If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend then consider this fun, free event in Casselberry. Around this time of year everyone suddenly discovers their long lost Irish lineage. So gather your friends, packs some chairs, a blanket, and make plans to head to Lake Concord Park for live… Continue reading Get into the Irish Spirit at this free event in Casselberry
One of the many joys of visiting theme parks is indulging in sweet treats you might otherwise resist. There are lots of yummy desserts to enjoy through Universal Orlando Resort. In my latest contribution to OrlandoInformer, I take your sweet tooth on a journey through Universal Orlando’s top five desserts. And please note: for this… Continue reading Universal Orlando’s top five desserts worth the indulgence
This weekend Downtown Orlando will be a flurry full of foodies and whinos. The Downtown Orlando Food and Wine Festival brings together some of Orlando's finest restaurants and renowned wineries from around the world. As if sampling food and wine wasn't enough, there's live music too! A few streets near beautiful Lake Eola become lined… Continue reading Tips for Enjoying Downtown Orlando’s Food and Wine Festival
It beckons. With rich earth tones, exotic plants and fabrics, whimsical architecture, and an enchanting melody, Port of Entry at Islands of Adventure is an imaginative destination. Enter the large, curving metal gates and explore one of the most unique and creative theme park entrances in the world. The entrance area is a crucial piece… Continue reading Explore the stunning details of Universal’s Islands of Adventure: The Adventure Begins at Port of Entry
Perhaps you've heard of the Monorail Pub Crawl, or perhaps the title of this post made you think, "ooooh that sounds fun!" Indeed to hop aboard a monorail, stopping at each resort's lounge for an adult beverage is a fun endeavor, but there are some downsides of which to take note. The Pros Convenient and… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of the Monorail Pub Crawl
The Crossroad Shopping Plaza in Lake Buena Vista, near Walt Disney World, is a popular place to find affordable, quality dining. Over the years many enhancements and new businesses have come to this shopping plaza while one staple has remained strong for many years: Chevy’s Fresh Mex. Now the time has come for Chevy’s to… Continue reading Chevy’s Fresh Mex Gets a Complete Refresh in Orlando
At first glance, World Expo may seem to be one of the few areas inside Universal Studios Florida without the heightened level of detailed theming featured in other areas of the park. While it certainly is true that the amount of little details and theming is stronger in the Hollywood and New York backlots, there… Continue reading From MEN IN BLACK to Springfield USA: The Details of World Expo at Universal Studios Florida
What phrase do you immediately hear after the Super Bowl has just completed? Why, “I’m going to Disney World” of course! On special occasions, a triumphant athlete, sports team, or celebrity is often invited to parade through Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This past weekend it was finally time for Orlando’s hometown heroes, the University… Continue reading UCF Knights march into Magic Kingdom: Complete coverage & priceless parade viewing tips
Well here it is, the final day of 2013. Did you accomplish everything you wanted? Yeah, me neither. But I came pretty close and had a good year. And what's a good year without some good food? For my final countdown of ThisFloridaLife 2013 let's take a trip down culinary memory lane. Here are my… Continue reading ThisFloridaLife Top 3 of 2013: The Food
As 2013 nears its end, it is time to continue my countdown of my favorite moments of ThisFloridaLife in 2013. While the goal of ThisFloridaLife is to share my love of my homestate, it is only natural that the majority of my posts are about Orlando and her marvelous theme parks, I am a Native… Continue reading ThisFloridaLife Top 3 of 2013: The Theme Parks
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