News and Updates

One of the main attractions in the Antarctica section at SeaWorld, Orlando is a really cool penguin habitat — that used to have a ride (Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin), that was set up a bit like a "pre show" journey into the cold depths of Antarctica. At some point though, the ride part — disappeared and the empty trail-o-missing-ride became a walk-through path, and sometimes even a walk-around, past and skip entirely. While this is totally an editorial comment on my part — I ... ( read more ... )

This year's Halloween Velvet Sessions will feature Journey's former lead vocalist Steve Augeri…. known for his iconic vocals on hit songs that include "Don't Stop Believing", "Faithfully", "Anyway You Want It", "Open Arms", "Who's Crying Now", "Separate Ways" and more!  This small lobby stage Velvet Sessions at Universal Orlando's Hard Rock Hotel will include a couple of passed appetizers and specially cocktails before the show… but because it's a "Halloween" Velvet Sessions — ... ( read more ... )

The "The World Of Fine Wine" (WFW) is a British quarterly publication for wine enthusiasts and collectors. Each year, they give out a "World’s Best Wine Lists" award — and for 2023... Disney Springs' Wine Bar George was given that honor!To celebrate, Wine Bar George is offering BOGO Champagne and sparkling wine on Friday, September 15, 2023. From noon to close, all sparkling wine and champagne (on a specific list, so please ask to see the list before you go crazy) — is Buy One, Get one ... ( read more ... )

This must be a popular series… they've dropped the word "Summer" and have added more dates, extending the event series well into Autumn!  Rather than make my original "Summer Wine Experience at Wine Bar George" article longer by pasting in more dates, I figured I'd add a new article with all the relevant details. There's only 273 Master Sommeliers in the world, and one of them is George Miliotes, owner of Wine Bar George at Disney Springs. If you're interested in hearing what a Master ... ( read more ... )

Beginning on August 30th, 2023, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Busch Gardens Tampa will no longer be accepting cash payment at any of it's register locations — that includes restaurants, retail stores, games, ticket windows, and parking toll booths. Yes, parking toll booths will no longer accept cash. Putting a positive spin on it — just tap your credit card, debit card, or smart device with Apple Pay or Google Pay anywhere you would normally use cash. It’s faster, more secure, ... ( read more ... )

Virginia's Largest Craft Beer Festival will take place on select dates (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) from August 18th, 2023 through September 4th, 2023 (the last date being Labor Day Monday). The event is included with park admission but all food and beverage samples are purchased separately. There's over 120 craft brews representing 78 breweries throughout the event (i.e., not everything is available on any particular day), with 33 local Virginia breweries — including the ALL-NEW Bier Fest ... ( read more ... )

There's only 273 Master Sommeliers in the world, and one of them is George Miliotes, owner of Wine Bar George at Disney Springs. If you're interested in hearing what a Master Sommelier has to say about wine, and participate in a "blind" tasting of six different wines (chosen by George Miliotes)... you're in luck, because there's an event scheduled at Wine Bar George that pretty much sounds exactly like that. I'm still not sure if the event will feature new wine that's been made for drinking in the ... ( read more ... )

Father's Day is Sunday, June 18th, 2023 and the Rosen Center is serving up a pretty cool sounding picnic buffet at Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill from 12pm-6pm. Adults are $49.95 and children ages 4-12 are $22.95. Tax and a service charge are not included in those prices. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (407) 996-3970. Dads get one FREE Draft Beer! I'm not sure what everyone else gets to drink. I'm assuming there's soda and water, but alcoholic beverages are ... ( read more ... )