5 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Orlando

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

With so many things to do in the area, here are some unique ideas that will help to make the day extra special. Whether you’re with a loved one, the entire family, or solo there are great ideas for everyone.

Popcorn Flicks in the Park:
On Thursday February 9th there will be a free showing of Sleepless in Seattle, at Central Park in Winter Park. Bring a blanket, curl up with your loved one and enjoy the show.

Bands, Brew, & BBQ Fest:
This is an annual event held at SeaWorld that includes country and classic rock music. This year, Foreigner will be performing on February 11. Enjoy great barbeque and beer while enjoying the performance. The event happens every Saturday during February and it’s free with admission to the park with special pricing for Florida residents.

Cupid’s Singles Pub Crawl:
This Pub Crawl visits six bars in Sanford, beginning and ending at Riverhouse Pottery. The event begins at 2pm and there will be food served from 7-9pm at the ending point. This is a great option for singles and offers a fun and easy way to meet new people.

Date Night Movie at Leu Gardens:
The Leu Gardens will be showing the movie Crazy Stupid Love on February 14th. Bring a blanket and watch the movie in their beautiful gardens. Opens at 6 with the movie beginning at 7. Admission is $5 per person.

Discovery Cove:
Visit Discovery Cove, swim with dolphins and snorkel with the fish and the rays. Float along the winding river or relax on the beach. You can spend the day here with your loved one or bring the kids along. The package includes breakfast, lunch and drinks and is a unique and fun way to spend your Valentine’s Day.

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7 Shopping Tips For Travelers

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

Shopping while you are on vacation (whether you are in or out of the USA) is fun, but you should still remember that you have to watch out for fake items, thieves, and over-priced items while you shop.  Therefore, keep in mind these few tips to make sure that you shop safely and easily.

  1. If you are about to purchase a small item, make sure that you thoroughly examine it before you purchase it.  Do not be fooled by something that looks attractive on the outside—it may actually not be worth the price it is being sold for.
  2. Beware of products that are cheap—most of the time they are poorly manufactured or crafted.  You may feel drawn to the item because of how it looks, but if you examine it for a little you may realize that it was inadequately manufactured.
  3. Never purchase any souvenirs from a seller, merchant, or store who/that looks suspicious.  You may be buying stolen or illegal goods without even realizing it.  You should always try to purchase items from stores that are recommended by either the tourist department or the hotel you are staying in.
  4. Always be sure to plan your shopping trip ahead of time to avoid areas that are known to be high in crime, or that are known for selling stolen and/or illegal items.
  5. Make sure that you always have a buddy to go shopping with and that at least one person apart from your shopping buddy will know where you are shopping and the target time that you will return around.
  6. Even if you are on a packaged tour and have already visited the shops first, you can still wait and visit the shops you previously visited with a friend or family member.
  7. Always, always—remember to ask for a receipt of your purchases!
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How to Celebrate the New Year at Disney World’s Theme Parks

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

Ring the in the New Year with a bang!  Especially because Orlando, FL is the home to seven of the top theme parks in the world!  If you’re heading to the parks to welcome 2012 or any New Year in the future, here is an example of an essential list of New Year’s Eve celebrations for this year!

Walt Disney World Resort

Although fireworks are an ordinary event at the Walt Disney World Resort, for New Year’s Eve they kick-it-up a notch with an assortment of fireworks displays and events, including:

  • Magic Kingdom presents:  “Wishes” nighttime spectacular with a holiday cover at 8:30 p.m. and “Fantasy in the Sky” at 11:51 p.m.
  • Epcot‘s “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” greets the new year at 7 p.m. and 11:42 p.m.
  • At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, “Fantasmic!” unites water, fire, lights, lasers, fireworks  and music will be presented at 6:30 and 8 p.m., with “Lights! Camera! Happy New Year!” fireworks demonstration at midnight.
  • At Cirque du Soleil, all guests present at the Dec. 31 performances will be given a limited-edition Walt Disney World/Cirque trading pin. Shows are at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
  • Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort provides a special-ticket New Year’s Eve party from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. with video DJ Tony Zapulla.

Universal CityWalk

With Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy set to perform live, Universal CityWalk’s “Rock the New Year!” is one of Orlando’s hottest New Year’s Eve parties. In addition to live music, enjoy an extensive gourmet buffet, a champagne toast and live entertainment at numerous nightclubs, including the groove (an electrifying dance club) and CityJazz (a hip jazz venue) as well as Jimmy Buffett’s Magaritaville and others!

SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando’s New Year’s Eve has an extravagant musical celebration and a fireworks show that will light up the night greeting 2012.

LEGOLAND – Florida

The original theme park’s first New Year’s Eve celebration is ideal for families. LEGOLAND’s “Kids’ New Year’s Eve” let’s kids rock out and watch LEGO fireworks at just the right time for them, midnight KST (Kid Standard Time), otherwise known as 7 p.m. EST.

 

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