Your well-deserved mid-semester break is just around the corner, and you obviously need something — or somethings — to do. Ditch your responsibilities and spend your spring break in Florida’s hot spot for fun: Orlando. Not sure how to spend your time off in town? Here’s a guide to figuring out what fun lies in store for you in Orlando this spring break. Go Park Hopping Most people come to Orlando for one reason, and that reason is what dubbed us the theme park capital of the world. Each park is just a hop, skip, and jump away from each other, so why not take advantage and park hop? Spring has sprung, which means there’s no better time than now […]

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Orlando is crawling with the luck of the Irish this March — bar crawls, that is. With the city’s thriving downtown night life, it’s only right its citizens know how to throw down on St. Patrick’s Day. Businesses and theme parks alike are making it their mission to paint the town green as Orlando is brimming with a variety of holiday festivities to get everybody in the Irish spirit. If you’re looking to get in on the fun, or you just want an excuse to wear green, check out these four ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around Orlando. 1. Orlando Bar Crawls Galore Orlando is filled with a variety of drinking establishments. St. Patrick’s Day provides the perfect excuse […]

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Why did Harris Rosen hitchhike from Orlando to New England in search of business?     Because he was the type of American business owner ready to fight for his dream – a hotel on International Drive purchased 50 years ago, only three years after Walt Disney World opened its gates to the Magic Kingdom.     The Magic Kingdom was then brand-new and huge to Orlando. It created a golden opportunity for Mr. Rosen and many others—especially competing hotels. But there was a crisis preventing people from visiting.   The Creative Entrepreneur   On top of competing with other hotels for guests, Mr. Rosen and area hoteliers faced the damaging effects of the 1973 oil embargo. The embargo sparked one of the most […]

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With February finally here, it’s time to start planning your Valentine’s Day date night. If you’re in search of Valentine date night ideas, we’ve listed Orlando’s most romantic spots to impress your honey on this V-Day.     Intimate Experiences   If your love language is quality time, and perhaps you’re keener on experiences you can share together, Orlando has a myriad of options to consider.    Lake Eola Swan Boat Rental Lake Eola is a gorgeous, lush park surrounding its namesake lake and offering stunning views of the city skyline.    Favored by locals is Lake Eola’s swan boat rentals, a romantic way to glide on the water at sunset alongside the many swans that reside there.    Mixology Class   The […]

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