This summer look no further than two of Tampa’s top visitor attractions, Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa, when planning some great days out for the whole family. As well as being exceptional value both the attractions in question are also extremely educational – a fun and sometimes very hands-on learning experience you won’t forget in a hurry!…
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Author: Mrs Orlando
Minion Land Soft Opens at Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida has elected to do a soft opening of Minion Land, and it is nothing short of amazing! While construction walls still surround Villain-Con Minion Blast the highly anticipated headline attraction (the official opening date is expected to be announced soon) the entire surrounding area is now accessible, including the Minion Cafe, Bake My Day, Freeze…
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Brightline Train Construction Complete From Miami To Orlando
After four very busy years, 56 bridges and over 7 million construction hours the $2.8 billion-plus extension of the Brightline train system between South Florida and Orlando is complete. Executives for the Miami-based intercity rail system announced the completion of substantial construction of the 170-mile corridor today. According to the Orlando Business Journal “Brightline will…
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No Need For AI When You Have These Realtime Adventures
There’s no need for AI (Artificial Intelligence) when you have rugged real time adventures right here in Central Florida. Ask all the computers in the world how much fun riding off road in 200 acres of Florida countryside is with the wind in your face and sunshine on your back and they will give you…
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No Better Place To Be This Year Than Busch Gardens
There is no better place to be this year than Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay, voted one of the best theme parks in the U.S. in USA Today’s 10Best 2023 Readers Choice awards. A new first of its kind ride – Serengeti Flyer has opened which is the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind…
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Surfs Up With SeaWorlds New Pipeline Coaster
The moment that SeaWorld Orlando guests have been waiting arrived this week as one of the most anticipated coasters of 2023 officially opened to the public. SeaWorld Orlando’s all-new Pipeline: The Surf Coaster had a grand-opening ceremony featuring a “beach-front” ribbon cutting, in keeping with the ride’s surf theme. SeaWorld Orlando, voted the best amusement…
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This Double Act In Tampa Offers Some Serious Family Fun
Visitors vacationing around the Tampa Bay area or those driving over from Orlando for a day or two in this great destination have discovered a double act that’s a must see! What’s more both the attractions in question are not only tons of fun they are extremely educational – a fun (sometimes hands-on) learning experience…
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Disney Closing Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel
In a surprise announcement Disney have announced that the company will shut down its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel in Orlando later this year. The boutique immersive hotel experience will have its final “voyage” from Sept. 28-30 2023. The official statement went as follows: “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is one of our most creative projects…
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Disney Dining Plans Returning & Other Notable Changes For 2024
If you’ve been hoping that Walt Disney World would reconsider some of the policies put in place during covid, then your week just got better! In response to lots of guest feedback, much of it negative, the theme park plans to roll out several notable changes to the visitor experience in 2024, including the comeback…
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Louise’s Lowdown On Disney’s Halloween Events
Hey! It’s that time of year where we are all screaming about the not to be missed Halloween events of the year and how could we do a write up without a special slot for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! If you’ve been before, you know it’s a special evening event with some super…
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