Orlando Theme Parks Compete for Visitors

Disney Castle

It seems that the two largest theme parks in Orlando, Florida are competing for attention more than usual this year. You can’t avoid the news lately. First we hear that Universal is coming out with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure. With billions of Harry Potter fans around the [...]

Orlando Vacation – Holidays at the Disney Parks

Disney Holidays

It’s that time again. September signals the beginning of the holiday season for me and the Orlando vacation market. Of course, not all people include Halloween in with “the holidays,” but I do. And starting in September,  Halloween decorations and events become available. Halloween through New Year’s Eve is part of the holiday [...]

Disney Cruise Line Expansion

Disney Cruise Line Expansion

One of the most sought-after cruise destinations is Alaska. Years ago, it was thought that only retired people went on Alaskan cruises, but with the increase of environmental interest as well as the years of raves about Alaskan cruises, this particular journey is becoming popular with honeymooners and families alike. Nowadays, [...]

Disney Fantasyland Expansion

Disney Fantasyland Princesses

This week, Walt Disney World announced plans to expand Fantasyland in Orlando’s Magic Kingdom. The Fantasyland part of the park will nearly double. One major focus of the expansion are the Disney Princesses. Instead of just passing moments that children get to spend with their favorite princesses, like Cinderella, Belle, and Ariel, [...]

Disney’s Characters in Flight

Disney's Characters in Flight

Disney has a new attraction in Orlando- a hot air balloon ride! It’s called Characters in Flight and it can be experienced at Downtown Disney. At first thought, it doesn’t sound all that exciting because it basically goes straight up and then comes straight back down to the ground again. It’s [...]