Even magic takes time… As you probably know by now, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be opening this Friday at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park. Magical happenings are expected. This photo is a Wordless Wednesday entry, but since it has words in it I figured… Read More

Here’s a round-up of rides and entire theme parks that have just opened, will open soon, or are expected in the years to come. Presented in roughly chronological order: World’s first special-needs theme park just opened. Morgan’s Wonderland , a 25-acre “ultra-accessible” theme park designed for disabled and special… Read More

Surf fishing in Central Florida One of the (numerous) things that makes Central Florida unique is the opportunity to experience both fresh water and salt water fishing – maybe even in the same day if you get started early enough! If you’re headed to the Orlando area with someone… Read More

Transatlantic flights from Europe to America could be delayed by drifting volcanic ash cloud Transatlantic air passengers face the threat of delays this weekend as a substantial volcanic ash cloud drifts between Europe and the US. Airports in western Ireland were temporarily closed this morning as the latest Icelandic… Read More

UpTake Orlando on Facebook Any seasoned traveler will tell you that the best information about your destination comes from the locals. This is especially true if you’re heading to a popular tourist trap destination like Orlando, Florida . Companies spend big money to show up in Orlando guidebooks and… Read More

One of Budget Travel ‘s favorite flight innovations is lettting passengers check their bags downtown —before they get to the airport. In many capital cities, travelers can drop checked luggage at bus or train stations and forget about it until they land at their destinations. Many passengers can check… Read More

Orlando Museum of Art welcomes winter We don’t have snow, ice or frigid temperatures, but even Orlando welcomes the winter holidays. We hang tiny white lights from our rooftops and set plastic reindeer in our yards next to our pink flamingos. Our malls are filled with holiday sale signs… Read More

Orlando Makes Kids Smile! Building on the recently ended 67 Days of Smiles promotion , the Orlando/Orange County Convention&Visitors Bureau is offering kids between the ages of 13 and 18 to win an Orlando vacation . This time Orlando CVB is teaming up with the Florida Film Festival and… Read More

November 2nd marks the last and 67th Day of Smiles for Kyle and Stacey, two lucky travelers who’ve experienced just about everything Orlando, Florida has to offer – all on someone else’s dime. Last spring, the Orlando Convention & Visitor’s Bureau announced their 67 Days of Smiles contest and… Read More

There’s about to be more magic in Orlando . Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. have finally revealed the “first-ever details about the incredible scope of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.” Not the least of which is that the land will open in spring 2010. That’s soon! The… Read More