Scotty’s Cove Conservation Area in Kissimmee
April 25, 2014 Comments Off on Scotty’s Cove Conservation Area in KissimmeeA lot of people traveling to Central Florida immediately think of our world famous theme parks as the place they’d like to hang out when they’re on vacation but there is another side to the area. Central Florida is blessed with some large natural lakes that bring nature right to the doorstep of many travelers. […]
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Disney Parks Invites Guests to ‘Rock Your Disney Side’ With 24-Hour Kickoff to Summer on Both Coasts
April 24, 2014 Comments Off on Disney Parks Invites Guests to ‘Rock Your Disney Side’ With 24-Hour Kickoff to Summer on Both CoastsThe countdown has begun to “Rock Your Disney Side: 24-Hours” this Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season, when guests of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California can enjoy select parks for 24 hours nonstop. Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park and Disney California […]
Continue reading …Universal Orlando Opens Cabana Bay Beach Resort
April 5, 2014 Comments Off on Universal Orlando Opens Cabana Bay Beach ResortA few days ago Universal Orlando opened it’s newest resort hotel, Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Naturally, here at Florida Leisure, we’re always interested in the latest and newest things going on in Central Florida and this was no exception. It was a chance to see a new hotel and what was on offer for Universal’s […]
Continue reading …Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food opens tonight at Universal City Walk
February 5, 2014 Comments Off on Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food opens tonight at Universal City WalkUniversal CityWalk’s newest restaurant, Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food, officially opens tonight – becoming the second eatery to debut as part of this year’s historic expansion to Universal’s entertainment complex. Featuring colorful décor, fresh, authentic cuisine, more than 200 different tequilas, and authentic Mexican folk art, Antojitos takes diners on a journey through the cantinas, street […]
Continue reading …A Visit To The Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Pie Car
January 9, 2014 Comments Off on A Visit To The Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Pie CarSometimes we get the chance to do something really unique and yesterday was one of those days. Not many people have ever got the chance to go aboard the largest privately-owned train in the world, the Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Blue Unit train, let alone experience the great food that is available to […]
Continue reading …Photography is an essential ingredient to this blog as well as to the marketing efforts of Florida Leisure. As a result, we’re always looking for new ways to demonstrate all of the great things that Florida has to offer visitors and travelers. So it was with great excitement that last weekend I got to spend […]
Continue reading …Arabian Nights Celebrates 25 Years!
August 15, 2013 Comments Off on Arabian Nights Celebrates 25 Years!One of the areas leading themed dinner shows celebrates 25 years in business this year and in a place where so many dinner shows have opened and closed before, that’s no mean achievement. Arabian Nights, one of Central Florida’s original shows, retains its popularity for two simple reasons. It offers a great experience with good […]
Continue reading …Discover Downtown Orlando – The Rebirth of the Church Street District!
June 26, 2013 Comments Off on Discover Downtown Orlando – The Rebirth of the Church Street District!A couple of weeks ago we had the opportunity to visit Downtown Orlando and to see some of the new things taking place in the Church Street District. In the 70’s and 80’s Church Street and the Church Street Station area was the “in” place to be for entertainment in Orlando. It really all started […]
Continue reading …Celebrate The New Year in Orlando
December 31, 2012 Comments Off on Celebrate The New Year in OrlandoIt’s one of the biggest nights of the year! Some of the most exciting New Year’s Eve activities are with us tonight as Central Florida looks to celebrate and get 2013 off to a great start. New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest fireworks evenings of the year at Walt Disney World, a place […]
Continue reading …Dreaming of a White Christmas? Orlando is still the best place to be.
December 24, 2012 Comments Off on Dreaming of a White Christmas? Orlando is still the best place to be.As a kid, living in the UK, one of the things I always used to dream of was a “White Christmas.” It was usually a very rare event but this year it seems that more than half the US is likely to be hit by a blanket of snow this festive period. A massive snowstorm […]
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