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Traveling on a Budget

Traveling as a family on a budget? When traveling with family, expenses can reach the ultimate high prices. According to Forbes, Orlando is the most affordable destination in the U.S. The warm weather, theme parks, water parks, and resorts make Orlando a perfect vacation destination for a family getaway. When traveling on a budget, we have a few tips to help you stay on track. First, we recommend planning your...

Leigh Bateman | 04/27/2017

Flower and Garden Festival

Festivals

Enter a world full of spring wonder, fresh flavors, incredible topiaries, and fun interactive activities for the whole family! Take part in the annual International Flower and Garden running from March 1 to May 29, 2017, in Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Eat tasty treats from the outdoor kitchens offering farm-to-table plates. Wander the World Showcase and sample dishes and drinks from around the world. Dance the night away to the...

Leigh Bateman | 02/15/2017

Festival of the Arts

Festivals

Epcot is debuting a brand new festival and showcases three artistic areas including visual, culinary and performing arts. The International Festival of the Arts runs Friday through Monday from now until February 20, 2017! This event is perfect for all ages with tasty dishes, captivating performances, and incredible artwork. Culinary Arts You can visit Food Studios throughout the World Showcase. Tasty highlights from the Food Studios include the Deconstructed Purple Sweet...

Leigh Bateman | 02/3/2017

Mardi Gras 2017

Upcoming Events

Join in the Mardi Gras fun at Universal Studios Orlando! Florida’s biggest party doesn’t stop and runs every night from February 4 through March 25, 2017. This year’s Mardi Gras will have 12 amazing concerts, millions of beads and one over the top parade, and great Cajun food for you to enjoy! The concert series runs on weekends throughout the whole event. Concert dates include: Saturday, February 4th: Trace Adkins...

Leigh Bateman | 01/18/2017

World of Avatar

New Attractions

Walt Disney World recently provided a behind the scenes glimpse of the new rides in Pandora: The World of Avatar. The two main rides are Na’vi River Journey and Flight of Passage. Na’vi River will allow riders cruising aboard a boat through a glowing forest. Flight of Passage will take riders on a more immersive Soarin’ type attraction. This new area will open summer 2017 and be a completely immersive...

Leigh Bateman | 12/27/2016

Holiday Celebrations

Holidays

The holiday season is here and there are a lot of activities happening in Orlando. For the months of November through December, Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and SeaWorld are offering tons of Christmas fun! The Universal Orlando Theme Parks are featuring The Macy’s Holiday Parade, holiday shows for all ages, The Grinchmas Who-Liday Spectacular, and even a New Year’s Eve Party at Universal CityWalk. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade...

Leigh Bateman | 11/23/2016

Coca-Cola for All

Food

With the reimagining of Disney Springs comes plenty of new entertainment possibilities. The Coca-Cola Store is an exciting new addition that is sure to please a variety of visitors. The new store offers 3 floors of everything Coca-Cola, ranging from home decor, clothing, and most importantly soft drinks from all around the world. The Coca-Cola store is perfect for any age. The little ones will enjoy the chandelier made out...

Leigh Bateman | 10/28/2016

More to Sea!

New Attractions

SeaWorld Orlando will be introducing new attractions over the next year. This $175 million project will include a remodeled Dolphin Nursery, New Orca Encounter, virtual-reality roller coaster, and a new Food and Wine-style festival. These expansions are expected to bring more tourists to the Orlando area. The new Dolphin Nursery will allow guests to see the animals underneath the water’s surface and will feature digital displays to teach guests about...

Leigh Bateman | 09/30/2016

2016 Food & Wine Festival

Festivals

The month of September keeps getting better and better! Walt Disney World is celebrating its 21st year of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival from September 14 until November 14, 2016. You have the opportunity to experience over 30 global marketplaces and over 50 tasting stations offering culinary and beverage mixing seminars. The Festival provides a variety of beer, wine, appetizer-size dishes from different countries including Germany, Canada, France,...

Leigh Bateman | 09/15/2016

Magical Dining

Food

Vacations in Orlando always consist of visiting the theme parks but the city has more to offer. Indulge in Magical Dining Month from now through October 2nd, where you have many choices from the finest cuisine here in Orlando. Over 90 restaurants are available for your special night, with each restaurant providing three-course, prix-fixe meals which include an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for only $33. Choose from some of the...

Leigh Bateman | 09/7/2016