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Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
See what it’s like to brave the world’s fastest and steepest hybrid roller coaster. Iron Gwazi debuts spring 2021 at Busch Gardens Tampa.
New fireworks, outdoor holiday shows, and contact-less visits with Santa and Rudolph are all new for Christmas this year.
2020 has been an odd year, but that hasn’t stopped your favorite parks from offering SOME fall fun. Here’s your guide to everything.
Whether you’re at Disney, Universal, or the greater Orlando area, we’ve got you covered with the best of the best burgers.
Make your next trip a success by checking your expectations, preparing your cell phone, and securing advance registrations.
Experience one of Central Florida’s hidden retro gems while taking in some fun, safe, classic, and socially distanced films.
Attractions, exhibits, special tours, and the possibility to interact with real astronauts all await you at this Florida gem.
Racing, science centers, magic shows, arcades, wax museums, bowling alleys, ice bars – Orlando has it all!
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing. With a little planning, your Orlando vacation doesn’t have to be an exception.
UPDATE (9:41 am, 06.22): Disney has unveiled its calendar of Walt Disney World Resort hotel openings. You can find the full details below. After closing … Read more
Orlando is known for its family-friendly attractions, but you can party at a variety of nightclubs. Here are the city’s best.
FINAL UPDATE (12:19 pm, 06.03): as of today, Universal Orlando’s three parks have reopened to annual passholders, and the resort’s hotels opened yesterday. – After … Read more
The City Beautiful is filled with fine dining experiences around every turn. Not only do we have the world-famous theme parks, replete with character experiences … Read more
FINAL UPDATE (6:09 pm, 05.07): Disney has just announced the very beginning of a slow, phased reopening of its Walt Disney World Resort, starting specifically … Read more
Our 10 best tips for having a fantastic time at Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld with a special-needs family member.
When you come to Orlando, it’s easy to default to the theme parks as the focal point for your trip. However, there are those who … Read more
NOTE: we would like to point out that, in response to COVID-19, 4 Rivers Smokehouse has altered its service to pop-up drive-through stations. This applies … Read more
Welcome to the City Beautiful! Below, you can find a collection of maps of some of the areas around Orlando – after all, the town’s … Read more
What’s a vacation in Florida without some great seafood? The Sunshine State is surrounded by water and is supplied with ample varieties of fresh fish, … Read more
As someone who has been surrounded by it my whole life, I can tell you that Orlando is an overlooked hub of art and culture. … Read more
Time is precious, and vacation time is even more so. Orlando’s theme parks have made strides to help their guests save time, and both Walt … Read more
Yes, Orlando’s identity is tied to its theme parks, but there is an entire arts and cultural scene woven throughout the city that visitors sometimes … Read more
An Orlando vacation is sweet enough on its own, but you can make your trip even sweeter by indulging in the best desserts throughout the … Read more
Orlando’s theme parks are certainly the shining star of any Central Florida vacation, but there are also some great animal-focused attractions in the City Beautiful … Read more
Wasting away again in Margaritaville is now something far bigger than a hit 1970s song. Orlando is now home to a major resort sprawling across … Read more
There are so many great things about the Sunshine State – one of them being that, no matter where you are in Florida, you are … Read more
Orlando only ranks somewhere in the middle when it comes to the most expensive cities in the United States, but tickets to the big theme … Read more
International Drive has served as a major corridor for Orlando visitors since 1972. It was originally conceived by a lawyer and real estate developer, Finley … Read more
Orlando is famous for its theme parks and tourist destinations. When friends and family hear you’re heading for the City Beautiful, they often assume you’re … Read more
Orlando’s world-class attractions make it the number-one tourist area in the world, but what if vacationers aren’t the only beings this destination attracts? Consider this: … Read more
Welcome to Pointe Orlando, a playground for adults in the heart of Orlando’s International Drive. As a large, single-site complex, Pointe Orlando is one of the … Read more
In 1991, the first BB King’s Blues Club opened on the infamous Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. But, fortunately, you don’t have to go all … Read more
When I first moved to Orlando in 2012, it was common knowledge that The Florida Mall was the less-desirable shopping destination among our local options. … Read more
“Live as the locals do.” It’s a common tourism mantra that entices travelers to experience some of the less-frequent parts of any destination. In my … Read more
When someone mentions Orlando, the first things to come to mind are our world-class theme parks and wonderfully warm climate, but there’s so much more … Read more
Just in case this morning’s big SeaWorld Orlando news – revolving around the family-friendly Ice Breaker roller coaster – wasn’t enough for you, the company … Read more
When traveling, it’s always a good decision to research a few things prior to departure. What’s the weather like? What’s some native wildlife you might … Read more
Being born and raised in New Jersey gives you a few inalienable rights. For me, those were the New York Yankees, wanting to grow up … Read more
UPDATE (06.21.19): It breaks my heart to have to update my review this way. Recently, Copper Canyon has closed the doors of its International Drive location. … Read more
When you think of Florida, you likely think of summer – palm trees, a scorching sun, and a life spent by the water with fun frozen … Read more
Cooper’s Hawk is an award-winning restaurant and winery located at the intersection of International Drive and Sand Lake Road – the head of Restaurant Row. … Read more
I’m just going to come right out and say it: Yellow Dog Eats should be at the very top of your list of restaurants to visit … Read more
Looking for some indoor fun on a rainy day (or just any day, really) in Orlando? You can’t go wrong with Putting Edge’s glow-in-the-dark mini-golf. Located … Read more
Here you are! After saving your hard-earned money, booking your flight and hotel, and purchasing your Universal Orlando Resort tickets, you’re finally in Orlando, Florida! … Read more
On the one hand, the new Sesame Street land at SeaWorld Orlando is a pretty standard children’s area of a theme park; with its bright … Read more
After months of wild speculation, rumors, and anticipation, Busch Gardens today announced what is going to replace Busch Gardens Tampa’s long-suffering (and -shuttered) Gwazi wooden … Read more
After paying for admission to SeaWorld Orlando, then handing over $20 or more for parking, the last thing you want to do is spend a … Read more