Now would seem to be a good time to purchase a vacation home or villa in Orlando wouldn’t it? After all, home prices are as low as they have been in decades and more and more visitors are coming to Central Florida to enjoy a vacation with their friends and family. So, buy a home, […]
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Star Wars Weekends Begins at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
May 21, 2013 Comments Off on Star Wars Weekends Begins at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosStar Wars Weekends started last weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It was a chance for fans to meet Ray Park (Darth Maul – Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett – Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) and Dee Bradley Baker […]
Continue reading …Orlando Theme Park Ticket Prices… Are You Ready For The Increase?
May 20, 2013 Comments Off on Orlando Theme Park Ticket Prices… Are You Ready For The Increase?Over the weekend Universal Orlando raised its one-day, one park base ticket price from $89 to $92, before tax. A 3.4 percent increase. A single-day ticket that gets you into both parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, went up 3.2 per cent from $124 to $128. According to the Universal web site, you […]
Continue reading …How the USA Screws Itself with Foreign Tourists
May 20, 2013 Comments Off on How the USA Screws Itself with Foreign TouristsOver the past weekend my family had some dear friends from the United Kingdom around for dinner and one of the topics of conversation was their recent trips to various parts of the globe. The lucky devils have been all over the globe in recent months with trips to Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Europe, Mexico […]
Continue reading …The Proper Pie Company…A Haven For The Brits!
May 20, 2013 Comments Off on The Proper Pie Company…A Haven For The Brits!Over the last decade or so I’ve heard many guests from the UK say that they missed their own home food when traveling to foreign parts and particularly when they visit Florida. Many guests moan about the bacon over here as well as the fact they can’t get a decent pie or fish and chips. […]
Continue reading …Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Comes To A Close This Weekend
May 16, 2013 Comments Off on Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Comes To A Close This WeekendThe Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is coming to the end of it’s run and this coming weekend is your last chance to visit. The 2013 Flower Power concert also comes to an end as Starship, starring Mickey Thomas, round up the series from the 17 to 19th May. The 2013 season has seen some […]
Continue reading …Princess Merida welcomed into Disney Princess Royal Court
May 11, 2013 Comments Off on Princess Merida welcomed into Disney Princess Royal CourtMagic Kingdom played host to a joyous and regal celebration earlier today as Walt Disney World officially welcomed Merida into the Disney Princess Royal Court. As a part of the ‘Limited Time Magic,’ all 10 Disney Princesses came together at 9:30 a.m. at Cinderella Castle in honor of their newest member, the brave and independent Merida […]
Continue reading …Savion’s Place Offers Great Cuisine in Downtown Kissimmee
May 10, 2013 Comments Off on Savion’s Place Offers Great Cuisine in Downtown KissimmeeWe always like to report on new places and new experiences and restaurants are among our favorite topics! Today, we take a look at a relatively new restaurant in Downtown Kissimmee… Savion’s Place. Savion’s Place occupies the space recently vacated by the popular Chef John’s restaurant on E. Dakin Avenue. Chef John’s has moved to […]
Continue reading …SeaWorld partners with Idol singer Lauren Alaina to promote new Antarctica attraction
May 9, 2013 Comments Off on SeaWorld partners with Idol singer Lauren Alaina to promote new Antarctica attractionSeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ has partnered with award-winning country artist Lauren Alaina to perform the official theme song for the new attraction at SeaWorld® Orlando, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin™, opening May 24, 2013. Alaina recorded two songs for SeaWorld, including the theme song for the ride in Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, and […]
Continue reading …The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley is Coming to Universal Orlando
May 8, 2013 Comments Off on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley is Coming to Universal OrlandoBuilding on the global phenomenon that is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. Entertainment today announced an expansion of historic proportion with the entirely new themed environment, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. Scheduled to open in 2014, the world’s first centrally themed, multi-park experience expands […]
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