Top 5 Best places to go this Halloween!!!

Florida is one of the best places to be at for a little trick or treat this Halloween. Everything from Halloween Horror nights at Universal Studios which is more for the adults in the family to Mickeys Not so Scary Party at Walt Disney World which is perfect for the younger members of the group! See our top picks of places to go.

• Halloween Horror Nights 24 at Universal Studios (Orlando): Sept 19- Nov 1 2014- The streets of Universal floor with monsters, zombies and so much more. This year, new haunted houses open up with likeness from the AMC tv show “The Walking Dead” and the movie “The Purge”.   Definitely a must!

•  Mickeys Not so Scary Party at Walt Disney World (Orlando): Sept 1- Oct 31 2014- Dress up in your favorite Halloween costumes for some fun trick or treating, The Boot to you Parade led by the infamous headless horseman, and complete the night by watching the Disney Villains firework show!

• Halloween Spooktakular at SeaWorld (Orlando): Every weekend in October 2014- Enjoy trick or treating, arts and crafts and a complete dance party while watching your favorite sea animals! Don’t forget to say hi to Shamu!

• LEGOLAND’s Brick or Treat (Winter Haven): Oct 4-26 2014: The mainland USA turns into a haunted scavenger hunt to find scary Lego creatures. Children can trick or treat and participate in a costume contest while witnessing the largest Lego made Jack o Lantern in the world!

• Howl o Scream- Busch Gardens (Tampa) - Selected Nights Sept 26- Nov 1 2014- This year Howl a scream theme is cursed! 300 plus acres of brand new haunted houses, live shows and ride the top thrill rides in the dark! Just a short drive from the Disney Theme parks.

Epcot's Coral Reef Restaurant

Spending the day at Epcot? Check out Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant! An amazing restaurant that will make you feel like your swimming through the coral reef while you dine! Panoramic windows surround the restaurant to give a view at every table. You will be able to see over 4,000 underwater creatures, including sharks, turtles, sting rays and a variety of fish! There are over 85 species of these tropical fish swimming around one of the largest inland saltwater tank ever built! This aquarium holds enough water to fill up 54 Olympic sized swimming pools, which is about 135 million liters of water! That’s a lot of space for these exotic creatures!

And that’s just the view! The real amazing thing about this local unique American and Seafood Restaurant is the cuisine! Start off your meal with a kick with the Coral Reef Sriracha Shrimp. Some favorite meals include the Lobster and Shrimp Orecchette Shrimp or the Seared Rainbow trout! End your meal with a Chocolate Wave Dessert or Turtle Cheesecake with Caramel!  There’s also great kids meal options! Reservations are always recommended.

 

Visit Walt Disney's Website for more information: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/coral-reef-restaurant/

 

 

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Disney's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Starts Now!

Events like Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios or Howl o Scream at Busch Gardens, might be a little too scary for the younger children in your family. Disney’s Magic Kingdom hosts, Not-So-Scary Halloween party which starts September 1st and goes on selected nights all the way through the day of Halloween, Oct 31^st 2014. Children are encouraged to dress up for the occasion in their favorite costume and trick or treat for candy around the park alongside their favorite characters like Mickey or Minnie!

Enjoy a magical haunted parade called Mickey’s Boo to You! The parade includes Disney Characters and the characters for Magic Kingdoms Haunted Mansion. This event will kick off with a ride from the Headless Horseman! Entertainment and shows are also added to the already jammed pack fun at this event.

Don’t forget at night, enjoy the spectacular firework show, showcases Disney Villains trick or treating in the sky!

Vacation Rentals Vs Hotels

Vacation Rental Homes are a growing market place for vacationers and travelers. There is a trend of rising awareness, once travelers discover the benefits of staying in a vacation rental it will often become their preferred future accommodation. Coming from all over the world, people are finding ways to make their dollars stretch. Booking a hotel room may be ideal for a short stay of just 1-4 nights, with party size, but what if you wanted to stay longer and have more guests than what a single hotel room can fit? Many travelers are finding a better option is to venture out and stay in a privately owned vacation rental home or condo. Privately owned homes are great for guests to enjoy that sense of togetherness with their families but also to enjoy some privacy from them as well.

 

Hotels can restrict where you can relax and it’s hard to shut the door to get a little quiet from the rest of the party. Reading a book before you go to sleep seems impossible with your children blaring the television watching the latest episode of their favorite show. Some hotels have options for joint suites for extra privacy, but if your hotel does not provide suites you are confined into one room without doors! If having some quiet time is important to you, take a peek at a vacation rental home. Imagine having a 5 bedroom private home perfect for the whole family at practically the same cost of a hotel room! Enjoy that time by yourself in your own room but also being able to all watch a movie together in the living room and having a family meal cooked in your own kitchen!

 

The number one expense when you’re on vacation is your 3+ daily meals. Eating out at in restaurants every night can be expensive. Having your own private kitchen can help with that expense and give you extra dollars in your pocket.

 

If you want the ultimate vacation experience, look for a vacation rental in a resort community with amenities! This would include community pool areas, tennis courts, and community play grounds. This will give you the privacy you need in your home with the access to join in on the community fun.  

Explore your options and see what else is out there besides the standard hotel room. Each vacation rental can be unique!

19th Annual International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot

  The 19^th Annual International Food and Wine Festival in Epcot is coming September 19 until November 10 2014. That’s 53 days! Longer than Disney has ever hosted this event. At Walt Disney World’s Epcot you will be able to walk around the world enjoying the tastings from world renowned chefs, mixology and wine seminars and just the magic of Disney! 

New this year, an extra marketplace will be added! The Patagonia Marketplace which features flavors from Argentina and Chille. Items include Roasted Verlasso Salmon and “Bacon and Eggs” dish that is applewood smoked bacon, sweet corn, potatoes, Hollandaise and Pickled jalapenos. Sounds Delicious. 

With over 25 food stations and exhibits to occupy your time there will definitely be something for even the pickiest of eaters. With items like Schinken Nudel in Germany and Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce in Greece will make any food seeker’s mouth water. Appetizers and gourmet meals at all different prices will be offered for every budget. Over 270 chefs including Disney’s very own and culinary stars like Jennifer Hill Booker, Ericka Davis, and “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro will be showing off their culinary experience for guests! 

Live Entertainment is a must for this event! Performances for Eat to the Beat Concerts include Jo Dee Messina, Hanson, Sister Hazel, Smash Mouth, Boys II Men and so many more. Concerts are free with Epcot Admission. Concert takes place three times in one evening through the running time of the event. The stage will be at the American Adventure Pavilion. 

And don’t forget there will be over 50 types of wines and beer to enjoy to wash down all that culinary delight. 

Access into the festival is just the entrance ticket for Epcot. No special ticket is required.

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