Below is the Orlando Local Guide Interactive Entertainment and Lifetyle Travel Map. Use the map below to navigate to the content within Orlando Local Guide by City (Red), Place (Blue), or Attraction (Yellow). Click on the city, place, or attraction on the map that you are interested in and thenRead More →
In a world where technology is changing and transforming by the day and Orlando’s world class theme parks are in constant reinvention mode, Orlando Local Guide looks to find where a Science Museum fits into the fabric within the city of Orlando. This is Orlando Local Guide’s Orlando Science CenterRead More →
In the 1980’s, Nickelodeon had a popular show by the name of Mr. Wizard’s World that showcased Don Herbert, Mr Wizard, doing science experiments with children where there was usually at least one experiment that involved some type of pyrotechnics. The KaBoom show, that is occasionally shown at the OrlandoRead More →
If you are looking for the best Orlando individual attraction to experience after you have completed all of the best rides and shows at Orlando’s theme parks, the best individual attraction outside of the theme parks is the Dr Phillips CineDome and Planeterium at the Orlando Science Center. Dr PhillipsRead More →
Wally’s Mills Avenue Liquors has been serving Orlando it’s liquor and spirits in the same location since 1954 and is an Orlando institution. Will’s Pub recently relocated to it’s new location across the street from Wally’s after it had already become one of the most respected indie rock venues inRead More →
The summer movie season officially kicks off in May and features the blockbusters Thor, Pirates of the Caribbean 4, The Hangover 2, and more. This is Orlando Local Guide’s Summer Movie Guide for May 2011. Summer Movie Guide – May 2011 Friday, May 6, 2011 and May 13, 2011 TheRead More →
Orlando’s biggest jazz concert of the year, Smooth Jazz Under the Stars, takes place outside at Baldwin Park on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 5 PM – 10 PM that is presented by the 103.1 WLOQ radio station. Smooth Jazz Under the Stars 2011 This years event features jazz artistRead More →
Harry Connick, Jr. is scheduled to play the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 8 PM. Harry Connick, Jr. Harry Connick, Jr. is an acclaimed singer, actor, composer, pianist, and overall musician focusing on Jazz with his roots based in his hometown of New Orleans,Read More →
Ellen DeGeneres will be filming her television show of the same name, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Universal Studios Orlando. Ellen DeGeneres has been coming to Universal Orlando for the last several years to tape her show in the Spring and has popular celebrities asRead More →
Here at Orlando Local Guide, we have been inspired from some of the recent charity givings happening around the city. The First Baptist Church of Orlando recently raised $5.6 million dollars for the homeless living in the city of Orlando. Likewise, for every Facebook Like on the Arnold Palmer InvitationalRead More →
Tony Roma’s is a modern barbecue restaurant that has started to move away from it’s mainstay of barbecue and has looked to diversify into more of a steakhouse. However, at it’s core in their kitchen is a detailed process to help with making some delicious barbecue. Best Baby Back RibsRead More →
Kylie Minogue is scheduled to appear in concert at the Hard Rock Live at Universal Studios on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 8 PM. Kylie Minogue Kylie Minogue is an international superstar from Australia that is best known for her hit single Can’t Get You Out of My Head. TheRead More →
Bon Jovi is scheduled to come to the Amway Center in Orlando on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 8 PM to perform in concert. Bon Jovi Bon Jovi is a band that made their major splash in the early 1980’s with songs like You Give Love a Bad Name andRead More →
Five-time Grammy Winning Award R&B Artist Lauryn Hill is scheduled to perform in concert at the House of Blues on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 8 PM. Lauryn Hill One of three members of the 1990’s hit band The Fugees, where Wyclef Jean also got his start, Lauryn Hill isRead More →
Sean (P Diddy) Combs and his band Diddy-Dirty Money are scheduled to come to Orlando in Concert at the House of Blues at Downtown Disney on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 7 PM. Diddy-Dirty Money A little bit of a comeback of sorts for Puff Daddy as a musician, afterRead More →
Update 9/26/2011: According to this blog post from the official Disney Blog, the 2011 ESPN The Weekend event will be the final ESPN Weekend event to be held at Disney World. The event began in 2004. Original Story Former Florida Gators Coach Urban Meyer and quarterback Tim Tebow, Hall ofRead More →
Coconuts on the Beach in Downtown Cocoa Beach is the best known beach bar for UCF students that attracts the college party crowd just about every weekend during the spring and summer seasons, especially during spring break. Live music and easy access to the beach from the outdoor cabana barRead More →
In the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando, Stupefy is a spell used by wizards to knock out their opponents in battle. In the case of Orlando, with it’s new Harry Potter attraction going against Las Vegas and it’s new Viva Elvis attraction at Citycenter, Las VegasRead More →
Contempory Christian recording artist Jeremy Camp is scheduled to perform in concert at The Florida Strawberry Festival on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 3:30 PM. Tickets are $20 and $25 and can be purchased here. Jeremy Camp Jeremy Camp is a contemporary Christian recording artist whose 17 number one hitsRead More →
Eatonville is a town 5 miles north of downtown Orlando that was one of the first all-black towns to be formed after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and was incorporated on August 15, 1887. Zora Festival Known historically as the town where Zora Neale Hurston spent the majority of herRead More →
Altamonte Springs is a city 10 miles north of Downtown Orlando that has Seminole County’s most successful mall by the same name of the city, Altamonte Mall. Altamonte Mall One of the highlights of Altamonte Mall is Pinocchio’s Puppet Theatre, a children’s theatre that features Marionette Puppet Shows. Altamonte MallRead More →
Rock band 30 Seconds to Mars are scheduled to perform in concert at Universal Studios Mardi Gras on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 9:30pm. 30 Seconds to Mars 30 Seconds to Mars is best known for their songs Kings & Queens, Closer to the Edge, This Is War, and TheRead More →
Generational Pop Icons The Beach Boys are scheduled to perform in concert at Universal Studios Mardi Gras on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 9:30pm. The Beach Boys The Beach Boys have 36 Top 40 United States hits, the most by an American Band, mostly released in the 1960’s that includeRead More →
Ne-Yo is scheduled to perform in concert at Universal Studios Mardi Gras on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 8:30pm. Ne-Yo Multiple Grammy Award Winning Ne-Yo’s hits include So Sick, Sexy Love, Because of You, Closer, Mad, and Miss Independent. Click Here for more information on Mardi Gras at Universal Studios.Read More →