Is George Clooney coming to Orlando? Disney’s “Tomorrowland” will start shooting in Orlando this coming fall. Oscar-winner Clooney and Hugh Laurie (“House”) are starring in the sci-fi film. The director is Brad Bird, whose credits include “The Incredibles” and “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.” The credited writers are Bird, Jeff Jensen and
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Young British Tourist Honored with an Award for saving little girls life
This an amazing and inspiring story. Fair warning this is a tear jerker so get out the tissues. Little Ethan Temmen was on the vacation of a lifetime. He and his family were visiting Orlando. While he was on vacation he did something extra magical, he pulled a drowning 2
Fight breaks out during Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament
Osceola County Police say the fight that broke out during a youth soccer game at the Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament, parents described the scene as an all out riot. As the final game between an Orlando and a Miami U16 team at the ESPN Wide World of Sports
Halloween Horror Nights are coming to Universal Studios Florida
Your worst nightmares will soon be taking shape in the shadowy darkness of Halloween Horror Nights, winner of Amusement Today’s “Best Halloween Event” Golden Ticket award. On select nights Sept 20 – Nov 2, Universal Studios Florida is transformed into a nightmarish labyrinth of terrifying haunted houses, outrageous live shows, and electrifying
Make-a-Wish Foundation Sends Knoxville Girl to Disney World
The Make-a-Wish Foundation helps make dreams come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Children can make a wish from one of four categories: I wish to go, I wish to be, I wish to meet, or I wish to have. In fact, they grant a wish every thirty-eight minutes for
2013 Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic Among Events for New Soccer Spring Training Initiative
Beginning Feb. 9, 2013, eight professional soccer teams, including six MLS teams, will converge on Central Florida to take part in the 2013 Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic, culminating with the championship game on Feb. 23 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The Disney Pro Soccer Classic is the
Why you should Cheat on Disney
I know most of you are in shock just reading the title of this article. Normally I would never condone cheating especially not on Disney. When most people hear Orlando they think of Disney World and rightly so, there is no place like Disney. However there are a couple
One Of The Top 25 Most Dangerous Cities In America Is Orlando???
A sobering statistic to report from the Happiest Place On Earth (or at least where it resides)…violent crime in Orlando has placed the city on the “Top 25 Most Dangerous Cities In America” list. Orlando ranks 24th among the top 25 most dangerous cities according to Business Insider’s analysis of
Another Benefit Of All The New Expanded Theme Parks – More Jobs!
With all of the growth of the Orlando theme parks not only do the guests benefit from the new hotels and attractions but so does the local Orlando job market and economy. This is welcoming news since the area was so hard when the economy collapsed in 2008 and theme
Splitsville Entertainment Complex Debuts at WDW
The age-old image of bowling is about to change with the opening of Splitsville, America’s Bowling Alley, at Downtown Disney West Side this fall. Splitsville’s 50,000 square feet, two-story location will be unlike traditional bowling alleys — with 30 lanes separated into several clusters to create a one-of-a-kind perspective immersed
Flying Your Family to Disney Without Going Crazy! Part One: Planning Ahead
So you’ve decided that flying to Disney is the way to go. I live in the Northeast, so our flight is short, but in my opinion necessary. My parents were all about the road trip, but with two young boys, I’m all about getting there quickly. So I’m going to
Do I Need My Stroller in Disney World?
To Stroller or not to stroller, that is the question. The question on every parents mind when planning their trip. Especially if your child no longer uses a stroller at home. I will tell you that if your child is under the age of 5 and not a marathon runner,
Special Rates for a Disney World Getaway at the Marriott Village
Special offers coming your way from Walt Disney World giving you even more reason to take that vacation. Families visiting Walt Disney World Resort have even more magic to explore when they stay at Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village. The hotel is offering a special three-night
5 Reasons to LOVE Garden Grocer Delivery Service
What is a Garden Grocer and why are we so in love with it? Garden Grocer is a local supermarket outside the Disney World properties in Orlando. There are many grocery stores in the area that will make your deliveries but Garden Grocer does the best job by far! 5
