New Holiday Inn hotel opens Disney property
By Jackie and Matt Roseboom A brand new Holiday Inn recently opened on Disney property. The 14-story, 323-room hotel, located near Downtown Disney on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, opened in the spot formerly occupied by a Marriott Courtyard. The Courtyard closed about five years ago after it sustained damage during…
Photo: The Hogwarts Express billowing steam at Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Hogwarts Express has arrived at Hogsmeade Station as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter continues to develop at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. As guests enter Hogsmeade, they will be greeted by the iconic, smoke-billowing steam engine, made famous in the Harry Potter books and films for transporting students…
PARKsaver: Hotel deals at Disney, Universal and Nickelodeon Suites
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…
2010 Universal brochure lists height requirements for Wizarding World rides
A new 2010 Universal Orlando brochure found at universalorlandovacations.com features a map of both their theme parks and a listing of the rides and dining locations. What’s most interesting are the previously unreleased height requirements for the rides in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Flight of the…
Catch Viva La Música each weekend in March at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens will turn up the heat with the Viva La Música concert series each weekend in March. Viva La Música is a Hispanic event that blends live performances from award-winning Latin artists with “el sabor” (the flavor) of the heritage. In addition to the music, the…
Photos and Video from Epcot's 2010 Flower & Garden Festival
The 17th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has begun and will continue through May 16, 2010.
