Orlando Insider’s Guide

For my husband and I spending time at the parks is wonderful, but we occasionally need a day off from
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Orlando Eye Complex ICON Park (formerly known as I 360 Drive) is Orlando's newest entertainment destination. ICON Park is home
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Beginning during the Millennium Celebration in 1999, Disney Pin Trading has become a popular sport for Walt Disney World Visitors. 
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EPCOT was the vision of Walt Disney himself. His intent was to build a utopian world that was an experimental
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The Magic Kingdom was the first of the four parks to open in Walt Disney World. Beginning construction in 1967,
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Welcome to Disney World Walt Disney World Theme Parks Walt Disney World is comprised of four theme parks and two
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So your trip to Disney World is all planned and the entire family is feeling the excitement of anticipation. That
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Blue Man Group describes this show perfectly but does not convey how much fun it is to be a part
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The Grove at Winter Garden Village is an open-air shopping center is located on Route 429 at exit 19. It
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Want to shop until you drop? Taking a day out of our theme park schedule to shop is a must
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Just keep swimming... This gentle ride is located the Future World of EPCOT. It is a favorite for young children
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The Official Florida Blueberry Festival is to be held at the brand new Formosa Garden’s Event Center in Kissimmee. This
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EPCOT transforms into a large garden for the festival. There are about 70,000 bedding plants arranged like giant paintings.
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Yes, it is January. And yes it is time to talk about Halloween! Tickets went on sale this week for
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Universal Studios Florida is a major theme park complex located at 6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819.  It consists of two
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Nightlife in Orlando has many options. Disney Springs is just one of the major nightlife options available. This venue offer
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Creative Commons The entertainment district of Universal Studios, Florida CityWalk is the entertainment district of Universal Studios, Florida. It is
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When I think of Florida, two images come to mind. A day at the theme parks and a day with
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Your winter trip to Florida will be more exciting if you take the time to experience the manatees in their natural habitat. These gentle giants are fascinating to watch and you may learn something about them along the way.
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Disney's Hollywood Studios has a history of undergoing major changes and the present is no different. Originally, a team of
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The Orlando area offers lots of choices when it comes to ringing in the new year. Read about the events
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Oh no! You've arrived in Sunny Florida to find out there is a rainy day in the forecast. Although the
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Returning again this year to Hollywood Studios is the Flurry of Fun Holiday Celebration. This show debuted in 2017, replacing
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Plant City is famous its 10,000 plus acres of strawberries that are planted annually. Don't miss out on The Florida
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held on select nights in November
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Recently, we had some time on our hands so we visited the Steffee Landing Paddling Center located on Shingle Creek.
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter If you are a Harry Potter fan, a trip to The Wizarding World of
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Keys to the Kingdom tour Have you ever wondered what the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at the Magic Kingdom
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In May of 2017, the new attraction Pandora; The World of Avatar finally opened in the Animal Kingdom. And it
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Experience Island Grove Wine Company in many ways. Whether you stop by to drink, eat, gather or shop, this newly
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Once again, in 2018 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be held at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This after dark
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If anyone in your family is a space enthusiast, the Visitor Complex at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is a
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Gatorland calls itself a Theme Park, but it could just as easily be called a Zoo. There are many animals
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Universal Studios Florida is calling the Volcano Bay water park a Polynesian themed park.  Why call it a theme park? 
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Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is about to open an all new world in the Animal Kingdom
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We have heard that technology and the use of apps make our lives easier, but at the parks, it is
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Looking for an evening of quiet? No large crowds- no lines. Then spend an evening in Celebration, Florida. Let me
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Have you ever wanted to see a real-live rocket launch?  Luckily, just over an hour drive, you can experience the
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A trip to Animal Kingdom is not like any of the other parks. It is half zoo (like any zoo
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Birding in Orlando is something you will do while vacationing there, whether you mean to or not. You can't help
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This week is the busiest time of year for the Orlando theme parks so we have put together the five
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When you visit the Orlando Eye complex you do not want to miss a fascinating little museum called Skeletons: Animals
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By Guest Blogger Dave   For me it was Alligators Love At First Sight. When we first visited Florida I
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  One of the primary reasons we own vacation rental homes is because of my extensive food allergies and other
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Renting a vacation rental home has changed the way we vacation.  If this is your first time renting a vacation
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Save the day and become your own special agent and work along with Agent P to stop the evil Dr.
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OK, I have to pay the Accidental Damage Waiver, but does it actually do anything for me? Actually……yes, it helps
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Did you know that if you ate at a different restaurant, in the Orlando area, for all of your meals
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    A trip to Orlando is an exciting adventure for the whole family.  There is a lot of planning
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That long awaited vacation if finally coming up……………..fast. Time to start panicking about what to pack, or is it. Take
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Want to Visit Disney World, But Have To Live Within a Tight Budget? Start thinking about vacation rental homes, particularly
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It is always a good idea to bring some snacks for the kids to eat at the parks, and as
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Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom: Does it really exist and is it really free?  Well............yes and sort of.  It has
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Yup, that’s right, I have never ever used Disney’s Memory Maker.  I am a bit of a skeptic by nature
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About 90 miles west of the Orlando area, lies the Gulf of Mexico known for its warm, calm waters and
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Thinking about squeezing in a little biking while you are in the Orlando area.........you won't be disappointed! Biking is a
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Many of our guests ask us where a good place to do some shopping is. For us, The Loop is
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Central Florida has over 60,000 acres of freshwater fishing opportunities. Florida is the "Bass Fishing Capital of the World."  
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If you love golf, then the Orlando area is the place for you because it is a golfer’s paradise. There
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