Sea World’s Makahiki Luau dinner show

May 30, 2010 by

Makahiki Luau dinner show

Taking in an Orlando dinner show is the best you can do once you arrive here. The Makahiki Luau dinner show (also known as the Polynesian Luau) at Sea World will carry you to a number of rare cultures and tradition of Polynesians.

If you are new to dinner theater, this might be good for you. Satiate your appetite with island specialties including coconuts and island favorites, teaming pineapples, Pu Pu Platters, roasted pork and fresh fish!

This unique Polynesian dinner show takes place every night in the Luau Terrace located inside Sea World Orlando Theme Park. The performers put the right amount of energy into the show and encourage the audience to participate for a more memorable experience. The theater where the dinner is held is very cozy, and you are very close to all the action.
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Backbooth nightclub in downtown Orlando

May 26, 2010 by

Backbooth night club in Orlando

Backbooth Bar & Venue was rated as one of the best live music venues in the City according to Orlando Weekly. This nightclub is perfect not only for those looking to dance the night away, but also for those searching or something more intimate. The music is great, the atmosphere is fabulous and most of the people who come here are very down to earth and open minded.

This place is known for its events and musical performances, which range from karaoke nights and theme nights to performances by live bands. The bartenders are always friendly and the crown is fun-loving, relaxed and eclectic. Once you walk in, your feet start moving to the beat.

There is something for everyone at Back Booth. The music played covers different genres including punk, jazz, R & B, alternative rock, soul, funk and more. With a capacity of 350 guests, this nightclub features an almost pub-like atmosphere with powerful sound and lighting system, a large stage, balcony and back bar area and rock shows.
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Spring in Orlando, a great time for a Disney vacation!

May 5, 2010 by

Spring in Orlando, great vacation time!

Well it’s spring here in the USA. Of course down here in Orlando it’s been hot for months. Soon it will be summer, and that means the summer tourist season. That is when it gets really busy, and even hotter!

So if you want to get out and enjoy a nice Disney vacation or other type of Orlando, Florida break, now is a great time to do it. It’s not as hot as it will get in another month, and the busy season is still a bit away.
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Orlando science center tour

April 25, 2010 by

Orlando Science center

One thing most never think about when on an Orlando vacation is to visit the Orlando science center. It’s a fun place to visit and very large with lots of things for both kids and adults to do. The Orlando Science Center features ten themed exhibit halls where visitors can explore the solar system, the modern technology, the human body and other similar topics of interest.

Be prepared to admire birds and alligators welcoming visitors, or to watch incredible laser-light displays taking place on the world’s largest eight story giant movie screen Imax theater. With so many surprises your adventure will never end. This impressive facility offers family oriented activities. Your kids will enjoy digging dinosaur bones, racing cars, standing in a tornado, or flying a plane.
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Senso Supper Club in downtown Orlando

April 14, 2010 by

Senso supper club in Orlando

Are you looking for a memorable dining experience in a unique place? Then you should go to Senso Supper Club in downtown Orlando, a one of a kind place that promotes the philosophy of food, music and love. This new upscale venue features an exciting atmosphere, special guest DJ’s spinning house and fine dining.

At Senso Supper Club, everything is possible. You can dance, make friends, relax or simply enjoy a good meal. The menu includes a prime selection of top shelf liquors, fine wines and gourmet appetizers, entrees and desserts including chocolate cake, Banana Chocolate Cannoli with Pecan Brittle, “Lift Me Up” Tiramisu and much more. For special occasions, Senso can provide a custom dinner.

This is the place to be if you want to have a great time. DJs pack the dance floor by spinning R&B, hip-hop, and Top 40 all night long. Tuesday is the ladies night, so make sure you’ll be there to meet the most beautiful ladies in town. On Thursday, Senso offers all you can eat choices of pasta for as low as $10, while Friday nights are perfect for those who love house music.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic atmosphere or for a good meal, Senso Supper Club is a must. This 3,000 square foot space is a mix of artistic details and minimalistic elegance. Another great thing is that Senso features a variety of constantly-changing DJs and performers every single week, so that you can always fun in a different manner.

So for something different where you can enjoy fine dinning and great dance music, check out Senso Supper Club in downtown Orlando!

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Written by guest author Andra Picincu, who writes for several ezines and websites. Go to Associated Content to see more of this author’s work.

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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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Orlando Holiday airport travel tips and tricks

November 14, 2009 by

Orlando Holiday airport travel tips and tricks

The 2009 Holiday travel has begun! Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years see’s the biggest tourist crowds in the Orlando airport. Many from Florida are flying out to spend a white Christmas with loved ones up north. While many more are flying in for a Disney or other theme park Holiday vacation.

The biggest hassle will be at the Orlando airport. Expect long lines both at the baggage check-in area and also at the security points. These two spots will give you the biggest headaches and cost you the most time. Many people flying in or out for the Holidays don’t travel often and may not be up to date on everything.

So here’s a few refresher tips and tricks for you. Many airlines now charge for checked baggage, or checked bags over one per person. So remember that when your in the baggage line. But since they charge per bag anyway, and the baggage line is the longest wait at the airport, why not ship them instead?
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Orlando Florida boast world’s largest McDonald’s

November 3, 2009 by

World's largest McDonalds in Orlando, Florida

One interesting fact here in Orlando is that it boast the worlds largest McDonald’s. Actually that has been debated, as there are several McDonald’s around the world that are about the same size. But in any case the one in Orlando is one of the biggest McDonald’s in the world.

Located at 6875 Sand Lake Rd. Orlando, FL. It’s just off International drive, a large tourist strip. It has two full floors, with a two story play area featuring 25,000 feet of slides and tubes to play in for the kids. It also has arcade games inside plus tourist information booths.

Located close to Universal Studios, Orlando’s largest McDonalds can’t be missed with the giant box of fries painted on the outside. So if you like eating at McDonald’s, make sure you stop by and see what the world’s largest McDonald’s fast food joint looks like!

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What to tip a taxi cab driver in Orlando, Florida

October 19, 2009 by

What to tip a taxi cab driver in Orlando Florida

Many people who go on a dream vacation to Walt Disney World or any theme park in Orlando often don’t travel very much. Because of that, they are confused about tipping. Seems like everyone wants you to tip them, even the girl getting your coffee! But one place that tipping is always expected is the taxi cab driver.

So for this post I’ll just explain what you should tip a taxi service. Now, chances are if you don’t rent a car your going to take a cab from the airport. Because they are use to big families and parties the taxi service there often has mini vans and full size vans along with the more standard taxi cab.

When I first took a cab from the Orlando airport they got me a mini van cab. I was confused about if I should pay a bigger tip because they used a van just for me. The answer is NO, you do not. Normally if it’s a single rider or a couple they will use a car. But sometimes they just have a van available at the time, so that’s what they use.

They also have nice big sedans that don’t even look like a taxi cab. It all depends on the cab company. Again what they use for a vehicle has no bearing on what the tip should be. 15-20% of the fare is the right amount for tipping. Now if you get a private limo that is different, and I would tip 20-25%.

No matter what type of vehicle is used, the standard tip for a taxi cab driver in the Orlando area is 15-20% of the total fare. It also does not matter where you have them take you. Dropping you off at a rental house, Disney or a 5 star hotel the rates are the same.

Now what if you have lots of luggage? Well it depends. If all he does is pop the trunk and stand there as you load it all in, then I would not tip him any more than the normal 15-20% of the fare. But if he helpfully and cheerfully stuffs your 10 bags in the cab and helps get them out, I would throw in an extra 5 bucks or so.

Just on a side note, you never tip a public bus driver, nor any driver of any Disney bus service. You also don’t tip any driver that drives the rental car shuttle bus from the airport to the rental car lot. I hope this helps you a bit to know what to tip for Taxi cab services in the Orlando area!

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How far from the Orlando airport is Disney and other theme parks?

October 11, 2009 by

Orlando Florida map of airport distance to Disney, Universal, Sea World and other attractions

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One of the most asked questions I get is how far from the Orlando International airport is Walt Disney World, Sea World and all the other attractions. So I’ll give you a quick run-down in this post on the distance in miles from the Orlando airport to Disney and many other attractions and areas around the central Florida area.

The Orlando airport connects to major interstates and toll roads that gets you right to all the major attractions. You can pretty much stay on only one or two roads all the way to where your going. Reading all the road signs can be tricky, but for the most part it’s pretty simple to drive from the Orlando airport to where your going.

Now for the number one question I’m asked: how far is Walt Disney World from the Orlando airport? Disney itself is 44 square miles big, so it depends on what part your going to! But in general Disney World is about 22 miles from the Orlando airport.
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Fall season best time for Orlando vacation theme parks visit

October 9, 2009 by

best time for a Orlando vacation is in the fall for Disney and Universal

Ok so my attempt at using one of my Vermont fall pictures and Tinkerbell is not so hot! I’ll do better next time. Now that fall is here I wanted to say something I’ve said before and I’ll say again; the fall season is the BEST time, in my opinion, for your Orlando vacation to see Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World and the others.

The reason for this is many, and I’ll explain them all here. The summertime is actually the busiest time of the year for all the theme parks in Orlando. So, what happens when any area is at it’s peak for tourist? The prices for everything is the highest it will be all year long. Also, the crowds are the fullest, and the Florida sun is at it’s hottest. To me summer is the WORST time to come to Orlando!

But now that it’s fall, the summer crowds are gone. That means the prices for hotels, rental cars, airlines and so many other things are down. Or at least on their way down right now. It’s not as hot in the fall, yet still plenty warm. Most people underestimate how hot it gets here in Orlando in the summer. Also the afternoon thunderstorms are gone, or at least much fewer.
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Orlando International airport information page

October 4, 2009 by

Orlando international airport terminal map

I’ve got a long way to go as far as making this site filled with all the Orlando information I want to put in here. But today I finally made a new page all about the Orlando International airport. For most tourist the airport is where they will be coming in, renting a car or talking a bus or taxi, and flying out.

So it’s nice to know where everything is once you get there! The Orlando airport is much more compact than most major airports. You can walk from one end of the main terminal to the other in 5 minutes. That’s because the gates where you board the planes are located in four different “hubs” connected to the main terminal by automatic running monorail cars.

In fact they look just like the monorail at Disney! You HAVE to take one of the cars to get to the gates, there is no other way. Two hubs are at one end of the main terminal, the other two on the other end. So make sure what your gate number is and take the monorail car to the right gate section. You have to pass through security before you can get on board the monorail. [Read more…]

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