Orlando Informer

Hard Rock Hotel’s Velvet Sessions with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas set for Thursday, May 31

OrlandoInformer — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:51:31 +0000

WHAT: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando’s Velvet Sessions lobby concert series continues in May with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas performing their hits “We Built This City,” “It’s Not Over Till It’s Over,” “Sara,” “Nothing’s Going To Stop Us Now” and more. Velvet Sessions is Hard Rock Hotel’s special rock ‘n’ roll cocktail party and lobby concert held the last...

An international traveler’s guide to Orlando International Airport – the arrival

Twigman — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:50:28 +0000

Worried about working your way round the labyrinth that is Orlando International Airport? Well, listen up as your international guide ushers you though the arrival process at the Airport Acropolis that is Orlando International. Arriving from Outside the United States You’ve managed it – everyone has checked in, no one has lost a bag, a child or a temper...

Star Wars Weekends Returns to the Walt Disney World Galaxy in May/June 2012

OrlandoInformer — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:37:15 +0000

Star Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World during May and June 2012, as Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park celebrates the Star Wars film saga and the hit animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18 – June...

Movie-themed attractions at Universal Studios Florida – how do they live up to the original shows?

emilyca_ — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:16:28 +0000

When you think of Universal Studios at Universal Orlando Resort, your mind probably goes directly to the movies. That is what this place is all about — movies! In Universal Studios, there are plenty of rides that you will recognize from the movie screen or your television screen. Some of the attractions will feel just like the movie or show...

Universal Orlando: A culinary odyssey

Marc N. Kleinhenz — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:40:19 +0000

When I took my wife to Universal Orlando back in February for her 30th birthday, we didn’t have much time to spend at the resort, thanks to the wonderful flexibility of the public school system (she teaches eighth-grade English, in case you’re curious). I spent some seven months carefully — some might say obsessive-compulsively — researching the sights, attractions, and...

Hilton Grand Vacations Suites at SeaWorld: Love at first stay!

Jewels — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:33:10 +0000

This was the first Hilton Grand Vacations property that I have ever stayed at, and it was love at first stay! The pools, beautiful grounds, luxurious rooms and friendly staff will have you feeling like you’re in your own personal paradise! I was in eighth grade during the time of our first stay at this property, and it has set...

OI Universal Center week in review: May 5 – May 12

OrlandoInformer — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:04:11 +0000

May 5 – May 12 Please note that the updates are listed from newest to oldest. So if you haven’t had a chance to check up with us all week, you may want to start reading from the bottom. 5/12 – Update our Ultimate Universal Studios Florida 1 day touring plan page and our OI Priority List: Universal Studios Florida...

Five tips to get kids excited for your Orlando theme park vacation

nepalostparks — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:50:35 +0000

Chances are, if you’ve booked your big Universal Orlando or Walt Disney World trip, everyone in your family is excited about going. (And probably everyone you’ve told is just a tad bit jealous.) Part of the fun of an Orlando theme park vacation is that excitement and anticipation of a magical trip ahead. But in case there’s someone who is...

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Good food, great atmosphere, but be ready to pay

emilyca_ — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:03:34 +0000

Located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the ever popular restaurant, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater. If you are visiting the park and do not want to drop the money required to dine at the Brown Derby, I would highly recommend this restaurant. There are many choices, but for a really nice “American” meal, I would come here. It is a themed restaurant...

Double Dare Live starts May 21 at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort

OrlandoInformer — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:15:05 +0000

Grabbed this story off the wire because I thought it might be of interest to our readers and Universal Orlando fans, who may recall that once upon a time the Double Dare game show was filmed at USF’s Nickelodeon Studios. Nickelodeon Suites Resort, the only resort of its kind in the world, will kick off the summer with the...