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Ah, Florida. The sunshine state. While the state seems to call to mind beaches, golf, and old people (all three of which are quite plentiful actually), the large tourist city of Orlando brings forth images of Mickey Mouse, Spiderman, and the soon-to-be-completed Hogwarts Castle. But the nickname ‘sunshine state’ is, as visitors soon discover, just a bit misleading. Orlando has hot, generally humid summers. It’s great Continue reading Florida Summers It’s been pretty cool down in the Sunshine State lately- cool breezes have made for sweater weather until this week, where sunny, warm days have begun to prevail. But after a long day at Disney’s Magic Kingdom or Universal’s Islands of Adventure, visitors have been alarmed to find sunburn despite the cool days. If you’re feeling like a lobster out of water, or just have Continue reading Orlando Vacations – Sunburn Treatment Now that you know about Disney tickets, it’s time for a quick lesson about Universal theme park tickets. Don’t worry, these aren’t quite as confusing as the former. First of all, although parking costs money, CityWalk is free to visit. For those that are completely new to the parks, CityWalk is the strip of land between the two parks, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Some Continue reading Universal Orlando Tickets Guide You’ve gotten past the tough parts- reserving your Orlando vacation and then waiting for it. There’s one more tiny bump, though, before you can leave for your fun, rest, and merrymaking- don’t forget to pack for your vacation! When packing clothing, an easy tip is to fold outfits together. For younger kids, put their shirt, pants, socks, and underwear together in a Ziploc bag- it makes Continue reading Packing For Your Orlando Vacation Here’s an interesting point- you’ve already planned and reserved your Orlando vacation, budgeted the money you save with us on souvenirs and food, and bought the plane tickets… now what? One of the most difficult parts of going on a great Disney, Universal, or SeaWorld vacation is… The Wait. Yep- The Wait is one of the most grueling times before a vacation. You sit and work Continue reading Orlando Vacations – The Dreaded Wait Let’s face it- theme parks can be expensive. But the biggest expense is, surprisingly, not always the admission tickets- it’s what you buy inside the parks that start hurting your wallet. I covered the largest in-park expense before- bottled water. This time I’ll comer the second biggest expense and ways to save money. The second biggest expense, hands down, is eating at the theme parks. It isn’t Continue reading Orlando Vacations – Saving Money by Bringing Your Own Lunch Are you getting the most from your Orlando vacation? You’ve done your research, and looked on our main site to find out which parks are best for you and your family; perhaps you’ve decided to go to both Disney World and Universal Orlando during your stay here to maximize your experience. Could you have picked too much to do in too few days? Say that you picked Continue reading Orlando Vacations – How To Get the Best Out Of Your Orlando Vacation What a better place to rock Orlando than here?! We have the largest Hard Rock Cafe in the WORLD. So if you’re a fan, make sure to check it out. The walls are lined with memorabilia, and they play non-stop music videos while you eat. The staff is made up of fellow rock-n’roller’s and the menu is full of star favorites. Every time I go, Continue reading Orlando Vacations- The Hard Rock Cafe- Citywalk Is Halloween Horror Nights suitable for small children? Halloween Horror Continue reading Is Halloween Horror Nights suitable for small children? Florida vacation tips for small children are about being comfortable and better enjoying your Florida vacation. For example, dark colors attract the heat! Baby strollers are usually made in dark colors and in the Florida sun it can really heat up Baby. Try putting a light-colored cloth, scarf, or other material over the top of the stroller, and put a light blanket under your child Continue reading Florida Vacation with Children and Older Kids |
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