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Protecting yourself from the sun is imperative when visiting Walt Disney World, especially in the summertime.

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Surviving the summer sun while visiting Disney

Summer will soon be here and that means the heat and humidity will be back in full force. It is vitally important to stay hydrated and protected from the sun while visiting Walt Disney World.  For those who live in Florida, it becomes commonplace, but we all can use a ...

Universal's Superstar Parade brings an entirely new form of entertainment to Universal Studios that combines wildly creative floats with hundreds of performers to create whole new levels of fun and excitement.

Universal Orlando opens two new experiences

Universal’s Superstar Parade and Cinematic Spectacular - 100 Years of Movie Memories officially opens today at Universal Orlando Resort – bringing two brand-new kinds of entertainment experiences to Universal’s guests. The new experiences are the latest in Universal Orlando’s “Year to be Here” – during which Universal is creating more ...

Upcoming LEGOLAND® Florida water park whets guests' appetites

The LEGOLAND® Water Park opens on May 26, and the attraction is getting its middle name – water! More than a half a million gallons of H20 were pumped into the LEGO® Wave Pool by a friend of the LEGO City Volunteer Fire Department. The first wave pool in any ...

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TurtleTrek Opening Soon at SeaWorld

With the opening of TurtleTrek at SeaWorld Orlando on April 27th quickly approaching, I thought it would be a great time to take a look at the progress that is being made in the park and at some fun facts about the attraction itself. As I was walking through the ...

The reality is it rains in Florida quite a bit, but a rain storm isn't enough to ruin your day at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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Rain or shine, it's fun to be at Disney's Hollywood Studios

With it being April, that of course conjures up the childhood rhyme of “April showers bring May flowers” and so being prepared for rain at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is something you’ll want to keep in mind.  While we’d like to think our vacation to Walt Disney World will be nothing ...

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On the Hidden Mickey hunt in Adventureland

When I stroll into Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom, the sights and sounds transport me to an exotic land, with influences from Pacific and Caribbean Islands and a sprinkling of Africa and Asia.  I'd like to show you a few Hidden Mickeys in this delightful area. My first stop is ...

OrlandoInformer.com shows us how to concoct Margaritaville's famous Volcano Nachos at home.

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Margaritaville Volcano Nachos...bring that volcano home!

If you have been to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Universal CityWalk, then you most certainly are familiar with their famous Volcano Nachos. You can’t help but stare as you see a server walking by with that massive plate of tortilla chips topped with chili, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes, and ...

First zip line roller coaster in U.S. to open in St. Cloud

Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida is introducing an entirely new category of theme park to Orlando visitors, the EcoPark. Launching April 6, 2012, the new EcoPark Admission Ticket at the popular Central Florida ecotourism attraction will allow for a full day of adventures. The single admission will gain visitors access ...

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Recommended Disney restaurants for Sunday brunch

Whether Mom needs a break from cooking or there's a special occasion that needs celebrating, head out for Sunday Brunch at a Walt Disney World restaurant! You'll find unique dining rooms and delicious menus when you venture over to the Mouse's House. I can suggest an impressive menu designed by ...

If you think the Great Goofini looks familiar, you’re right. It is one of the few attractions that survived the removal of Mickey’s Toontown Fair, where it was formerly known as The Barnstormer.

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Storybook Circus opens at the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland

The first section of Walt Disney World’s extensive Fantasyland expansion opened earlier this month with the relocated and expanded Dumbo attraction as well as the newly open Fantasyland Railroad Station and the Barnstormer Featuring the Great Goofini. This is the beginning of the biggest expansion at Walt Disney World resort ...

Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival features stunning scenes at every turn, such as lush, detailed topiaries like this one of Lady and the Tramp in the Italy Pavilion.

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Searching for Hidden Mickeys at Epcot

One of Walt Disney World's premier annual events is happening this spring: Epcot's 2012 International Flower & Garden Festival.  You'll enjoy stunning scenes at every turn, such as lush, detailed topiaries (like Lady and the Tramp in the Italy Pavilion) along with flowers and gardens everywhere with identification labels for ...

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Top 5 'Must Sees' at Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival

Epcot’s 19th Flower and Garden Festival is in full color.   Thirty million blooms, 240 floating mini-gardens on two ponds, 700 container gardens of flowers, herbs, plants and vegetables, dozens of Disney character topiaries, 30 "flower towers" of impatiens and sweeping beds of floral designs will create a tapestry of brilliant ...

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Hollywood Drive-In Golf is outrageously fun

Universal Orlando Resort opened Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk earlier this week, and its two 18-hole courses offer two unique miniature golf experiences!!! Designed by Universal’s Creative team in partnership with Adventure Golf Design and Development, Hollywood Drive-In Golf has a little something for everyone with one course based ...

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How to see Fantasmic at Disney's Hollywood Studios

After a few years of being cut back, the nightly fireworks spectacular known as Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is back to being shown every night in the park and if you want to see it on your next visit, follow these easy guidelines to get into the show. Arrive ...

Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein's Monster and the Bride of Frankenstein putt their way through a creepy cemetery on "The Haunting of Ghostly Greens" course.

Hollywood Drive-In Golf now open at CityWalk

Universal Orlando Resort officially opened central Florida’s newest and most outrageously-themed miniature golf experience – Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk. Featuring two 18-hole courses based on classic drive-in era horror and sci-fi movies, this all-new venue is the only place where the entire family can enjoy teeing off through ...

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Watch these movies before you 'ride the movies' at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort is renowned for allowing its visitors to step into their favorite films and become heroes and heroines in a number of iconic stories including Harry Potter, Spider-Man, Jurassic Park and more. Because the park relies upon guest familiarity with these storylines and their characters, some attractions become ...

Enhancements bring new thrills to Universal's Spider-Man ride

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Orlando Resort – one of the world’s most popular theme park experiences – is now even better. Mind-blowingly better. The attraction reopens today with all-new 4K digital high-definition animation, a new highly-sophisticated Infitec 3-D projection system, a new music score and new high-tech ...

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Walk into these Disney World restaurants without a reservation

There are some memorable restaurants in Walt Disney World; and we all know that many of them require reservations - many months in advance. Yet there are times that you want a bite to eat and find yourself without a coveted Advance Dining Reservation (ADR)! While Cinderella's Royal Table is ...

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Year-Round Walt Disney World Discount Advice from TouringPlans.com

Visiting a theme park is expensive. Tickets are expensive. Food is expensive. Parking is expensive. Souvenirs…well, you get the idea. Luckily, there are discounts available for guests to take advantage of. This is by no means a comprehensive list of every discount out there. It also doesn’t go into specialty ...

Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain.

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Searching for Hidden Mickeys at Animal Kingdom

After the ropes drop at park opening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a herd of folks heads first for Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain in Asia.  It’s a roller coaster that takes you up into the mountain, and down, and backwards at one point! If you’re involved with ...

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