Category: Ramblings

No visit to Disney’s Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL is complete without seeing one, or all, of the shows, parades or fireworks displays.  Whether it be the spectacular new Happily Ever After projection/fireworks show at Cinderella Castle at night or Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire… Read More "Watch: Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom – 4K HD Video"

Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, FL is the Sunshine State’s best theme park for thrill seekers.  With eight roller coasters including the state’s only 200-foot dive coaster, SheiKra, there’s no better place to get a rush of adrenaline than Busch Gardens. Of course, if you’re looking for something on the mild… Read More "Year Round Quick Queue Now Available at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay"

The restaurant scene in South Florida is constantly evolving.  It’s fairly common for your favorite spot to be here today and gone tomorrow!  Once such place that has been a hotbed of restaurant turnover is Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.  But as quickly as one place shuts, another is… Read More "New Restaurants Coming to Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale"

When it comes to finding a place to eat at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk entertainment district, you have plenty of choices.  From Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans fare and Jimmy Buffet’s casual eats to Cowfish’s mash-up of burgers and sushi – there’s something for everyone! The other night I made a stop… Read More "Hard Rock Cafe, Orlando"

My father was the guy who never allowed me to have soft-serve ice cream because “they don’t clean the machines.” He was the guy who would only eat at a handful of restaurants he knew were clean. When it was time to make the sauce and meatballs for Sunday dinner,… Read More "“A Requiem for Necco Wafers,” Or, “Is This the End of the Nostalgic Candy We Love to Hate?”"

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay certainly has its share of unique and thrilling roller coasters.  One of them dates back to the 80’s and is one of three of its kind left in the world today – the Scorpion. It may not be the longest, it may not be the fastest,… Read More "Scorpion Roller Coaster at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay"

Geyser Point Bar & Grill is located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World in Orlando.  Since it’s at one of the resort’s hotels, park admission is not required to have a drink or grab a bite to eat. I first stopped here when it opened about a year… Read More "Geyser Point Bar & Grill, Orlando"

One of the most popular videos on my YouTube channel is one that I happened to take during a trip to Disneyland in February 2017.  As I entered the park and started walking onto Main Street U.S.A. the Straw Hatters, made up of members of the Disneyland Band, were playing… Read More "Mickey & Minnie Mouse Dancing at Disneyland"

Easter was celebrated this weekend at Walt Disney World with a special Easter Parade in the Magic Kingdom.  Held about 15 minutes before the start of the daily Festival of Fantasy Parade, the Easter Parade ushered in Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny and featured Daisy Duck leading the Azalea Trail… Read More "2018 Magic Kingdom Easter Parade at Walt Disney World"

One of the most anticipated restaurants to open at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk entertainment district in the not too distant past is the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen.  Nestled between the entrance of Islands of Adventure and the Hard Rock Cafe, this steampunk themed eatery serves an all-day… Read More "Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, Orlando"