A forest of beautiful Christmas trees can be found in Orlando, every year. During the two weeks before Thanksgiving the Orlando Museum of Art becomes a glittering winter wonderland. The Festival of Trees is one of my favorite holiday traditions in Orlando and I had the pleasure of being invited to attend the event's opening… Continue reading Orlando’s Festival of Trees – A Cherished Tradition
What was once a dream of the Food & Beverage team at Disney's Hollywood Studios' Brown Derby Restaurant is now a reality. The rumors quickly turned to truth and this past weekend marked the opening of the Brown Derby Lounge. Husband and I could not wait to go and I am happy to share our… Continue reading Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Newest Star: The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
There is so much to do in Orlando during Halloween time it is almost scary. Yesterday I got to experience the first day of SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular and I am convinced it is the best overall value for families with young kids. Check out my review, and lots of pictures, for Orlando Informer. I hope… Continue reading SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular – The Best Value for Families
It is a dinner show that is simply classic Orlando,.. and is all NEW! Visit Orlando Informer for my latest contribution. I share my experience with the new, refreshed show of Arabian Nights. It was a very enchanting evening, in part due to the VIP Experience which I strongly recommend. ENJOY!!http://www.orlandoinformer.com/2013/arabian-nights-dinner-show-orlando-review-photos/
If there is one part of Orlando that I really don't visit all that often, it would be Downtown Orlando. Although I have very fond memories of certain places within the towering shadows the downtown skyline, over the years I have somehow overlooked it. Perhaps it was the lure of the attractions area that grew stronger… Continue reading The Abbey: A Venue Worthy of Once Upon a Time
New York City is one of the most exciting cities on the planet. I have always found it interesting that the New York City skyline can be seen from the entrance of an Orlando theme park based on a movie studio in California. However, as one of the last few remaining areas of Universal Studios Florida… Continue reading Empire state of mind: Tour the incredible New York Backlot of Universal Studios
Universal Studios Florida, to put it simply, is a celebration of Hollywood that offers plenty of movie-based, action-packed thrills to draw thousands of guests daily. However for me, a non-thrill seeker, there is something else that attracts me. It’s the details and theming; it’s the main reason I am a theme park fan. For my… Continue reading All in the Details: Hooray for Hollywood at Universal Studios Florida
Orlando, like so many wonderful cities, is made up of little districts. Sometimes they're hard to find and you have to be in "the know" to know about them. One little district is Audubon Park. Located just off Mills Ave (known also as Highway 17-92), it is one of Orlando's oldest neighborhoods. Here you will… Continue reading Finding Bliss at Orlando’s Blue Bird Bake Shop
Universal Orlando is decidedly more adult oriented than Walt Disney World, and honestly that's why I love the occasional getaway there. For my latest contribution to Orlando Informer, I created a countdown of the Top 5 Outdoor Bars at Universal Orlando. Cheers and enjoy! http://www.orlandoinformer.com/2013/the-big-5-top-five-outdoor-bars-universal-orlando/
I sat at my cubicle and gazed upon US Highway 192 at the entrance of Celebration. I longed to be back in the parks. The office job, albeit a Disney one, felt like a cage. I waited to hear back from my interview,... then they showed up. Two Dream Squad Cast Members drove from Epcot… Continue reading An Inside Look at a Disney Dream Job: the Dream Squad
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