Walt Disney World® Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida On Sunday, September 28, 2008, Walt Disney World® Resort closed all of its Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island nightclubs to create a new "family-friendly environment" over the next few years with new restaurants and specialty shops at "an entirely re-imagined" Pleasure Island called Hyperion Wharf. Several former Pleasure Island establishments such as Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, Fuego by Sosa Cigars, Curl by Sammy Duval and Orlando Harley-Davidson are still open here.
Orlando to Host NBA All-Star 2012 The most magical week in sports is returning to Orlando for the second time, as the city has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2012. Orlando also hosted the 1992 All-Star Game. The 61st NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Amway Center, which will also host the T-Mobile Rookie [...]
Walt Disney: Motivational Speaker In addition to being an innovator, visionary and genius, Walt Disney was one heck of a motivational speaker! Below are 10 of my favorite Walt Disney quotes: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” “We are [...]
Celebrate LEGOLAND Florida’s First Christmas LEGOLAND Florida is getting into the holiday spirit with the first annual Christmas Bricktacular. Festive decorations and sounds of the season will fill The Beginning and Fun Town through the holidays, Dec. 8-31, followed by Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions all dedicated to families with [...]
