Wet N’ Wild Water Park

"Wet N' Wild"Visiting Orlando in the summer is a great idea but can also be very hot and humid. Taking time from the theme parks to hit a water park is how many visitors like to spend their summer days. When visiting Orlando try to schedule time in for one of the great water parks like Wet N’ Wild at Universal Studios.

This water park gives you the most options for multi-person rides in the area. There are many rides to choose from to keep you cool and relaxed at this exciting water park adventure.

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F is for Fort Desoto

"F is for Fort Desoto"If you’re looking for a fun and beautiful beach on the coast of Florida then Fort Desoto in Pinellas County should definitely be on your list. This beautiful stretch of beach offers many spots for parties, reunions or just a nice day at the beach. This is also a very popular beach for dog lovers as there is a nice area for your four legged friend.

The park collects a $5 parking fee as you enter the park. It’s for all day parking. This is not collected from those with a valid Disabled Parking tag or those who enter on foot or by bicycle. There is also a small toll fee on the way to the beach so be prepared for that as well.

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Disney Story Rooms

"Disney Story Rooms"Deciding where to stay when you visit Disney is part of the planning process. It can be quite confusing when choosing whether to stay in the resort on site or whether to choose a hotel outside of Disney. A lot of this depends on your budget and what you plan to do in Orlando.

One option that is popular with families is the Disney Story Rooms. These beautifully decorated rooms are at different resorts on site at Disney World. They offer lovely themes for the rooms that are from your favorite Disney movies.

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Universal Summer Concert Lineup

"Summer Concert Lineup"Every summer the nights heat up with Universal Studios and their summer concert series. The series takes place on Saturday nights and it runs from June 9 through July 14th. There is an exciting line up this year and it is sure to meet all music lovers need for concerts.

You can enjoy admission to these rocking concerts with the price of your admission ticket from the day. These take place by the parks and are sure to draw you in. After enjoying the day at the park you can relax and listen to some of your favorite tunes. The line up is almost complete so be sure to keep an eye out for when it is.

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E is for Epcot

"E is for Epcot"While visiting Disney World, one of the first places that visitors suggest you go is Disney’s Epcot. This is mainly because when you take younger children to the Magic Kingdom, they generally don’t want to go anywhere else. Epcot offers a wonderful attraction for children of all ages but older teens and adults find it more enjoyable.

Epcot is broken down into two main sections. These are Future World and World Showcase. There are a lot of festivals every year in this park so checking the events page is highly recommended when attending the parks.

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Orlando’s Premium Outlets

"Shop at the Outlets"While many come on vacation to Orlando for the theme parks, another of the big draws is the shopping outlets. Premium Outlets is a great place to enjoy the beautiful Orlando weather while getting some great deals on accessories, clothing, shoes and much more.

Many visitors to Orlando enjoy shopping in these outlets because of the low prices. They can stock up on items they need while visiting and take them home with them where it may cost much more.

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Marvel’s “Avengers” Making a Huge Splash

"Avengers Huge Success"Looking at the $4.2 billion dollar price tag that Disney paid for the Marvel business pales in comparison to seeing the profits rolling in from the movie’s worldwide debut. People all over are raving about the wonderful movie and Disney is excited about the long term future this company has.

When the movie debuted domestically it pulled in $207 million in the first weekend. That’s just part of over $775 million it has pulled worldwide since being released. This movie is the first Marvel Disney movie that has been released since Disney purchased the company in 2009.

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D is for Discovery Cove

"D is for Discovery Cove"If you’re visiting Orlando and looking for a more hands on experience then you should make sure that Discovery Cove is on your to-do list. Get up close and personal with dolphins, mysterious rays and birds of all types. This is a great place to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Schedule your resort day with several different packages that are available to fit any budget and vacation plans. Spend time swimming with the dolphins and learning all about them and their habitats. Check out awesome snorkeling with thousands of beautiful fish and sting rays. Get the chance to hand feed different exotic tropical birds in the free-flight aviary.

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Disney Grants to Help Central Florida Children

"Disney Gives Back"The “happiest place on Earth” is reaching out to help the community surrounding it. Disney released this week that they will be giving out a record $1.5 million to help the children of Central Florida.

These grants will go to separate organizations around the Orlando and Central Florida areas that help children. One organization that has been named as receiving a grant is the Orlando Repertory Theatre. This is an organization that helps to spark children to create through art, music and theater.

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C is for Character Dining

"C is for Character Dining"Visiting Disney and the surrounding theme parks in the Orlando and Tampa areas are exciting just in itself. When you add the opportunity to dine with your children’s favorite characters, it takes the fun to another level. There are many opportunities to allow your children to meet their favorites up close and personal.

One way to do that is to set reservations for the many character dining opportunities. There are opportunities to dine with the princesses at Disney, Sesame Street favorites at Busch Gardens and many others. These typically go fast so making reservations ahead of time is highly recommended. In some cases it is the only way to get into these very popular dining times.

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