After checking out Disneyland in California a year ago (see video below), Darth Vader must have told the Skywalker’s about it and Disney has rewarded him with a lifetime pass to the parks as Disney announced the purchase of Lucasfilm and the Star Wars Franchise today for $4 Billion dollarsRead More →
CNNMoney published the video below on October 25, 2012, talking about how national home builders have returned to Orlando and that new construction is on the rise again (click here to read the article).Read More →
The Christmas Season is the best time of the year to visit the city of Winter Park, Florida to take in the sights, sounds, and shopping. From outdoor ice skating, parades on land and boat, and Christmas lights displays on neighborhood homes, Winter Park is the perfect place to spend theRead More →
Before the Orlando Ballet begins the holiday Christmas season with performances of the Nutcracker, they first display their darker site with their annual Halloween performance of the Vampire’s Ball. Vampire’s Ball With the popularity of the idea of vampire’s lately with the Twilight Movie and Book series, the Orlando Ballet’sRead More →
Waiting in line to watch the Sesame Street Countdown to Halloween show at SeaWorld Orlando this year, I caught a glimpse that there is a big demand for the Sesame Street characters in Orlando with the show we first attempted to watch being sold out well before the beginning and theRead More →
There are a pair of 5k races being held at Fort Mellon Park along Lake Monroe in Downtown Sanford along the Riverwalk in October 2012 with the 1st annual Sanford Riverwalk 5k taking place on Saturday, October 6th, 2012 at 7:30am and the Dash for Dogs 5k and 1 Mile Doggie DashRead More →
Casselberry is starting up a new family movie night at Lake Concord on the first Friday of every month (with the exception of December) starting out with Disney’s Spooky Buddies on October 5th, 2012 with most movies starting at 7pm or 7:30pm. Movies in the Park Every Friday night, theRead More →
Update: September 21st, 2012: Bill Clinton mentioned UCF on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart for a second time in one year with his appearance on Thursday, September 20th, 2012 talking about the number of simulation companies coming out of Research Park in Orlando, UCF, and the theme parks (theRead More →
It’s the great Pumpkin! Charlie Brown will be uttered by many kids and adults at the Orange County History Center in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, October 27th, 2012 as the history center present a Peanuts Halloween Trick-or-Treat event for children from 11am until 4pm. Peanuts Halloween Trick-or-Treat The Halloween eventRead More →
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 →