Mardi Gras Coming to Universal Studios Feb 11!

One of Universal Studios’s most popular annual events, Mardi Gras, is almost here! On Saturdays and select nights from February 11 to April 14, come and experience the wonder and excitement of a New Orleans party right here in Orlando. The event attracts visitors from all over the country as well as all over the world. Mardi Gras at Universal Studios is family friendly, with

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Universal Studios – Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights, rated America’s #1 scariest Halloween event, returns to Universal Studios Florida for its 21st year in just 30 days. This year, Halloween Horror Nights will be running during select nights from September 23 through October 31, 2011, mostly Thursday-Sunday with a few Wednesday night events. If you love Halloween and haunted houses, Halloween Horror Nights is an event you don’t want to

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Disney World Resort – Beat the Heat! Stay at Disney!

It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer… but don’t fret! The nights are still cool and the days are still beautiful in Orlando! Looking for a way to beat the late-Spring heat on your Orlando Vacation? If you’re planning on a Disney vacations, then here’s a good way: why not stay at a Disney World Resort hotel? Surely, the location doesn’t matter, you protest.

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New Discovery Cove Area Coming Soon

If you’re seeking an amazing new ocean adventure, come to Discovery Cove in June 2011 for your next Orlando vacation! A brand new addition to the marine theme park will feature two and a half acres devoted to snorkeling, swimming, and more. The new area will be called The Grand Reef, and it will include: undersea wildlife, such as rays, eels, sharks, and- of course-

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Orlando Vacations – Weather and Long Lines and Crowds, Oh My

Orlando is a vacation hotspot during the winter holidays. It is definitely a lot warmer than much of the country, as well as winters overseas. Day or night, be wary of the wind, which is usually the worst of it. During the day, it can get a bit cold, but usually one good jacket is all you need to stay comfortable- the weather is beautiful,

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Orlando Vacation Tips – Winter and Water

So you’ve done your homework. You know all about the holiday and new year’s events at the Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. You’re all set to see the Candlelight Processional at Epcot, watch Grinchmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and see some colorful costumed characters at Sea World. You also know that we offer the best prices around for vacation packages. You

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An Invitation to Orlando, Florida

Even as a little girl, just starting first grade, my parents would take me to Disney World. Our vacations involved a lot of trips to the various theme parks, especially as the weather turned cooler. We were at a bit of an advantage- we lived less than half an hour away from Disney World, so we were always able to go during the off-season. I

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Top 4 Reasons to Go to Orlando For the Holidays

1. The Décor, Of Course.

Holidays in Orlando, Florida mean beautiful decorations, everywhere. Shopping mall and outlet mall parking lots, as well as the malls themselves; restaurants; even many main streets. The most beautiful decorations of all are, of course, at Walt Disney World and Universal Escape Orlando. The walkways are lined with lights and wreaths, and colorful, glittering sights and wonderful holiday sounds are everywhere!

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Sea World – Halloween Spooktacular

Disney World and Universal Studios aren’t the only ones celebrating Hallowe’en. Sea World’s Halloween Spooktacular, October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, 2010 and beginning at 12 noon, is a lesser known party popular with the local Orlandians. Children dress up in costumes and can go trick-or-treating around the park. Be careful with dressing them up too warmly though- Orlando is

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Disney Orlando Vacation – Fall Is Best Season To Go

My favorite season to go to Disney World on my Orlando vacation is definitely in the fall. The leaves in Orlando don’t quite change into the golden reds and yellows but the weather is much, much cooler than in summer- especially if you do what I do, and go after 4:00 pm. The best part is that the parks are rarely full in fall- schools

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