. This was from our December 2021 voyage aboard the Odyssey OTS cruise ship.
#skypad #royalcaribbean #odysseyoftheseasCOVID Pinata Hitting!DaDiscoveries2021-12-17 | It was a lot of fun for the kids to hit the COVID 19 Pinata during our little guy's birthday party. Like the actual virus the pinata was a tough one to defeat, but with enough resilience it was cracked open with the candies (or is it viral genome DNA?) inside! This Pinata actually wears a mask too lol
Please note affiliate link is used.LEGO Gingerbread HouseDaDiscoveries2021-12-11 | Our little guy had a lot of fun building the LEGO Gingerbread House 10267 set. He customized it with a visiting Santa Clause and a curious Gingerbread man and the baby climbing up the ladder to observe. Some silly fun also included!Dribble Up Basketball TrainingDaDiscoveries2021-12-06 | Our 11 year-old son tried out the Dribble Up basketball practice along with the app. It was pretty fun and of course good training at bettering his ball handling skills. Things we didn't know included:
1. You have to scan the basketball before each drill 2. You are actually charged right away (when the ball ships) for your "free" 30 day trial. We were told that if we didn't like it we could cancel anytime and get our $9.99 plus tax back within 30 days, but that's not typically how a free-trial works. 3. If you participate in a live class, the coach will actually pay attention to how you are doingHalloween Trick or Treating during COVIDDaDiscoveries2021-09-10 | This was a fun Halloween Trick or Treating during the coronavirus pandemic for our little guy. There were plenty of scary lawn décor and props put up by our enthusiastic neighbors. To properly social-distance, one clever homeowner even used a long drainage pipe to deliver the candies.
#shorts #trickortreatSlice Pizza Bakery GatlinburgDaDiscoveries2021-09-08 | We tried out the giant pizza slices at Slice Pizza Bakery Gatlinburg while visiting the Smoky Mountains.
#shorts #gatlinburgLegoland Build & Test Duplo Play Hero Factory WB Family GamespaceDaDiscoveries2021-09-08 | During our visit to Legoland California we checked out many indoor attractions in the same area. They were the Build & Test, Duplo Play, Hero Factory, and WB Family Gamespace where you can play video games. The Lego City Build & Test was the most fun as you can see as everyone tried to make the fastest race car.
#shorts #legolandBrown Bug Looks Like Leaf - Is It Cattail Toothpick GrasshopperDaDiscoveries2021-09-05 | We saw this interesting looking brown bug, an insect that is maybe a Cattail Toothpick Grasshopper. If someone can identify it for sure that'd be great. We tried to move it but it insisted on staying! Apparently it is likely a Cone-Headed Katydid according to one of the commenters.
#shortsBasketball Camp Final Day & AwardsDaDiscoveries2021-08-25 | Once Summer basketball camp was over, awards and freebies were handed out. The little guy didn't know what to expect, but in the end it was a fun 4 full days of camp!Baseball Camp CompleteDaDiscoveries2021-08-24 | The summer Baseball camp was a lot of fun- this was when it was over on the last day.
#shorts #baseballcampTivoli Gardens Copenhagen Denmark VlogDaDiscoveries2021-06-25 | We toured the beautiful Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. See the rides as well as colorful flowers, décor, and the snacks we eat there via this vlog. This was very enjoyable and we highly recommend visiting this amusement park/garden when you are in Copenhagen.
#tivoligardensThe Oculus NYC and World Trade Center PATH stationDaDiscoveries2021-06-12 | We were in New York City and visited The Oculus NYC after walking past 175 Greenwich Street nearby One World Trade Center. We were amazed by The Oculus' architecture and design, which was similar to the bones of a fish. Our little guy enjoyed the middle section where a giant artistic heart-shaped balloon made for a nice photo op. We went back to the Oculus next day for another look, and walked around the World Trade Center PATH station where we saw subway trains. We eventually ended up at Brookfield Place Ferry Terminal. Stores we encountered at the Westfield NYC shopping center included ReBag, Cole Haan, Apple Store, Kate Spade, Epicerie Boulud, Joe & the Juice.
#nycAmerican Airlines E170 E175 Flight in Dark & Rain (Austin Takeoff to Miami Landing)DaDiscoveries2021-06-07 | We flew on the American Airlines Embraer E170/E175 jet in the early morning hours (when it was still dark) and arrive in the Miami airport (MIA) while it was raining at around 9:35 AM. Take a look at the airplane takeoff from Austin (AUS) in the darkness, sunrise, and later scatter rain and fog before we landed. We also got a great aerial view of the city of Miami.Airplane Flight Vlog Delta Airlines Airbus A321 (Austin to JFK New York)DaDiscoveries2021-06-01 | This was our airplane flight vlog on a Delta Airlines Airbus A321-200 jet flying from Austin (AUS) to JFK airport in Queens, New York. Our 8 year-old son had fun watching the take-off and landing, plus Delta's in-flight entertainment. Take a look at the food, snacks and menus from the trip as well, plus info on the TV channels available.Revell Titanic Model Unboxing, Build & FloatingDaDiscoveries2021-05-08 | Our 10 year-old son unboxed and built the Revell Titanic Model (05498) which has a 600:1 scale in an "easy-click" system that has 156 parts.
It first sank but in the water, but he figured how he was able to make it float in the pool!
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#titanicTesla Westfield Century City StoreDaDiscoveries2021-04-17 | We visited the Tesla Westfield Century City Store in West Los Angeles to take a look at the electric vehicles there. The little guy had a lot of fun interacting with the cars/SUV, which included the Model X, 3, and S. We came away quite impressed!Magic Trash Can Rope TrickDaDiscoveries2021-03-24 | This was a very interest science magic trick involving a trash can, rope, and a container of liquid. Our little guy got up and tried to yank the rope out but the rope would not come out! This was part of a fun science event held at a locale library.RC Flip Stunt Car by Sharper ImageDaDiscoveries2021-03-03 | This was a fun RC car that can flip on both sides by Sharper Image. It even has headlights. The remote requires a 9V while the car needs 4 AAA batteries. Control-wise it was not the easiest to handle, but certain has quick acceleration. The wheels have a nice bouncy feel. This stocking-stuffer toy cost less than $10 so for that price the Sharper Image Flip Stunt Rally RC vehicle was certainly worth it.Authentic LEGO Mandalorian Mini Figures vs Knock-Offs from eBay (How to Tell)DaDiscoveries2021-02-10 | See how you can tell genuine Madalorian LEGO mini-figures vs fake knock-offs ones from eBay which we unfortunately were gifted. The minifigs included Mando himself, the IG-11 Bounty Droid, Grogu (baby Yoda), and Cara Dune.
#legoNestle Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie House Disaster and Taste TestDaDiscoveries2021-02-01 | The little guy built the Hershey's "Build Your Own" Chocolate Cookie House. It was fun to put together but actually more difficult than the box suggested as you can see. In fact, it was a disaster as the gingerbread house collapsed. In the end the review for this particular Hershey's "Create a Treat" experience was all good as the cookie and chocolate tasted quite pleasant 😁. This was a fun Christmas day activity for kids!LEGO Coast Guard Ship Sinking in PoolDaDiscoveries2021-01-23 | The little guy put in many coins inside the LEGO City Coast Guard ship (60014) and see if it sinks. It certainly does and sinks in several different ways in the pool.
#legoTrike in the Snow & Drifting on Ice (Razor RipRider 360)DaDiscoveries2021-01-13 | See what it was like using a tricycle in the snow and then drifting the Razor RipRider 360 caster trike on an icy road. This was actually in Austin Texas where we rarely have snow. This was even more of an exception because of how much it did snow (3+ inches). The RipRider was a lot of fun on the ice (especially since this trike was designed to easily drift), though snow proved to be a tough terrain for it to ride on.LEGO Police Train Transport MOCDaDiscoveries2021-01-08 | The little guy created a LEGO MOC (my own creation) combining parts from the Police Mobile Command Center (60139) and the RC train set. The result, a fun Police Train with a crane in the back.Roblox Action Figures in Mystery BoxesDaDiscoveries2021-01-07 | See what Roblox figures we got (series 8) from Mystery Boxes, and what we thought about the quality. These were fun to have, though we got quite a few duplicates. We did get enough so that we were able to spell the game's name 🙂BricTek Army Special Forces Tank 25044DaDiscoveries2021-01-03 | See what we thought of the BricTek Army Special Forces LEGO-compatible Tank (25044). It came with two mini-figures and had over 150 pieces. Overall it was pretty fun to build and play with, though the quality could be a bit better.Carole Towne Village TownDaDiscoveries2020-12-22 | We bought and set up the Carole Towne Village Town #0271870 set! It was easy and fun to put it together. We even added a blanket of "snow" underneath. The price was good too as it was on clearance. We really enjoy Christmas décor like this as it helps bring out the festive mood for the holidays.
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Affiliate links are used to help support our channel. Thanks for watching!Xbox Core Controller Unboxing & Connecting to PC to Play RobloxDaDiscoveries2020-12-14 | We unboxed the Robot White 2020 Xbox Controller and connected via Bluetooth to our Alienware Steam Machine gaming PC. We then tried out the Microsoft controller with Roblox playing the mini-game Jailbreak. It was not as good as using a keyboard and mouse as it took some getting used to, but certainly better than some of the other controllers we tried (Xbox 360 and Steam Controller).Test Playing the Spalding 66673WT 54 inch Basketball Backboard & HoopDaDiscoveries2020-12-10 | We bought the Spalding NBA 54" Portable Basketball Backboard & Hoop from Walmart and had it installed. Installation was an extra charge of $99 and was performed by 2 people via Handy.com. It took them about 1 hour 45 minutes and definitely was worth it. The basketball system itself was very impressive. It looks really great and has very little shake when the ball hits the polycarbonate backboard or the rim (it was filled with 4 bags of 50lb sand). In the video we have it set to 10 feet, but it is adjustable to lower. Our only minor gripe with it is that the ball return slope would bounce the ball back to you really quickly, and only for the occasional ball that land on it.
Our little guy definitely had a lot of fun play-testing it, and looks like will be for years to come! We definitely highly recommend this portable basketball backboard.Myrdal Norway Vlog & Photos (via Flamsbana Flam Railway)DaDiscoveries2020-11-30 | Myrdal is a tiny town in Norway, way up in the mountains and reachable by Flamsbana rail from the city of Flam. Even though this was late May it was still snowing. Our little guy enjoyed it, however, and got to taste it and throw snowballs!
We stopped off the the Flamsbana railway and spent about an hour in Myrdal. It is amazingly scenic. If you visit Norway this is certainly a must that you try out the Flam Railway to Myrdal- the ride itself is spectacular, with stop at a famous waterfall as well.
This was from our May 2015 Norway cruise!
#myrdal #norwayStar Wars Battle Pod ArcadeDaDiscoveries2020-11-11 | The little guy tried out Star Wars Battle Pod at the arcade. Even though it only lasted a few minutes, it was an action-packed mission at the Death Star. The dude even got to blast Darth Vader's TIE Fighter before the game was over!Moto GP ArcadeDaDiscoveries2020-11-10 | Our little guy played the Moto GP Arcade game for his 8th birthday party. The controller bike was very realistic and you can tilt left or right. It even took a photo of the player before the race started. This particular MotoGP game was very fun as you can see despite the little dude finishing 12th place. He was able to activate NITRO BOOST on his bike, and completed 3 laps.Hot Wheels Race Case Track SetDaDiscoveries2020-10-24 | Our 7 year-old son had a lot of fun playing with the Hot Wheels Race Case Track Set by Mattel while on a cruise (this was back in July 2018). He demonstrates how to play with it, including launching the vehicles and using it as a storage for the pair of tracks and cars that were included.
He would certainly recommend it to his friends- a very fun portable Hot Wheels playset for on the go! Affiliate links may be used on our channel.Airfix Quickbuild Boeing Apache Helicopter Unboxing & BuildDaDiscoveries2020-10-19 | The Airfix Quickbuild Boeing Apache was an easy-to-build military helicopter model we bought from Amazon. It only had a little more than 30 pies and took about 20 minutes to put together. The rotor blades spun nicely, though the rear ones and the wheels do not spin. Since it used LEGO-like connections, there are certainly creative opportunities as well, though the cockpit won't fit a typical mini-figure. It came with a stand as well.
Please not that affiliate link(s) are used.Titantic Toy Ship Sinking in the PoolDaDiscoveries2020-10-18 | Our toy Titanic model ship took on water and sank in the pool. The ship's bow went first and then tilted up to reveal the propellers. The sinking was dramatic so we added some appropriate music 🙂. It was too large to scoop out with the pool net, so the little guy had to jump in a salvage it.
We bought the Titanic toy boat on Amazon when it was on sale: