A new movie theater is being planned to open along with a new Super Target just outside the Orlando International Airport property in the Lee Vista section of Orlando. According to this Orlando Business Journal story, the developer will break ground in 2012 with a completion date of 2013. LeeRead More →
Harry Potter is the biggest attraction that has happened to Orlando since the Magic Kingdom opened at Disney World in 1971. During the weekend of November 11th through November 13th, 2011, Universal will be celebrating the Wizarding World of Harry Potter even more than they normally do with with theRead More →
Update: August 17th, 2012 – According to the Odessa Chambliss Quality of Life Fund website, the 2012 golf tournament has been cancelled. 2011 Event Information Each year Shaquille O’Neals mother, Lucille O’Neal, puts on a charity golf tournament and banquet to support the Odessa Chambliss Quality of Life Fund, a fund that provides grantRead More →
The Voice and Lady-Killer Cee Lo Green will be coming to Orlando in September to play the Hard Rock Live on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 8 pm as part of the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush summer concert series. Cee Lo Green Cee Lo Green has had two very large hits underRead More →
The story below was written in 2011 when Disney Springs was still called Downtown Disney. Much has changed since that time but this article has been kept in tact as a reminder of what a night out at Downtown Disney looked like for a father and daughter in 2011: IRead More →
Bryan Adams is scheduled to perform in concert at the Plaza Live Theatre on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 8 PM. Bryan Adams Bryan Adams is known for his 1980’s songs Cuts Like a Knife, Run to You, Summer of ’69, Heaven, Somebody, and the huge hit from the 1990’s RobinRead More →
If you haven’t enjoyed a treat from Charlie’s Gourmet Pastries, this weekend there is a good excuse to indulge in a sweet treat. This Friday and Saturday, July 29th and 30th, the mini carrot cake is 20% off, making it only $7.16 Items often sell out at the bakery so goRead More →
Michelle Branch is scheduled to make two stops in Orlando in 2011 in the months of August and November. The August Show will be a small intimate show at the Plaza Live Theatre on Saturday, August 6th, 2011 at 8 PM and the second show will be part of the largeRead More →
The Roots are scheduled to perform in concert at the Orlando Calling Music Festival on Saturday, November 12th, 2011. The Roots The Roots specialize in jazz influenced hip hop and are currently the house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC. The Roots last played in Orlando inRead More →
Blake Shelton is scheduled to perform in concert at the Orlando Calling Music Festival on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Citrus Bowl. Blake Shelton Blake Shelton has had several number #1 hits on the Billboard Country Charts including Austin, The Baby, Some Beach, Home, She Wouldn’t Be Gone, HillbillyRead More →
Screamscape is the best theme park news and rumors site that covers the major Orlando theme parks of Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World. Screamscape Started in the Internet’s early days of 1997 by Lance Hart, Screamscape has been a trusted source of news and rumors about Orlando themeRead More →
In 2004, Kid Rock inducted rock legend Bob Seger into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In November of 2011, the two of them will share the same stage in the inaugural Orlando Calling Music Festival. Orlando Calling 2011 is the beginning of a brand new annual music festivalRead More →
Stop by Moes today, Wednesday, July 20th, to get a free six ounce cup of cheesy queso. Yum! Click on the link below to find the Moe’s location nearest you. http://moes.findlocation.com/Read More →
When one thinks of a night out eating fondue, the Melting Pot national chain is the first restaurant that normally comes to mind. A little off the beaten path in Casselberry stands the city of Orlando’s best fondue restaurant in Colorado Fondue. Colorado Fondue Colorado Fondue is like other fondueRead More →
John Legend will be opening up for Sade on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Amway Center. John Legend John Legend is one of the most gifted musicians in the music business today with his piano playing making him the modern-day Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles of our time. AfterRead More →
This concert has been cancelled. Click Here for details. Original Post Adele is scheduled to appear in concert at the Hard Rock Live at Universal Studios on Thursday, October 13, 2011. Tickets go on sale on July 22, 2011 at 10 am. Adele Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, otherwise known asRead More →
About a little over 3 hours drive south on the Florida Turnpike from Orlando International Airport is Fort Lauderdale Beach, a great weekend getaway for travelers visiting the Orlando area or locals looking to get away for a few days. Orlando Local Guide recently visited Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fort Lauderdale BeachRead More →
Growing up in Buffalo, NY until the age of 8, my family and I enjoyed a special type of roast beef sandwich that is local to western New York entitled the “Beef on Weck“. Anyone that has had a Beef on Weck will tell you that it is one ofRead More →
1990’s Hip Hop Legends Bell Biv Devoe will take the stage for a free concert in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, June 11, 2011 with festivities kicking off around 4 PM in front of Orlando City Hall. Bell Biv Devoe Bell Biv Devoe are three of the original members of NewRead More →
Alternative rock band Third Eye Blind are scheduled to perform in concert at Universal Studios on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 9 PM as part of Universal Studios Summer Concert Series. Third Eye Blind Third Eye Blind are best known for their late 1990’s rock hits Semi-Charmed Life, How’s ItRead More →
Country Grammar Rap Artist Nelly is scheduled to perform in concert at Universal Studios on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 9 PM as part of Universal Studios Summer Concert Series. Nelly Nelly is best known for his popular top 40 hit Hot In Here that talks about taking off yourRead More →
Fun Spot Action Park is the little theme park that could. Owned by UCF Alumni John Arie, Fun Spot has grown from a series of go-kart tracks to a small entertainment complex that has led the company to recently open up a second location in Kissimmee with plans to expandRead More →
If you come to visit Orlando and only have $3 dollars in your pocket, there is still an attraction that you can enjoy at the Fun Spot Attraction on International Drive. Best Bargain Individual Attraction in Orlando The Ferris Wheel at Fun Spot is close to the intersection of InternationalRead More →
As part of UCF‘s fan-base campaign that came to 310 Lakeside in downtown Orlando called UKnight, my wife and I were lucky enough to meet George O’Leary at the event and share a small table that he was sitting at totally by chance. Being graduates of the University of CentralRead More →