The 9th Annual Field to Feast Event at Long & Scott Farms in Mount Dora
If you've ever been to one of those all-inclusive, big "walk around chef tasting and beverage pairing" events like the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic or bygone Party for the Senses that used to be part of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival — and said to yourself… "gosh, I wish there was something like that in the early spring" — then you're in luck!The 9th Annual Field to Feast event held at Long & Scott Farms in Mount Dora is just around the corner. Taking place on Saturday, ... ( read more ... )
The "Real Music" Series Schedule at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's longest running concert series "Real Music " is back in 2024 with seven different bands and will take place on Tuesdays through Sundays (so theres no bands on Mondays) from January 9th, 2024 — February 25th, 2024. All the shows will happen in the (air conditioned) Stanleyville Theater — and these cover bands work just as hard (and often times, even sound better) than the original acts!The "Real Music" concerts are included with park admission. Event dates, showtimes, ... ( read more ... )
2023 Christmas Day Menu at the Rosen Center
If you're searching for Christmas Day dining options, Café Gauguin at the Rosen Centre on International Drive has a special buffet planned for that day. The Christmas Day buffet is being served on Monday, December 25, 2023 and from 11am - 4:30pm only. Here's the pricing details...$64.95** Per Adult$27.95** Per Child (Ages 4-12)Children 3 & Under Eat FreeFree Self-Parking (Valet Parking Discounted at $15)Unlimited Champagne and Mimosas**Keep in mind… all prices plus taxable 22% service ... ( read more ... )
2023 Thanksgiving Buffet at the Renaissance Orlando
We've got another Thanksgiving Day Buffet menu to look at this year and it's from the Renaissance Orlando near SeaWorld. The special buffet will be available from 1pm - 6pm and on Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 only. Here's the pricing info… $70 Per Adult$23 Per Child (Ages 12 and under)I don't know anything about parking at the Renaissance Orlando (so I'm not sure if there's a fee). It's also safe to assume that tax and gratuity are not included in the above prices. Walk-ins are ... ( read more ... )
2023 Thanksgiving Day Menu at the Rosen Center
If you're still searching for Thanksgiving dining options, Café Gauguin at the Rosen Centre on International Drive has a special buffet planned for that day. The Thanksgiving buffet is being served on Thursday, November 23, 2023 and from 11am - 6:30pm only. Here's the pricing details...$64.95** Per Adult$27.95** Per Child (Ages 4-12)Children 3 & Under Eat FreeFree Self-Parking (Valet Parking Discounted at $15)Unlimited Champagne and Mimosas**Keep in mind… all prices plus taxable 22% ... ( read more ... )
Beach Nights Are Back at Aquatica Orlando
If you're going to Aquatica Orlando on any given Saturday from October 28th, 2023 through December 23rd, 2023 — there are a couple bonus hours and a fun movie series that have been added to the lineup. It's something Aquatica calls "Beach Nights" and just as soon as it gets dark (the actual time changes a bit because it gets darker earlier on each Saturday over the course of the series) — there's a different holiday movie shown on… the beach. (I've never been to Aquatica, so I'm ... ( read more ... )
Penguin Trek - A New Family Coaster Set to Open at SeaWorld
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 ... )
The 2023 Halloween Velvet Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel Orlando with Steve Augeri
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 ... )
BOGO Champagne and Sparkling Wine!
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 ... )
Wine Experience: Learn How to Taste Wine with a Master Sommelier at Wine Bar George
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 ... )