Comprehensive Guide to What to See and Do in Orlando, Florida

Comprehensive Guide to What to See and Do in Orlando, Florida

Let’s face it… There’s so much to see and do in Orlando, you just may be gripped by FOMO when deciding what to do. That’s the Fear Of Missing Out for those not in the know. Well, to ensure that you don’t miss out on anything, we present the Breezy

Orlando FL, the Theme Park Capital of the World

Orlando FL, the Theme Park Capital of the World

Not only does Orlando have the most theme parks of any location on earth, it also has the best theme parks, and the biggest theme parks, and the most highly attended theme parks in the world! Together, these attractions make Orlando the most visited tourist destination in the world, with

Disney’s BoardWalk

Disney’s BoardWalk

Disney’s BoardWalk is an entertainment, dining, and shopping district located on the Walt Disney World Resort property in Florida. It is designed to evoke the charm and nostalgia of Atlantic City in the early 20th century, featuring classic seaside amusements such as midway games, street performers, and carnival-style snacks. The

Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, offers a mesmerizing experience that combines breathtaking acrobatics, vivid costumes, and stunning visual effects. The show, titled “Drawn to Life,” features a collaboration with Disney, highlighting iconic moments and characters from Disney’s animated films. With its enchanting storytelling, energetic

Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon features a tropical island theme and one of the largest wave pools in the world. Guests can actually take surfing lessons on its waves when the park is closed. One of the park’s signature attractions is Crush ‘n’ Gusher, a water coaster that propels riders through twists and

Blizzard Beach

Blizzard Beach features the unique theme of a ski resort that melted into a water park in the Florida heat, and features water attractions such as Summit Plummet, one of the tallest and fastest free-fall water slides in the world. Other attractions include a lazy river, wave pool, family-friendly raft

Dining at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Dining at Animal Kingdom Lodge in Walt Disney World Resort provides a unique culinary experience where guests can enjoy gourmet cuisine in close proximity to exotic African wildlife. The resort features several dining venues, including Jiko – The Cooking Place, Sanaa, and Boma – Flavors of Africa, each offering a

Disney Springs

Disney Springs

Disney Springs is a vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment complex located in Walt Disney World. The complex features a diverse mix of retail stores, restaurants, bars, and live entertainment venues, as well as outdoor walkways and scenic waterfront views. Visitors can shop for unique souvenirs, indulge in fine dining or

Disney World Overview

Disney World Overview

Walt Disney World first opened its gates to the public in 1971 and has since grown to become the world’s largest and most visited tourist destination. The massive resort area boasts four main theme parks, numerous hotels and resorts, shopping districts, restaurants, and other recreational areas. Featuring rides and immersive

Disney’s dirty secret!

Disney’s dirty secret!

Keeping Disney in Perspective… When thinking about all things Disney, including a Walt Disney World Vacation, it’s important to keep in mind what the Disney Magic runs on! It’s kind of Disney’s dirty secret! And no, it’s not imagination, although there is certainly plenty of that employed in the Disney

Universal adding a THIRD theme park – What’s Disney up to?

Universal adding a THIRD theme park – What’s Disney up to?

I got asked by a guest last year if Disney would be ‘worried’ about the fact that Universal Studios is opening a third theme park on land they have to the SouthEast of their two existing parks. It is my opinion, and experience, that Disney is thinking so far ahead

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Movie-based theme park featuring the Hollywood Tower of Terror, Rock’n’RollerCoaster, Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, Toy Story Mania, Star Wars, The Muppets, and more! The new Star Wars experience (can’t call it a ride) Rise of the Resistance, is an immersive journey that takes you and puts you INTO a

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

This theme park is based on animals, but is so much more than a zoo! Enjoy shows, rides and exotic live animals presented as only Disney can do it! This park also presents Avatar – Flight of Passage, considered by many to be the best Theme Park ride anywhere (Despite the

Disney’s EPCOT

Disney’s EPCOT

Walt Disney World’s second theme park features two parts; FutureWorld where you can discover so much about the world of today and tomorrow; and World Showcase, where you can discover, explore and take delight in eleven spectacular countries of the world. EPCOT Park in Walt Disney World is a one-of-a-kind

Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park

Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park

Disney World’s flag ship theme park, and the last park that Walt Disney actually had his hands in designing, offers seven lands of storytelling, fun and adventure. Opened in 1971, this is an absolute ‘must-see’ for millions of people every year! Thrilling rides like SpaceMountain, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain

How do you get to the Disney gate from the villa?

How do you get to the Disney gate from the villa?

That is kind of a tricky question to answer, because it depends upon which gate you are referring to, as there are a number of them! Your goal should not be to reach a ‘gate’, so much as it should be to get where within Disney World you want to

Why people get confused about Disney World

Why people get confused about Disney World

There is a lot of conflicting information out there about Disney World. It can make it very difficult for someone unfamiliar with the area to understand where it is, and what it is. If one is trying to choose where to stay for a Disney vacation, all of this conflicting

How close are you to Disney’s ‘Main Gate’?

How close are you to Disney’s ‘Main Gate’?

One thing that drives me crazy is when I see hotels or vacation rentals being advertised as being 5 miles from Disney’s “Main Gate”! Disney World is so huge, there is no ‘Main Gate’. What does that mean exactly? Making such a claim is just an attempt to trick people unfamiliar

Breezy Oak Villa Delivered

Breezy Oak Villa Delivered

As serial villa-renters we were already sold on the benefits of a villa over hotel rooms. But finding the right villa can be a gamble, with reality not always matching the website promises. I’ve found the owner is usually key to a good villa experience… This year as usual we

How to Enjoy Soarin’ at EPCOT

Soarin’ is one of the best rides at Epcot. It puts you in a Hang Glider (of sorts) and takes you on a magical journey through the air that has to be experienced to be appreciated. (It is one of our all time favorites!) If you tend to get queasy

Staying in a vacation rental ‘off-site’ vs. ‘on-site’ at a Disney Resort: What happens to the ‘magic’?

Staying in a vacation rental ‘off-site’ vs. ‘on-site’ at a Disney Resort: What happens to the ‘magic’?

I received the following question from a prospective guest a few weeks ago.  It covers a lot of ground and turns over a lot of worms!  Her question: “I’m curious about one thing, most families go and stay on property with Disney (we did our first time too) and claim

Disney’s MagicBands

Disney’s MagicBands

WHAT ARE MAGICBANDS? MagicBands are rubber bracelets that contain an embedded RFID (radio frequency identification) chip and function similarly to physical park tickets. (Physical park tickets are plastic cards similar to credit cards that contain a RFID chip). You don’t have to have a MagicBand to enjoy a Disney park