Along the commute between Orlando and Tampa along I-4 stands an attraction that has been around since 1995 called Fantasy of Flight. Forever curious on what this attraction was, I was able to check it out and experience Fantasy of Flight during their Roar n’ Soar event in 2011. Here isRead More →
A new Christmas event will be hosted at the Lake Eola Amphitheater this year as the First Baptist Church of Orlando will be presenting Christmas in the Park. This event is being hosted by the same church that produces the Singing Christmas Trees so they have some practice singing ChristmasRead More →
Each year, Fantasy of Flight host a great family event that highlights the best in classic and vintage aircraft, cars, and boats in addition to their aviation-themed attraction that is open year-round. Fantasy of Flight Roar n’ Soar Fantasy of Flight will be holding their annual Roar n’ Soar eventRead More →
Some of the bands performing on these days within the same show include Avril Lavigne, LMFAO, The Fray, One Republic, Jason Derulo, Gavin Degraw, and Cobra Starship.Read More →
For the last several years I have attended a Men’s Bible Study once a week early in the morning that can vary between 14 and 20 other men. As we study scripture and talk about our lives and family, one person from the group is responsible for getting breakfast andRead More →
A Muffaletta is a popular sandwich that originated and is most famous in New Orleans, Louisiana. Also spelled sometimes as muffuletta, the muffuletta is a type of sandwich with round Sicilian sesame bread and is known to be rather large where most restaurants will offer a quarter or half muffaletta toRead More →
As part of the Mickey’s Halloween Party that Disney World celebrates each year during Halloween at the Magic Kingdom, a Disney Villains show featuring some of Disney’s most popular characters that visitors love to hate, is shown four times a night followed by a special villain meet and greet inRead More →
To help celebrate Halloween at Disney World, the Magic Kingdom hosts a Halloween Parade during it’s Mickey’s Halloween Party called Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade. Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade The parade, part of the Halloween Party separate-ticket event, starts off with the Headless Horseman on horseback with a jack-o-lantern in hand. TheRead More →
Each year on special-event nights during the months of September and October, Disney World hosts a separate ticket event to celebrate Halloween at the Magic Kingdom called Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. One of the major highlights of the Halloween event is the Hallowishes Firework Show that fills the sky withRead More →
Hard Rock will be hosting a free concert and block party to celebrate their 40th birthday in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 from 3 PM – 11 PM starring Collective Soul, Everclear, Tonic and DMC (Run DMC). Hard Rock Downtown Throwdown Orlando-based Hard Rock will be holding theRead More →
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 →