A nice way to end the week … Orlando is officially the place for the biggest smiley face. Five hundred smiling people from around the world gathered on 1st October at the opening of the new Amway Center to set the Guinness World Record for the biggest smiley face. Coinciding with the official World Smile […]
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Dining Delights in Orlando – Taverna Opa Greek Restaurant
October 3, 2010 Comments Off on Dining Delights in Orlando – Taverna Opa Greek RestaurantTo kick off the Dining Delights in Orlando series, we are making Taverna Opa Greek restaurant our first port of call. The restaurant is located at Pointe Orlando on International Drive. The official address is 9101 International Dr Ste 2240 Orlando, FL 32819 and the phone number for reservations is 407 -351-8660 In addition to the […]
Continue reading …Unfortunately priorities at work took over yesterday morning before I was able to get to Day 2 of the AARP Orlando @50+ and as a result I missed the opening show with Music in Motion. I also missed a few of the sessions but I did get there late afternoon and in time to hear […]
Continue reading …The Fun Spot – Orlando & Kissimmee
September 29, 2010 Comments Off on The Fun Spot – Orlando & KissimmeeOn this blog I like to feature some of the things to do that you wouldn’t normally think about when you visit Orlando. Sure, everyone knows about the big theme parks at Disney, Universal and Sea World but what about the smaller guys? Some of the smaller attractions can be a lot of fun and […]
Continue reading …As we look forward to the opening of the new Amway Center here are some facts and figures about the project: From a vision to blueprints to reality. The Orlando Magic served as the developer of the new downtown Amway Center which will compete to host major national events, concerts and family shows. The facility […]
Continue reading …Orlando Amway Center Set To Open
September 26, 2010 Comments Off on Orlando Amway Center Set To OpenOrlando is getting set to welcome its brand new sports, concert and events facility… the all brand spanking new Amway Center. The countdown is on for the 1st October opening to the general public and it promises to be a magnificent occasion. On Friday, the new Amway Center will open its doors to the Central […]
Continue reading …One of the things we’re constantly being asked in the Florida Leisure office is “where can we go to eat, watch a movie and do some shopping that isn’t too far from our vacation home?” Some of the best malls such as the Mall of Millenia or the Florida Mall are about 20 to 30 […]
Continue reading …Disney Parks unveiled a new marketing campaign today called “Let the Memories Begin” Thursday. Apparently park guests will become the stars of a nightly photo show to be projected on the spires of Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The campaign is designed to celebrate family vacation memories created at the Disney theme […]
Continue reading …Let Your Imagination Run Wild…at WonderWorks!
September 22, 2010 Comments Off on Let Your Imagination Run Wild…at WonderWorks!Sometimes it’s nice to let your imagination run riot for a few hours and so it was when I recently visited WonderWorks, at Pointe Orlando on International Drive. WonderWorks claims to be an amusement park for the mind and with over 100 interactive exhibits it certainly doesn’t disappoint. There’s something at this venue for everyone. […]
Continue reading …AARP, the association for folks aged 50 and older is bringing its annual National Event & Expo to Orlando at the end of this month. It will take place at the Orange County Convention Center from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Orlando@50+ is a three-day event geared for those over 50 and will offer something […]
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