Can’t believe it’s time to type this already: Get ready for Mardi Gras at Universal Studios. To be fair, real Mardi Gras is earlier than usual this year: Feb 5. We won’t wait until then to celebrate, of course. Universal’s event begins Feb. 2 and runs Saturdays through April 19. Yowza. The entertainment lineup is […]
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10 Reasons to Stay Off the Disney Resort Property and book a Vacation Home
January 13, 2008 Comments Off on 10 Reasons to Stay Off the Disney Resort Property and book a Vacation Home1. This is a much less expensive option. 2. You can prepare your own food and eat at the times you prefer. 3. Using your own vehicle gives you flexibility over the time you visit the parks. 4. Your home will have both a microwave and a refrigerator. Most Disney Resort rooms have refrigerators, or […]
Continue reading …I took my son to Disney’s marathon weekend and we entered the Kid’s Race 1-3 year old … total cost $5 donation, we got a medal and a lot of fun out of it. PRICELESS!
Continue reading …When I read articles like the one below, I chuckle to myself at how mythical and frightening a trip to Disney World seems to be. Maybe it’s because I have lived in the “House of the Mouse” for over 15 years that makes these trips less daunting. The theme park industry has boomed and expanded during the time […]
Continue reading …Otronicon, Orlando’s gaming expo, returns to the Orlando Science Center next week for its third year. The gaming event is family friendly and has something for everyone with video-game tournaments, showcases of the latest games, advanced military simulators, a classic arcade and much more. Gamers can partake in Guitar Hero and Rock Band tournaments, and […]
Continue reading …Sir Edmund Hillary, (pictured left), the first man to climb Mount Everest died today, aged 88. For some people that will mean next to nothing but for me he was a man who helped to inspire so many people around the world. On May 29, 1953 he was the first man, along with Sherpa Tenzing […]
Continue reading …This is why you need a 2 week stay and why a vacation home makes the most sense Operation Disney World Can you do the theme park mecca of the world in less than a week? One intrepid travel journalist finds out. By CARLY MILNE I’ve been a Disney fan for as long as I can […]
Continue reading …I’ve never been to Orlando, but after reading the “Guide to All Things Tacky Fabulous in Orlando” blog, I’m tempted to visit.This infomercial from a car dealer called Family Auto Mart is truly tacky fabulous. The theme song is incredibly catchy, and the host is like a 300-lb hummingbird with an espresso IV drip. I […]
Continue reading …It’s January… Election Day is ten months away. Repeat … 10 months away yet the campaign seems to have been going on forever. Does anyone really care at this stage? I’m guessing you’re probably asking yourself a similar question right now. But what beats me is all these celebrities who are already jumping on the bandwagon… […]
Continue reading …Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Closes
January 8, 2008 Comments Off on Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede ClosesDolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede dinner theater closed abruptly yesterday, with its owners telling staff that the attraction’s 13-acre site had been sold to an undisclosed buyer. In announcing the property’s sale, the owners said that they were looking for another location for the dinner attraction. Since opening in June 2003, Dixie Stampede has proven very […]
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