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Oak Trail Golf Course

Disney World Golf: Tempo Walk Robo-Caddie Review

June 15, 2020

Some cool new tech has rolled in to Walt Disney World Golf. (Looking for more info on golfing at Walt Disney World? Check out our full guide here.) If you’re a fan of walking while playing golf but not a fan of carrying your bag, the Tempo® Walk Robo-Caddie will solve that problem for you. Andrew grew up walking whenever he played and still prefers to do so. However, 18 holes in the Florida heat does wear golfers down, especially during the summer months. Andrew recently was able to test out a new Tempo® Walk Robo-Caddie for a round. He has all the details on using the robotic companion, whom he nicknamed WALL-E. Plus check out some video footage of his new friend in action at the end of the article!

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In Things to Do Tags Golf, Walt Disney World, Tempo Walk, Robo Caddie
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Come check out FootGolf at Walt Disney World!

Come check out FootGolf at Walt Disney World!

Playing FootGolf at Walt Disney World Golf

May 18, 2020

Lately we have been spending some time at the Walt Disney World Golf Courses enjoying some fresh air and sunshine. (You can learn more about Golfing at Walt Disney World in our guide here.) While visiting we learned that WDW Golf offers a slightly different game as well — FootGolf. We had never played before but it sounded fun so we decided to book a tee time to check out this game with a different twist. Read on to learn more…

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In Things to Do Tags Walt Disney World, Footgolf, Oak Trail Golf Course, Golf
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Walt Disney World Golf

A Golfer's Guide to Walt Disney World's Courses "The Happiest Place on Turf"

April 7, 2020

When Andrew picked up golf around the age of 14, he instantly fell in love and began to play regularly ever since. While it is a big time hobby for Andrew, Julie also likes to play a little, and a day date on the green is so fun from time to time. One of Andrew’s favorite golf memories was being able to play a round with a group of friends and family at Disney’s Palm the week of our Disney Fairy Tale Wedding. He had been hoping to play a Disney course again, but hadn’t made it back until recently as a newly minted local.

Known as “The Happiest Place on Turf,” Walt Disney World Resort is home to four golf courses, all open to resort guests and the public. The championship golf courses by Walt Disney World Golf have garnered praise and prestigious awards for their superlative design, impeccable service, world-class amenities and overall playability throughout the years. While Disney’s Palm, Magnolia, Oak Trail, and Lake Buena Vista are all slightly different from each other, there is one thing they all provide: a magical golf experience. Read on for a full review of the courses and all the details you need to know for your next round…

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In Things to Do Tags Walt Disney World, Golf
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Orlando Wine Festival

Local Day Date: Our Review of the Orlando Wine Festival at Icon Park

February 16, 2020

This past weekend we attended a really fun local event: the 3rd Annual Orlando Wine Festival. We thought this was a perfect opportunity for a day date and enjoyed plenty of wine, food, music, and fun. We also loved that this event supported a local animal non profit too. Read on to hear more details about our day of “pour decisions”…

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In Things to Do Tags Orlando Wine Festival, Wine, ICON Park, Orlando/Florida
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Photo Credit: Feld Entertainment

"Jurassic World Live Tour" is Roaring into Orlando Soon! Get Ready for Live Dinosaurs!

December 16, 2019

Fun fact about Andrew: he LOVES Jurassic Park. We have enjoyed watching the movies over the years together and one of our coolest memories was being able to visit the real location where many of the movies were filmed in Hawaii! (You can read more about that adventure here.) When Feld Entertainment reached out to invite us to Jurassic World Live Tour, we couldn’t wait to add this dino-mite event to our calendar! Read on to hear more about this cool new show coming to Orlando in January (and for a coupon code too!)

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In Things to Do Tags Amway Center, Jurassic World Live, Orlando/Florida
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Central Florida Animal Reserve

Get Up Close with Real Lions & Big Cats at Central Florida Animal Reserve!

November 3, 2019

Yesterday Disney Studios invited us to a special event to celebrate the home release of The Lion King! The movie is now available on Digital and Blu-Ray to add to your collection. (Click here to read our review of the film.) We met up with a group of other Disney bloggers for a behind the scenes tour of Central Florida Animal Reserve to get up close and personal with some real life lions (and other big cats!). Read on to hear more about this amazing learning experience.

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In Movies, Things to Do Tags Central Florida, Lion King, Live Action, Central Florida Animal Preserve, Media Event
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Paris travel starter pack.

Should you make sure to pack a Paris Pass on an upcoming trip?

Is the Paris Pass Worth It for Your First Trip to Paris? Our Detailed Review!

September 3, 2019

Our recent trip to Paris also happened to be our first. We knew there was a ton to see, and while the reality is we couldn’t see it all, we certainly wanted to see as much as we could. While researching different attractions and planning our itinerary we came across ads for something called the Paris Pass. This pre-paid option promised discounts and ease during our trip. We ran some numbers and decided to purchase the pass for our visit. Here is a full review that may help you decide if the Paris Pass is worth purchasing for your trip.

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In Travel, Things to Do Tags Paris, International Travel, France
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Visiting the Eiffel Tower during the 130th anniversary was a neat surprise.

Visiting the Eiffel Tower during the 130th anniversary was a neat surprise.

Our First 5 Days in Paris (Part 3): Normandy Day Trip & Eiffel Tower Ascent!

August 16, 2019

Our adventure continues exploring Paris. Make sure to have read Part 1 and Part 2 of our travel journal for the rest of our trip and then get ready to continue into the final chapter featuring a day trip out to Normandy and visiting the top of the Eiffel Tower. Read on to learn more…

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In Travel, Things to Do Tags Normandy, Musee Memorial de Caen, Pointe-du-Hoc, Omaha Beach, Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, Itinerary
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