First came the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and theme parks were changed forever. This themed land inside Universal's Islands of Adventure represented the first time a domestic theme park re-created a world inside a movie in perfect detail. Then came Cars Land in Disney's California Adventure - AMAZING! Now the world waits for "New… Continue reading New Fantasyland – Official Opening Date
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
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
I remember sitting in my first Tourism class at UCF. I was an English major and I decided to take the class as one of my electives. The fireworks went off and I changed my major. Back then the Rosen College of Hospitality Management was a collection of classes at the main University of… Continue reading One Orlando Sentinel Article – three stories
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
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
It was a tiring, emotionally exhausting work week. My husband faced some challenges of his own. The events of last night in Colorado infected my mind. I felt overwhelmed. And it is in times like these that I thank God, or whatever name you prefer for a high power, that I live in Florida.… Continue reading Counting my Blessings on this Florida Friday
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
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