Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs resort hotel in Orlando

February 15, 2010 by

Disney's Coronado Springs resort hotel
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Each of the Disney resorts has a different theme. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is inspired by the beauty of Mexico and the American Southwest and features a five-story Mayan temple, Spanish-style haciendas and palm-shaded courtyards.

Although it has the largest convention center on Disney property, this resort is perfect for an extended family holiday. It is among the least expensive of Disney’s resort properties, yet still a 4 star hotel!

The resort has 1,915 rooms including 46 suites, one large pool, three quiet pools, a formal dinner restaurant, a cafeteria-style restaurant, fitness center, an arcade, a dance club and a gift shop from where you can buy unique souvenirs. The pool area, inspired by the Mayan ruins of Mexico, features a spectacular Mayan temple with a twisting water slide and cascading water!
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New Orlando youtube channel for my tourist site!

February 13, 2010 by

Click here for my Orlando tourist youtube channel!

Well everyone I’m really excited about the past few days. I got myself a cool new camcorder! I’ve been meaning to get one for a long time, and finally got one. It’s nothing fancy, a Panasonic SDR-S26. But it’s great for youtube videos, with a 70X zoom on it!

I also just opened up my own youtube video channel, click the link to see it and all my videos so far. Right now I just have some picture slide show videos I made. But very soon I’ll be taking a lot of videos of Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World and so much more here in Orlando.

In fact next Sat. I’m going to Universal Studios Mardi Gras and take a nice video of that parade. Plus bike week in Daytona is almost here and I’ll take a lot up there. I can see how I’ll be spending more time in the theme parks taking videos of the rides!
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Daytona 500 NASCAR races at Daytona Beach 2010

February 11, 2010 by

Daytona 500 NASCAR races at Daytona Beach 2010

On Feb. 14th it will be time for the Daytona 500 NASCAR races! That kind of slipped up on me as I don’t follow NASCAR that much. I’ve never gone and seen a NASCAR race, but I’ve driven by the Daytona 500 race track while the races were on. Trust me, traffic is a mess!

Those who love NASCAR, which includes my 78 yr. old mom, dream of being able to attend the Daytona 500 races. They have lots of shops that set up in front of the track, as well as all around the area for miles. You can find everything from NASCAR T shirts to full race car hoods painted with your favorite driver on it!

If you have an RV or camper there is a big field next to the track that fills up with thousands of all types of RV’s. They park bumper to bumper in long lines. I guess if you need to leave before everyone else your out of luck as they can’t go anywhere!
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Walt Disney World area Florist in time for Valentine’s day

February 9, 2010 by

Walt Disney World area florist for Valentine's day

Disney Floral and gifts

Well soon it will be Valentine’s day, and if your on an Orlando vacation or here to see Disney World you what to know where a good florist shop is. Are you looking for a special gift? Do you want to express your feelings in a unique manner? Then you must take a look at Disney Floral & Gifts, which offers a wide array of flower arrangements and gift baskets for delivery to Walt Disney World Resorts. Give a piece of Disney magic to the ones you love!

A Disney Florist sales specialist can design your gift. From engagements, birthdays, anniversaries to special occasions, Disney Dream Makers are ready to help you offer the perfect gift. They also create custom floral bouquets for weddings and events. Let your child know how much you support him or her with a gift basket from the Walt Disney World Florist & Gift Baskets Team.
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Orlando outdoor world Bass Pro shop sporting goods store

February 7, 2010 by

Orlando Bass Pro outdoor world shopping store

Besides all the theme parks and fancy shopping places you can find in Orlando, there also is a huge sporting goods store here. Are you crazy about fishing, hunting, boating and watersports? Then you must visit and buy something from Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.

Bass Pro Shops is known for its huge selection of watersports equipment, camping gear, and outdoor apparel. This store features a large number of house brands including Johnny Morris Reels, Worldwide Sportsman, XPS, Redhead, Offshore Angler, Natural Reflections and Bass Pro Shops.

The place is huge. It is even bigger than the Vegas store. They have everything you could ever want for outdoor sports. This store has all of the supplies and equipment for each sport, and much more. You even need a map to locate the different areas of the store!
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Curious George play area for little kids at Universal Studios

February 5, 2010 by

Curious George play area at Universal Studios for little kids

Universal Studios is well known for their extreme rides that are suitable for teens. But they also have some spots made just for the little kids and toddlers. Inside Universal Orlando, which is the “old” park, is a place called Curious George play area. It’s suitable for toddlers and kids up to around 10 years or or so.

Curious George play area at Universal Orlando is made to look like that misfit monkey Curious George has let out all the animals from the zoo! There are buildings you can go in and let the kids push buttons, levers and handles that spray and shoot water at different things.
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Old Town in Kissimmee, family fun attraction in Orlando

February 3, 2010 by

Old Town in Kissimmee, family fun attraction

Old Town in Kissimmee

Are you ready to take incredible rides the whole family will enjoy? Or maybe you want to go shopping? If so, you must go and visit Old Town Park in Kissimmee, Florida. This incredible place is a replica of an “old town” located just outside of Orlando.

Old Town Park hosts eight restaurants, 75 specialty shops, and 18 thrilling amusement park rides including The Inverter and Old Town Slingshot, The Windstorm Roller Coaster, Happy Days Family Go-Kart Track, Century Ferris Wheel, Dragon Wagon Kiddie Coaster, Wave Swinger and the all-new G-Force Top Fuel Drag Race. Here you can enjoy the pastimes of people in days gone by and have a good time.

Try the Super Shot if you want to feel like you could touch the stars or ride the artistically painted horses on the old carousel. Old Town also features lively nightspots such as the Sun on the Beach and the Blue Max Tavern. The Old Town General Store is the place to be if you’re looking for collections of memorabilia from John Deere, Pepsi-Cola and Coca- Cola, old fashioned candies, crafts, gifts, shoes and even clothes.
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Walt Disney World cruises on Disney’s Magic cruise ship

January 31, 2010 by

Walt Disney World cruises on Disney's cruise ship Magic

One of the most fantastic things you can do is take a cruise on one of Walt Disney World’s cruise ships. Based in Port Canaveral just 40 minutes away from Walt Disney in Orlando, taking a Disney cruise is a once in a lifetime event. Let’s talk a bit about one of their cruise ships.

The Disney Magic—along with its sister ship, the Disney Wonder are the key to a unique cruise experience. The spirit of Walt Disney has come up with the perfect holiday for everyone. Catering particularly well to families with children, Disney Cruise Line has already become one of the most popular entertainment options available at Disney World.

Family travelers say that there are “continuous activities” for the kids. In fact, Disney Magic has something special for everyone. The place is set up with a family beach, a kid’s area and an adult beach. The children’s program is organized and run by dozens of caring youth counselors; Disney has done a wonderful job arranging a short, fun, activity paced family cruise.
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Universal Studios Mardi Gras Parade 2010

January 28, 2010 by

Universal Studios Mardi Gras 2010

Universal Studios Mardi Gras parade

Well it’s almost time for Universal Studios Mardi Gras! Each year Universal Studios in Orlando holds it’s own cool version of Mardi Gras from New Orleans. With parades, it’s own French Quarter area, New Orleans food, music and shows; Universal Studios Mardi Gras is always a big hit. The Mardi Gras parade floats are very colorful and just like the ones in New Orleans.

The dates for Universal Studios Mardi Gras events are Saturday Nights: February 6 – April 17, 2010 PLUS Sunday, February 14 and Friday, April 9. The Mardi Gras parade times are : February 6 – March 20, April 17: 8:00 pm March 27 – April 10: 9:00 pm

The French Quarter area at Universal features plenty of Authentic Cajun & Creole Cuisine from New Orleans. Dance to blues musicians and bands straight from New Orleans. Performance Times: February 6 – March 20, April 17 – 5:00 pm, 6:15 pm, 7:15 pm March 27 – April 10 – 5:00 pm, 6:15 pm, 8:00 pm.
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3D map of the new Disney’s fantasyland plans

January 25, 2010 by

Walt Disney World's 3D map of the new fantasyland

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A month or so ago I showed a map of the new fantasyland section that is being planned at Walt Disney World. Today I found a new, 3D map that is the latest and best one yet from Stitch Kingdom. Click the picture to see the much bigger version with lots of details. Now like all plans with Disney, the details shown on this map could change.

But this is the latest and most detailed version yet, so it must be pretty close to what they are planning on having there. For those who don’t know, Walt Disney World is planning on a big expansion at The Magic Kingdom theme park. In the back behind Cinderella’s castle they are going to build a whole new section, called fantasyland.

Toontown will be completely gone, and there will be a cool “Dueling Dumbos” ride for kids. There seems to be many Disney princesses meet and greet stations and rides. Also there seems to be a “pixie hollow” forest and fairy meet place. There are lots more rides and attractions shown also.
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Sea World’s Aquatica Omaka Rocka new water ride

January 23, 2010 by

Sea World's Aquatica Omaka Rocka new water ride

Sea World’s new water park, Aquatica, is getting a brand new and fun water slide for this spring. Called Omaka Rocka, it will be a two-seater tube ride you slide down inside a pipe. What makes it different than the rest is that you will hit walls that you slide high up on, like a skate boarder doing a half-pipe trick.

You’ll end up rocking back and forth on the walls, feeling almost weightless at each peak. Finally at the end you’ll come skimming out into a splashdown area. It’s the first new water slide Aquatica has added since it opened two years ago. It will share the Whanau Way tower already there.

I’ve seen it under construction, and they should have no problem getting it done to open on time, which is March. It looks like a lot of fun and I’ll be sure to ride it once it’s open. Aquatica is a very fun park and well worth it to spend a day there!

Aquatica water park tickets

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Walt Disney World’s Planet Hollywood Restaurant

January 19, 2010 by

Disney's planet hollywood restaurant

Disney’s Planet Hollywood Restaurant

Disney’s Planet Hollywood is a star-centric restaurant in Downtown Disney West Side. This place is so special because it is inspired by the famous portrayal of Hollywood, being the brainchild of Robert Earl, former president of Hard Rock Cafe. Planet Hollywood has over 30 restaurants in prime cities of the world including Orlando, Florida.

Some of the most famous Hollywood stars have promoted this restaurant over the years. Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone are just some of the celebrities who made this restaurant so popular.

Another reason why Planet Hollywood is preferred by both celebrities and ordinary people is its exterior which resembles a giant round globe. Besides this, it has three levels with incredible displays of authentic movie and television memorabilia.
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