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.

You could not ask for a prettier setting than Lake Eola for an outdoor amphitheater. In the…read morebackground of the this performing arts venue, swans glide on Lake Eola in front of the Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain which displays a nightly colored light show. The mild weather in Central Florida pretty much means it is almost always perfect for a free play or concert at this open theater. The first Lake Eola band shell was built in the park in 1886 but it was originally on the south side of the lake until it was torn down and reconstructed at its present location on the west side. The Amphitheater became the Walt Disney Amphitheater in 1989. Lake Eola has a park-wide sound system which links the amphitheater with speakers surrounding the lake so you can hear a performance from anywhere in the park. In 2016 the rings of the Walt Disney Amphitheater bandshell were repainted with pride colors in 2016 to honor the 49 lives that were lost in the Pulse nightclub mass shooting tragedy. it is still fun to check out this Lake Eola staple even when a performance is not being held. The area around the amphitheater is used for the weekly Orlando Farmer's Market, held every Sunday from 10 to 3 PM.

The Walt Disney Amphitheatre at Lake Eola Park is a nice place for locals to gather and see some…read morelive music or whatever event they can have here. It is on the Rosalind Avenue entrance and it would be hard not to capture your notice. It is not a big venue by any means, but it will definitely serve a purpose to the community.

I stopped into the Stave Church Gallery in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot, and it ended up being one…read moreof those little experiences that's easy to miss, but actually worth a few minutes of your time! From the outside, the gallery building was impressive! it was a beautiful replica of an old, about 1200 A.D., traditional Norwegian stave church. The details on the exterior of the building were beautiful. The wood carvings and architectural detail are very interesting when viewed up close. I have passed by this gallery building many times and didn't realize that you can actually enter the gallery. This may be another "hidden gem" for guests at Epcot! There is a relatively short exhibit to walk through that mainly focuses on Norse Mythology specifically the Vikings. The exhibit mainly revolves around some of the main Viking Gods like Thor, Loki & Freyja. Since the exhibit is somewhat small, this exhibit can be walked through fairly quickly. However, the exhibit has been well built out. A large piece of the exhibit is centered around an array of carved figures, as well as several artifacts and exhibits explaining various aspects of Norse Mythology. This exhibit is certainly more educational then entertaining, however, I feel like it was a nice little "mini-museum" type experience within the larger park. One of the things I liked about it is that it's an opportunity to take a break from the crowds! It was cool inside, air conditioned, and gave me time to relax for a little while. Many guests make their way right over to Frozen Ever After next door, as a result, this area can get overlooked! I'm glad I took the time to check it out. It's a cool, low key experience that adds a little depth to the Norway Pavilion!

DON'T MISS THE CULTURAL STORY OF THE BUILDING…read more The Stave Church Gallery is housed in a very impressive looking building in the EPCOT Norway Pavilion. We were disappointed by what we saw inside the building - a single small room with a few artifacts (real or replicas?) with attached stories (ancient Viking myths or Disney movie plots?). Somehow Disney lost us here but during our short visit, we completely missed the story of the cultural significance of the Stave Church. We later learned that the word stave refers to an architectural style using vertical wood posts known as staves. Stave churches were medieval wood churches that date back to Norway 1100s and the EPCOT Stave Church Gallery is a replica of the Gol Stave Church that was built in the 1200s.

We've only gotten to experience this event once - and it was so cool to be there for my favorite…read moreholiday, Halloween. It does require a separate ticket and those without it will be shaken out of Magic Kingdom at opening. In several ways it is just another night at the park - same restaurants, rides, shops, etc. The fall decorations are put into place during September so the park is already festive. You'll also find themed food and drinks. Almost every guest will be in costume and there's quite a bit of trick or treating. Our bags got quite full - make sure you bring a large one. The park still feels quite busy and some rides continue to have a long line. I was hoping for shorter ones, but that was wishful thinking. Characters are positioned throughout the park. The holiday typically brings out ones you don't often see. The lines are LONG. I was thankful my guys were not interested in autographs because it would've eaten up a chunk of our time. The night ends with a fun parade. Be mindful of costumes. Florida continues to be warm in these months. Costumes must also be Disney appropriate and anything super scary or gory is frowned upon. (Not worth being denied entry) I'm very happy that we experienced this as a family.

Great fun! Best event at Disney carry tails haunted trails the most fun you can have at Disney you…read moreget tons of candy grape purees great shows the costumes and all the people wear to the event are amazing and cast is amazing

St. Joseph Catholic Church hosts this event yearly on Good Friday and it is a fantastic way to…read morelearn a bit more about the events of Holy Week, the scripture, and a bit more of the teaching of the Catholic Church. It is a self-guided tour and at each station of the cross, there was a small item to make it a bit more real and a reading. While this is geared more towards children, I found it enlightening and allowed me on this day to spend time reflecting of the events that we as Christians remember to this day. I spent a bit over a half hour here and left feeling more knowledgeable and with a lesson we try to embrace daily a bit more reinforced. I would recommend this event.

This is one of my favorite stores at Disney Springs in Disney World! It is a must-visit destination…read morefor fans of Disney art and memorabilia! This store first opened in 1996. It's located in the marketplace section of Disney Springs. The store offers a wider range of artwork and collectables, including paintings, sculptures and even limited edition prints! The merchandise inside The Art of Disney spans across many different Disney franchises. Some of the art work include pieces from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves to even Frozen and Moana! You can also find collectibles such as pins or keychains. The store also offers customization services, allowing you to create personalized artwork with your favorite Disney characters!! It's super cool! Unfortunately, the store doesn't offer direct shipping to your house. There is a separate service called Disney Parks Merchandise Mail order. You can use this service to order merchandise over the phone and have it shipped to your house. The prices may vary though compared to in-store on mail order. You could easily spend several hours inside this store, looking at all of the beautiful artwork! There is a wide range of merchandise and collectibles to explore!

If you want postcards come here! I couldn't find any anywhere else at Disney Springs. There's also…read morea mailbox not too far by the entrance with a Fantasia Mickey.

The Tales of the Beedle The Bard is a show in Daigon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. You'll…read morewant to check the showtimes on your Universal Studios mobile application. My mom and I ended up watching the first showing of the day while waiting for the Gringotts ride to come back online. There is minimal seating in the area, just a few benches. Everyone was mostly standing to watch the show. There are two different shows that play on rotation. The Fountain of Fair Fortune The Tale of the Three Brothers My mom and I ended up watching the Tale of the Three Brothers. I did have a chance to read the short stories before watching the show! The performers used a lot of props, and puppetry to bring the show to life! This was a great, quick show! I think it was around 10 minutes total? Hopefully next time I'll get a chance to watch the Fountain of Fair Fortune!

They did a great job with this creepy tale. Hermione's telling of it has always been one of the…read morecreepier parts of the Harry Potter movies for me and they got the same feel here. They use a mixture of props, puppets, and people to perform this show. The best part is the Death animatronic. It's huge and creepy as crap! I love it. I just wish, as I always do for shows on this stage, that there was more seating.

Very definition of local flavor, and local treasure as far as I'm concerned…read more Fun to spot his work throughout the city . . Much to be seen of his work in other cities as well. Check out this video with the man himself. http://spearlife.com Orlando is truly fortunate to have such talent. . .

WOW! The very first piece of artwork I saw of Andrew Spear was his mural inside The Peacock Room…read moreand I was so mesmerized. The detail, the detail... did I mention the detail? I literally wish it was in my house, I wanted to keep being in a trance thanks to this piece. Then of course as soon as I became aware of him I started reading up on him and was just blown away by his style. You can check out his work all around town: inside The Peackock Room outside Sam Flax outside The Hideaway inside BoldHype He also scored MTV's Real World Las Vegas in 2011 so you can see his masterpieces in the background, so cool! He works on everything ranging from fashion weeks, art basel... this boy just has skillz... if you don't know who he is I feel bad for your eyes... check him out! He also is always hanging out around Orlando so if you ever see him, give him props =)