Adventure Reports
Epcot’s Festival of the Arts
The Festival of the Arts brings art classes, workshops, seminars, food, and more to Epcot. Hunt for Figment in famous pieces of art, jump into life size paintings, and check out art from around the world.
SeaWorld’s Beluga and Walrus Up-Close Tour
SeaWorld offers a backstage tour at Wild Arctic that gets you up close and personal with a beluga whale for a training session, and gives you the chance to feed a walrus! It also gives you an exclusive look at SeaWorld’s two baby walruses.
Dapper Day Spring 2018
Dapper Day is all about dressing to the nines, in either vintage or contemporary clothes. Most people go for a 1950s look, but you see all styles, and Spring 2018 was no exception.
To Marriage and Beyond: the Buzz Lightyear Proposal
After overhearing my friend try to plan his Disney proposal, I stepped in to help. With some Fastpasses, photos and a little help from Buzz Lightyear himself, it went better than we could have dreamed!
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Memories
Pulse: Working Universal On Orlando’s Darkest Day
What it was like to work at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on Orlando’s darkest day, as the Pulse shooting was felt by everyone in the city.
The Avatar Returns
Just when the world needed him most, the Avatar returned. If anyone actually had new Avatar content on their apocalypse bingo, let me know.
Best Guest Interactions
My favorite stories about nice interactions with guests from the last five years of working around Orlando.
Chelsea and the Great Florida Adventure
A twenty-something leaves home to work for the Mouse and finds adventures in Orlando, Florida outside of Disney she never expected.
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A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Halloween Horror Nights
A guide to tackling the unique challenges for a wheelchair user at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights.
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How to Buy a Wheelchair for Your Vacation
A guide to deciding if purchasing a wheelchair for your Orlando vacation is right for you, and what kind you should buy.
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How to Rent a Wheelchair for Your Vacation
A guide to wheelchair rental options for your Orlando vacation from daily theme park rentals to long term options.
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The New Adventures of Twenty Something in Orlando
We’re back and we’re talking about some brand new adventures in Orlando!
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Expectations vs. Reality
When planning a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding, nothing looks how it does in your head. Sometimes it turns out better! And sometimes not.
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Magic Kingdom Photos: the Reshoot
A year later we finally get the chance to redo our Magic Kingdom portrait session, this time with a new photographer!
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Day Seven – Part Two: The Boardwalk
We’re an emotional wreck after the disastrous Magic Kingdom photos. Thankfully Trattoria al Forna pulls out some magic before we go to the Boardwalk Celebration!
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Day Seven – Part One: Magic Kingdom Photos
It’s finally time for our Disney Fine Art Photography shoot at Magic Kingdom, and things do not remotely go as planned.
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Legoland Florida
Legoland is a theme park “built for kids” that incorporates the existing Cypress Gardens attraction located in Winter Haven, Florida.
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The Problem with Alberta Falls
A hard look at the colossal mistake Disney Imagineering made when they were creating the character Alberta Falls.
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Discovery Cove Dolphin Swim – Covid 19 Edition
Discovery Cove’s Dolphin Swim package gives you the chance to be pulled through the water by one of their amazing bottlenosed dolphins.
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SeaVenture at Discovery Cove
SeaVenture is a forty-five minute experience at Discovery Cove that allows you to walk along the floor of the Grand Reef.
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Moving to Orlando in 2013 to join the Disney College Program was the start of the Great Florida Adventure for Chelsea and her best friend Duffy Bear. Now they spend their days exploring all there is to do in the Orlando area and seeing what adventures life where the rest of the world vacations brings.
Disney Date Ideas
Disney Date Idea #46 Fireworks on the Beach
You don't have to take your date to a theme park to see the fireworks, you can watch them from the beach at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort!
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The Mini Adventures of Chelsea
Port Orleans Beignet Dash
Every Sunday Port Orleans hosts a one mile fun run that comes with a medal, and the even sweeter prize of beignets at the finish line!
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Walt Disney World
Day One: Footgolf and Ford’s Garage
Our wedding adventure begins with a trip to the nail salon and a round of Footgolf at Walt Disney World’s Oak Trail Golf Course.
Four Park Engagement Photos: the Disney Walls
Our engagement photos involved a trip to all four Walt Disney World parks in order to take photos with all of the iconic Disney Walls.
Fantasmic Dessert Package
The Fantasmic Dessert Package at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a shockingly great value. For one low price you get snacks, drinks, and great seats!
The Princess Half Marathon: 2019 Edition
My fifth time running the Princess Half Marathon is filled with villains, Jay following me around the course, and a whole lot of fun.
Storybook Dining at Artist Point
Storybook Dining at Artist Point mixes unique characters, exquisite food and a fine dining experience for an unforgettable night.
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Universal Orlando
Which Universal Annual Pass is Best for You?
If you want a Universal Annual Pass, there are four different options, but some give you a lot more for your money than others.
Halloween Horror Nights Survival Guide for Fraidy-Cats
If Halloween Horror Nights is not your idea of fun, and your friends make you go anyway, never fear! Here’s a list of tips and tricks to help you survive!
Jurassic Park After Dark
Thanks to Universal’s Social Media Meet-Up, we got to experience a nearly empty Jurassic Park with cool character and dinosaur interactions.
Robby’s Rainy Visit
My brother comes to visit as Orlando gets rain for four straight days, but we don’t let that stop us! Instead we find almost no lines as we hit the parks!
A First Visit to the Wizarding World
Doug returns to Orlando and ventures to Universal Orlando for the first time. We set up the perfect first experience with the Wizarding World complete with outfits, school colors, and a Hogwarts letter!
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SeaWorld Parks
Discovery Cove Dolphin Swim – Covid 19 Edition
Discovery Cove’s Dolphin Swim package gives you the chance to be pulled through the water by one of their amazing bottlenosed dolphins.
SeaVenture at Discovery Cove
SeaVenture is a forty-five minute experience at Discovery Cove that allows you to walk along the floor of the Grand Reef.
Discovery Cove Day Resort – Covid 19 Edition
Despite the park’s changes due to Covid-19, Discovery Cove is still a wonderful place to escape for a day resort experience.
Discovery Cove Bachelor and Bachelorette Day
There’s no better place in Orlando than Discovery Cove to have a bachelor/bachelorette day: swimming, food, and unlimited alcohol!
Busch Gardens All-Day Dining
Busch Gardens All-Day Dining allows you to eat one full meal an hour, with an entree, a drink, and a side or a dessert, for one low price.
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Local Attractions
Homosassa Springs
Homosassa Springs is a Florida State Park. It is home is home to numerous animals native to Florida, and one hippopotamus named Lu.
The Rum Runner Train
The Palm Royal Railway Experience puts on different events, including a piratical themed rum tasting called the Code Rum: Rum Runner Train.
AMC Fork and Screen
AMC Fork and Screen takes the idea of dinner and a movie to a whole new level with waiters bringing food to your table as your movies plays.
Kayaking at the Brevard Zoo
The Brevard Zoo has a kayak tour that lets you paddle your way around the zoo! This unique option is just one reason this zoo is a must do!
Victory Casino Cruises
Victory Casino Cruises offers twice daily trips out of Port Canaveral for a five-hour cruise that includes slots, bingo, cards and more.
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