SeaWorld Orlando is giving back to Florida teachers by offering a complimentary “Teacher Study Pass” to all active and certified K-12 teachers. It’s a free 2012 Fun Card giving them unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through 2012 with no blackout dates. The “Teacher Study Pass” is intended to inspire teachers as well as giving back [...]

Column by Derek Burgan You can get a nice Disney discount at your local Sam’s Club store, as well as a bonus $10 gift card for use at any Disney Store location or DisneyStore.com. A $100 Disney gift card can be purchased for $98.87 at Sam’s Club. This gift card can be used at participating [...]

Column by Derek Burgan For working teachers in Florida, trips to SeaWorld Orlando just became a whole lot cheaper as they have introduced a “Study Pass” that gives unlimited admission throughout 2011 to active and certified Florida teachers. What’s the catch? Nothing. Not only are there no blackout dates with the pass, but SeaWorld is [...]

Column by Derek Burgan Gaylord Hotel’s Rooms For Good is a new way to enjoy a vacation in Orlando while also giving a little something back. With each Rooms For Good package booked, Gaylord Hotels – including the Gaylord Palms in Orlando – will donate 10 percent of the revenue to a charity. For March [...]

Column by Derek Burgan Here’s a brief look at several of the Valentine’s Day-related offers available at Orlando attractions. SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove has three Valentine’s Day packages including: Valentine’s Celebration Package ($129) – Package includes a buoy with personalized message delivered by a dolphin, 6×8 photo, souvenir frame, t-shirt, gift bag and boxed chocolates plus 25% [...]

Column by Derek Burgan SeaWorld’s six official hotels now provide a unique vacation package that includes several exclusive benefits, and booking the package through SeaWorldVacations.com allows the opportunity to enjoy free all-day dining and the ability to add a ticket to Aquatica or Busch Gardens Tampa for $39. By staying at one of SeaWorld’s official [...]

Satirical column by Derek Burgan Everyone has their favorite souvenirs when they visit the parks. For some it’s a pair of Mickey ears. For others its a Harry Potter wand. While some may love Vinylmation, many others head towards the newest pins. For this special version of PARKsaver, we take a lighthearted look at the [...]

Column by Derek Burgan Hearing that McDonald’s was leaving Downtown Disney was enough of a shock, but to discover it was being replaced by three smaller venues, including one based around fresh salads and another being a vegan bakery, a betting man like myself would consider putting good money on the End of the World [...]

Column by Derek Burgan Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, one of the more overlooked experiences to the average Orlando traveler, is offering several deals. The first is an online coupon for Florida residents which will give one free admission with one paid admission. Click Here to access this coupon, or go to kennedyspacecenter.com. Also, for [...]

Column by Derek Burgan Not looking forward to the days of having to wake up early to warm up the car or shovel the driveway before work? How about booking a getaway to the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld with rates starting at just $109 a night? Located directly across from the entrance to SeaWorld, Renaissance [...]

Column by Derek Burgan One of Orlando’s most unique attractions is the Blue Man Group show located at Universal Orlando. A visual and audio feast for the senses, a Blue Man Group show may be impossible to describe, but after experiencing it for the first time you’ll not be able to stop recommending it to [...]

Column by Kenny “The Pirate” White A website is offering a special deal for Orlando area restaurants for $2. That’s right! Not dinner for two, it’s dinner for only $2. If you purchase a restaurant.com gift certificate using the code “Clearance” at check out, you will receive $25 worth of food and beverage for only [...]

Captain EO, in the recently returned 3D movie at Epcot, may be out to change the world but Michael Jackson fans may be able to save a bit of change at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. The hotel is offering a complimentary “Disney-view” upgrade to Captain EO fans who wear a white sequin glove during [...]

You’re excited to plan your next Orlando family vacation, but there’s no coinage in the little porcelain piggy. What’s the best way to save money on your family’s next getaway? How about going for free? Yes, that’s right, it’s possible to go to Orlando for free.

By Christopher Ollendorf Hey Savers! Everyone here in the Orlando area is patiently waiting for the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Islands of Adventure theme park over at Universal. I feel lucky since I live here I don’t need to get a place to stay, but many of you will [...]

Hey Savers, we found another great discount for our guys and gals in uniform. The Rosen Hotel and Resort group is offering 50 percent off rack room rates, and food and beverages for anyone in the U.S. Armed Forces for the rest of this year. After reading all the details, this has to be one [...]

By Chris Ollendorf I have had the luck to be able to travel to many wonderful cities in America but one place I have not been to is New Orleans. I had no reason to go. I never really knew anybody who lived there until recently and now they always invite me to come during [...]

By Chris Ollendorf Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. I’m sure many of you have had your fill of snow and cold weather and might be planning a trip to Orlando to thaw out. Here are a few resort specials for all Orlando visitors as well as some specials for Florida [...]

By Chris Ollendorf Are you or someone in your family serving in the military? Do you or they have an urge to visit a theme park? Well then you’re in luck. Here are just two of many great offers to help you out. Hi. My Name is Chris Ollendorf and I will be writing about [...]

Editor’s Note: We’re starting a new regular column today with PARKsaver. Writer Christopher Ollendorf will be bringing you regular news about many of the special offers for Central Florida attractions. By Christopher Ollendorf Looking for something special yet different for this Valentines Day? Well I found a few events that might just work out for [...]