It all started with a dream that was fulfilled in 1969 and today it’s one of Central Florida’s best kept secrets…only it’s not really that secret…if you are in the know! I’m talking about the dream of Ednamay Wales back in the 60’s and her vision for opening an antique shop. In 1969 Ed, her […]
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Yesterday I showed you the latest attraction in the Kissimmee area with Fantasy Surf’s Flowrider so today I thought I’d stay on a water sport theme and take you to the Water Ski Museum and Hall of Fame. The museum is located near exit 44 on Interstate 4 and is difficult to miss… but somewhat […]
Continue reading …Central Florida is not known for surfing but now it really is possible to enjoy catching a wave even when you’re landlocked and nowhere near the ocean. Fantasy Surf is an indoor surfing facility in Kissimmee, just down the street from Walt Disney World, that opened last week and is now ready for adventurous waveboarders […]
Continue reading …SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular
October 26, 2010 Comments Off on SeaWorld’s Halloween SpooktacularSea World’s Halloween Spooktacular comes to an end this weekend and there’s still time to visit and dance with an ice DJ, learn from a school of fish or play with a sea fairy. There’s also lots of candy to be had as more than 2 million pieces of trick-or-treat sweets are being handed out […]
Continue reading …November at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
October 25, 2010 Comments Off on November at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival15th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Continues Through Nov. 14 Food and wine aficionados not to mention music fans who like to “eat to the beat” have just two weeks at the beginning of November to get their fill of “delicious discoveries” before the 15th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival comes […]
Continue reading …Just recently I made a trip to a place that is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity… your chance to actually live on Disney property! As legend goes, a young Walt Disney would lie underneath the expansive branches of his ‘dreaming tree‘ in Missouri. It was here that Walt developed his passion for storytelling […]
Continue reading …March of Dimes – Signature Chefs Auction
October 22, 2010 Comments Off on March of Dimes – Signature Chefs AuctionLast night we were privileged and honored to be able to attend the 2010 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction at the Ballroom at Church Street in Orlando. The evening was opened by Event Chair, Chris Hurn and proved to be a great success as several of the areas leading chefs prepared many special dishes […]
Continue reading …Cheetah Hunt & Cheetah Run at Busch Gardens Update
October 21, 2010 Comments Off on Cheetah Hunt & Cheetah Run at Busch Gardens UpdateLast week this blog (click here for last weeks blog) covered the news that Busch Gardens is developing a new area, Cheetah Run and Cheetah Hunt, at its famous Tampa theme park, so I decided to trek the hour journey from Florida Leisure Vacation Home land to see what was going on. Here’s a couple […]
Continue reading …The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Update
October 20, 2010 Comments Off on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter UpdateI decided to wander along to Islands of Adventure recently to see how things were going over at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Remember, it officially opened to amazing scenes from Potter fans on June 18, so I went along as I wanted to see how things were going. And… I’m happy to report […]
Continue reading …New details are coming out from Disney just days after dramatic evidence from Universal’s shows just how important it is for our theme parks to keep offering new attractions. Universal Orlando has just posted their best quarterly results in the resort’s 20 year history, fueled by the power of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. […]
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