What is being billed as “Central Florida’s Premier Chocolate Tasting and Shopping Event” takes place this weekend at The Florida Hotel, at the Florida Mall. In the name of journalism, I’m going to attend, take some pictures and taste some chocolate for those who can’t make it. 😉 The Festival of Chocolate is set to…
The Mexican / South American restaurant from E-Brands Restaurants that is currently under construction at Downtown Disney is officially going to be called Paradiso 37. The restaurant is being installed into a former Pleasure Island club location. Restaurant Marrakesh in Morocco at Epcot is partially owned by Rashid Choufani who also owns E-Brands. Update: Some…
Jason Aldean This is your last weekend to enjoy smokin’ hot food and fired-up music during Bud & BBQ at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. The parks have present a line up of live performances by award-winning country and classic rock artists, paired with barbeque and ice-cold Budweiser. At SeaWorld, Jason Aldean will perform tomorrow, Saturday,…
Here’s an updated look at the three new fast food restaurants going in upstairs at CityWalk. It looks like Panda Express, Moe’s Southwest Grill and BK Whopper Bar will all share the same space and seating. The restaurants are located above Quiet Flight Surf Shop.
At SeaWorld, Daryl Hall and John Oats will perform on Saturday, Feb. 21. The platinum album duo will play some of their most classic hits at SeaWorld’s Bayside Stadium. At Busch Gardens, Miranda Lambert will be rocking on Sunday, Feb. 22. The 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards Album of the Year winner will perform…
Volume 2, Issue 2 (February / March 2009) of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for pre-order! We’re expecting it back from the printer very soon, so orders should be mailed out this week. This new issue includes: • Solving Top Secret Missions with Kim Possible New adventure at Epcot turns guests into undercover agents. • Vehicular…
From bizjournals.com: Busch Entertainment Corp., the amusement park subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, told employees Jan. 2 afternoon and Jan. 5 that free Budweiser beer will no longer be given to theme park patrons. Visitors of legal age will be able to buy beer at the parks, which will convert their beer sampling hospitality centers into…
Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel series Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, joins Chef Goofy in the Magic Kingdom Jan. 2, 2009 to enjoy two of the theme park’s giant, smoked turkey legs. Zimmern is on vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort with his family. Photo by Gene Duncan.
From orlandosentinel.com: Universal Orlando is planning to open a Moe’s Southwest Grill and a Panda Express in the newly emerging quick-service food area of CityWalk, officials said last week. The two restaurants bring burritos and other Tex-Mex dishes, and orange chicken and other Asian dishes, to a dining and entertainment district that until now has…
If you’re headed down International Drive near Wet n’ Wild, you can now stop and chill out with a cup of Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream from Orlando’s new Dippin’ Dots location. The store, located at Lighthouse Plaza (6400 International Drive, Suite 140), will celebrate with a grand opening from noon to 3:30 p.m. this Saturday,…
