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Best Inland Beaches and Natural Springs in Orlando featuring St Cloud, Moss Park, Winter Park, Kelly Park, and Wekiwa Springs

2014-07-08
By: Scott Baker
On: July 8, 2014
In: Recreation

Some may think that you need to go to one of the Florida coasts to experience the beach while visiting Orlando but those people have never been to Saint Cloud, Florida (see picture above) or Moss Park in Orlando. If you want to make the 45-60 minute drive to theRead More →

Wekiva Island is the Ultimate College Spring Break Spot in Orlando Year-Round

2013-03-24
By: Scott Baker
On: March 24, 2013
In: Recreation

When thinking about spending spring break in Orlando and Central Florida, most college students are thinking about the beaches throughout the state of Florida, the theme parks, or the water parks. However, there is a little party oasis along the Wekiva River called Wekiva Island that reaches capacity by 10Read More →

2013 Orlando Water Park Passes to Beat the Summer Heat including Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Aquatica, and Wet n Wild

2013-03-11
By: Erin Baker
On: March 11, 2013
In: Attractions

There is no way around it – Orlando is hot during the summer! To survive the season, water is a must for summer plans. Each of the big three amusement parks in Orlando have water parks that are a great way to cool off in the summer: Disney World WaterRead More →

Finding Nemo’s Reef and Spring-a-Leak Splash Pads on the Disney Dream Cruise and Castaway Cay Private Island

2012-07-29
By: Scott Baker
On: July 29, 2012
In: Attractions

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 →

Disney World Ticket Discounts

Disney World Ticket Discounts and Recommendations for the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom

2012-07-09
By: Scott Baker
On: July 9, 2012
In: Attractions

Getting a discount on Disney World Tickets for the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom Parks vary throughout the year and depending on whether you live in the State of Florida as a resident. This is our guide to getting discounts for theme park tickets at Disney World.Read More →

A Day at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park with a Toddler at Disney World

2011-12-22
By: Scott Baker
On: December 22, 2011
In: Attractions

I recently was able to spend the day with my 3 year old daughter for a father-daughter day at Typhoon Lagoon. With height-requirements on many of the slides at the water park preventing her from riding the ride and other rides she could ride on that I needed to useRead More →

Orlando Splash Pads are Open for the Season in Orlando, Dr Phillips, Lake Mary, Oviedo, and Winter Park!

2011-03-14
By: Erin Baker
On: March 14, 2011
In: Recreation

As the weather warms there is no better activity to wear children out than water play time.  Splash pads across Central Florida are opening for the summer season: Downey Park 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando $1 fee applies during busy seasons per session Capehart Park 715 Capehart Drive, Orlando Free admittanceRead More →

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