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
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/
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
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
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.
In a moment of spontaneity, I finally ventured off to visit Bloodhound Brew. There's been plenty of talk about this "pub & eatery", especially amongst the hospitality crowd. When they first opened I jumped online to view their menu and was immediately intrigued by the "frog dog", a vegetarian sausage. Plenty of other creative, seemingly elevated bar and… Continue reading Bummed about Bloodhound Brew
My husband and I sank our teeth in the dark pink flesh of watermelon. The sweet, sticky juice dripped down our chins and onto our fingers. I enjoyed the cool taste of Summer. Moments later, I wrapped the remaining slices in plastic and began placing them in the refrigerator. Suddenly, it hit me. For so… Continue reading Seasons Come and Seasons Go
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
We stepped out of the tropical atmosphere of Margaritaville Cafe Orlando and into the Florida heat. To be truthful, the two rounds of margaritas were working their magic. We breathed in deep and surveyed the excitement of City Walk. "Wanna go to Islands of Adventure and buy an annual pass?", he asked. I called my… Continue reading An Unexpected Adventure
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