Rode my first helicopter at this spot! From start to finish, the service was great, very polite and…read moreinformative. We didn't have to wait long at all, no reservation needed. The pilot was very nice and gave a great tour over Orlando including over Sea World and some of the Disney Parks. Fun experience!

The best helicopter experience I have ever had!…read more I have gone on 5+ helicopter rides before, but this was my favorite. International Heli-Tours offered a customized flight, a comfy waiting area and a very smooth process. I visited with my grandfather, who sometimes needs extra time or assistance. The crew at International Heli-Tours never rushed us, and gave him extra assistance for getting in and out. We had wonderful views of the Universal Epic Universal construction site and Orlando area. And, the price was about $15 less than I found at competitors. Very, very happy with our visit, and we plan to come back again soon.

The owners are some of the nicest and most humble business owners I've recently met. I was called…read morethe morning of our 'Adventure' with pre information about their offerings as well as where was the best place to park. Their equipment was great, and the area to explore was a lot of fun. Definitely becoming one of my favorite places to rent kayaks in Central Florida!

We had a very enjoyable day on the lake and canal! Even with all the week end boats. We plan to…read morereturn for future tours.

A+ for my favorite attraction at Magic Kingdom. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is…read moreone of the oldest if not opening day attraction at Magic Kingdom. It is a very leisurely attraction that takes you high in the sky around Tomorrowland. You get a nice bird's eye view of the entire land even heading inside Space Mountain. It is on a track and does not move to fast. There are 4 per vehicle and it is continuous so the line usually moves pretty fast. The line is completely outdoors and mostly unshaded, this is a rough line in the summer. I will say if the wait is over 30 minutes, skip it and come back later. It goes in flows but I would not wait over 25/30 minutes. This ride is just very relaxing, it is one we always have to do. It is so nice to sit, put your feet up (if your car is not full) and just be taken around Tomorrowland. There is a great breeze on nice Florida days. You are above the land so you can also get some great photos of the castle, Tomorrowland, Space Mountain and more. It also takes you through Space Mountain. You used to be able to see the ride the whole time, but it has been changed. You get to see a little bit but not nearly as much as before. This is one we always have to ride. There is not much to say about it, except, OG ride, super fun, super relaxing, great views and one you really need to ride. I definitely recommend checking it out!

The PeopleMover at Disney World is one of those attractions that quietly becomes a favorite the…read moremore often you visit. It's nostalgic, relaxing, and exactly the kind of ride you appreciate when the parks are crowded and the Florida heat starts winning the battle. The pace is just fast enough to catch a nice breeze, and the ride is long enough to actually feel like a proper break instead of a quick pause. I always enjoy gliding through Tomorrowland and getting little glimpses of other attractions along the way. It may not be flashy or thrilling, but the PeopleMover has mastered the art of giving your feet and your sanity a few peaceful minutes to recover.

We returned to SeaWorld this weekend to finish our sampler lanyard. We had until the end of the…read moreChristmas Celebration to get all our samples. This visit I had the Bison Burger, Joyful Chicken & Waffles, and Frozen Eggnog Delight. Everything was delicious. The Eggnog, however, was not frozen as advertised. We couldn't leave without seeing the Winter Wonderland On Ice again. The violinist and ice skaters were amazing. The ice skaters' performance is synced with the surrounding trees lights. I look forward to returning next year for SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration.

The shows and coasters are great! Top notch entertainment. Only thing wrong are the security…read moreguards collecting a paycheck and being a-holes. The Christmas atmosphere was excellent.

Fyre Drill is a fun interactive boat ride! How wet you get on the ride is up to the other boats…read more(who can spray you & you spray them) and if you spray the wrong targets! We enjoyed this one so much that we did it twice! The first ride we didn't get wet but the second time we were soaked cause some people sprayed us! Great way to cool off during a hot day without being completely soaked!

This is not ever going to be a ride for me and that is because you were going to become completely…read moresoaked. The ride describes itself as a water journey in a boat. There is 100% chance you are going to be soggy for hours after riding it. Saying that, if this is what you were looking for the design of the boat and the scenery along the water journey is perfection for the theme. There are several water shooters so that multiple people can spray things along the way, but people also tend to spray one another. As an onlooker, it was fun to stand above parts of the ride and be able to see the people on the boat, laughing and getting wet. Some of them attempted to stay dry with a poncho and yet they may have been screaming the loudest because it was not working as planned. Make sure you have extra socks with you before getting on! And your phone being held by someone else or inside of a baggie to protect it.

I ran my first Disney half marathon this past weekend and it was quite the experience! From start…read moreto finish, there were lots of different emotions. Let me break it down for ya... The Good: - In true Disney fashion, the organization was impressive. I arrived at the Expo the afternoon before the race and it didn't feel crowded, taking about 20 minutes to get through the entire process. - I stayed at the All Star Sports resort which was great for snagging transportation to/from the race on the shuttles. They even had coffee and concessions open at 3:00 am for the runners! - There were a couple of bands and some speakers playing Disney tunes along the way. A good excuse to turn off my headphones and tune into my surroundings. The Great: - I got my best time on a half marathon yet! Mostly due to the cold I'm sure, but I was also in Corral B so didn't have too many people to weave through. - Snacks at the end were clutch, with lots of water and Powerade provided. Water and Powerade were also available throughout the race at regular intervals by so many volunteers who I applaud! - The medal is super cute! There were also photo opps at the end with certain characters like Dopey, Goofy and Donald, the race mascots. - The fireworks at the start of each corral was a pleasant surprise! - It's fun to see how into the race and theme people get with their attire. Whether you want to wear a princess tutu or go full out in a costume, you'll see a little bit of everything! The Meh: - $188 entry fee and no, that doesn't get you entry into the park afterwards like some would assume. - The race starts at 5:30 am and they said you have to be on the buses by 3:30 am to make it there in time. Don't be scared and hop on that 4:30 am bus... I promise you'll make it in time and be thankful for that extra hour of sleep. - I wasn't a huge fan of the course. You really only run through Magic Kingdom and that doesn't feel like a very long time. It is magical when you make it there though. Besides that, you're stuck on the highway and roads that can get a little boring. There are characters for photo opps along the way but I was too worried about making it through to stop and wait in line. Overall, I'm very happy I did it! I wouldn't rush to do another Disney race though. When you add up the cost of entry, cost of park tickets later on, and hotel, coupled with the lackluster scenery, it's hard to justify. Even so, there's something special about the Happiest Place on Earth that keeps ya coming back for more.

Orlando's January is cold!…read more Besides that, I love the Walt Disney Marathon Weekend. I love the courses, the medals, the entertainment, the Parks, the excitement! But there was something at the WDW Marathon Weekend, something really special that, had I known about it beforehand, I would have registered my daughter for: A Diaper Dash! Come to find out, all of the Disney races, whether in Orlando or Anaheim, promote Diaper Dashes. I'd known there were kids races, but I hadn't known that babies were also included in the fun! Now, this was exciting: little ones, dressed in their best Disney "running" attire, crouched at the starting line in ready position, while Mickey Mouse himself encouraged all dashers from the finish line, 10-or-so yards away! All of the dashers received not only hugs from the Big Cheese, but were awarded medals as well. We loved it!

I read about this tour on the Walt Disney website and wanted to book it. I tried for over a month…read moreand finally persistence paid off! Allison was our Cast-member tour guide. We were all given head sets so we could hear her talk as we walked. This tour took us all over the Magic Kingdom and behind the scenes. It was amazing to see how much work goes on that you never see. ..such as the floats being tested and Cast-members being launched into place atop their float. We had quick access to the Jungle Cruise and the Haunted Mansion along with a delicious lunch. This was definitely a day to remember!

Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney's Hollywood Studios is such a fun ride, especially if you're a Toy…read moreStory fan. This is a kiddie ride but I love it so much, and unapologetically at that! The ride is basically the same as Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney's California Adventure at Disneyland in Anaheim, but with spaceships instead of tractors. The theming is so much better here. The ride vehicles are plenty big for two adults to fit (Pooh sized guests, take note!), and they are ridiculously stinking cute! You climb into your own colorful spaceship that's "driven" by a little green alien! I always pick my favorite, but all of their silly expressions just make it even better. The upbeat sci-fi music and bright lights add to the playful vibe, and the ride really swings you around which makes it both thrilling and family-friendly. A couple of things to keep in mind: the line is mostly outside, so it can get really hot during the day. If you're sensitive to spinning rides, you might feel a bit woozy afterward. For what it's worth, I suffer from motion sickness but this ride doesn't make me queasy at all (go figure). It's not as bad as the teacups (at WDW and Disneyland) or Roger Rabbit (at Disneyland), but it does swing around and can be a bit rough. Minus one star because I hate the queue area here, there isn't a lot to see, and its SUPER hot and can be long. Don't wait a long time for this ride, just come earlier in the day or either at night before closing and it's almost always a "walk on" attraction even when they close one of the two sides of the ride. Alien Swirling Saucers is a blast and definitely worth checking out if you're in Toy Story Land. Kids and adults will love it, too. It's a quick, fun ride that always leaves me smiling.

Do not waste a lightening lane on this, it was just an average ride. It was our second ride of the…read moreday, and there was no line at all, we got right on. We had just come off Slinky Dog, and maybe that's why but it was just a little spinning type ride. You do jump the tracks, but it wasn't wow worthy or that fun. I would recommend doing this early, and using lightening lane access for other rides.