Grand Opening Dates Set as Expansion Continues for the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park
September 4, 2012 Comments Off on Grand Opening Dates Set as Expansion Continues for the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom ParkGuests visiting Magic Kingdom blink back in amazement at the scene: not one, but two colorful Dumbos spinning through the sky above Storybook Circus. To the delight of fans of the beloved Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction, a second Dumbo flies alongside. The playful pachyderm is joined in Storybook Circus by the Barnstormer Coaster re-themed […]
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It’s another big day in the City Beautiful and in particular for Orlando City. The franchise with desires to become part of the MLS set up, tonight looks to advance to the final stage of the 2012 season as it takes on arch rivals Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL Pro Play Off Semi Final. The […]
Continue reading …One of the perks about doing what we do, renting vacation homes …just in case anyone forgot 😉 , is that from time to time we get invited to events and to explore more about the world about us in Central Florida. One of the highlights is always a chance to learn more about Walt […]
Continue reading …Kennedy Space Center : Launch Pad and Launch Control Center
August 29, 2012 Comments Off on Kennedy Space Center : Launch Pad and Launch Control CenterJust recently I went over to Kennedy Space Center to take advantage of the once in a lifetime “Up-Close” tours of the Launch Control Center, The Launch Pad tour and the Vehicle Assembly Building tour. It’s been a long time since the public has been given access to these areas on the space coast and […]
Continue reading …“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” – Neil Armstrong
August 26, 2012 Comments Off on “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” – Neil ArmstrongThe words “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” will forever be immortalized with the day man walked on the moon for the very first time at 20:17:39 UTC on July 20, 1969. They were words uttered by astronaut Neil Alden Armstrong and they were words that millions of people heard as they tuned […]
Continue reading …“Be Our Guest” Restaurant at Walt Disney World To Open For Reservations at Noon on August 20th
August 16, 2012 Comments Off on “Be Our Guest” Restaurant at Walt Disney World To Open For Reservations at Noon on August 20thReady, set, make your reservations beginning at noon August 20 at 407-WDW-DINE for Be Our Guest Restaurant in the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. You can make reservations up to 180 days out – the very first seating will be for dinner on November 19 by calling 407-WDW-DINE (3463), or visiting any Guest Relations […]
Continue reading …‘Great Irish Hooley’ Festival Labor Day Weekend at Downtown Disney
August 15, 2012 Comments Off on ‘Great Irish Hooley’ Festival Labor Day Weekend at Downtown DisneyCentral Florida’s first Great Irish Hooley will take place Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2012 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. The hooley – Irish slang for a party or celebration – will feature popular U2 Tribute band Elevation and five other Irish bands playing traditional and rock tunes, Irish Dance […]
Continue reading …Man, 64, Sent To Jail For Collecting Rainwater
August 14, 2012 Comments Off on Man, 64, Sent To Jail For Collecting RainwaterIt’s not often on this blog that we get involved in governmental issues but we recently learned of one ridiculous example of property rights being trampled on by officials in The State of Oregon. In the vacation home rental business, we are somewhat used to government getting involved and telling property owners what they can […]
Continue reading …Loggerhead Sea Turtle Rescued By SeaWorld Orlando
August 10, 2012 Comments Off on Loggerhead Sea Turtle Rescued By SeaWorld OrlandoA sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle was brought to SeaWorld Orlando yesterday, August 7, after it was spotted by a resident floating in the ocean near Melbourne, located on Florida’s east coast. Melbourne’s Sea Turtle Preservation Society brought the turtle to SeaWorld for emergency care and rehabilitation. SeaWorld Orlando’s turtle experts and vets have been conducting […]
Continue reading …National Senior Games Comes To Kissimmee
August 8, 2012 Comments Off on National Senior Games Comes To KissimmeeKissimmee in Osceola County, Florida is quickly gaining a reputation as an epicenter for amateur athletics and this was further cemented on Monday as the National Senior Games Association announced it would relocate its corporate headquarters to Kissimmee and with it, it’s National Senior Games event. This means that the National Senior Games will now […]
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