Bird watching may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when think of things to do in Orlando, but there is no better place than Orlando and Kissimmee for bird watching. Discover an endless assortment of birds, including some of the rarest in North America…Florida scrub jay, Snail kite, Whooping crane, Crested caracara and Limpkin. Kissimmee has the largest Bald eagle populations in the continental United States. There are nine state-recognized Great Florida Birding Trail sites. Self-guided trails designed to conserve and enhance Florida’s bird habitat by promoting birdwatching activities, conservation education and economic opportunity.
Tomorrow, March 5 2010, Taylor Swift fans will have a chance to see her live at the Amway Arena. Taylor draws fans in droves with song like “Love Story,” “Our Song,” and “White Horse”.
At 19, Taylor is the youngest artist in history to be nominated for the Country Music Association’s prestigious Entertainer of the Year Award.
Her Orlando concert kicks off her North American FEARLESS 2010 Tour. Taylor’s good friend, American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler, will join Taylor as a featured artist and top selling new artist of 2009 Gloriana will open all the show.
Whether you need to relieve stress from daily life in Orlando or you are looking to pamper yourself while on your Orlando vacation, the Relâche Spa at Gaylord Palms is THE place to unwind, shed the tension, be pampered and luxuriate in this ultimate pleasure.
Relache Spa offer a full menu of servicesincluding message therapy, skin renewals, facials, makeup services, treatment enhancements, waxing, body therapies, maternity services, nail-foot-hand therapies, nail enhancements, hairstyling, children’s services, and fitness services. There is also a 4,000 square foot fitness center.
Gaylord Palms is 20 minutes from the Orlando International Airport and five minutes from the WALT DISNEY WORLD® theme parks. We’ve provided driving directions for you below. For those of you using GPS, the address is:
Gaylord Palms
6000 W Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Hotel Operator: (407) 586-0000
Hot air balloon rides are a perfect way to celebrate a special occasions such as a birthday, engagement, anniversary or even a wedding. There is no experience quite like peacefully drifting over the lakes, wildlife, skylines and all of Orlando’s attractions.
Bob’s Balloons flies over Orange, Osceola, Lake and Polk Counties and will customize a flight just to you. At the end of your flight, you will enjoy a champagne brunch and souvenirs to share with family and friends.
This is a perfect time for all you snow weary Northeners to take a golf vacation in Orlando! Consider attending the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy at Bay Hill Club & Lodge.
Instructors are hand picked by Arnold Palmer and offer instructions for all levels…beginner to professional.
Arnold’s approach:
“My father taught me the game of golf. A great deal of the success I’ve enjoyed in my career, I owe to him. He believed golf is really pretty simple and a whole lot of fun… if you rely on two vital aspects; fundamentals and attitude. I totally agree.At the Golf Academy, I’ve personally chosen every instructor and approved every minute of the entire training program. They will teach you what my father taught me. The result will be, no matter what your level of play, you will improve your game. And you’ll play with more consistency, more confidence and more pure pleasure than ever before.”
Oceanaire Orlando offers the perfect atmosphere for a special dinner. Each day fresh seafood is flown in from around the world. You won’t want to miss the Virginia stripped bass, the South African snapper, the Alaskan halibut, the Carribean lobster tail, the British Columbian king salmon or any of the other world renowned delicacies.
Executive chef Chef Garey Hiles trained at Disney’s Culinary Academy in Orlando. He apprenticed at The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and studied with Disney’s elite culinary regime. After holding positions at Citrocos & The Coral Reef within Epcot, Garey was selected to work at Disney’s Victoria & Albert’s, central Florida’s only AAA 5 diamond and Mobil 4 star restaurant, and trained under Chef Scott Hunnel. After a stint in the US Virgin Islands as Executive Chef at Divi Corina Resort and Marina, Hiles moved to Atlanta and joined the Oceanaire Seafood Room where he ascended to Sous Chef.
The Oceanaire is as sleek as a 1930’3 ocean-liner and accomodates everything from private dining for up to 100 to a cozy, romantic table for 2. Whatever the occasion, you won’t be disappointed after an evening of culinary delight.
The Berenstain Bears at the Orlando Repertory Theatre is a must see for the little ones!
You will join Papa, Mama, Brother and Sister Bear as classic Berenstain Bears stories are presented by guitar-strumming Cowboy Joe, the world’s foremost expert on the famous residents of Bear Country!
The Rep is Orlando’s professional family theatre whose mission is to create experiences that enlighten, entertain and enrich the lives of family and young audiences.
When inOrlando you won’t want to miss the Kissimmee Ghost Tour. It is not for the faint of heart, however. You will step into the realm of the unknown with this 90 minute stroll through shadowy streets and alleys of the Kissimmee Historic District.
If the spirits are restless you will experience the headless horseman on his late night ride, the girl in the playground who loves to swing, the unfortunate soul on the ‘hanging tree’, the ghost of the lake and SO much more!!
Visit the website for discount tickets…buy one adult ticket and get a child’s ticket free. You can also get a FREE disposable camera.
This post starts the beginning of a series on 365 Things To Do Around Orlando. We will be letting you know about fun places for kids, young and old! Please jump in and comment on fun things you know about!
First in our series, is Orlando‘s first major attraction, the Magic Kingdom. This theme park is one of four parks in Walt Disney World Resort and the place where fantasy is reality.
Cinderella’s Castle is probably one of the most recognized pieces of architecture in America and the hub of the park. What little girl hasn’t dreamed of living here?
Discover the enchantment of fairy tales and the beloved Disney characters. Enjoy the fantastical boat ride through ‘It’s a Small World’, soar to the sky with ‘Dumbo the Flying Elephant’, cruise down the river on a safari boat, take a whirl in a giant tea cup at the ‘Mad Tea Party’ and Oh! so much more!!
Whether you live in Orlando year round or just visiting for a few days, put the Magic Kingdom on the top of your list of things to do with the kids. They will talk about it for the rest of their lives!
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.”
~ Burton Hillis
Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated festivals globally and is no longer viewed as a purely religious holy day. It is now a time enjoyed by people of many countries and faiths, and there are numerous universally recognized icons which we associate with the yuletide. In fact, these symbols have become so commonly associated with the celebration of Christmas that when we see Santa riding on a reindeer, a mantle hung with stockings, coniferous green trees decorated with tinsel and ornaments, or houses festooned with evergreen wreaths and mistletoe, we know that the magic spirit of the season is upon us.
The tradition of the Christmas stocking dates back to approximately 250B.C. in Asia Minor. There Nicholas, rich man who became a very generous Christian priest and a saint, is said to have secretly filled the stockings of three poor sisters with gold, thus giving them a dowry and allowing them to marry. Legend has it that after that “miracle,” neighbors of the fortunate women followed suit with their stockings, and the tradition slowly spread across the globe. Children throughout the world now hang stockings–or even put out shoes–to be filled with small gifts and food by Santa (Saint) Claus (Nicholas). Many people create their own stockings, personalizing them for themselves or for others and often providing a family activity that is fun for all. Find instructions for making your own Christmas fireplace stockings.
Tomorrow, March 5 2010, Taylor Swift fans will have a chance to see her live at the Amway Arena.
Whether you need to relieve stress from daily life in 
Gaylord Palms is 20 minutes from the Orlando International Airport and five minutes from the WALT DISNEY WORLD® theme parks. We’ve provided driving directions for you below. For those of you using GPS, the address is:
Bob’s Balloons 
This is a perfect time for all you snow weary Northeners to take a golf vacation in 
Executive chef Chef Garey Hiles trained at Disney’s Culinary Academy in Orlando. He apprenticed at The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and studied with Disney’s elite culinary regime. After holding positions at Citrocos & The Coral Reef within Epcot, Garey was selected to work at Disney’s Victoria & Albert’s, central Florida’s only AAA 5 diamond and Mobil 4 star restaurant, and trained under Chef Scott Hunnel. After a stint in the US Virgin Islands as Executive Chef at Divi Corina Resort and Marina, Hiles moved to Atlanta and joined the Oceanaire Seafood Room where he ascended to Sous Chef.
Cinderella’s Castle is probably one of the most recognized pieces of architecture in America and the hub of the park. What little girl hasn’t dreamed of living here?
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.”
priest and a saint, is said to have secretly filled the stockings of three poor sisters with gold, thus giving them a dowry and allowing them to marry. Legend has it that after that “miracle,” neighbors of the fortunate women followed suit with their stockings, and the tradition slowly spread across the globe. Children throughout the world now hang stockings–or even put out shoes–to be filled with small gifts and food by Santa (Saint) Claus (Nicholas). Many people create their own stockings, personalizing them for themselves or for others and often providing a family activity that is fun for all. Find instructions for making your own Christmas fireplace stockings.