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
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
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 a theme park family, we have been to both Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World during some of the busiest times of the year. … Read more
To say that Universal Studios Florida has been busy this past year is something of a profound understatement. In addition to opening Despicable Me: Minion … Read more
Welcome to part 2 of my top 10 new experiences opening up here in Orlando in 2013. If you didn’t get a chance to read … Read more
With Disney holding the grand opening for its New Fantasyland on December 6, as well as opening other completed projects on this date (Test Track, … 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
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
Last week, of course, was the occasion of much shock and (occasional) awe: George Lucas is retiring, Disney has purchased all three of his remaining … Read more
The modern-day theme park attraction is a multi-faceted entity. There’s the queue, which, at the present moment, is undergoing a transformation from decorated-but-passive waiting room … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Editor’s note: This is the first post by our newest OI contributor, Lisa. We look forward to featuring her writing and Central Florida experience on … Read more
On our recent trip to Orlando, NBA City was tops on the dining wishlist for our sports-loving teenage son. After an exciting day at Universal … Read more
Dining at theme parks is an important part of your Orlando vacation. Good planning will make sure the least amount of obstacles get in the … Read more
One of the many great things about Orlando is that there is plenty to do, even on rainy days. Don’t let the rain spoil your … Read more
Some of Disney’s most notorious villains are plotting to take over the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and it’s your job to help Merlin … Read more
Update 1/17/12 12:46pm Apparently someone on Universal Orlando’s social media team didn’t read the memo all the way through. Initially Universal’s Facebook post stated that … Read more
It has been a very interesting few weeks at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, especially for someone like me who is trying to help … Read more
Since we got back from France, I’m still trying to get caught up with Universal Orlando news and updates from the last two weeks! However, … Read more
January 2, 2012 January 3, 2012 Yes, the JAWS attraction and its home, Amity, have been shuttered at Universal Studios Florida. No more skippers … Read more
Visiting ICE! at Gaylord Palms is one of the many family traditions we have here in Orlando. That’s why, when we jumped in the car … Read more
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort takes hospitality to new heights The most recent edition of the Disney Insider email newsletter featured a rather lengthy article … Read more
