Gatorland’s Oldest & Largest Gator Turns 50
December 20, 2012 Comments Off on Gatorland’s Oldest & Largest Gator Turns 50The historic gator mouth entrance designed and built by Frank Godwin in 1962, celebrates its 50th Birthday today, December 20th at the theme park known internationally as the “Alligator Capital of the World.” In December 1962, the gator’s mouth welcomed its first guests into Gatorland. At that time, donations were collected for visiting the […]
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Splitsville Luxury Lanes Opens at Downtown Disney
December 19, 2012 Comments Off on Splitsville Luxury Lanes Opens at Downtown DisneySplitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney is now officially open! The upscale, retro-style bowling venue which is now the largest in the bowling brand’s fleet, joins other fun, family-friendly entertainment options at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort. Splitsville is the bowling brand’s only two-level location with 30 lanes and more than 50,000 square […]
Continue reading …Splitsville at Downtown Disney all set for 19th December Opening Date
December 7, 2012 Comments Off on Splitsville at Downtown Disney all set for 19th December Opening DateThe latest trend in boutique bowling is rolling into Downtown Disney with a December 19th, 2012 opening date for Splitsville Luxury Lanes. The upscale, retro-style bowling venue will be the largest in the bowling brand’s fleet and joins other fun, family-friendly entertainment options at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort. Splitsville at Downtown Disney […]
Continue reading …Fogo de Chão – Brazilian Steakhouse on International Drive, Orlando
October 11, 2012 Comments Off on Fogo de Chão – Brazilian Steakhouse on International Drive, OrlandoEvery once in a while Orlando turns up another gem and that’s one of the reasons why Central Florida is such a great place to visit. There’s always something new and just recently we got to try out one of the newest restaurant additions for 2012. Fogo de Chão (pronounced “Fo-Go-Dee-Shoun”) is an authentic Southern […]
Continue reading …One of the joys about working, living and playing in Central Florida is the variety of things to do. Of course, the area is best known for it’s amazing world class theme parks but there’s far more to the Orlando area than most visitors see. We have some fabulous museums, art galleries, shopping malls, restaurants, […]
Continue reading …Legoland Florida Celebrates First 4th July With “Red, Brick & Boom”
June 26, 2012 Comments Off on Legoland Florida Celebrates First 4th July With “Red, Brick & Boom”LEGOLAND® Florida celebrates with a bang this Fourth of July with its first Independence Day festivities, Red, Brick and Boom. Central Florida’s newest theme park will celebrate with four nights of family fun and fireworks, Jul. 4-7, 2012. But, this isn’t a typical fireworks show. LEGOLAND Florida’s special glasses turn ordinary fireworks into millions of […]
Continue reading …Brave – The Highland Games Tournament
June 18, 2012 Comments Off on Brave – The Highland Games TournamentImmersing the whole family in traditional Scottish rivalry, Brave -The Highland Games Tournament at Epcot is a kid-focused offering that includes games like Mini Caber Toss, Cake Toss, Haggis Flip and archery. There also is a kids’ playground with free enhanced wireless. The attraction will take place through July 8 from 11 a.m. – 7 […]
Continue reading …Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station brings the circus to New Fantasyland on June 15 with a water play area where monkeys, elephants and giraffes splash along with guests. Joining Dumbo, the Flying Elephant and Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini in Storybook Circus, Casey Jr. is the most recent phase to open in Magic Kingdom’s […]
Continue reading …Despicable Me Minion Mayhem to Open at Universal Orlando on July 2
June 13, 2012 Comments Off on Despicable Me Minion Mayhem to Open at Universal Orlando on July 2Minion recruits: mark your calendars! Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, one of the most anticipated theme park attractions of 2012, will officially open at Universal Orlando Resort on July 2. This brand-new ride combines the outrageous humor and memorable characters of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s blockbuster film Despicable Me, with an all-new storyline, incredible new […]
Continue reading …Kissimmee—Orlando’s “Other Side” When visitors think of Florida, they often think of palm trees and beaches. Ask them to describe Orlando, and roller coasters and characters come to mind. But between those sandy beaches and the colorful theme parks is another beautiful area that’s been teeming with indigenous wildlife and native subtropical plants that locals […]
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