On International Drive you will find quite a selection of fun restaurants to try. In 2020 Blake Shelton brought his concept Ole Red to Icon Park. Originally opened in Nashville, this part music venue, part bar/restaurant is ready to for a rocking’ time. Recently we were invited to attend a media event to try lots of the scratch-made dishes. Read on for all the details on this lively country experience…
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DVC Annual Meeting: A Look Back at The Updates & Announcements
Towards the end of every year Disney Vacation Club (DVC) hosts an Annual Condominium Association Meeting. This meeting is open for DVC Members to attend and covers upcoming news and information on things like budget updates. We have attended one meeting several years ago, and Julie decided to attend the one this year as well. Read on to learn more about attending this annual event and for all the updates from this year’s meeting…
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The Holiday Season has arrived at Icon Park!
ICON Park’s 2021 Holiday Offerings: Santa, Deck the Seas, & More!
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….
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Our 2021 EPCOT Cookie Stroll Review: A Look Back at the Festival of the Holidays!
The holidays are officially here! We love visiting the parks during this season and one of our favorites to see is Epcot for the International Festival of the Holidays. With festive decor, cultural entertainment, and lots of holiday goodies this festival always put us in the holiday spirit. A fun activity during this time is the Holiday Cookie Stroll. Read on to learn more about this fun tradition…
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Ready to fly off on an adventure!
Our Orlando Helicopter Tour Review: A Bird’s-Eye View of the Theme Parks!
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…
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10 Best Florida Gifts & Souvenirs to Take Home
Florida attracts many domestic and international tourists as home to Disney World, magnificent beaches, top-notch resorts, and various attractions. The warm and sunny weather, fun amenities, and affordability of the Sunshine State make it a perfect place for a family vacation. Sadly, vacations end fast, and all you're left with are some great memories and souvenirs. To help you preserve the good times for as long as possible, here are some best Florida gifts and souvenirs to take home with you…
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Skipper Canteen Review (2021): A Look Back at This Magic Kingdom Must-Do
One thing that many people love to enjoy while visiting Walt Disney World is food. We hate to admit it, but over the years we have usually ranked the Magic Kingdom at the bottom of the list for finding great restaurant options. But a few years back a new addition to the park quickly became a must do for us: Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen. This spot checks all the boxes for us: theming, good food, and great service. Read on to learn more about this must do spot that is perfect for adults dining in the Magic Kingdom…
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Our Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Review (2021): An Honest Look at EPCOT’s Newest Ride!
As Walt Disney once said, " Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world. It is something that will never be finished. Something that I can keep developing and adding to." With many new park updates announcements some get us more excited that others and we have been anxiously anticipating a new addition to the World Showcase at Epcot. The France pavilion is one of our faves and we love the movie Ratatouille, so we thought this development would be a great addition. This week we were offered the opportunity to preview this new area early with an Annual Pass Preview reservation. Read on for all the details of the new area…
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