For my stepson's birthday celebration, we were ready for some fun outside of the Walt Disney World theme parks. He has gotten to the point where going to the parks and going on rides is not as exciting as it used to be. It's a sad side effect of being a frequent theme park visitor.… Continue reading A Fantastic Time at Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Mini-Golf
This weekend was wasted, spent bedridden and resting thanks to a terrible ear infection which still plagues me at the moment. I daydreamed of being out and about in the land I love; it's how I prefer to spend the weekend. One of the many destinations that called from afar, Cupcake Delights, is home to… Continue reading Cupcake Delights: the Best Cupcakes in Central Florida
It's that time again! Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando is in full swing. Yours truly and husband got to ride on one of the Mardi Gras parade floats and toss beads at the thousands of cheering park guests. It was a blast! Read all about in my latest post for Orlando Informer.
The amount of events happening throughout Central Florida this weekend is astounding. However, when I saw that Chad Crawford, host of "how to Do florida" would be hosting the 50 year celebration of Long & Scott Farms in Mt. Dora, FL, I knew just how to spend my Saturday morning. The morning drive provided some… Continue reading A City Girl Visits the Farm: 50 years of Long and Scott Farms
Two years ago, I came across an advertisement for Wekiva Island. Ever since, my curiosity begged me to experience this local literal watering hole. Today, on a whim, I finally discovered this paradise. Wekiva Island is located in the Wekiva Springs, FL area, Northwest of Orlando. Many, many years ago it was the site of… Continue reading Wekiva Island – Paradise Found
We knew it would be different. We knew it would be artistic. Admittedly, we were a little anxious. Husband and I sometimes have a difficult time straying from our norm. After spending the evening at "DRIP", I am so glad we opened our minds and ventured out to experience something new. Pure and simple, DRIP… Continue reading Dripping with Artistry: Orlando’s Newest Live Show “DRIP”
It's the most wonderful time of the year... ok well, almost. The kids are back in school and most of the professional world is back in full swing. As a result, hotel parking lots show more vacant spaces, the highways are starting to become slightly less cluttered, and the theme parks are starting to regain… Continue reading The Best Time of Year to Visit Orlando and Florida
Every six months the latest round of professional interns for Walt Disney World bids their farewell. Some find a gig with Disney, others do not and sadly head back home. During this time of year it is common to see groups of cast members get together after work to send off the latest group with… Continue reading A Brief Evening in Splitsville
As ThisFloridaLife first came to life, I began to hunt for all things Florida. One of my most treasured finds is the TV series "how to Do florida". I kick myself for not having found it sooner. I have been watching "how to Do florida" for 6 months now and it is high time that… Continue reading Just DO it: how to Do florida
ThisFloridaLife started as both a love song for my homestate and a catalyst for me to get out there and enjoy my lifelong home. I dreamed of Paris, Hawaii, Tokyo, London, the Caribbean, and Italy. Those dreams seem more and more out of reach and frivolous, and so a new dream was born: enjoy my… Continue reading Living ThisFloridaLife in 2013
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