Let’s ride! The 76th Anniversary of Daytona Bike Week starts today, with plenty of things to see and do at this amazing once in a lifetime landmark event in 2017! Be a part of this grand milestone and make your way to the Daytona Beach area for this very special occasion. Local businesses and community […]
Spring is just around the corner… and spring training is about to begin! Florida is the home of Major League Baseball’s Grapefruit League and spring training 2017. Spring training typically lasts about six weeks, starting in late February and running until just before the season opening day (and often right at the end of spring […]
Planet Hollywood, America’s preeminent restaurant destination dedicated to celebrating the entertainment industry, opened its Orlando flagship location, Planet Hollywood Observatory, January 30th, 2017. Centrally located to all the nearby attractions, the restaurant overlooks the heart of Disney Springs, the dining, retail and entertainment district located at Walt Disney World Resort. Multi-million dollar renovations have transformed […]
So what’s the scoop with Avatar Land? While Disney’s only formal indication of the opening of Animal Kingdom’s Avatar Land is “summer of 2017”, there may be a hint of a more concrete opening date. Disney recently released it’s new Florida resident annual pass ticket prices, along with blackout dates. Typically blackout dates cover all […]
Planning your next road trip? You’ve still got time to visit Disney’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. New this year, the festival began in January and runs through February 20th, 2017. Eat, drink and be dazzled by brilliant culinary masterpieces. The festival features historical art from Disney’s past to today. Guest can experience a […]
A galaxy of new Star Wars experiences is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning mid-December. The announcement noted that some of the coming-soon additions are inspired by “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” that opens in theaters worldwide on Dec. 16. Guests, including fans of the epic space saga, will find new entertainment, special displays […]
The glory of Christmas is on full and colorful display throughout the 2016 holiday season at the most unique faith-and-family destination in the heart of America’s vacation paradise, Orlando, Florida. The award-winning Holy Land Experience has announced the exciting debut of some all-new and original Christmas productions that are sure to cheer every heart with […]
This holiday season, guests at Disney Springs – the shopping, dining and entertainment district of Walt Disney World Resort – will get a chance to see Disney and Intel exploring remarkable new technology as hundreds of lighted show drones take to the nighttime sky in “Starbright Holidays – An Intel Collaboration.” The first-of-its-kind light show […]
SeaWorld has just announced an extensive list of first of it’s kind new rides, shows and events for it’s Orlando park for 2017. The announcement includes major new ride additions including the following: Kraken Virtual Reality Roller Coaster: Seaworld will be retrofitting their Kraken roller coaster with headsets to give riders the sensation of traveling […]
The 112th Florida State Fair is scheduled for February 4 – 15 at the Florida State Fairgrounds located at I-4 and US Hwy 301 in Tampa. This year’s theme, “So Much More to Explore,” reminds everyone that there are seemingly endless activities to discover and enjoy including rides, food, exhibits, entertainment, animals, attractions and shopping. […]
Topgolf Entertainment Group officially unveiled Orlando as its third location planned in Florida. Topgolf® will begin construction on the 65,000-square-foot venue in February; it is expected to open to the public in early 2017. Topgolf Orlando will be located at Convention Way and Universal Boulevard, right across the street from the Orange County Convention Center. […]
Universal Studios Orlando announced this morning that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley is opening July 8. A London Waterfront showcases Diagon Alley. This new section of the expansion includes Hogwarts Express, a first-ever attraction/transport that moves guests between two theme parks (Hogsmeade Station at Islands of Adventure and King’s Cross Station at […]