Visiting Orlando

Life In Orlando Podcast 8 – The I-Drive Episode – All About International Drive

Life In Orlando Podcast 8 – The I-Drive Episode – All About International Drive

In this episode, we talk about all of the fun stuff coming to Orlando in 2021! If you are a thrill seeker, we are breaking down the newest roller coasters that you…

Planning a vacation to Orlando or just looking for a quick getaway? With the recent changes at Walt Disney World, many  have even decided to cancel or postpone their Disney trip on…

Most people would never consider using Disney and budget-friendly in the same sentence, BUT there are actually many lower cost and tasty options at Disney Springs. With everything from pizza to barbecue, you will find an array of restaurants, food trucks, and kiosks sprinkled around the area that won’t break your bank.

If one thing is for certain, it is that the Orlando area has no shortage of places to stay. With over 450 hotels and 121,000 plus hotel rooms, visitors can have their pick of large resorts with elaborate pools or smaller low-key hotels. Although staying at a resort on Disney or Universal Studios properties has its advantages, you will find many other resorts with gorgeous pools, expansive rooms and suites, and onsite restaurants.

Below are our top picks for Orlando resorts, all located outside of the major theme parks.

The Yacht & Beach Club is a Deluxe Resort located in Disney’s Epcot Resort area. Although, often lumped together, these are actually two separate resorts  – Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. The resorts are situated next to each other and share amenities such as the pool and fitness club.

The holiday season is here! Although, events and festivities look a different in Orlando this year, there is still plenty of cheer to go around! At the theme parks we will see…

Holiday celebrations at Universal Studios look a little different this year but you can still celebrate with the Grinch, drink butterbeer in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and see larger-than-life Macy’s…

Orlando has so much to offer and like millions of residents and visitors, there are so many things that we love! Let’s celebrate our City Beautiful and support our businesses – both…