Over the last few weeks there has been much discussion about the documentary “Blackfish” that was released in the United States on 12 November 2013. The documentary was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film festival in Park City, Utah on 19 January 2013. It was then picked up by Magnolia […]
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Last Sunday my family kept up our tradition of attending one of Orlando’s premier Christmas events… “The Singing Christmas Trees”. I’ve previously blogged about First Baptist Orlando’s wonderful production so I don’t really have much else to add other than if you are in Orlando prior to Christmas you simply have to see what I’m […]
Continue reading …Last night we paid a visit to the Arabian Nights Christmas Show to check out how things were going ahead of the planned final closing day of 31st December. Unfortunately, if you haven’t heard, Arabian Nights is to close for good at the end of the month after a run of 25 years in the […]
Continue reading …Thanksgiving Weekend Welcomes Many Orlando Holiday Events!
November 26, 2013 Comments Off on Thanksgiving Weekend Welcomes Many Orlando Holiday Events!Capone’s Holiday Show Thursday, November 28 through January 1, Capone’s Dinner and Show. Celebrate the season at Capone’s with a special Holidays edition of their fun dinner show Holidays Around the World and Candlelight Processional Friday, November 29 through December 30, Epcot. Celebrate international Yuletide traditions as you experience World Showcase filled with festive […]
Continue reading …“We Shall Remember Them”. Today is Veterans Day, Remembrance Day and Armistice Day and it is the day we remember all those who gave their lives serving in the armed forces. Remembrance Day, as it is known in the United Kingdom, is observed on 11 November to recall the end of hostilities of World War […]
Continue reading …U.S. Women’s National Team to play Brazil in Orlando – 10th November 2013
October 8, 2013 Comments Off on U.S. Women’s National Team to play Brazil in Orlando – 10th November 2013In conjunction with the U.S. Soccer Federation, Orlando City SC announced today that the two-time defending Olympic champion U.S. Women’s National Team will play the fourth-ranked Brazilian Women’s National Team next month at the Florida Citrus Bowl. The U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Brazil will take place on Sunday, November 10 at 3:30 p.m. ET […]
Continue reading …What the Government Shut Down Means For Florida Tourism
October 1, 2013 Comments Off on What the Government Shut Down Means For Florida TourismSo now that it is official that the US Government has shut down, what does that really mean for you and your family when visiting Florida? Well, some things will be affected but in general, you’ll not notice much of a difference if you are planning to visit our world famous theme parks. All will […]
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 …Orlando City made amends for a poor performance on Saturday when they lost 1-0 to Pittsburgh Riverhounds with a polished and professional performance against VSI Tampa at Plant City last night. On a sodden field Orlando always looked in control of the game and unlike Saturday’s match, moved the ball around the field well.The 3-0 […]
Continue reading …The Proper Pie Company…A Haven For The Brits!
May 20, 2013 Comments Off on The Proper Pie Company…A Haven For The Brits!Over the last decade or so I’ve heard many guests from the UK say that they missed their own home food when traveling to foreign parts and particularly when they visit Florida. Many guests moan about the bacon over here as well as the fact they can’t get a decent pie or fish and chips. […]
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