Archives for July 2013

See my new brown cowhide leather jackets!

July 28, 2013 by Orlando Vacations

Click here to find out more about this great jacket!

Yes I know, leather jackets have nothing to do with a tourist site. But I run my own leather jackets and apparel website and I’m excited about a new jacket I just got so I wanted to mention it here.

A short time ago I figured out how to order my very own leather jackets directly from leather manufactures. I mean I tell them the designs and colors I want and they make it from scratch, custom made.

That opens up a lot more styles and designs of leather jackets I can now sell. Before I did what everyone else does; order the same types of jackets from a few big wholesalers everyone else does.
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Skip the Line: The Seven Best Theme Park Attractions That Aren’t Rides

July 22, 2013 by Orlando Vacations

There are more to theme parks than rides and rollercoasters. Theme parks want you to have the time of your life, and that means providing way more to do than just rides. There are shows and exhibits of all types: dancing, parades, musicals, parties, circuses, and more on offer at theme parks today. Whether your next trip is taking you to Orlando or L.A., you can skip the lines and check out these awesome attractions that aren’t rides.

• Kilmanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: This safari takes visitors through a tour of the African savanna in an open-air vehicle. Here, Disney guests can see real animals in their natural habitats as they wind through the lush natural preserve. It’s important to stay in the vehicle because in the Kilmanjaro Safari, over 34 species of African wildlife roam free! This attraction gives guests the unique opportunity to encounter animals like antelopes, elephants, lions, and okapis.
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Filed Under: Orlando vacation, Walt Disney World Tagged With: attractions, disney, theme park attractions, theme parks, Universal Studios

Disney’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2013

July 17, 2013 by Orlando Vacations

This great annual event at DisneyWorld’s Epcot theme park is a real treat for the senses. Foodies and those who appreciate good wine will want to save the date for the 18th Epcot International Food and Wine Festival from September 27th to November 10th 2013.

What’s on the ‘menu’?
As expected there will be an abundance of culinary delights to sample at the International Marketplaces, tasting events and seminars, as well as concerts and celebrity chefs to schmooze with.

International Marketplaces
The Marketplaces offer up cuisines from countries around the world. Back again for another year are the Brazil and Hawaii Marketplaces which were well received at last year’s festival. Making its debut is the Scotland Marketplace with products synonymous with the country such as Scotch, mead and beer. Will there be haggis too?
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Filed Under: Annual Events, Walt Disney World Tagged With: disney, Epcot, Epcot festival, Epcot food and wine, International Food and Wine Festival

Cabin in the woods will be at Universal Studios Halloween Horror nights

July 10, 2013 by Orlando Vacations

Most people don’t know it, but Universal Studios has a full team of people that work all 12 months of the year on the next Halloween Horror Nights event. They come up with the themes of the new haunted houses, sets, costumes and so on.

One thing I found out recently is that one of the haunted houses is going to be modeled after “The cabin in the woods” movie. “Cabin” director and co-writer Drew Goddard is working with Universal on the house’s production.

If you saw the movie you know there are lots of creepy creatures in it. The haunted cabin at Universal Studios will have all of them in it, including the “merman” and the crazy unicorn.
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Filed Under: Annual Events, Universal Studio Tagged With: cabin in the woods, halloween horror nights, Universal Studios

Happy 4th of July in Orlando, Florida!

July 4, 2013 by Orlando Vacations

Happy 4th of July everyone! It’s time to celebrate independence day with BBQ’s, outdoor fun and of course great fireworks. Here in Orlando we have lots of local firework displays to choose from.

Plus you can see unique displays at the local theme parks. Some of the most well known local fireworks are the Cranes Roost Park “Red, Hot and Boom” show at Altamonte Springs. This show was last night, the 3rd.

At downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park there will be a big party and fireworks show tonight. Activities start at 4 PM and go on until 10 PM. Fireworks start at 9:10 PM.
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Filed Under: Annual Events, Orlando vacation Tagged With: Disney fireworks, fireworks, Orlando, Orlando fireworks, SeaWorld fireworks