Epcot’s 2016 International Flower & Garden Festival is celebrating its 23rd season by expanding from 75 to 90 days and featuring new culinary offerings, beautiful floral displays, dazzling topiary creations, and the Garden Rocks concert series. The event takes place March 2 – May 30, 2016. The 2016 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival will feature […]
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2015: Future World Marketplace Expansion
The always popular International Food & Wine Festival at Epcot is quickly approaching. Presented by Chase, the event is in its 20th year and takes place September 25 through November 16, 2015. Along with sample-size foods and beverages from around the world, which can be found at kiosks located throught the park, the Orlando theme […]
Catch the Magic Sweepstakes 2015: Win a Walt Disney World Vacation with Take Me Fishing
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and its Take Me Fishing campaign have announced the launch of “Catch the Magic” sweepstakes, which will send one lucky family on a magical Walt Disney World (WDW) Resort vacation. From now through July 19, 2015, boaters, anglers, and Disney fans can visit Disney.com/CatchTheMagic to enter for a […]
Universal Orlando Planning Volcano Bay Water Park
Speculation has been brewing for quite a while, and Universal Orlando has just put the rumors to rest. The resort is indeed planning its third completely new theme park. Joining Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure will be the Volcano Bay water park. At this time, there aren’t a whole lot of details […]
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Hotel: 48-Hour Sale
The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® is having a 48-hour sale February 10-11, 2015 that offers up to 35 percent off of regular prices. This special offer is good on stays through May 31, 2015 and is the perfect answer to lodging for business trips, romantic getaways, spring break or family vacations. Deluxe accommodations start at […]
Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival 2015: New Gardens, Menu Items and Music
The already lush landscape of Disney’s Epcot gets a floral boost during the International Flower & Garden Festival, March 4 through May 17, 2015. This year’s event feature a host of new gardens, character topiaries, menu items and musical performances. Special weekend festival events will offer surprises for families, art lovers and gardening buffs. Epcot’s […]
Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival 2015: Garden Rocks Concert Series Line-Up
One of my favorite events at Disney’s Epcot is the annual International Flower & Garden Show. I just love walking among all of those creatively constructed topiaries, flower gardens, and butterfly displays while enjoying the warm (okay, “hot”) Florida sun. This year’s event is March 4 through May 17, 2015 and will feature a host […]
Disney Cruise Line: ‘Frozen’ Characters take to the Sea
Wanna build a snowwwwmannn … in the sand? Olaf’s sun-loving attitude and wonderlust for warm is a perfect representation of my own attitude toward winter. Yeah, it’s pretty, but I’d rather be where it’s warm. Now, Disney Cruise Line has figured out how to combine the best of frozen family fun with a summer adventure. […]
Walt Disney Parks to Enhance Access to EpiPen Auto-Injectors
As a parent, I’m thankful that I don’t have to worry about food allergies – or any other type of allergy, for that matter. I can’t imagine the stress and worry that parents of children with severe allergies must go through, especially when traveling. Many theme parks have implemented special menus and created alternate choices […]
SeaWorld Orlando Announces new Scholarship for Orange County, Florida Students
One of the world’s leading environmental and animal care organizations, SeaWorld Orlando, has just launched a new scholarship program. SeaWorld’s Young Environmental Scholars Award will reward high school seniors in Orange County, Florida for their academic achievements and passion for animals and the environment. A total of $20,000 in scholarships will be awarded to area […]
Gaylord Hotels holds Christmas 2014 ICE! Extravaganza
There’s not much that will get this beach girl to willingly walk into a room full of ice with temperatures in the single digits. The one thing that will is when the location is a Gaylord hotel and the event is ICE! Plus, it gives me the chance to actually wear the cute, fur-trimmed boots […]