Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: February 17 – 23, 2013
OI Universal Center updates: February 17 – 23, 2013 Welcome, Vacation Heroes, to your weekly dispatch from headquarters. Please note that the updates are … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: February 17 – 23, 2013 Welcome, Vacation Heroes, to your weekly dispatch from headquarters. Please note that the updates are … Read more
King Kong & Skull Island, meet Jurassic Park & Islands of adventure Over at Screamscape this week there was a hot rumor that seemed to … Read more
Welcome to THE BIG 5, a definitive top five list of various Orlando related, uh, stuff. THE BIG 5 is wide ranging, and runs the … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: February 10 – 16, 2013 Welcome, Vacation Heroes, to your weekly dispatch from headquarters. Please note that the updates are … Read more
Bridge to nowhere except Universal Orlando This week the Orlando Sentinel published an article explaining how taxpayers are funding the construction a bridge at Universal … Read more
Recently I spent a Friday evening with some friends of mine at Rocco’s Tacos on Sand Lake Road, also known as Orlando’s Restaurant Row. I … Read more
If you’ve ever been to Universal Studios Florida theme park you’ve seen it, walked by it, wondered what it was, etc. I’m talking about the … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: February 3 – 9, 2013 Welcome, Vacation Heroes, to your weekly dispatch from headquarters. Please note that the updates are … Read more
Another day, another Harry Potter expansion rumor Thanks to the boys over on the forum at OrlandoUnited.com, we’ve got a couple juicy rumors about a … Read more
On Saturday February 9, “The City Beautiful” will host the 4th Annual Orlando Chili Cook-off, produced by Events for Change, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that … Read more
Spring is definitely in the air as Orlando’s theme parks prepare for their first major events of 2013… Bands, Brew & BBQ 2013 at … Read more
For one Grand Prize winner, the chance to discover a Decade of Kissimmee Memories with ten vacations to Central Florida’s premier vacation destination now awaits … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: Jan 26 – Feb 2, 2013 Welcome, Vacation Heroes, to your weekly dispatch from headquarters. Please note that the updates … Read more
The latest on Middle Earth coming to Orlando Rumors were ablaze this week with many people more convinced than ever that JRR Tolkien’s Lord of … Read more
Velvet Sessions with Ed Roland Are you looking for our just announced Hard Rock Hotel Velvet Sessions giveaway featuring Ed Roland? If so, please click … Read more
An article published on CNN.com yesterday reported that Orlando’s International Airport ranked as the top selection for families traveling with kids. Traveling with a child? … Read more
Middle Earth in the middle of Universal Orlando Back in August our column introduced the possibility of an island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure dedicated … Read more
As 2012 draws to a close, I thought it would be fun to spend a few moments looking back at all that has come to … Read more
After a bout with a severe cold, I finally got a chance to visit Universal’s theme parks yesterday to check out the holiday crowds. Although … Read more
Something wicked this way comes… We’ve talked about the rumors swirling around what’s coming to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Phase 2 and this … Read more
Tourism and attractions are a major part of what makes Orlando the thriving and active city it is. There’s always something to do, and new … Read more
A Nighttime Spectacular for Islands of Adventure My favorite rumor in a while started catching fire this week as word got out that Universal has … Read more
It is that time of year again at Universal Orlando — time for Mannheim Steamroller, time for the Macy’s Holiday Parade, and time for Grinchmas! … Read more
Disney elves blend yuletide traditions and Christmas cheer to create a wintry wonderland ready for holiday revelers at Walt Disney World as early as November … Read more
Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agrees to acquire world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including legendary STAR WARS franchise. Acquisition continues Disney’s strategic focus on creating and … Read more
Here’s all that I’ve been able to figure out after about 30 minutes of clicking around. A few days ago the following description of Hogwarts … Read more
It was one of those days — you know those ones that seem to drag on for an eternity and make you long for the … Read more
Last Saturday Rosie and I had the privilege of seeing Zac Brown Band at Amway Center in downtown Orlando. We were very excited about this … Read more
I’d like to open this post so our readers can share stories about how a hurricane, tropical storm or severe weather altered their Orlando plans. … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights is not something to miss if you’re a horror lover like me. I eagerly made plans to go with some friends from … Read more
On Saturday we had the opportunity to visit SeaWorld on what turned out to be a simply gorgeous Saturday afternoon. It was a bit busier … Read more
As many as 15 million Americans suffer from a food allergy. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has introduced this fall a new line of allergy-friendly dining … Read more
I’ve been a Universal Orlando passholder for the last year, and I’m pretty biased about it. I’ve always felt that the theme parks at Universal … Read more
I started running eight months ago. At this time I had no idea Disney had running events. After my cousin told me to check out … Read more
Family and friends coming into town are what really gets me to go to a lot of attractions in Orlando that I don’t usually visit. … Read more
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Universal’s fourth on-site hotel has begun to show some life as prep work on the Cabana Bay Beach Resort is starting … Read more
September 27, my birthday, is my favorite day of the year. It’s my day to do whatever I please, be showered with attention, and receive … Read more
Magic Kingdom certainly evokes childhood dreams and nostalgia for a more innocent time. “Why would you go there more than once?” some ask. “Don’t you … Read more
The Japan Pavilion is my favorite in the World Showcase at Epcot. It is a beautiful sight as you come upon the blue-roofed pagoda and … Read more
Who can say they were entirely surprised when they first heard the news of Test Track being closed for a complete refurbishment? Not me; after … Read more
Old Town will host their 2nd annual “an Old Town Halloween” multi-day event for this season. Zombies, Ghosts, and Florida Ghost Busters will inhabit the … Read more
For a record 46 days beginning Sept. 28, Disney guests can taste their way around the world during the 17th annual Epcot International Food & … Read more
Update 9/18/12 Many of you already know that this spring Universal launched an all-new nighttime lagoon show called Cinematic Spectacular. The show combines famous movie … Read more
We’ll need to see your wand as identification… Visitors to Universal Studios Florida are seeing a lot of construction, all of it moving at a … Read more
PINKTOBER at Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando adds a pop of PINK this October in honor of the brand’s 13th … Read more
My grandmother approached me with a newspaper article circled twice in pen, “You better read this – I think you’ll like it!” The small article … Read more
More ‘streetmosphere’ characters coming to Universal and Disney One thing that both Universal and Disney seem to believe will help the parks is the addition … Read more
A few changes have been made since my last visit to the park. Fall is definitely in the air. Well, the thermometer may actually indicate … Read more
As a Disney Passholder, I thought I had seen everything that Disney’s Hollywood Studios has to offer. Boy was I wrong… and surprised! I recently … Read more
On a recent visit to Universal Orlando, we arrived mid morning at Universal Studios Florida and went straight to the newest attraction — Despicable Me. … Read more