SeaWorld Orlando: Fun, refreshing and a thrill for all ages
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
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
As a huge Universal Halloween Horror Nights fan — and someone who has already been to the event five times this year — I’m excited … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part three of debi’s pictorial history series. If you haven’t already, you can view part one or part two before reading … 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
Editor’s note: This is part two of debi’s pictorial history series. If you haven’t already, you can view part one first. As I continue my … 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
The first time we visited Universal Studios Florida was in 1992. Our daughter was 10 and so little for her age but she was tall … 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
As you approach Ripley’s Believe It or Not on International Drive, you will realize something doesn’t look quite right… Indeed, the building appears to be … 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
When I made plans to spend a long weekend with my friend at Walt Disney World over the 4th of July weekend, we decided to … 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
Dark rides originated in the late 19th century, at a time when amusement parks were sprouting up all over the country to allow Americans, who … Read more
It goes without saying that the most critical aspect of a theme-park ride is the ride itself, but there are, of course, other elements that … Read more
Get ready for a weekend full of TV’s hottest reality stars from shows such as Survivor, Big Brother, Ghost Hunters, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The … Read more
The rumor mill grew three sizes that day… Even for the biggest Disney diehard, it’s hard to deny the success Islands of Adventure has had … 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 will run … Read more
It was a night that NO ONE should ever miss! On Saturday, July 14, I attended the annual “Crazy 80s” pub crawl in downtown Orlando … Read more
My teenaged son’s birthday was a few days ago and since Orlando’s theme parks are his favorite place to be, my husband scheduled a vacation … Read more
The AllSpark Coming to Orlando The blood hounds are on the scent, and the trail is leading straight to Transformers: The Ride making it’s way … Read more
It’s safe to say that Disney has the ability to make you feel transported to different worlds at their theme parks as well as their … 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 will run … Read more
There has been so much construction going on at Universal Orlando that I want to help our readers by explaining everything in one post. There … Read more
If you’ve visited Epcot you’ve probably noticed the candy apple red phone booths that are located in the UK Pavilion. You may have even posed … Read more
Casey Jr. has come to town, and the Dumbo rides are now dueling with Timothy Q. Mouse watching over in Storybook Circus, part of the … Read more
High-flying elephants and spinning teacups usually take center stage when a guest is thinking of Walt Disney World. But did you know that 9-pound lemons … Read more
Busch Gardens in Tampa has an amazing line up of roller coasters and thrill rides, but they also have an incredible array of different species … Read more
As you enter the grounds of Disney’s Polynesian Resort, you notice that you are close enough to the Magic Kingdom to have a monorail stop … Read more
Now open at Discovery Cove in Orlando is Freshwater Oasis, an all-new attraction featuring wading adventures and face-to-face encounters with playful otters and curious marmosets. … Read more
For the extreme park-goers like myself, it is hard to leave the park before closing. Unfortunately, there are only so many places you can go … Read more
Many places give you the experience of feeling like a rock star, but few let you live like one. The Hard Rock Hotel at Universal … Read more
It would seem that the opening of Despicable Me Minion Mayhem at Universal Studios Florida has brought us plenty of good fortune. Not only do … Read more
The big blue world of Nemo and friends comes to life just in time for the summer vacation season as Disney’s Art of Animation Resort … Read more
Tijuana Flats opened its first location in Winter Park, Florida in 1995 by a young gentleman named Brian. The concept now has over 79 restaurants … Read more
Aquatica, a one-of-a-kind waterpark that immerses guests in the playfulness of the sea, introduces a new Weekday Pass that allows guests to enjoy unlimited weekday … Read more
WHAT: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando’s Velvet Sessions lobby concert series continues in June with the John Oates Band performing hits “Kiss On My … Read more
Besides making all of your travel plans, you’ll need to decide what you want to bring along with you. Changes of clothing of course, but … Read more
At the beginning of May, my wife and I were fortunate enough to visit Epcot’s newest dining option – Tutto Gusto, in the Italy Pavilion. … Read more
I recently spent a visit at Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL. I visit the Orlando parks on a weekly basis, but since moving to Orlando … Read more
Drinking at Walt Disney World can be expensive, but there are a few ways to minimize the damage to your wallet. Here’s some tips for … Read more