One extremely popular event each year at Universal Orlando Resort is Mardi Gras. It takes place at Universal Studios Florida, and it runs well past Fat Tuesday. This year, there will be no concerts and no large parade, but the celebration has not been canceled. Possibly taking a page from the festivals at Epcot, this […]
Busch Gardens Tampa has announced plans for its Mardi Gras celebration. There will be extra entertainment, strolling performers, and plenty of beads. Food booths will sell classic dishes such as beignets and po boys. Mardi Gras takes place weekends and select weekdays, January 16 through February 16. Theme park reservations are required, and remember that […]
Unlike Walt Disney World, reservations are not required to visit Universal Orlando Resort. That said, the parks reach their capacity limit quite often. If you’re thinking about heading to Universal Orlando Resort, call 407-817-8317 first. That’s the capacity hotline, and calling could save you a lot of time and trouble.
There’s been another update, which you can read here! Recently I told you about The Lights on Jeater Bend in Celebration, FL. Sadly, the people in charge have decided to shut it down. The announcement was made on Facebook. I’d like to thank those who brought us this wonderful display. We stopped by twice this […]
Walt Disney World is playing things down for New Year’s Eve this year, but there are other celebrations going on in the area. Sunset Walk is at nearby Margaritaville Resort, it’s a dining and entertainment district. They are bringing in 2021 with a special event. Rocking New Year will begin at 4:00 on December 31, […]
I recently told you about Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando and Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa. One thing that these events have in common is that you can meet Rudolph; from a safe distance, of course. Since this site is called Disney Over 50 I know that I’m not the only one who grew […]
Recently I told you about the 2020 version of Now Snowing-Celebration’s Winter Wonderland. It’s held each night in the nearby town of Celebration, Florida, and runs through December 31. My daughter and I decided to check it out on December 8. Things do look different this year. The tree is in the middle of Market […]