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Orlando’s theme parks go all out for Halloween, making the “City Beautiful” one of the country’s top destinations for fright-lovers. But there’s more scary to this city than what’s inside the parks. Whether you’re looking for some serious scares or some more family-friendly frights, let us point you in the right direction so you can experience a little more of what makes Halloween in Orlando so special! Orlando Halloween Events: For Adults A Petrified Forest Loc...
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It's that time of year again where the entire family can dive into a day full of fun at the Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld. Every weekend October 3-31, guests can explore underwater "fantasea" with trick-or-treating, whimsical pumpkin fish, sea-themed arts and crafts, and up-close animal encounters. Be sure to invite your family and friends to SeaWorld to enjoy this great event, which is included with park admission. Spooktacular Highlights Include: ...
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Orlando is known for its world-famous theme parks and gorgeous weather, but did you know that Central Florida is a foodie hot spot as well? Whether you’ve got a sweet tooth, follow a vegan diet or just have an appreciation (yum) for all things food, Orlando has something to suit your tastes! (Pun intended.) Today we’re going to be taking a look at the best vegetarian restaurants in Orlando (or vegetarian and vegan friendly), so if you’ve made a commitment to eat more greens or are just lo...
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The Epcot Food and Wine Festival is back for 2015 and celebrating its 20th anniversary! For 2015 you'll see a number of signature offerings including dozens of Marketplace Kiosks with global cuisine and drink, a variety of low-cost food and beverage classes and demonstrations and plenty of great premium food and drink experiences, not to mention the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. How does the old saying go? But wait...there's more! While the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival (Epcot Food &...
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The Mall at Millenia will roll out the red carpet for their 10th Annual Fashion Week taking place September 17th through September 24th, 2015. This year’s Mall at Millenia Fashion Week will feature six runway shows filled with the must-have trends and colors of the season. New for the 10th Anniversary, The Mall at Millenia brings is spicing up the event by bringing in fashion guru Laura Brown, Executive Editor of Harper’s BAZAAR magazine, for fashion presentations featuring unique Fall in...
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It’s time for the final installment in our Budget Disney Vacation blog series! A couple weeks ago, we covered the first big expense in any Disney vacation: the trip. In that post, we talked about how to save money by choosing the right travel option, searching for deals and being prepared. Then in our second post, “Part 2: The Stay,” we walked you through how to save money on Orlando accommodations. Well, we’ve arrived at the most important part of any Walt Disney World trip: the park ...
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