Did you know that Orlando is home to some of the best and most diverse dining establishments in Central Florida? Between fusion cuisine, award-winning chefs, and home-grown restaurants that are famous on Food Network, there’s much to choose from. Here are eight of our best Orlando dinner spots. 1: Nine Spices Hotpot Located less than 10 minutes from Universal Orlando on South Kirkman Road is Nine Spices Hotpot. This place serves up authentic tastes of Asia at an unbeatable bang for your buck. Chinese hotpot is a style of dining where you create your meal and cook it in a pot of hot broth on a burner at your table. Choose from an array of tasty meats, vegetables, seafood, noodles, […]

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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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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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Orlando was recently dubbed the No. 1 travel destination in the U.S., and this city has a lot to show for it. From our theme parks and entertainment to our one-of-a-kind restaurants, it’s no wonder Orlando continues to maintain its title as America’s most-visited destination. If you want to see what the hype is all about yourself, then here’s your step-by-step guide to planning the perfect vacation in Orlando. Step 1. Decide What to Do What kind of vacationer are you? The thrill seeker or looking to chill? There’s never a dull moment in Orlando as there are hundreds of things to do. Whether you’re a thrill seeker or a laid-back vacation lover, there’s always something for everyone. For Thrill […]

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The time has come. It’s the haunting season, and you want to get your scare on at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights.  Each year, Universal adopts a new, more frightful theme. In 2022, the theme park giant celebrated everyone’s favorite aspects of Halloween, featuring classic concepts like Michael Myers, The Horrors of Blumhouse, Fiesta de Chupacabra, and more. This year, you’ll get to join the “Fight Against Vecna” and trek through an abandoned Pittsburgh in the Stranger Things and The Last of Us themed haunted houses. You’ll also have to fight for your life in the killer Chucky and The Exorcist haunted houses. Although the scare actors are the ones getting paid to look the part, that doesn’t mean you […]

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Attention, families traveling to Orlando with young children. PAW Patrol LIVE! is on a roll, embarking on a 2023 tour. The live show features music, dancing, and appearances by the Nickelodeon show’s most popular pups. PAW Patrol LIVE! will come to Orlando’s Addition Financial Arena between August 11 and 13, 2023. Showtimes vary, with morning, matinée, and evening shows available. Here’s everything you need to know before the pups take to the stage. We saw PAW Patrol LIVE! in Orlando last year. Will the 2023 show be any different? Yes! While last year, the PAW Patrol brought swashbuckling fun to Orlando with the Great Pirate Adventure, this year’s show will have a totally new story. In Heroes Unite, the PAW […]

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Did you know that Florida boasts more coastline than any other state in the Lower 48?  No place in the Sunshine State is more than 60 miles from the beach, which means Orlando’s close to the coast. Locals and visitors have lots of chances to visit amazing beaches. But it also means that the choices we make here can impact the health of the beach and ocean.   Clean Beaches Week takes place every year from July 1-7. The week is a time to celebrate the beauty, fun, and relaxation that beaches offer while also thinking of ways to protect them. Whether or not your next Orlando vacation involves a trip to the coast, here are six ways you can support […]

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Michelin was bound to take notice of Orlando’s seasoned food scene and drop some stars on the City Beautiful. Why? Orlando attracts top chefs because of its world-class hospitality. Case in point: Orlando has a great concentration of James Beard nominated chefs and restauranteurs. Also, Orlando was recently named the #2 foodie destination in the U.S. What’s so Special about a Michelin Star? Consider this: as of November 2020, 2,160 restaurants had one Michelin star, 385 with two stars, and 106 with the coveted 3-star designation—on the entire planet. Let’s narrow the view. In the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne area, there are about 7,705 restaurants. Restaurants with any Michelin star ranking represents an elite group, which are voted on by a team […]

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There’s a new theme park coming to Orlando, and it’s inspired by the children’s show Peppa Pig. On February 24, 2022, the world’s first-ever Peppa Pig Theme Park is opening right next to LEGOLAND. The new theme park is being built suited for children between the ages of 2 through 12 with rides, attractions, and more. The park will also be more accessible for people with autism since it will be registered as a Certified Autism Center. What is Peppa Pig? First things first, Peppa Pig is a British cartoon show for children. The star of the show Peppa is a four-year-old charming pig who lives with her brother George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig. In the show, Peppa spends […]

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This Fall, Disney created a little something to make every Disney trip easier and more productive. Disney Genie is a new digital service – which is completely free – that has been built into the My Disney Experience and Disneyland Apps to help guests create a personalized itinerary for a visit to any theme park. Disney Genie replaces the retiring FastPass, FastPass+, and Disney MaxPass services. Disney Genie help map out an entire day from experiencing attractions, food, and entertainment, and visiting the Disney characters. Other features include all-day updates, creating your own tip board. so you can see wait times and plan accordingly, make reservations at restaurants, order food through the service, and more. The Genie+ paid option is […]

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