This is an opinion vent post: How many time have you heard in the parks, or even said, "OMG, that kid is what like 8 and is in a stroller?" And then walked away judging that family. Whose damn business is it if that kid is 12 and still occasionally needs to use assistance in the parks. I plan on packing our double stroller as long as they are still using it, even if they … [Read more...]
Our Trailer Life: A Home on Wheels
This is the story of how our life as “trailer folk” came to be. Today I started to run through the last couple of years and how far my family has come and gone in miles. The one thing that really has made a difference in our lives was the decision to buy a travel trailer. From the start I was the one behind the whole idea and my husband thought that I was crazy at first. … [Read more...]
Beating the Orlando Heat at M&M’S World Store Fun
This post brought to you by M&M'S World. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Temporary Tourist. Last week we decided we needed some indoor fun and relief from the Florida heat and humidity, so we headed to the M&M’S World store in the Florida Mall. Once we told everyone where we were going, all they could talk about was what color M&M’S they were … [Read more...]
Hot Air Balloon Makes Emergency Landing outside Walt Disney World
Ever see those hot air balloons first thing in the morning outside Walt Disney World? Usually you'll see them in groups of 5 or 6 off in the distance, just outside the Disney World complex. @WFTVTraffic new ways to avoid I4 traffic. East ramp at Championsgate pic.twitter.com/1ajVS7j7iC — Tully Mars (@nepaconch) May 6, 2016 One of those balloons needed to make an … [Read more...]
Invictus Games 2016 to Begin May 8th at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports
The Invictus Games 2016 will be held in Orlando, FL from May 8th through May 12th, 2016 at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports. If you're not aware, the Invictus Games were first held in 2014 in London. Prince Harry of Wales, after having attended the 2013 Warrior Games in the United States, saw sports and athletic competition as a way to help wounded warriors … [Read more...]
Disney After Hours Now Offering 50% Discounts for Annual Passholders and DVC Members
Disney is now offering AP's and DVC members tickets to the Disney After Hours events at half price. A quick call to Disney's ticketing center confirmed the $149 price for the three hour event held for 7 nights (2 nights have already passed) will now be priced at $75 for guests who are current WDW annual passholders and members of the DVC program. The remaining five … [Read more...]
Legoland Hotel Florida, Yes Everything is Awesome!
So we had the opportunity to do a one night stay at the Legoland Hotel in Florida this past weekend. Carson and Courtney had been BEGGING us to visit there since May 2015 when we were last at Legoland and saw them building the hotel. When we found out we were going to stay at the Legoland Hotel, I made the mistake of telling the kids two weeks before it was going to … [Read more...]
How Long Will a Chrysler Town & Country Last?
We bought our Chrysler Town and Country Touring in February 2010. At the time we weren't expecting it to be anything more than our family car. It would transport kids to school, football games, band concerts, grandparents house and errands. Fast forward two years and we decide to move to Florida and take on the life of travel photographer, bloggers and online entrepreneurs, … [Read more...]
Florida Bucket List – What to See, Do and Experience at least Once
Since we are determined to experience Florida and as many of the wonderful things this state has to offer, we thought it would be a good starting point to make a list of all the things we all ready know we want to do. We are calling this our Florida Bucket List Revisited, as we previously made a Florida bucket list and realized how many things we are missing.... I am sure we … [Read more...]
Date Night Spot in Orlando, Paramount Fine Foods
We had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful dining experience while our eldest daughter and our son-in-law were in town. As someone who enjoys Mediterranean food, I was excited to try Paramount Fine Foods. Now both Pat and my daughter were skeptical, as they don't enjoy Mediterranean food as much as my son-in-law and I do. After being served, all four of us were loving … [Read more...]