Tourism & Travel – Pulse of Central Florida

Tourism & Travel

Aquatica Orlando Named Best Outdoor Waterpark in the Country by USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Poll for the Second Time!

Thursday, 15 July 2021Wednesday, 14 July 2021

For the second time in recent years, Aquatica Orlando has claimed the top spot in the USA Today 10 Best Reader’s poll. The park took...

Tourism & Travel

Orlando & Central Florida Featured in NBC Segment About Tourism’s Comeback Amid The Pandemic

Ashley Edwards

Wednesday, 19 May 2021Wednesday, 19 May 2021

It's always a proud moment when The City Beautiful gets a little bit of (positive) love in the media. Perhaps you caught its starring moment...

Tourism & Travel

Happy National Tourism Day!

Ashley Edwards

Friday, 7 May 2021Friday, 7 May 2021

We Central Floridians often roll our eyes and turn our noses up when folks all over the worldour great city is automatcially associated with the...

Tourism & Travel

June Is National Aquarium Month

Ashley Edwards

Wednesday, 10 June 2020Friday, 29 May 2020

Did you know June is Aquarium Month? It's actually a thing, y'all. And while Central Florida doesn't have a world renowned aquarium to speak of...

News Tourism & Travel

People Witness Masked Screams at a Local Orlando Theme Park

Ashley Edwards

Saturday, 23 May 2020Sunday, 24 May 2020

A couple of days ago we learned SeaWorld had started testing one of its premier attractions with riders wearing masks. It was a fast, thrilling...

Tourism & Travel

Virtually Visit Ripley’s Odditorium & Aquariums While Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Is Temporarily Closed

Ashley Edwards

Thursday, 30 April 2020Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Ripley's Believe It or Not! here in Orlando is a pretty cool place. No, really! We experienced it for the very first time over a...

Entertainment Food & Beverage Tourism & Travel

The Wheelhouse Food Market Comes to ICON Park

Ashley Edwards

Saturday, 16 November 2019Monday, 3 February 2020

A couple of weeks ago we'd shared some information around Jillycakes relocating from her Winter Park store location to the new Wheelhouse Market over at...

Entertainment Events Tourism & Travel

The Great Escape Estate Parkside “Fun Mansion”

Ashley Edwards

Monday, 2 September 2019Friday, 30 August 2019

You guys. How are we only just now learning about this amazing "escape room" house located near Clermont? It's a mansion essentially out in the...

Entertainment Food & Beverage Tourism & Travel

Mikado Opens at ICON Park on International Drive

Ashley Edwards

Monday, 26 August 2019Tuesday, 20 August 2019

Sushi options abound here in Orlando. We've talked about several here on the site, and it's generally known we're not big fans. That said -...

Entertainment Events News Tourism & Travel

2019 Gaylord Hotels ICE! Themes Announced

Ashley Edwards

Thursday, 1 August 2019Friday, 26 July 2019

Most Unforgettable Christmas Ever! Yup. It's July and we're already thinking and talking about the holidays. That's just the way things work, folks -...

News Tourism & Travel

Orlando Among Best Large Cities

Ashley Edwards

Tuesday, 30 July 2019Friday, 26 July 2019

"Yes, there are theme parks. But Orlando is also a thriving food destination with plenty to enjoy without kids in tow." - BestCities.org Well...duh! We...

Entertainment Tourism & Travel

First Responders Get 50% Off Tickets at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens!

Ashley Edwards

Saturday, 27 July 2019Saturday, 27 July 2019

Are you a first responder? If you are, thank you for all you do for us...our community! Turns out SeaWorld Parks would like to thank...

News Tourism & Travel

Teacher Appreciation Discounts at The Ritz-Carlton Through Remainder of 2019

Ashley Edwards

Friday, 26 July 2019Monday, 12 August 2019

Have you ever visited or stayed at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes located near the Hunter's Creek area in south Central Florida? I have done...

Entertainment Tourism & Travel

Happy National Dolphin Day

Ashley Edwards

Sunday, 14 April 2019Thursday, 14 March 2019

Happy National Dolphin Day! 🐬 You mean, you didn't know that's a thing? Yeah - we didn't really either until recently. But we're suckers for these...