There will be even more ways to have fun in Orlando in 2019. In the New Year, you can expect a launch of new theme park thrills, adventures beyond the theme parks, and all-new places to stay, play and dine. Here are 19 new things you can do in Orlando in 2019: NEW THEME PARK THRILLS […]
Food & Drink
Strawberry U-pick season in Orlando
Fresh strawberries are ripe for the picking December through April in Central Florida. You can get that Florida farming experience by filling your own basket of berries at pick-your-own-strawberry fields just a short drive from Orlando. A local favorite you-pick farm is Oak Haven in Sorrento where you can spend hours picking berries, eating and playing. The […]
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Orlando
Pick your own blueberries near Orlando
Blueberries have grown to become an important crop to farmers in Central Florida, and we can all reap the sweet rewards. In April and May, fresh blueberries are ripe for the picking at U-Pick farms near Orlando. There are even a couple blueberry festivals to celebrate the harvest. Blueberry Festivals 3rd Annual Blueberry Festival May […]
U-Pick Farms near Orlando
The Orlando area may not have the farms and orchards it once did, with development and the surge in population absorbing the agricultural lands, but there is still plenty of opportunity to get back to nature and pick your own fruits and vegetables — a true farm-to-table experience. There is always something in season and […]
Romantic Orlando Dates under $30
Orlando Chili Cook-off
Get the Pepto and Tums ready. The Orlando Chili Cook-Off is back for its 9th year of competition. There’s something for everyone at this fun event. Enjoy a beautiful day at Festival Park, sampling from 100+ chili booths, crafted by local restaurants and chefs. Dig into food truck fare, beer, wine and family-friendly refreshments until […]
10 cheap eats in Orlando
Discover Orlando restaurants that give you more for your money than just a meal. Full plates of delicious food are served with a side of entertainment, quirky decor, or a beautiful view at these 10 inexpensive restaurants in Orlando. ORLANDO CHEAP EATS Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café It’s not uncommon to be greeted by Theo Hollerbach […]
Free parking at Universal CityWalk after 6 p.m.
Parking at Universal CityWalk is free for everyone when you visit after 6 p.m. An eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment featuring Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium, The Cow Fish, Hard Rock Café and more. Regular parking is […]
Kids eat free deals in Orlando
Dining out with kids can get expensive, but sometimes you just find yourself eating out mid week due to work schedules, after school activities or other circumstances. Here are a few restaurants that offer FREE or CHEAP kids meals in Orlando that will help stretch your dining-out budget. With these deals, participation at individual restaurants […]
