The Orlando theme parks and many of the big resorts are well equipped to deal with special food preferences and food allergies, so you should be able to find a great selection of vegetarian offerings, no matter where you stay. Disney World in particular is very vegetarian friendly, but you can seek out and find [...]
Archive for July, 2012
Vegetarian’s Guide to the Orlando Theme Parks
Monday, July 30th, 2012Movies to watch before your Orlando vacation
Saturday, July 28th, 2012If you’re heading to Orlando, you need to book your room, secure your dining reservations and plan out your travel route – but a little advanced movie viewing will help you enjoy the rides more. This research will be fun – and you’ll be able to fully enjoy the movie themed rides and attractions at [...]
Parades in the Orlando Theme Parks
Wednesday, July 25th, 2012Both Disney World and Universal Orlando offer daily parades, from the sparkling Main Street Electrical Parade in the Magic Kingdom to the new Superstar parade at Universal. Parades add a lot to the park atmosphere and add a sense of celebration to even an ordinary day, as long as you’re able to see them! Here [...]
Keeping Cool in the Orlando Theme Parks
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012Record summer temperatures means you’ll need to work on avoiding the sun and the hottest part of the day when you visit the Orlando theme parks. You probably already know to avoid doing outdoor activities in the middle of the day if possible (unless a pool is involved), but here are a few other places [...]
Universal Orlando Reveals Details for 2012 Halloween Horror Nights
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012Is it a game? Is it a movie? That’s what you’ll be asking yourself this fall as Universal Orlando presents a haunted maze based on the popular video game Silent Hill. The game is definitely creepy enough to suit Orlando’s scariest Halloween event, and should set the stage for the rest of the evening. Fans [...]
Disney Dining Plan FAQ’s
Sunday, July 15th, 2012Choosing the ingredients to add to your Disney vacation package can be a challenge — what tickets do you need? What add-ons are best for your family? We’ll take a quick look at the popular Disney Dining Plan, and help you figure out if this addition is a good choice for you. What is the [...]
Orlando Theme Parks in August
Thursday, July 12th, 2012Ready to hit the Orlando area during the hottest month of the year? Grab your sunblock, pack your bathing suit, and come along as we review some important tips and facts about visiting Orlando in August! Weather: Orlando is hot in August — super hot! You’ll see some of the hottest temperatures all year when [...]
Despicable Me Minions Ride Opens at Universal Orlando
Saturday, July 7th, 2012Are you ready to get Minionized? The characters from the hit film Despicable Me are running free at Universal Orlando this month, to celebrate the opening of the new Minion Mayhem Ride. Minion Mayhem is easy to spot — look for the peaked roof of Gru’s pointy house –once you spot this landmark, you’ll know [...]
Are you Ready for Halloween in Orlando?
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012It’s only July, but believe it or not, now is the time to start thinking about your Halloween plans if you are heading to Orlando for a fall vacation. Whether you enjoy Halloween or not, the local theme park events will impact your trip — and not just on October 31. Halloween events here run [...]
Wet n’ Wild Express Pass Means More Summer Fun
Monday, July 2nd, 2012You likely already know about Disney’s Fastpass — the system that allows you to virtually save a place in line — but did you know mega water park Wet n Wild offers something similar? Wet n Wild’s Express passes allow you to choose a shorter line option — in most cases you’ll reach the start [...]
