Orlando is a fun year-round vacation destination, for both the young and young at heart. While Disney is an awesome once-in-a-lifetime experience, sometimes it is fun to do something different, especially if you have already been to the parks a time or 2. Whether you are a family seeking fun ...

Orlando is no longer just a destination for families and kids (and really never has been!). The theme parks are great for both the young and young at heart. In fact, when Disney opened the Magic Kingdom he said that it was a place “where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and […]

If you take any time out to explore Orlando outside of the Disney and Universal parks, you will find that there is much to do. From huge shopping malls, to nature preserves, to museums, to fun themed restaurants, there is a bit of something for everyone in “The City Beautiful.” So on ...

You have decided to book a summer trip to Orlando, even though it’s a busy, hot, and expensive time of the year to visit. After one day at a park, you are probably totally overheated, exhausted and just ready to go home. Temps can easily soar into the upper 90’s with high humidity to ...

Non-theme park days are the perfect time to explore the multitude of non-Disney attractions throughout the Orlando region. While International Drive is most well known for its’ hideous traffic and congestion, there are actually a few great attractions that make the hassle well worth it. As ...

It’s easy to find a Starbucks in Orlando. In fact, the city ranks number 5 on the list of cities with the most Starbucks locations per capita. Wherever you go, there seems to be a Starbucks on every corner. You can even enjoy your favorite Frappuccino or latte at a Disney resort or theme ...

A long day at any Disney theme park, especially on a hot & humid summer day, can be quite exhausting. In fact, I’m often completely overheated & drained, with tired aching feet by the end of the day. Realistically, most of us probably put in over 10 miles each park day! That’s ...

Let’s face it – when you add up hotel & transportation costs, dining out, and theme parks, an Orlando vacation is about as pricey as it gets. Several days at the theme parks alone can add up to hundreds, even thousands of dollars. If you figure a week or more at a hotel, $500+ per ...

Christmas is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year at Walt Disney World. Despite the unseasonably warm and humid weather all too common in Florida this time of year, both the theme parks and resorts are totally decked out in holiday cheer. So, while it may not look a lot like ...

After visiting the Orlando theme parks countless times, I have noticed that I gravitate towards the same rides again and again. With so much to see and do within a limited time frame, you will want to know which rides are the best-of-the-best. Below is a handy guide of the top rides to put on ...