Although Orlando is known for its world class theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, there are so many family friendly things to do outside of the theme parks itself. With high crowd levels and theme park prices now exceeding $100 per day, its nice to take a break and do something…
The three hotels in the Marriott Village Lake Buena Vista are among some of the best affordable hotels near the Walt Disney World Resort. All of these hotels are located on one single property which is off Vineland Avenue near the intersection of Apopka Vineland Road (SR 535), just minutes to Disney Springs and the four…
The Universal Orlando Resort is one of the premier vacation destinations not only in Florida but throughout the entire world. Universal is mostly known for its thrill rides & attractions as well as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (at Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley) so it appeals primarily to teens, tweens and adults. Unlike Walt Disney World which is known worldwide…
The DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando is one of the closest off-site hotels to the Universal Orlando Resort. This full service hotel is a Universal Partner Hotel which features 742 rooms and suites within two, nineteen story buildings. Originally constructed in 1973 as the Sheraton Twin Towers Hotel, the DoubleTree underwent a comprehensive renovation…
The Fairfield Inn Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village is an affordable hotel that is perfect for both vacation and business travelers visiting Walt Disney World or any other destination in the Orlando area. The hotel is located just minutes to all four Walt Disney World theme parks and convenient to the Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and the Orlando…
Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs is one of the classics having been open since the days of Downtown Disney and Disney’s Pleasure Island, as part of an expansion of Downtown Disney West Side. The restaurant is designed after an observatory / planetarium and just can’t be missed to visitors within the Town Center section of Disney Springs. …
Located on-site at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort is one of Disney’s “Value” category resort hotels, providing an array of amenities at a fairly affordable price. The resort originally opened in December 2003 and features 2,880 rooms. The resort is grouped into five individual sections and themed with “Pop Culture” from different decades which…
The Universal Orlando Resort has always been synonymous with groundbreaking entertainment, and their latest nighttime extravaganza, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, is no exception. This awe-inspiring lagoon show, which debuted on June 14th, 2024, promises to take visitors on a mesmerizing journey through the magic of cinema, combining state-of-the-art technology with the timeless allure of film scores….
Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled its largest and most spectacular daytime parade yet, the Universal Mega Movie Parade. This highly-anticipated event boasts an impressive lineup of floats and performers, including dancers, skaters, and stilt walkers. Guests can expect to be mesmerized by the mix of special effects and captivating performances as fan-favorite films leap off the screen and…
The Garden Grill Restaurant is one of our favorite restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort and is located in Future World at the Land Pavilion of Disney’s EPCOT theme park. This specialty Character Dining experience features American comfort food served family-style in a casual environment. This restaurant is quite unique as the floor slowly rotates in a circle, providing views from…