World-famous International Drive ("I-Drive") in Orlando, Florida, lies within 15 minutes of Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando® and SeaWorld® Orlando, and features dozens of specialty shops, factory outlet stores such as Prime Outlets Orlando, eclectic dining, attractions, nightlife and bustling entertainment complexes such as Pointe*Orlando. International Drive is also home to the Orange County Convention Center, a 2.1-million-square-foot complex with enormous structures on both sides of the street, connected by a 1,500-foot walkway. The Orange County Convention Center is located within walking distance of more than 8,000 hotel rooms and features 74 meeting rooms, 232 breakout rooms, the 62,182-square-foot Valencia Ballroom and the 2,643-seat Linda W. Chapin Auditorium.
RICH'S TIP: A cheap way to see all the attractions along International Drive, the I-Ride Trolley cruises along I-Drive daily from 8 AM to 10:30 PM. I-Ride Trolley fare is $.75, $.25 for seniors and $.25 for ages 12 and under with a paying adult. For more details about the I-Ride Trolley, visit www.iridetrolley.com.
Get a generator in four easy steps! Next hurricane season if you're ever in need of some emergency power, I know exactly where you can get it:
1. Cultivate land.
2. Plant seeds.
3. Water frequently.
4. Watch grow!
(Location: Downtown Orlando on Jefferson Street, just next to OUC's old office.)
Proust Questionnaire Okay, so this isn't Central Florida related, but if you read Vanity Fair then the headline of this post makes sense to you.
A couple years ago, I picked up a copy of the well-known magazine and was mesmerized by Starbucks' Howard Schultz's reply to Vanity Fair's monthly questionnaire. There's no ...
Celebration to Host “Now Snowing” Holiday Event
Celebration Town Center will host its month-long "Now Snowing" event starting on Saturday, November 29, 2008. The 10th anniversary of "Now Snowing" will boast all new snow machines, live entertainment and colorful decorations. Nightly snowfalls will take place at 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM and 9 PM.
Celebration to Host “Now Snowing” Holiday Event
Celebration Town Center will host its month-long "Now Snowing" event starting on Saturday, November 29, 2008. The 10th anniversary of "Now Snowing" will boast all new snow machines, live entertainment and colorful decorations. Nightly snowfalls will take place at 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM and 9 PM.
Beyonce’s fall from grace (while in Orlando) Sorry klynn or I haven't posted in a few days -- it's been a busy week and we've both been preoccupied. I'm actually going to Miami to see Madonna in concert next week, and today for some reason I started thinking about the time Beyonce was performing at the ...
