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
What was once a dream of the Food & Beverage team at Disney's Hollywood Studios' Brown Derby Restaurant is now a reality. The rumors quickly turned to truth and this past weekend marked the opening of the Brown Derby Lounge. Husband and I could not wait to go and I am happy to share our… Continue reading Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Newest Star: The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
There is so much to do in Orlando during Halloween time it is almost scary. Yesterday I got to experience the first day of SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular and I am convinced it is the best overall value for families with young kids. Check out my review, and lots of pictures, for Orlando Informer. I hope… Continue reading SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular – The Best Value for Families
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
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
One year ago, on 7/7, I started ThisFloridaLife. The goal: share my love for my homestate and discover more of my own background. Little did I know how important this goal would be for me and how my lifestyle would be enhanced. In honor of the one year anniversary, I'd like to share the highlights… Continue reading The First Year of ThisFloridaLife
On opening day, I was there. I don't consider myself part of the "blogger elite" or the super theme park blogger army. But, as I conducted my morning social media check, it was just too much to bear, and so I decided I had to be there. After completing a morning full of chores, and… Continue reading Moe’s Tavern, I just want Moe of it
I have said it on numerous occasions, the Epcot Flower and Garden festival has not really resonated with me in the past. Try as I might, I am just not able to raise beautiful, healthy plants. However, this year the festival is different and tastier than ever. Thanks to Garden Marketplaces throughout World Showcase, guests can… Continue reading Last chance to enjoy the 2013 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
Today marks the 15th anniversary of my absolute favorite Walt Disney World theme park, Disney's Animal Kingdom. To celebrate the occasion I wrote a tribute article for OrlandoInformer.com. Click here to read it! http://www.orlandoinformer.com/2013/disneys-animal-kingdom-15-year-anniversary/
I can remember many a Spring Break during my youth that Mother Nature ruined by bringing the cold to Florida. It isn't fair right? It would always be nice and warm the week prior to and the week after Spring Break, but the moment our week to be off finally came around, BAM, here comes… Continue reading Baby It’s Cold Outside – Spring Break at Disney
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