All Systems Are “GO” For Orlando City’s MLS Bid
September 30, 2013 Comments Off on All Systems Are “GO” For Orlando City’s MLS BidImportant news for Orlando City Soccer fans in their quest to see MLS soccer in the City Beautiful… the important votes will happen this month. The dates for both the City of Orlando and the Orange County Commissioners to vote on the approval of funds for the new downtown multi purpose soccer stadium have been […]
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18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Opens Today
September 27, 2013 Comments Off on 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Opens TodayThe 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opened today so we decided to check it out early this year as there have been some new additions well worth exploring. The first thing you’ll want to do is grab a Marketplace Discovery Passport and embark on a global tasting tour during the vent that runs […]
Continue reading …Changes to Disabled Policy at Walt Disney World
September 23, 2013 Comments Off on Changes to Disabled Policy at Walt Disney WorldStarting next month, in an attempt to reduce the abuse of their disabilities policy, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland will no longer allow visitors with disabilities instant access to rides. Under the current policy, Disney visitors can get a guest assistance card that grants quicker access to rides by entering through attraction exit doors […]
Continue reading …2013 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
September 23, 2013 Comments Off on 2013 Florida Restaurant & Lodging ShowEver wondered about all the delicious food and beverage choices you have when you visit Orlando? Ever worried about making the right choices for you and your family? Well, worry no more. We visited the 2013 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show earlier this week and we can report back that the food industry in Orlando […]
Continue reading …Hannah Yun Wins Inaugural Volvik Championship at Reunion, Kissimmee, Florida
September 22, 2013 Comments Off on Hannah Yun Wins Inaugural Volvik Championship at Reunion, Kissimmee, FloridaIt was not a moment too soon when Hannah Yun (pictured above) sank the final putt to win the first Volvik Championship at Reunion. Seconds later the rain came lashing down and soaked the golf course. Yun fired a final-round 3-under 69 to hoist the trophy and with only one tournament remaining on the 2013 […]
Continue reading …Photography is an essential ingredient to this blog as well as to the marketing efforts of Florida Leisure. As a result, we’re always looking for new ways to demonstrate all of the great things that Florida has to offer visitors and travelers. So it was with great excitement that last weekend I got to spend […]
Continue reading …Symetra Women’s Golf Tour Hits Osceola County
September 20, 2013 Comments Off on Symetra Women’s Golf Tour Hits Osceola CountyCompetitive professional golf returns to Osceola County this weekend as the Volvik Championship, part of the Symetra Tour, takes place at Reunion. The three day event is part of the official development tour for the LPGA Tour (The U.S. based professional women’s golf tour). The Symetra Tour was previously known as the LPGA Futures Tour […]
Continue reading …46th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism
September 12, 2013 Comments Off on 46th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on TourismThe 46th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism began in Orlando yesterday. The conference is a chance for leaders in the Florida tourism industry to get together and learn about the year past and the future to come. It’s also a chance for the industry to congratulate itself on a steady upward growth trend at […]
Continue reading …Surf Expo 2013 Draws to a Close!
September 11, 2013 Comments Off on Surf Expo 2013 Draws to a Close!The Surf Expo at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando came to a close on Sunday and the event was another huge success. The twice a year show always generates a lot of business for attendees and judging from the attendance it’s fairly safe to say that the industry is thriving. Final numbers saw over 2,200 […]
Continue reading …Orlando City’s 1st Celebrity Golf Tournament
September 10, 2013 Comments Off on Orlando City’s 1st Celebrity Golf TournamentOrlando City Soccer Club held their first ever golf tournament yesterday and 27 groups consisting of 133 players took part to help the Orlando City Soccer Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to fulfilling the charitable objectives of Orlando City SC by providing outreach programs, services and initiatives for individuals and […]
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