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
New York City is one of the most exciting cities on the planet. I have always found it interesting that the New York City skyline can be seen from the entrance of an Orlando theme park based on a movie studio in California. However, as one of the last few remaining areas of Universal Studios Florida… Continue reading Empire state of mind: Tour the incredible New York Backlot of Universal Studios
Universal Studios Florida, to put it simply, is a celebration of Hollywood that offers plenty of movie-based, action-packed thrills to draw thousands of guests daily. However for me, a non-thrill seeker, there is something else that attracts me. It’s the details and theming; it’s the main reason I am a theme park fan. For my… Continue reading All in the Details: Hooray for Hollywood at Universal Studios Florida
Orlando, like so many wonderful cities, is made up of little districts. Sometimes they're hard to find and you have to be in "the know" to know about them. One little district is Audubon Park. Located just off Mills Ave (known also as Highway 17-92), it is one of Orlando's oldest neighborhoods. Here you will… Continue reading Finding Bliss at Orlando’s Blue Bird Bake Shop
Universal Orlando is decidedly more adult oriented than Walt Disney World, and honestly that's why I love the occasional getaway there. For my latest contribution to Orlando Informer, I created a countdown of the Top 5 Outdoor Bars at Universal Orlando. Cheers and enjoy! http://www.orlandoinformer.com/2013/the-big-5-top-five-outdoor-bars-universal-orlando/
It's coming to an end. One month of Summer left. It comes quick doesn't it? As I spend Saturday morning cleaning house and doing laundry, I frequently glance outside, peering through the windows, a look of longing in my eyes. And it hits me, there's a few things I've just got to do before Summer… Continue reading Florida Must Do’s Before Summer Ends
One of the crowning jewels of the Central Florida area is the city of Winter Park. Beautiful boutiques, unforgettable restaurants, and stunning homes fill Winter Park, FL to the brim. To top it all off, the gorgeous Rollins College campus serves not only as an impressive educational institution but also as a cultural arts beacon.… Continue reading Enrich Your World at Winter Park Institute’s Fall Season
Fellow Parrotheads, Sirius XM listeners, Florida lovers, and mourners of the fall of Pleasure Island... lend me your ears eyes. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with my favorite Radio Margaritaville DJ, and fellow Florida Native, JD Spradlin. It was a wonderful afternoon at the Orlando Margaritaville Cafe'. I visited with JD in… Continue reading Tales from the Parrot Perch: My Interview with JD Spradlin of Radio Margaritaville
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
As a fledgling travel junkie, most of all when it comes to traveling and discovering Florida, I love hearing about new TV shows featuring the Sunshine State. Though not a new series, I am still super excited about "Orlando's Top 10 Must Do's" which airs tomorrow at 10am on "Women's Entertainment" or "WE". This show… Continue reading A Must Watch: Orlando’s Top 10 Must Do’s
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