This is the second time I've been here and I have nothing but praises for this location. It's so…read morepeaceful and relaxing and safe. Surrounded by a beautiful lake and shops, if you wanna sit down and people watch, walk around the lake, just have some food, this is the perfect place to go with the family

The Celebration History Center mission statement describes their goal as, to collect, preserve and…read moremake available documentation and memorabilia about the history of Celebration, Florida. They had the Grand Opening of the Celebration History Center during Founders Weekend on November 14, 2009. The History Center is located in Johnson Hall at the old Town Hall, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration, FL. This year they will begin selling Celebration merchandise with the Celebration logo to residents and visitors from around the world.

It's a park. With a flag pole. It's spacious, and has benches. Great place to see grass.read more

Celebration is a planned community developed near Orlando by The Walt Disney Company in the 1990s…read more Designed according to the principles of New Urbanism, it blends traditional early 20th-century American architecture with a walkable network of interconnected streets, parks, and a vibrant downtown district. Master planners Robert A.M. Stern and Jaquelin T. Robertson organized the town into distinct neighborhoods centered around parks and communal squares, with the goal of recreating the charm and sense of community associated with classic American small towns. One of the community's most popular green spaces is Founders Park, a hub for recreation and local activities. The park features a large athletic field used for soccer, football, and other sports, as well as tennis courts and a playground. Unfortunately, during my visit, the fields had recently been fertilized, and the overwhelming smell of horse manure quickly drove me out of the park. Before leaving, I stopped by my favorite part of Founders Park: the Veterans Memorial. The memorial was initiated by Eagle Scout Simon Sharp, who raised $15,000 for the project and created its original design. Tragically, Simon was diagnosed with leukemia during the effort. He received his Eagle Scout award for the project the day before he passed away from the disease. Volunteers completed the memorial in his honor. Today, the memorial stands as both a tribute to America's veterans and to Simon's service to the community. The park also contains a plaque honoring Simon's contributions, along with another commemorating Revolutionary War patriots. A popular spot for pictures is the large circle on the ground that says Celebration Florida with its founding date, 1994.

For a pleasant walk through Florida history, visit Pioneer Village in Kissimmee. There are a total…read moreof about 15 buildings/structures (many of them original or exact replicas) that tell the story of early settlers and native dwellers. Each building has a sign with a QR code to scan that links to a short You Tube video elaborating on the people who lived in them and their stories. Even if it's a hot sunny day, there are multiple shady spots to sit like the rocking chair on the veranda or the air-conditioned church. You can actually walk in most of the buildings. My 12-year-old son's favorite areas were the Lanier house with it's rooster and hens walking and clucking around, the goat in the back of the house, and the knot-tying area in the exhibit on Florida's cowmen. At $4 for children $6 for adults (if you get a coupon from the Ocala History Center), this is an educational experience in a beautiful setting. You can also bike, walk, paddle, or picnic in nearby Shingle Creek Park when you are done.

The village features a collection of authentic and replica historic buildings that were moved from…read moretheir original locations to this site for preservation. Today was the pioneer day, but was so hot, although really fun. They had a lot of food trucks offering ice cream, BBQ, popcorn, farmers market, pony ride, a lot of animals as Llama, alpaca, duck, rabbit, horses. Had the opportunity to meet Apple and NY daughter bought one piece of her azmzing job. Really recommend this place, even normal days, we usually come here to do picnic or play at the playground.

As with most of the pavilions at Epcot, this place is an absolutely wonderful experience!…read more Italy had this awesome Juggler who came out to entertain the crowd. His crowd interaction was so much fun! The food options were not terribly great and I would avoid the pizza quick serve completely. The tiramisu was good though. Drinks were meh. A lot of fun but missing some key ingredients.

The atmosphere at this pavilion in Epcot was great!…read more I loved the wine offerings as well as the street show that was going on. The street show itself brought so much energy with the crowds. I didn't get any food when stopping here, but everything smelled great.

The café and museum are both amazing! Our tour guide Dave was very informative and cracked some…read moregreat jokes! Learning about the history of chocolate was very interesting and the chocolate statues are incredible! The tasting at the end of the tour is the cherry on top! Definitely recommend!!

The cafe has a nice atmosphere, rare chocolates, and very accommodating staff members. The tour was…read morea fun and detailed experience that I may do again next time I come to Florida. Also Dave was great :)

Yep, 5 stars. Duh... It's Disney!…read more You ask some people where Walt Disney World is and they'll tell you Orlando. Wrong. You ask others and they'll tell you Lake Buena Vista. Partially correct. Downtown Disney is in Lake Buena Vista. Some of the Disney Resorts are in Lake Buena Vista. Where are all 4 of the Disney Theme Parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom) and the 2 Disney Water Parks (Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach)? Bay Lake, FL. Also, the majority of the Disney Resorts are located in Bay Lake, FL. The Walt Disney Company actually has full control over Bay Lake, FL. Bay Lake is located inside RCID (Reedy Creek Improvement District). They have their own fire departments and yes, there's even a mayor. As of the 2010 census, there were 47 residents in Bay Lake. They are all senior employees of Disney (and their families, of course). One more fun fact. The Walt Disney Company also has full control over Lake Buena Vista, FL too. Disney definitely has a leg up over other theme parks/amusement parks because they actually control the cities. Why am I writing this review? Because I love Disney, I know there are others who love Disney, and I think these are pretty interesting/fun facts that many people do not know. Walt Disney World truly is in a whole other realm!

Very interesting.. I took a morning stroll prior to work and was very happy I did. Quiet and…read moreaccessible park. Information is posted to allow a self guided experience directing you to the trails. Hard packed dirt and well maintained boardwalk allows for exploring the old Florida ecosystem. I would advise a partner if you're unfamiliar or uncomfortable with the area; no park rangers were in sight. I'm local a , male with some protection onboard so I didn't felt concerned. Come enjoy the park and use some common sense while you enjoy the ecosystem,

This homestead is located in Shingle Creek Park. The home was built for Mollie and Judson Steffee…read more They moved from Kentucky to Florida in 1883 with their children. Mollie was sick and needed the warmer climate of Florida. In Florida they planted citrus and raised horses and cattle. In 1911 they built their shot gun house. Their first home burned down and the house that now stands was the replacement The house had a porch on three sides and was remodeled and enlarged through the years. Down the trail a short distance from the house is the caretakers cottage built in 1920. Osceola County restored the buildings in 2009. The last family owner of the property was Elizabeth Steffee, an environmentalist and granddaughter of a 19th century steamboat captain. She passed away in 1997. After three years of negotiations with her heirs, Osceola County and the city of Kissimmee bought most of the property for $5.3 million. Forty four remaining acres was be purchased with $1 million from the South Florida Water Management District. The county and city offered the Steffee homestead and barn to the Kissimmee Valley Audubon Society to establish a nature study center on the property. Today when you visit the park you can hike and bike the trails. A short distance from the homestead is Paddle Creek where you can rent canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards so you can travel along the same waterway Mollie Steffee liked to fish over s hundred years ago. About a mile from the Steffee Homestead is a pioneer village with even more historic buildings to visit. Located close to Disney World Shingle Creek Park is well worth seeking out to see the "real" Florida.

Probably the nicest looking but least enjoyable pavilion. All the shops are cheesy Japanese trinket…read moreand toy shops. The pagoda was really nice as the rain came in and it was the only place on the showcase side that had a large area to take cover. Overall, I was not terribly impressed. The Saki Drinks were okay. The peach and pineapple were the standouts here.

My son is still into One Piece and I was hoping to find something new. Sadly the merch is the same…read moreas it was a year ago when I visited. I almost got him a Funko but it's cheaper on Amazon and I won't crush the packaging. Shrug. Love the options of gifts, tees, bags, kitchenware, consumables, etc. Still one of my fave stores to look through.

The very recognizable and famous espn globe located on premise of Disney owned ESPN Wideworld of…read moreSports. Very fun and cool photo op and one you will see on pretty much every filmed sporting event held on premise at this massive sporting complex. Overall a fun site and a must have picture when visiting the complex. Always really crowded when big events are held at ESPN so makes for a good center point or meeting spot.

Sculpture of a man behind an old camera reel located in disney worlds Hollywood studios…read more Once you enter the park and walk down Hollywood Blvd If you look to the left you can't miss this neat statue. Overall cool homage to film makers and plays in well with the "Hollywood studios" them of this Disney park.