There has been a hole in my heart ever since Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney closed. This why I go to Universal CityWalk rather frequently. Disney fans all over the world are anxiously waiting for Splitsville to open. It will open at the former site of the Virgin Megastore. For more info on what Splitsville… Continue reading First Look: Splitsville at Downtown Disney
There are so many tips and tricks that I have to offer for a magical visit to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. However, who has an attention span that would last that long? Here now is a short collection of tips for visiting the most attended theme park in the world. Yes, you did… Continue reading Quick tips for Magic Kingdom
I remember sitting in my first Tourism class at UCF. I was an English major and I decided to take the class as one of my electives. The fireworks went off and I changed my major. Back then the Rosen College of Hospitality Management was a collection of classes at the main University of… Continue reading One Orlando Sentinel Article – three stories
Orlando is not like other US tourism destinations. It's spread out. Oodles of time and energy will be wasted if your hotel is not in the area of the attractions that interest you most. Hotels in Orlando are as varied as the cereal aisle in your local grocery store. With the hope of helping you… Continue reading Stay in Your Zone – Orlando Districts
I wonder sometimes, what differentiates those that excel in life and those that do not. Obviously, there is not one stand-alone characteristic. But, I think one is the desire to never settle, the desire to grow. The Central Florida Zoo, located in Sanford, Florida, very easily could settle. They could accept that Disney's Animal Kingdom… Continue reading Just Keep Growing – Central Florida Zoo Expansion
The Sunshine State is not holding true to its namesake today. It seems this week will be a soggy one. What can I say? Florida is a peninsula after all, we get a fair share of tropical weather. While my friends and colleagues often moan and groan at the sight of grey skies and… Continue reading Remorse for the Rain – Orlando in the rain
I have a confession to make.... Disney's Hollywood Studios is my least favorite Walt Disney World park. I’m just not a “theme parks based on movies and TV shows” type gal. However, the treat to experience a live musical presented by Encore is something I could not pass up. This musical is not an attraction… Continue reading Flying Solo and Finding Wonderland
I may be a born and bred Florida girl, but there is a certain California landmark that has come to mean the world to me: Disneyland. I will admit, once upon a time I had no idea about Disneyland. I thought the only Disney destination that really mattered was Walt Disney World. In… Continue reading Happy 57th Birthday to the Happiest Place on Earth: Disneyland
There are many times when I watch theme park visitors move from one attraction to the next, one theme park to the next, on and on and on. It is heartbreaking to watch. We spend so much time saving for and planning our vacations. If you let it, it will speed right by. You must… Continue reading Stop, Look, and Listen: a Disney walk
There are many times when I am thankful that I work in the tourism industry. One of the many benefits of living in Orlando is the ability to enjoy the magical surroundings everyday. I make it a point to go for a brisk walk after work a few times a week. Yesterday, I packed my… Continue reading Rain Rain DON’T go away: a walk in Disney World
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