Our Orlando Insider’s Guide is a sampling of fun things to do in Orlando and to help you decide on what is best for your family.
There is so much to see and do in the Orlando area. Our Insider’s Guide can help you plan for the best visit. Curl up in a comfortable chair and get a glass of your favorite beverage. Enjoy.
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I Drive 360
Orlando Eye Complex I Drive 360 is Orlando's newest entertainment destination. I Drive 360 is home to the ICON Orlando,
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Pin Trading at Disney
Beginning during the Millennium Celebration in 1999, Disney Pin Trading has become a popular sport for Walt Disney World Visitors.
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Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom was the first of the four parks to open in Walt Disney World. Beginning construction in 1967,
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Walt Disney World, Orlando
Welcome to Disney World Walt Disney World Theme Parks Walt Disney World is comprised of four theme parks and two
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Universal Studios Florida
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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Disney Springs
Creative commons license: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ADisney_Springs.svg Nightlife in Orlando has many options. Disney Springs is just one of the major nightlife options
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Florida’s East Coast Beaches
When I think of Florida, two images come to mind. A day at the theme parks and a day with
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Discovering Florida’s Manatees
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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How Has Disney’s Hollywood Studios Stood Up Over Time?
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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New Years Eve 2019
The Orlando area offers lots of choices when it comes to ringing in the new year. Read about the events
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The Rain Survival Guide; 5 Ways To Enjoy The Rain In Orlando
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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Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Returning again this year to Hollywood Studios is the Flurry of Fun Holiday Celebration. This show debuted in 2017, replacing
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The Florida Strawberry Festival 2019
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 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held on select nights in November
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Steffee Landing Paddling Center on Shingle Creek
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 at Universal Studios Florida
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter If you are a Harry Potter fan, a trip to The Wizarding World of
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Disney’s Keys to The Kingdom Tour
Keys to the Kingdom tour Have you ever wondered what the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at the Magic Kingdom
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Evenings at Pandora; The World of Avatar
In May of 2017 the new attraction Pandora finally opened in the Animal Kingdom. And it is everything Disney promised.
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Drink, Eat, Gather & Shop; The Best Winery in Kissimmee
Experience Island Grove Wine Company in many ways. Whether you stop by to drink, eat, gather or shop, this newly
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
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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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
If anyone in your family is a space enthusiast, the Visitor Complex at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is a
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Don’t Hold Back on Gatorland; A Must See in Orlando
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’s Volcano Bay
Universal Studios Florida is calling the Volcano Bay water park a Polynesian themed park. Why call it a theme park?
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Pandora: The World of Avatar
Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is about to open an all new world in the Animal Kingdom
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Apps to Use at Walt Disney World
We have heard that technology and the use of apps make our lives easier, but at the parks, it is
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Celebration, FL
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?
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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Animal Kingdom
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
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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Five Things You Need To Know About The New Security At The Parks
This week is the busiest time of year for the Orlando theme parks so we have put together the five
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Why Skeletons Will Make You Question Everything
When you visit the Orlando Eye complex you do not want to miss a fascinating little museum called Skeletons: Animals
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Alligators… Love At First Sight
By Guest Blogger Dave For me it was Alligators Love At First Sight. When we first visited Florida I
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Dining Out In Orlando with Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
One of the primary reasons we own vacation rental homes is because of my extensive food allergies and other
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Five Most Important Factors To Consider When Booking A Vacation Rental Home
Renting a vacation rental home has changed the way we vacation. If this is your first time renting a vacation
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Think You’re Cut Out For Stopping Evil With Phineas & Ferb?
Save the day and become your own special agent and work along with Agent P to stop the evil Dr.
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Insanely good entertainment at five family-friendly restaurants in Walt Disney World.
Did you know that if you ate at a different restaurant, in the Orlando area, for all of your meals
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What Wikipedia Can’t Tell You: 12 Must Haves For The Parks
A trip to Orlando is an exciting adventure for the whole family. There is a lot of planning
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The Ultimate Theme Park Vacation Packing List
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?
Want to Visit Disney World, But Have To Live Within a Tight Budget? Start thinking vacation rental homes, particularly
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Healthy and easy snacks for the parks
It is always a good idea to bring some snacks for the kids to eat at the parks, and as
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So, what about this myth of the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game?
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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Who Really Uses Disney’s Memory Maker and How Does It Work?
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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Gulf Coast Beaches
About 90 miles west of the Orlando area, lies the Gulf of Mexico known for its warm, calm waters and
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Fishing Central Florida
Central Florida has over 60,000 acres of freshwater fishing opportunities. Florida is the "Bass Fishing Capital of the World."
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Golf in Orlando
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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