Alcohol is a hot topic in Orlando right now. Between the epic news that Magic Kingdom's newest restaurant will serve beer and wine during dinner, the upcoming Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and Oktoberfests happening throughout the Sunshine State, it's the topic du jour. Couple all that with it being the start to a challenging… Continue reading A Local’s Favorite Orlando Watering Holes
There is a somewhat hidden gem inside Disney's Hollywood Studios. In my list of must-dos in Disney's Hollywood Studios I have to put a visit to The Magic of Disney Animation towards the top, right under One Man's Dream. Once the home to an actual Disney Animation studio, The Magic of Disney Animation offers a trip… Continue reading Drawn to Disney’s Animation Academy
It's almost time. Every Disney fan is on pins and needles as it draws near. Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival is by far the most popular special event on Walt Disney World property. As a local, this event takes over my social calendar. Seriously, for the next month and a half I will make… Continue reading The Most Important Thing to do at Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival
So many times I hear from families who express their post-vacation exhaustion. Say it with me now, "I need a vacation from my vacation". This statement really saddens me. Vacation in Orlando is not always inexpensive (to put it nicely), and though I believe it is worth every penny, I think it is important to… Continue reading Get Some R&R: Kids Want It
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Although Tijuana Flats is now a chain restaurant, chains don't just magically appear. Such is the case with Tijuana Flats. This taco joint is a favorite of college kids, young up and coming adults, and families alike. It got its start right here in Orlando. I will never forget my first visit to Tijuana Flats.… Continue reading Tijuana Flats: A Florida Original
For most Florida Residents, especially those of the Central Florida variety, Autumn is the time to enjoy some great events. Of course, there are the huge staples of Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. However, there are three "real" Florida events that are on my… Continue reading Three Real Florida Fall Events
I craved redemption. Not for myself, but for the famous gas-station-convenience-store heaven known as WaWa. This summer Florida's first WaWa opened to much fanfare and social media buzz. Being a Native Floridian, when I first saw my transplant friends post their excitement about the first WaWa in Florida on Facebook months ago, I had to… Continue reading I Wanna WaWa – A Native Floridian’s First Time
The morning came early. After having a BLAST at Dapper Day (check it out), the alarm went off and I jumped into action, which really surprised me, I felt like I was in my twenties again. It was time to walk in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. On this gray morning, I… Continue reading Walk Out of the Darkness… and into the rain
As is the case with any great city, Orlando always offers something new. Although my hometown is guilty of having massive urban sprawl, the benefit is that there are many splendid neighborhoods and suburbs to explore. Here is a great little article from Travel Channel listing five great local restaurants. Also, don't forget September is… Continue reading Travel Channel’s Best Orlando Local Restaurants
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