No other Walt Disney World resorts offers the level of cultural immersion and exotic experiences that can be discovered at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. It is my favorite Walt Disney World Resort; my heart practically sings the minute I set foot in the awe-inspiring lobby. As a Disney Vacation Club Member, Animal Kingdom Lodge is one… Continue reading Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kilimanjaro Club – is it worth it?
After many years and many visits to Walt Disney World, we've compiled our top five favorite bars and lounges inside the Walt Disney World theme parks.
Many people have said us Floridians live in paradise. So why would we Sunshine State citizens ever need to get away? Yes, it's true we Floridians enjoy soaking up the sun even in the middle of the work week. For people like me it really is home sweet home. But we too need a getaway… Continue reading A lovely place to come home to
It's been nearly a year since Central Florida finally joined the ranks of other heavily populated areas, offering a commuter rail. The SunRail has already gone through a few changes in its short existence and has a pretty strong fandom made of those who have ridden the rails and realized the convenience of it all… Continue reading A step-by-step guide to riding the SunRail
I am very excited and can't wait to try out the new section of the Sanford River Walk. I have very fond memories of this beautiful, riverside walkway. It is one of the many great enhancements to Downtown Sanford. If you have visited Downtown Sanford, add it to your list now! Check out the Orlando… Continue reading Sanford River Walk is better than ever
Everyone knows the big three Orlando theme park giants: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld. But there are many wonderful attractions throughout Central Florida besides the big three. One of those attractions, Legoland Florida, provides a much more relaxed and intimate theme park experience. First let me state that Legoland Florida is a great… Continue reading A walk through Cypress Gardens – the best part of visiting Legoland Florida
Disney fans rejoice as a long awaited day approaches. In just a few days, January 7th to be exact, the misfit "icon" of Disney's Hollywood Studios will start to be removed. Not all Disney fans are excited, some are apathetic, but the ones (like me) that are excited are actually really, really excited. So what's… Continue reading What’s the big deal with the Sorcerer’s Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
It’s been a while and a lot has changed. And it is those changes that have made it realistic for the sun to rise over ThisFloridaLife again. I am happy to write to you, my Florida Lifers, and welcome you back to the place that started my newfound love of being a freelance writer (in… Continue reading ThisFloridaLife is back!
There's no place I'd rather live than Orlando. Yesterday was yet another day that solidified this sentiment. I spent the day at Universal Orlando, at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, with a friend who is the bigger "Potterhead" I know. It was magic! In the middle of the day I headed to the other… Continue reading No place I’d rather be: to my mother’s father
It is time to make your Memorial Day weekend plans. Since Memorial Day is to celebrate and honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, perhaps a visit to a historical Florida destination is in order. I received the information below and I have to say, I am pleased that some of the… Continue reading Memorial Day Event at Oviedo’s The Lawton House
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