The 2024 International Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT dates are Aug. 29 through Nov. 23, 2024.  This is EPCOT's most popular event and your chance to eat and drink your way around the world. To make the most of your Disney dollars, you'll want to avoid some common mistakes. Appetizer-sized food samples, wine tastings, beer flights, and specialty cocktails await! Plus there are concerts, a scavenger hunt, special festival merchandise and more. Here's our strategy to conquer the 2024 Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT. Make a park pass reservation Plan your meals, snacks, and drinks Set a bu ..read more

Florida has one of the largest concentrations of natural springs in the world. In fact, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection says the Sunshine State boasts more than 900 natural springs. About 40 are open to the public and, yes, a tube can make for a great exploration vessel. Explore Florida’s waterways by hopping into a tube to drift alongside your partner. Here are our picks for the best places to go tubing in Florida. Updated April 2024 by Meghan Roth Important Tips for Tubing in Florida: Weekends in the summer are the busiest time to go Cars begin lining up as early as ..read more

Do you and your date enjoy a good craft cocktail, but dislike the downsides of the bar scene? What if you and your special someone could skip the I-4 traffic and not have to push through the crowd in order to savor your favorite adult beverage? Taking a cocktail or mixology class in Orlando will make for a fun and educational date night. It will also give you and your honey exactly what you need to make future date nights at home just as exciting and delicious as your favorite speakeasy or craft cocktail lounge! Here are a few of our favorite places to take a cocktail class in Orlando. Updated ..read more

Make date night more romantic than ever while connecting – and showing your appreciation – with your special someone over fondue. Every Thursday is Thursdate at Melting Pot.  Experience a romantic evening where tables are accented with rose petals and candles and couples indulge in a four-course menu featuring handcrafted cheese fondue, and mouthwatering entrees including Garlic Pepper Steak, Shrimp, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast, and more.  End the romantic dining experience on a sweet note with the most decadent dessert yet: Sparkling Chocolate Fondue. Enhance your date night experie ..read more

Just because you are heading to your favorite bar or restaurant, it doesn't mean that you have to enjoy an adult beverage. Maybe you chose to quit drinking as growing movements like Dry January gain momentum. Or perhaps you're just looking for ways to be more healthful, including alcohol-free date ideas. We already love the many restaurants at Universal Orlando, especially for a date night. And now Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort are helping make mindful consumption easier with a new beverage program at their three properties. Free Spirited by Loews These properties are debuting ..read more

Situated between Orlando and Tampa in Lake Wales lies a special place that's always worth the drive: Bok Tower Gardens. The iconic 205-foot Singing Tower, winding paths lined with flowers and lush greenery, secret hideaways, Mediterranean estate, and the cute on-site café combine to make Bok Tower Gardens the perfect destination for an easy day trip from Orlando. Founded by Edward W. Bok and designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., who designed Central Park as well as the Biltmore, this 50 acre oasis is breathtaking. This Central Florida sanctuary will immerse you in n ..read more

It’s 10pm, date night is winding down and you’re hungry but definitely don’t want to put forth the effort cooking requires. Yet you want something tastier than a late night cheeseburger from a fast food drive-thru. Lucky for you, a handful of date night-worthy Orlando restaurants have extended happy hour offerings until well after the sun goes down. So the next time those late night hunger pangs arrive, make a date at one of these late night happy hours in Orlando. And don't forget to check out these other places for Happy Hour in Orlando, as well as Happy Hour Sushi Bars. Updated April 2024 b ..read more

Summer with its parties and pools and BBQ and family and fun is officially kicking off. It's time to explore some Memorial Day Weekend getaways with the big day coming up on Monday, May 27, 2024. If you're feeling the need for a little escape this Memorial Day Weekend, maybe a quick day trip or weekend getaway to somewhere new is the move! And hey – Florida is a tourist hotspot in the summertime for good reason. There are so many places to visit and take advantage of your days in the sun – explore our list of day trips from Orlando. Explore even more deals with these Florida Resident discounts ..read more

The 150th annual Kentucky Derby is set to take place on May 4, 2024. Unlike most sporting events, the derby is jokingly known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” Though the race is short, the party lasts all day. While you may not be able to make it all the way to Churchill Downs in Louisville to see the race, there are several spots around town where you can get in on the action. So, don your oversized hats and find out where you can sip on mint juleps and at these derby day events in Orlando. Kentucky Derby Events Orlando Kentucky Derby Tea Time Saturday, May 4, 10am, 1pm & 4p ..read more

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