A view of the rides at ICON Park: The StarFlyer is on the left, while the FreeFall and SlingShot are on the right.

The Ultimate Triple Shot Challenge: Our Review of ICON Park’s Thrill Rides (Star Flyer, FreeFall, & SlingShot)

February 5, 2022

ICON Park is known for having a variety of fun attractions to try in Orlando. While we have previously experienced a ride on The Wheel, we had never gotten up the nerve to try the more thrilling ride on property: The Orlando StarFlyer. Last month two brand new thrill rides opened to guests as well: the Orlando FreeFall™ and Orlando SlingShot™. We went on assignment to try the Ultimate Triple Shot challenge: riding all three thrill rides. In a row. Read on to see if we successfully complete the challenge…

The entrance to American Girl at The Florida Mall.

Nostalgic Delight: Our American Girl Orlando Brunch Review (The Florida Mall)

January 17, 2022

Raise your hand if you had an American Girl doll growing up. Julie sure did! She loved her Samantha doll and has many fond memories throughout her childhood. When we received an invite for Julie to attend a special adults only brunch at the American Girl store her inner child was ecstatic. Did you know there is an American Girl store in Orlando? Read on to learn all about it and get a peek at the nostalgic brunch Julie recently attended there…

The Holiday Season has arrived at Icon Park!

ICON Park’s 2021 Holiday Offerings: Santa, Deck the Seas, & More!

December 1, 2021

The Holidays have arrived at ICON Park! Yesterday we were invited to check out all the offerings from decorated attractions, fun food, and meeting Old St. Nick himself. Read on for all the details of these limited time offerings….

Our Orlando Helicopter Tour Review: A Bird’s-Eye View of the Theme Parks!

November 12, 2021

While we are pretty familiar with most major Orlando attractions, this week we got to see them from a whole new perspective: from 700 feet above the ground! We booked an adventure with a local Helicopter tour company thanks to Andrew’s family getting him a gift certificate for his birthday. Fun fact: while Andrew has his pilot’s license (make sure to check out some of our articles about flying too!) he has never been in a helicopter before and was pretty excited. Read on to learn more about this unique experience and check out plenty of our views of the parks from a bird’s eye view…

A view of The Wheel at ICON Park.

The Wheel at ICON Park: A Review with a View (from 400 feet above I-Drive)

February 12, 2021

If you have driven around Orlando, you may have noticed this lit up structure from a distance. The Wheel at Icon Park is visible from the California Grill, Sea World, Universal Studios, and various spots throughout the Orlando area. Standing 400 feet above the ground, it towers over everything nearby with the exception of it’s sister attraction, the Orlando StarFlyer. We have been on a mission to explore more in Orlando and decided this was a great attraction to check out. Read on to learn more about taking a spin on The Wheel…

A beach and a dune in one of the state parks in Florida.

Our 2021 Guide: 5 Florida State Parks Worth Visiting

January 8, 2021

It’s hard to believe we have been in Florida now for over a year. One of our goals this year is to get out and see more of this state that is now our home. In addition to popular tourist destinations, Florida features many natural places to visit. Our friend Lindsay offered to put together a list for us of parks that are a must visit. Read on to see the places we are hoping to check out real soon…

The Waldorf Astoria Golf Club with a view of Hilton Bonnet Creek.

Waldorf Astoria Golf Club Review: Is this Luxury Orlando Course Worth It?

October 14, 2020

Since moving to Orlando last year, we have been able to play much more golf (hello Florida sunshine!). There are quite a variety of options in town and one that we kept hearing great things about was the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club. During a stay at Hilton Bonnet Creek we were hosted for a round on these luxury links next door. Read on for a full review of the course and all the details you need to know when playing this gorgeous course…

Private Cabana Review: Our Day Date at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

September 23, 2020

We recently had a great social distanced staycation at one of our fave resorts: Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek (make sure to check out our full resort review here.) While visiting we got the chance to rent our own private cabana for a day! It was a perfect splurge activity that made for a relaxing day date. Read on to hear all the details about our private oasis for the day and get all the details on this activity perfect for vacation or day guests…

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