Penned “The Sunshine State” Florida is defined by the power of the warming sun all year round. Everything you can ask for in a family vacation is here, from the world-renowned Disney theme parks in the Orlando area to affordable attractions in every corner of the state, but one thing for sure is that Florida [...]
Disney’s not such a small world, after all. The vast array of tours offered at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Animal Kingdom add a new dimension to visits to Disney World. For the full scoop on Disney technology, talent and special effects, the Backstage Magic tour takes guests behind the scenes at the Magic Kingdom, [...]
If “relaxing vacation” is synonymous with “long afternoons on the green,” Disney World Resort will not disappoint. The Resort offers 99 holes of golf on six different courses in Orlando. Disney’s five regular courses are all regarded highly by Golf Digest Magazine: Eagle Pines carries a 4 and a half star (out of five) rating; [...]
Sports nuts, athletes and wannabes finally have a “world” of their own at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. This is the spring training home of the Atlanta Braves, and the home field of the AA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the Orlando Rays. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have also reported for training [...]
Disney World, Orlando’s largest and busiest vacation resort complex, is best known as a children’s paradise. But there are plenty of activities for adults who want to experience the Magic Kingdom for themselves. Because each of the four major parks at Disney World has a different theme, each will be more or less attractive to [...]
Disney-MGM Studios attempts to bring movie magic to the visitor much more than other parks do. Head down to Sunset Boulevard for the most popular attractions: Fantasmic! (nighttime only, a combination of live action and video with water effects and explosions….arrive at least an hour early, maybe two in the summer), the Twilight Zone Tower [...]
Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is the place in Orlando to go on “safari” with little kids. The newest Disney attraction in Orlando is meant to be more of a conservation facility than the other theme parks. The animals are given more shade than the humans are, so be sure to pack plenty of sunscreen, [...]
Disney World, Orlando’s largest and busiest vacation resort complex, is made up of four major theme parks and several smaller attractions. Because each one can be a day’s adventure in itself, Disney features a ticket plan called “Magic Your Way,” which allows guests to customize an admission ticket based on what they want to see [...]
If a long day at Disney World takes its toll, visitors can find relaxation in spas scattered throughout the resort areas. Spa treatments are available at several of Disney World’s resorts, but the two major spas are in the Grand Floridian, located near the Magic Kingdom, and the Saratoga Springs Resort in the Downtown Disney [...]
Downtown Disney Pleasure Island is a six acre entertainment complex boasting a world class collection of eight nightclubs and a nightly street party bursting with music and fireworks. Open air stages, graced by mega-superstars, bring the party outside, while clubs are hopping on the inside. Admission to all of the facilities on Pleasure Island is [...]
It’s easy to look at the long line of beloved Disney characters that march by in the 3 pm parade at the Magic Kingdom, and wonder, perhaps wistfully, “Will I ever meet one?” Luckily, Walt Disney World Resort has made it easier than ever to meet its characters. At the Magic Kingdom, for example, there [...]
One of the most magical and memorable attractions at Disney’s Epcot Center in Orlando is not a ride. Rather, it’s the dazzling collection of sculpted plants and tropical gardens that make Epcot a renowned horticultural paradise. Each spring, Disney’s own gardening crew shares the secrets of their success at the annual Epcot Flower & Garden [...]
Florida has a plethora of romantic beach rentals. If you are craving beach front romance, there are a wide selection condos, vacation homes, and vacation rentals that are available. Being able to sit on a private patio, soaking in the warm sun, the ocean breeze and the sound of the crashing waves is a romantic [...]
A Florida Vacation Rental will make your next family trip more rewarding. If you are looking for a great vacation idea, consider booking a quality Florida bed and breakfast in the Tampa Bay area – where you and your family can enjoy lots of fun, with privacy and comfort. Pick a great family getaway spot [...]
Amtrak’s Orlando southern station is a beautiful building in the southern colonial style. Located at 1400 Sligh Boulevard, the station is served by two main lines: the Silver Service/Palmetto from New York, and the Sunset Limited from Los Angeles. The station hours are generally from 7:30 AM Eastern Standard Time until 9:30 PM. Ticketing and [...]
Typhoon Lagoon is another wildly popular themed water park. It is an auspicious place for cooling off and is particularly convenient for those staying in Disney Resort Hotels. Others can gain easy access by riding a free Disney Bus to the site. Scenic picnic areas lend an especially pleasant touch to this park, which otherwise [...]
Between The Magic Kingdom and the Epcot Center, Orlando’s Disney World offers a cornucopian selection of rides ranging from the truly wild and scary to the intermediate with a generous helping of rides appropriate for very young children. The more turbulent rides all have guidelines as to required size and weight for potential riders. While [...]
There are lots of dining choices at Disney, and each is striving to meet different needs. The needs range from on the go, relaxation, fantasy or simply great cuisine. Most dining at Disney fits primarily into five categories: Quick Dining, Casual Dining, Character Dining, Theme Dining and Signature Dining. Quick Dining is fast food with [...]
A curious concept underlies Disney’s Blizzard Beach: A swiftly melting Alpine ski area makes surreal use of chair lifts and Olympic jumps to create a bizarre, unique water park. As in most Disney theme parks, there is an ample selection of rides in categories which will appeal to various age groups. Blizzard Beach has an [...]
Nightlife at Disney World Disney World offers exciting things to do at night, for children and adults alike. The park itself stays open quite late – often as late as 11:00 PM, so families who still have energy left after a long day can enjoy the park. There are also periodic “Extra Magic Hours”, where [...]