One of my favorite Christmas songs is "Count Your Blessings" and one my biggest blessings is to have spent my whole life in Orlando. Year after year I have made marvelous memories during the holiday season. Orlando truly is magical this time of year. Join me as I list my favorite holiday events in Orlando.… Continue reading A Local’s Guide to the Best Holiday Events in Orlando
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, yet in certain spots within Orlando's theme parks the holiday spirit can be found year-round. Join me on a tour and top five countdown of Orlando's theme park Christmas shops. Click here to read the countdown, my latest OrlandoInformer.com contribution. http://www.orlandoinformer.com/2013/big-5-top-five-christmas-shops-in-orlando-theme-parks/
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
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
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
I have said it on numerous occasions, the Epcot Flower and Garden festival has not really resonated with me in the past. Try as I might, I am just not able to raise beautiful, healthy plants. However, this year the festival is different and tastier than ever. Thanks to Garden Marketplaces throughout World Showcase, guests can… Continue reading Last chance to enjoy the 2013 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
Today marks the 15th anniversary of my absolute favorite Walt Disney World theme park, Disney's Animal Kingdom. To celebrate the occasion I wrote a tribute article for OrlandoInformer.com. Click here to read it! http://www.orlandoinformer.com/2013/disneys-animal-kingdom-15-year-anniversary/
One of my (former) favorite talking points is that as a Native Floridian I had never been to South Beach - Miami, FL. I know... can you believe it? Finding a way to deal with the 8 hour drive back from Key West to Orlando, an overnight stay in South Beach was definitely in order.… Continue reading What a Wonder-ful view in South Beach
When our wedding anniversary rolls around every January we are often challenged with finding a destination that will be enjoyable despite the Winter weather. We took a risk and rolled the dice by choosing Vero Beach, FL. The weather could go either way, in the end, it did not go well. I have waited months… Continue reading A Very Necessary Vero Beach Trip
I can remember many a Spring Break during my youth that Mother Nature ruined by bringing the cold to Florida. It isn't fair right? It would always be nice and warm the week prior to and the week after Spring Break, but the moment our week to be off finally came around, BAM, here comes… Continue reading Baby It’s Cold Outside – Spring Break at Disney
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