Some of the best restaurants in Downtown Orlando will be getting together for the 14th annual Taste of Downtown on Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 from 5pm until 7:30pm. Taste of Downtown Hosted within the Disney Atrium at the main entrance of the Amway Center, participating restaurants and caterers for theRead More →
The internet has proven to be a very powerful medium in society that can bring together communities or pull them apart. You only need to look at the latest news headlines or read a comments section on a political blog to see how we can tear each other down withRead More →
A Black & White Charity Masquerade Ball and Silent Auction will be held at the Kessler Castle on International Drive with proceeds from the event benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Hunter’s Creek to help raise awareness and funds to support the fight against cancer. Black andRead More →
For years, Universal Studios has left the nighttime fireworks spectaculars to its competition to the south but in 2012 the theme park launched its Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular fireworks and fountain show to celebrate the movie studio’s 100th anniversary. Universal Studios Fireworks Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular is a fireworks show that celebratesRead More →
Extreme water sports and bands will take over Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando on Friday, September 7th and Saturday, September 8th, 2012 for the first ever Soaked Extreme Water Sports and Music Festival. Soaked Orlando Gym Class Heroes Frontman Travie McCoy and Breathe Carolina highlight over 20 bands that will be performingRead More →
The Third Annual Puppet Art Show will be returning to Orlando at the Renegade Theater on Friday, October 19th through Sunday, October 21st, 2012. Benjamin Sawinski and several other artists will be celebrating Jim Henson’s favorite characters at the show with new animatronics in addition to the puppets, muppets, and art show.Read More →
As Thanksgiving day approaches in Orlando each year, the holidays are in full gear. From getting your table ready for Thanksgiving Dinner to planning out your Black Friday shopping, this is our guide to spending Thanksgiving weekend in Orlando. Thanksgiving Dinner in Orlando If you are in charge of preparing ThanksgivingRead More →
The Children’s Miracle Network Classic is an annual PGA golf tournament, the last tournament of the PGA tour, that is held at Disney World just outside of the Magic Kingdom that is played on Disney’s Magnolia and Palm golf courses. The 2012 event that will be played Thursday, November 8th,Read More →
Editor’s Note: This article was written in August 2012 and does not reflect the current experience of attending an Orlando City Soccer Game. Orlando City was officially announced as the 21st franchise of Major League Soccer in November 2013 and began their inaugural MLS season in March 2015. Leaving thisRead More →
Here are our top concert picks for the month of September 2012 courtesy of our sister site Orlando Concert Guide: Concert Picks for September 2012 Tom Joyner Family Reunion: New Edition at the Tom Joyner Family Reunion September 2nd: Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias at the Amway Center September 2nd: Meek MillRead More →
The admission to the Orlando Science Center on Sunday, August 26th, 2012 is $5 for all visitors. The admission price is part of a promotion the science center is having with the Walmart foundation to get awareness about the science center in the community. Click here to visit the officialRead More →
The annual Star Wars convention, Star Wars Celebration VI, is being held in Orlando this year at the Orange County Convention Center from Thursday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 26th, 2012. The Star Wars Celebration event is the franchise’s biggest annual event that will bring in thousands of Star WarsRead More →
The Script is scheduled to appear in concert at the Hard Rock Live at Universal Studios on Thursday, November 1st, 2012 at 8 PM. The Script The Script is an Irish alternative rock band that is best known for their hits Break Even and For the First Time. Other hit songsRead More →
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Lynyrd Skynyrd are scheduled to perform in concert at the UCF Arena on Friday, October 26th, 2012. Lynyrd Skynyrd The band Lynyrd Skynryd, who got their start in Jacksonville, Florida, are famous for their 1970 hits of Sweet Home Alabama, Free Bird, ThatRead More →
One of the best parts of going on a Disney Cruise is the luxury of being able to eat at a nice restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the entire stay of your trip. On our 5 night cruise on the Disney Dream, we had the chance of eatingRead More →
The Never Land Pirate Band from the Disney Junior cartoon Jake and the Neverland Pirates will be at Downtown Disney beginning on Friday, August 3, 2012 through Sunday, August 12, 2012 to sing some of their favorite children’s songs. Never Land Pirate Band The Never Land Pirate Band has stolenRead More →
Part of the major appeal of booking a Disney Cruise vacation is the top quality Broadway-Style family shows on each ship that features many Disney characters of past and present singing and dancing. This is our guide to Villians Tonight, the Golden Mickeys, and Disney’s Believe on the Disney Dream.Read More →
With Disney’s newest cruise ships cruising out of Port Canaveral, there are places on board for your infants and toddlers to splash around outside of the pools and water slides that are designed for older kids and adults. On board the Disney Dream Cruise ship is Nemo’s Reef Splash Pad.Read More →
So there will probably be some complaints on this article that we are completely stating the obvious that the best chicken sandwich in Orlando can be found at Chick-fil-A but if you look at the restaurants locator map online, you can see that the franchise only has one location in NewRead More →
I was passed along this video that I wanted to share on Orlando Local Guide entitled: “Stuff UCF Fans Say” by Scooter Magruder. I would like to disclose that I am a proud UCF Alumni and Season Ticket Holder and this video is pretty spot on. Check it out belowRead More →
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is celebrating the summer games with a special event in the Dolphin lobby featuring the broadcast of the opening ceremonies in London displayed on large screen televisions, complimentary food and beverage and an opportunity to meet with past summer games medalists. 2012Read More →
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Dr Phillips Performing Arts Center was held on Friday, June 23, 2011 at the site where the performing arts center is going to be built. Dr Phillips Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking Ceremony The Dr Phillips Performing Arts Center, upon completion, will be a state-of-the-art performingRead More →
The nickname for the State of Florida is “The Sunshine State”. Another unofficial description for the state could be “The Flat State” because of the lack of elevation in the landscape around Florida. However, the more you move from either coast to the central part of the state, the moreRead More →
For the last several years I have wanted to rent out a pontoon boat and go boating on one of Orlando’s several chain of lakes. As a child I grew up on boats with my adult family members always taking the lead of being captain of the boat so IRead More →