Spending a Day at Epcot as a Local Family
A Day at Epcot as a Local Family- What's it Like? On today's Orlando podcast episode, our family spent a day at Epcot last weekend. Perhaps one of the things we hear most often from die-hard Disney fans who visit Orlando often is about how great it must be to live here and go to Walt…
The Adult Side of Walt Disney World
The Adult side of Walt Disney World provides some entertainment and activities primarily for adults. There's nothing wrong with taking some time away from the kids, as long as you made sure they're covered. We'll discuss some reasons why you may want to consider some adult time at Walt Disney World. Planning for the Adult Side of Walt…
Ignore All the Rides at Magic Kingdom and Still Have Family Fun
We Ignore All the Rides at Magic Kingdom The world is full of rules. Most people tell you that you can't enjoy yourself at Walt Disney World unless you plan ever nanosecond of your visit. In fact, there's an industry of planners, schedules and tools just to micro-manage your Walt Disney World so you can squeeze every…
How to Enjoy Walt Disney World Without Park Admission
Have Fun at Walt Disney World Without Park Admission There's much more to Walt Disney World than its world class theme parks and water parks. Let us show you how to have a good time without ever setting foot into a theme park. You can experience almost anything, from dining, shopping, entertainment, water sports, spa days and…
How Orlando Local Got Started
Our Story: How Orlando Local Got Started We owe this episode to a reader email from Trish. She asked how Lee and William met, and we included that in the story of how Orlando Local got started. First, thanks to Trish for asking. Her email put a big smile on our face. We think it…
Driving in Downtown Orlando Loop [Video]
Driving in Downtown Orlando is fairly straight forward. Most of the streets are on a grid, but there are a few lane changes and positions to know. This video shows the core of Downtown Orlando along North Orange Avenue and other popular streets in town. Video: Driving in Downtown Orlando – The Core Loop Downtown…
Three New Things in Orlando This Week
Discover Three New Things in Orlando This Week We recorded this show over the Memorial Day weekend and really had a great time. There are some new attractions in town to go with some incredibly hot weather, making three new things in Orlando. 1: Opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar You can now…
Pandora First Look – Hits, Misses and Opportunities
Our First Look at Pandora – The World of Avatar On May 17th, we got a chance to spend a couple of hours in the new land at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom, Pandora – The World of Avatar. That name is a mouthful, isn't it? It's actually pretty nice that Walt Disney World allows pass…
Take the Na'vi River Journey at Pandora – The World of Avatar
Experience the Na'vi River Journey ride through our video. You'll see Pandora at night in this dark ride filled with bioluminescent life. Video: Na'vi River Journey Enter the World of Avatar The Na'vi River Journey is a dark ride that allows you to glide through in small boats to experience the sights and sounds of Pandora…
Wild Africa Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom
The Wild Africa Trek Takes You Behind the Scenes at Disney's Animal Kingdom If you enjoy the Kilimanjaro Safaris and want a more in-depth experience and a chance to see behind the scenes, the Wild Africa Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom may be for you. The Wild Africa Trek is a Behind the Scenes tour of…