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
I have a confession to make.... Disney's Hollywood Studios is my least favorite Walt Disney World park. I’m just not a “theme parks based on movies and TV shows” type gal. However, the treat to experience a live musical presented by Encore is something I could not pass up. This musical is not an attraction… Continue reading Flying Solo and Finding Wonderland
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
As someone who grew up here in Orlando, Legoland has a special place in my heart because it sits on the grounds of Cypress Gardens. I visited Cypress Gardens many times while growing up. I have only been to Legoland once, and it was just a few weeks ago. I am on my lunch hour… Continue reading Press Release from Legoland: Ticket Prices
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
The article below is a great read. When visiting Orlando be sure to take time to enjoy some activities outside of the theme parks. http://disneydestinations.msn.com/articles/4/251934484?ocid=disneycopy
There are many times when I am thankful that I work in the tourism industry. One of the many benefits of living in Orlando is the ability to enjoy the magical surroundings everyday. I make it a point to go for a brisk walk after work a few times a week. Yesterday, I packed my… Continue reading Rain Rain DON’T go away: a walk in Disney World
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