Margaritaville Holdings LLC, and Encore Capital Management announce the development of a Margaritaville Resort community in Orlando. Guests will be transported to paradise and a vacation state of mind through the Margaritaville branded resort that will include a hotel, vacation ownership and vacation homes. Inspired by the lifestyle celebrated in Jimmy Buffett’s iconic songs, the […]
Walt Disney World Resort announced today that four new food and beverage marketplaces will open in Future World during the 20th Epcot International Food and Wine Festival presented by Chase Sept. 25-Nov. 16, 2015. It’s the first time in the festival’s 20-year-history that global marketplace experiences, now numbering more than 30, have expanded from the […]
Got five days on your hands? Do what visitors to the Sunshine State and native Floridians have been doing for generations: spend time at a spring. Freshwater springs are the ultimate year-round Florida attraction, and we’ve got more of these crystal-clear natural wonders than any other place in the country. North and Central Florida have […]
Summer is here and the forecast for Walt Disney World Resort is cool – the Coolest Summer Ever. Exciting new entertainment, dining and shopping experiences are giving guests endless ways to have a ‘cool’ time. From “Frozen” fun throughout the theme parks, to a splashing good time at Disney’s Water Parks, to fresh finds for […]
Construction continues on the transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs. While the metamorphosis won’t be complete until 2016, we thought you might like to see some of the completed portions of this massive project. Disney Springs will feature an eclectic mix of offerings. From boutique shops to unique flagship anchor stores, visitors can explore […]
The summer’s first long weekend is just around the corner! Have you given any thought to how you’ll enjoy your national parks this July 4 weekend? As you gather with family and friends in honor of Independence Day, make some time to explore the many treasures of the National Park System. Between our stunning natural […]
While construction of some of the other parcels are still underway, “I-Drive 360″ a new entertainment, dining and shopping complex is now open. The 400′ Orlando Eye stands proudly, it’s 30 passenger capsules, each holding up to 15 passengers slowly rotating day and night. Passengers enjoy a 360-degree view of Central Florida below. Every cabin […]
SeaWorld Entertainment, a leading theme park and entertainment company, has announced big thrills for vacationers in 2016 at SeaWorld Orlando. Surfacing at SeaWorld Orlando will be Mako, a 200-foot-tall hypercoaster that will reach 73 mph along 4,760 feet of steel track – nearly a mile long — and leave riders feeling both breathless and weightless. […]
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., a leading theme park and entertainment company, has announced big thrills for vacationers in 2016 at Busch Gardens® Tampa. Busch Gardens Tampa will put a spin on thrills with a brand new family thrill ride – Cobra’s Curse. This spin coaster is the only one of its kind in the world, and […]
Universal Orlando Resort announced a project of remarkable vision: to bring to life an entirely new water theme park experience. Called Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort, it will join Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure and become the resort’s third incredibly immersive park. Universal’s Volcano Bay will be a place for the […]
King Kong will rule at Universal Orlando Resort next year in the groundbreaking attraction, “Skull Island: Reign of Kong.” The new attraction will open in the summer of 2016 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure – and will be an intense, all-new adventure brought to life in a dramatically themed environment. Skull Island: Reign of Kong […]
The American Society of Travel Agents recently named Orlando the No. 1 “Hot Spot for Summer Travel” in 2015. After a multi-year surge of blockbuster expansions at Orlando’s world-class theme parks, International Drive (I-Drive) is following suit with the addition of new retail, dining and entertainment venues. Visit Orlando, the destination’s official tourism association, is […]
