food IS a theme park
If you’re looking for something a little different for your next Orlando trip, you might want to skip Disney World and Universal Orlando and visit SeaWorld Orlando instead.
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Why? Well, SeaWorld Orlando has a lot of fun attractions, plus you can spend some time getting to know some sea-worthy animals. SeaWorld Orlando even has a ride that rivals Soarin‘. AND a brand new dark ride is coming in 2026 that will take you to dizzying depths underneath the sea.
Leaving Disney World after a magical trip can be pretty sad. While you might be looking forward to sleeping in your own bed, it is hard to beat crunching on buttery popcorn while walking down Main Street, U.S.A., or spending your evening strolling around World Showcase. Not only are you leaving the most magical place on Earth, but you are also traveling back home.
Orlando International Airport
Travel can be stressful and overwhelming, but there are some ways to make the trip back home a bit easier. If you are traveling back home through Orlando International Airport (MCO), you should know about a FREE service that can save you time in security.
It’s officially hurricane season, and while many storms don’t end up hitting Orlando, or others spin themselves out in the ocean before ever hitting land, it’s always good to keep an eye on the storms so you know what’s going on.
Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton
Hurricanes or tropical storms can really affect your Disney World or Universal trip, so we keep our eyes on all the latest storm news to keep you in the know. If you’ve got a trip coming up in the next two weeks, we’ve got the most recent update on a current system being watched in the Atlantic ocean.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make some super cool cocktails or mixed drinks?
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Or do you dream of impressing your family and friends with some mad mixology skills? Well, if you’re in the Orlando area around August 26th, you could learn mixology at an Orlando restaurant that’s been recommended by Michelin for three years in a row. Yes, Orlando’s Four Flamingos is hosting a mixology class…and you’re all invited!
Several Orlando Restaurants have been shut down due to inspections.
Walt Disney World
7 different restaurants were forced to close from July 27th to August 2nd, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Two of the restaurants were less than 15 minutes from Walt Disney World.
Driving to Disney World just got a little more complicated.
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If you’re planning to road trip your way to the Most Magical Place on Earth this August, there are some brand-new Florida driving laws you absolutely need to know about. These aren’t just minor changes — we’re talking potential jail time, hefty fines, and even wake zones. Whether you’re cruising down I-4 or dodging an afternoon downpour, here’s what could catch you off guard (and possibly cost you big time). Let’s break it down so you don’t end up breaking any rules.
Typically, I’m a Disney World girlie.
Me in the Tiny Train Town at EPCOT
Mostly, I end up being a Disney World girlie by nature of my job — I work as a Disney World reporter and writer here at DFB. But when I get the chance to visit other theme parks in the area, I jump at it! A little while back, I had a triple whammy week where I went to Disney World for work one day, Epic Universe for work another day, and then ended up with my family at SeaWorld Orlando. It was my first time visiting SeaWorld in nearly 20 years, and I learned a really important lesson!
Brightline is chugging along with plans to bring its high-speed rail service from Orlando International Airport to Tampa — but it needs help funding the first phase of the project.
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According to the Orlando Sentinel, Brightline is seeking up to $400 million to get started on the Orlando-Tampa route.
If you can count on anything in Disney World, it’s that the weather is going to be unpredictable.
Rainy day in Magic Kingdom
Now, we don’t expect a snowstorm to pop up in the middle of July. However, you can expect super hot and humid days that will make you pray for rain…which will show up in the form of random storms pretty much any time of the day. It’s also hurricane season, though, and that means that tropical systems that form in the Atlantic often have the chance to impact Florida. Well, buckle up, because the holiday weekend could be seeing something just like that.
Driving to Disney World just got MORE expensive!
Disney World entrance
We’re constantly keeping up with the latest travel trends and the best ways for you to reach your upcoming vacation in Orlando. If you’re planning on driving to Disney World soon, you could be paying MORE for the same trip you’d already budgeted for thanks to changes that go into effect on July 1st! [Read more…]
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