The Temporary Tourist

SABRINA CARPENTER AND BAZZI ADDED TO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT’S 2019 MARDI GRAS CONCERT LINEUP

Superstar singer-songwriters Sabrina Carpenter and Bazzi are joining the incredible concert lineup for Universal Orlando’s 2019 Mardi Gras celebration – a family-friendly version of the renowned Big Easy bash that features authentic Cajun-style cuisine, an incredible nightly parade and – on select nights – live concerts from some of the biggest names in music.

ORLANDO, Fla. (January 28, 2019)…

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort to Open THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD on March 27

New Area Will Feature Popular Movie Characters, World-Class Rides and Fun-Filled Dining Experiences WINTER HAVEN, FL — January 23, 2019 –Emmet, Lucy, and Benny help announce THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD opening date of March 27, 2019 only at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. (PHOTO / LOCK + LAND, Chip Litherland for LEGOLAND Florida Resort)

WINTER HAVEN, FL. (Jan 25, 2019) – Opening March 27, LEGOLAND®…

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT REVEALS EARLIER-THAN-EVER OPENING DATE FOR HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 2019

Universal Orlando Resort has an early holiday gift for guests who are visiting in early September 2019 –they’ll now have the opportunity to experience the world’s premier Halloween event during their visit.  

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights will begin earlier than ever before, running running select nights from Friday, September 6, 2019 to Saturday, November 2, 2019.

Due to…

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO INTRODUCES FIRST-EVER “EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY VIEWING AREA AND DESSERT PARTY” – JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Guests Will Enjoy Dedicated Viewing Areas for Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s and Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration – Plus Specialty Food and Beverages

 Orlando, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2018) –Universal Orlando Resort will offer an all-new “Exclusive Holiday Viewing Area & Dessert Party”experience from December 24 to December 30 – giving guests an even more special and exclusive way…

SEAWORLD ORLANDO DEBUTS NEW PASS PROGRAM, KICKS OFF 2019 “BEST YEAR EVER”

ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 4, 2018) – SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando today kicked off its “Best Year Ever” promoting a bustle of activity taking place at both parks over the next few months and throughout 2019. They also unveiled a new Annual Pass program with more benefits and new lower prices.

The grand opening of SeaWorld’s record-breaking thrill ride Infinity Falls, served as the start of a year that…

NEW ORIGINAL HAUNTED HOUSE – SEEDS OF EXTINCTION – REVEALED FOR UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 2018

Today, Universal Orlando Resort revealed the next terrifying, original content haunted house coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2018 – Seeds of Extinction. It is one of 10 haunted houses that guests will experience at this year’s event.

Seeds of Extinction places guests on Earth moments after a meteor has hit causing immediate mass destruction across the entire planet. Guests will come…

23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Celebrates Global Flavors at Walt Disney World Resort

Summer-into-fall 75-day event serves up culinary extravaganza, Aug. 30-Nov. 12, 2018

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The aromas and flavors of more than 30 global food and beverage marketplaces, plus a full menu of new offerings such as “Sunday Brunch with the Chef” series, will welcome guests to Epcot during the 23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Aug. 30-Nov. 12, 2018.

Throughout the…

Disney Kitchen Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed

Every Disney Addict needs to keep the magic alive at home between visits to the park or for special touches at random times through out the year.  Let’s say a birthday party, or breakfast, or even dinner, or with a cocktail.

I personally own this one, the Mickey Mouse gummy maker and my kiddos LOVE it!  To be honest so do I. For less than $20 you too can make your own Mickey Mouse Gummie Candys.

Pensacola Beach Wins USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2018 Best Florida Beach

Gulf Islands National Seashore Cited to Top Three

Pensacola, Fla. – Visit Pensacola is pleased to share that Pensacola Beach has been recognized as USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2018 Best Florida Beach. The area boasted not one but two nominations for the contest with the Gulf Islands National Seashore coming in third place. To add to the celebration, the beaches of Northwest Florida…

GET A FIRST-LOOK AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S NEXT BLOCKBUSTER ATTRACTION, FAST & FURIOUS – SUPERCHARGED

Today, Universal Orlando Resort released a series of first-ever photos to give you a sneak peek inside its newest attraction, Fast & Furious – Supercharged. Click here to get a glimpse at the headquarters of the Fast & Furious family featuring some of the supercharged cars from the Fast & Furious films, familiar places inspired by the franchise like Tej’s high-tech War Room, and more.

Opening…

Universal Orlando Reveals: Universal’s Endless Summer Resort

Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites 

Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the names of its newest hotel offerings. The new hotel complex will be known as Universal’s Endless Summer Resort. It will feature two hotels: Surfside Inn and Suites and Dockside Inn and Suites.

SONNY+ASH is an award winning Visual Communication studio specializing in 3D computer graphics for the design…

Stranger Things Coming to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights!

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights Enters an Alternate Dimension with the Highly-Anticipated Arrival of Netflix’s Original Series, “Stranger Things” as All-New Supernatural Mazes

Award-winning Sci-Fi Thriller Comes to Life for the First Time Ever at Premier Halloween Events in Hollywood, Orlando and Singapore Click Here for a Sneak Peek at the Upside Down Terror

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 3, 2018)…

Limited Time Offer from Universal Orlando Resort

NEW LIMITED-TIME OFFER FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT – ENJOY TWO PARKS FROM JUST $45 PER DAY 

CLICK HERE to take advantage of this unprecedented limited-time offer today

Universal Orlando Resort is the only theme park destination in the world where you, your family and your friends can feel all these things in the same day: rush, joy, exhilaration, total outrageousness, extreme fun and everything…

Favorite Photos of March 2018

I did a little photography in March, mostly at Epcot, and took a few photographs that I really liked.  So here you go, my favorites shots of March 2018

Grille & Grog Opens at the New Guy Harvey St. Augustine Beach Resort

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. (April 02, 2018) – Guy Harvey Resortsannounced today that its newest food and beverage concept, Grille & Grog, has opened at its new resort in St. Augustine Beach, Florida. Veteran culinarians Joe Ronan and Ken Blydenburgh, responsible for the launch, describes the concept as “Surf-casual seafood.” As America’s oldest city, its seafaring heritage of pirates and conquistadors…

LEGOLand and Disability Services – What to do & Expect

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Expands Efforts to Deliver Awesome Experiences for Guests with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities

Vacation Destination #BuiltForKids Lights Theme Park Carousel Blue in Honor of World Autism Month

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (April 2, 2018) — LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is #BuiltForKids. All kids! Kids of all abilities and interests. Since it opened in October 2011, the multi-day…

AQUATICA’S RAY RUSH REACHES NEW HEIGHTS AHEAD OF SPRING DEBUT

New Family Raft Slide Offers Three-in-one Thrills for Guests of All Ages

ORLANDO, Fla. (February 22, 2018) – Construction on Aquatica’s new family raft ride reached new heights with the installation of one of the attraction’s marquee features. Early Wednesday morning, a colossal 12,000-pound fiberglass sphere was hoisted into place, giving park goers a first look at what their spring visit to…