Orlando has a lot of dinner shows that dole out paper hats to kids and iced tea to parents. It also has plenty of bars and nightclubs. What Orlando does not have, however, is a dinner show for adults. Until now. Treasure Tavern, opening soon, is near an existing family dinner show, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure. [...] Read more...
LEGOLAND – a huge draw to families with younger kids – arrives in Central Florida in October 2011 if everything goes as planned. The company that owns it, Merlin Entertainments, has a strong track record of success with four existing Legolands in the world and two other ones planned. (“Legoland” will be printed in lower [...] Read more...
It’s tough to compete with the Universal opening of Harry Potter’s Wizarding World, but Disney doesn’t have to try. In Orlando, a major upgrade in one theme park draws crowds, and those additional visitors usually spend a day or two at the competing parks. Still, Disney has a few events worthy of note. Here’s what’s [...] Read more...
If criticism exists for Islands of Adventure’s latest land, it’s because Muggles built it. Those who want to be surprised may read on. I reveal only the they-have-to-have-this details. The praise Beyond the stores and restaurants of Hogsmeade, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has its hands tied. Filmmakers shooting the last book of the [...] Read more...
A warning for people who rent cars – Don’t fill up the gas tank near the Orlando Airport. Car rental agreements generally give drivers two options for returning a car: a) bring it back with a full tank of gas or b) pre-pay a set amount equal to the cost per gallon multiplied by the [...] Read more...
As an Orlando website, the obvious must be stated first: The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has no impact on Disney, Universal, Sea World, or any other Orlando attraction. The swimming pools remain crystal clear, the water park slides still flow, and Shamu (Sea World’s killer whale) does not leap from the water [...] Read more...
FAQOrlando.com is on the cutting edge of phone apps. (Hector, the technical half of our web team, says so and I trust him.) In the beginning and today, phone carriers act as a clearinghouse for phone apps, accepting proposals and approving ones that meet some internal standard. However, the newest phones allow users to turn [...] Read more...
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter debuts in one month as I write. Harry Potter fans wait with bated breath. Featuring one new ride, two repositioned rides, and one “interactive experience,” this section of Universal’s Islands of Adventure will boost Universal’s revenues and, collaterally, every other park in Orlando. The section recreates the major architecture [...] Read more...
