There has been a hole in my heart ever since Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney closed. This why I go to Universal CityWalk rather frequently. Disney fans all over the world are anxiously waiting for Splitsville to open. It will open at the former site of the Virgin Megastore. For more info on what Splitsville… Continue reading First Look: Splitsville at Downtown Disney
There are so many tips and tricks that I have to offer for a magical visit to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. However, who has an attention span that would last that long? Here now is a short collection of tips for visiting the most attended theme park in the world. Yes, you did… Continue reading Quick tips for Magic Kingdom
Faithful followers and friendly folks who are just browsing thisfloridalife, lend me your opinions. I crave your input. Last night my husband and I popped into Universal Studios. We had a great evening as the excitement of being new passholders has not yet worn off. After enjoying the Cinematic Spectacular, and a spin on… Continue reading A Matter of Perspective
Disclaimer: This post was written in 2012. Sadly the Lone Palm Airport bar no longer offers Happy Hour. But it's still one of my favorite places in Orlando and this post is a snapshot of the day my husband and I became Universal Orlando Annual Passholders because we enjoyed ourselves too much at Lone Palm.… Continue reading A Very Happy Hour at Margaritaville
Orlando is not like other US tourism destinations. It's spread out. Oodles of time and energy will be wasted if your hotel is not in the area of the attractions that interest you most. Hotels in Orlando are as varied as the cereal aisle in your local grocery store. With the hope of helping you… Continue reading Stay in Your Zone – Orlando Districts
I wonder sometimes, what differentiates those that excel in life and those that do not. Obviously, there is not one stand-alone characteristic. But, I think one is the desire to never settle, the desire to grow. The Central Florida Zoo, located in Sanford, Florida, very easily could settle. They could accept that Disney's Animal Kingdom… Continue reading Just Keep Growing – Central Florida Zoo Expansion
The Sunshine State is not holding true to its namesake today. It seems this week will be a soggy one. What can I say? Florida is a peninsula after all, we get a fair share of tropical weather. While my friends and colleagues often moan and groan at the sight of grey skies and… Continue reading Remorse for the Rain – Orlando in the rain
Another Saturday night, another debate. Yet again, the desire to go dancing at Universal Citywalk enticed me. My husband, however, had to work the next morning and preferred a more low-key evening. And so, we ventured to Sanford, Florida. Certainly, there are parts of Sanford that I would not send my worst enemy to, but… Continue reading Sanford Saturday Night
I may be a born and bred Florida girl, but there is a certain California landmark that has come to mean the world to me: Disneyland. I will admit, once upon a time I had no idea about Disneyland. I thought the only Disney destination that really mattered was Walt Disney World. In… Continue reading Happy 57th Birthday to the Happiest Place on Earth: Disneyland
There are many times when I watch theme park visitors move from one attraction to the next, one theme park to the next, on and on and on. It is heartbreaking to watch. We spend so much time saving for and planning our vacations. If you let it, it will speed right by. You must… Continue reading Stop, Look, and Listen: a Disney walk
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