Summertime is when vacations are in full swing, and why not substitute a hotel resort stay for a vacation villa instead? Want your own basketball court, lazy room, themed rooms, and even an ice skating rink? Well, look no further this resort in Florida has villas with some serious facilities that you might not have even known you wanted on a family break.

Reunion Resort in Orlando is a hidden playground within 2,300-acres of grounds, there are more than 400 villas, three golf courses, and a five-acre water park.

So if you’re planning a trip to the city’s famous theme parks, like Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando, you might also want to consider topping off your break with one of these not-so-subtle stays.

The houses display varying degrees of their own unique top of the line features.

A flight simulator, the immersive dinosaur-themed room or an amazing arcade games room. Plus, gigantic private pools with your own lazy river. And if you want to get some golf practice in making sure to rent the vacation villa with its own golf simulator – the same property also has its own indoor ice rink.

Prices vary on each villa and the season. Also, most of these villas sleep 8 to17 guests. To read more about this article click HERE!

Starting Monday, July 8 there will be new hours for the Water Park and Bar & Grille at The Water Park.

Water Park hours: 10 am to 8 pm
The Grille at The Water Park hours: 11 am to 7 pm
Bar hours: 11 am to 7:30 pm

No plans tonight? No problem! Although Eleven is sold out on July 4th, they still encourage their valued members to come watch the local fireworks from The View at Eleven! A member’s only area will be provided for your viewing pleasure, and Member Happy Hour will be offered all night, just for you!

Next Upcoming Event

Women’s World Cup Final
USA v TBD
Sunday, July 7 | 11 am | The Cove
Come out to The Cove to watch the Women’s World Cup Final

 

Reunion Resort is easily one of the best Central Florida’s premier golf resorts. The 2,300-acre development just south of Walt Disney World is a AAA Four-Diamond rated destination, with three golf courses, seven dining venues, 10 pools, 25,000 -square-feet of event space, and a seemingly endless supply of luxury amenities.

Just recently, Atlanta-based Kingwood International Resorts announced that they have purchased the resort and with new ownership and expansion they have big changes in store for the resort.

Kingwood plans 1,200 new rental accommodations at Reunion, including a 400 room hotel. The hotel will have a large convention facility within it. Reunion currently has 360 resort-style accommodations including vacation homes with up to 13 bedrooms.

The private Reunion Resort Water Park, already one of the largest resort water park facilities in the country, will get a multi-acre expansion with the addition of a wave pool, a new water slide, putt-putt golf, and improved food and beverage offerings.

Reunion Club, the private membership program for the resort, will see expanded benefits. No timeline or other details for the new Reunion Resort additions have been announced.

The articles keep coming in and the hype is just getting started as Disney has released new information about the new theme park of Star Wars Galaxy Edge. To be opening on August 29, 2019, seems far but in reality, it’s just around the corner and Disney has already opened the applications to confirm new employees for the land.

Disney World has been covering up all of the lands currently with wall barriers, however this past week they gave the media sneak peeks of the land! As you can see above in the two photos!

Batuu, the world of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, is a work in continued work in progress at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Construction workers are hard at work creating this planet landscape, currently with steel structures, domes, towering spires and hammering heavy machinery — in preparation for its debut four months in the future.

With all Disney projects, there’s plenty stories and hidden details built throughout all of  Galaxy’s Edge, from grooved rockwork in the tunnel that visitors walk through to get to Batuu from the Grand Avenue side of the theme park.

Once the area opens Aug. 29, visitors will walk through the darkened entrance, veer right, walk past the grooves and into the light.

The first guest will see is black spires, the depth of the landscape.  There are copper and lead roofs in the distance. The fin of a cargo plane peeks over the top. Bridges, ramps and curved buildings stand tall. There are tanks and pieces of ships. In the vicinity will be an ancient marketplace, an open-air restaurant with roasted beasts and locations to buy droids and lightsabers.

Then the most important and breathtaking sight will be at the end of the two white tanks and tower, which will behold the Falcon. That’s as in Millennium Falcon, the famed Star Wars vessel and centerpiece of Smugglers Run, the attraction that will open with Galaxy’s Edge.

Another attraction — Rise of the Resistance — will open later in the year.  However, a nearly identical version of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will debut in late May at Disneyland.

There’s still a lot of work to be done in the land, and Disney wants to make sure every detail has integrity and is part of the story.

To read more about what the media event click HERE, and for the full experience check out Dinsey Website HERE!

*Photo Credits to the Orlando Sentinal and Disney World

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Easter is just around the corner and you don’t want to miss out on what Orlando has to offer that special weekend! With the best Sunday services, to a photograph with the Easter bunny and some of the funniest Easter egg hunts.

First, on the list Reunion Resort with Easter Brunch, Sunday, April 21st from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Grande Ballroom. The will also be having an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 21st as well at 9:00 am. For more inflation and other fun activities, check out the full list here! Next, a popular destination is getting your photo taken with the Easter Bunny! And the best place for that is The Mall at Millenia. You can take your own photos or opt for a professional photo package. Enjoy Sunrise Easter Services both SeaWorld Orlando and Bok Tower Gardens, will be hosting sunrise services on Easter morning. And of course a very fun local Easter Egg Hunt in Winter Park on Saturday, April 20th!

Of course, I couldn’t forget about Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom will be having an Easter Bunny Meet & Greet – Mr. Easter Bunny will be available at Bunny Lane Garden to meet & greet with guests. Epcot will be having an Easter Egg Hunt – Once guests have their maps, they will be able to record hidden eggs, themed after Disney characters, by placing the right character sticker in the matching location on the special map. Lastly, Disney Springs will have a fun Easter photo prop with a larger-than-life Easter Basket and virtual backgrounds that depict picturesque spring scenes.

And lastly, if you’re looking for some amazing Easter Brunches Orlando has them all. The Walt Disney World Resorts will be hosting brunch buffets at the Four Seasons and Swan hotel, as well as other resorts surrounding the area. The best option is to look on OpenTable since spots fill up quickly! Check them all out here!

Here are some other Spring festivals to consider that weekend as well!

Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida™ (February – April)
Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Big Easy’s biggest party right here in Orlando. The annual event features a nightly parade, authentic Cajun cooking, live concerts, a recreation of New Orleans’ French Quarter and plenty of beads.

Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando (Weekends, February – April)
Dine on a wide array of dishes from around the world and sip on craft beer and other libations at this food-focused festival. The event also hosts live performances from top names in music.

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival (February – May)
Epcot’s springtime festival keeps expanding with Disney-themed topiaries, garden spaces, wildlife habitats, exhibits, and demonstrations. You can also enjoy garden-themed food and beverages, as well as the Garden Rocks concert series.

Today starts the Winter Park Art Festival, going through till this weekend! Winter Park is such a fun area and sometimes gets overshadowed by all the touristy locations Orlando has to offer. However, if you are wanting a local experience this is the place to go! Below is some information about the Art Festival and the top 10 things to do/see in the area!

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s most prestigious outdoor art festivals. Each year more than 350,000 visitors enjoy the show.

Festival hours are as follows: Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Expect to see dazzling sculpture and glass for the big pocketbook as well as smaller works to please just about anyone. Enjoy Friday night’s jazz concert, children’s workshop village and school art exhibits, and great food and sidewalk cafes. Join us for this annual tradition in Winter Park.

For more information visit Here!

While your visiting here are some other options to do/see!

1. Park Avenue Shopping District
Experience a unique destination for fine dining, fashion, and art in one of Florida’s most unique and flourishing communities. Bordered by a shady park that plays host to concerts and art festivals, Park Avenue is home to one-of-a-kind boutiques and well-known shops, sidewalk cafes and fine dining restaurants, as well as world-renowned art collections in the area’s museums.

2. Culinary Excursion: Dining on Park Avenue
Park Avenue’s eateries offer something to suit every taste, especially foodies! This culinary utopia is home to over 40 restaurants, including everything from yogurt shops to award-winning fine dining. It also boasts a variety of gourmet food stores where you can find everything from savory spices to sweet treats.

3. Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour is an 18-passenger pontoon boat ride on the pristine Winter Park chain of lakes. The tour offers hour-
long, guided cruises through three of the seven lakes and two man made canals on the tranquil Winter Park chain.

4. Mead Botanical Garden
It has been described as “an urban oasis, a refuge for wildlife, a botanical garden emphasizing nature, sustainability and environmental learning, and a place for contemplation, celebration, and recreation”. Mead Botanical Garden is located just a few miles from the downtown business district. It is a beautiful place to enjoy a lazy afternoon traversing the nature trails or dipping your feet in the freshwater ponds.

4. Central Park
Central Park is the crown jewel of all the city’s parks. Conveniently located on Park Avenue in the heart of the downtown shopping district, this 11-acre park boasts shady oak trees, landscaped planters, sitting areas, open space, and three beautiful fountains. There is even a rose garden at the southern corner of Central Park. The lush foliage and relaxing atmosphere make it the perfect environment for a picnic.

5. Winter Park Farmers’ Market
The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is held at the old train depot which has been restored into a historical landmark. However, it is most well-known for the weekly Saturday market.

6. Rollins College
Located along the banks of Lake Virginia in the heart of Central Florida, the beautiful Rollins College campus encourages visitors to take advantage of Florida’s natural beauty and Winter Park’s history and charm. With its Spanish-Mediterranean architecture, lush grounds and gorgeous setting, Rollins was named one of the 50 Most Amazing College Campuses in 2011 by The Best Colleges.

7. The Alfond Inn
The Alfond Inn contributes to Winter Park’s cultural and artistic reputation by housing an eclectic collection of contemporary art available for viewing by the public. The collection is an extension of the Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College and features over 240 paintings, photographs, sculptures and mixed media works commemorating various impacting points in history. On Fridays, be sure to take advantage of the free docent-led tours available at 1 p.m.

8. Winter Park Country Club Golf Course
The Winter Park Country Club is the second oldest golf club in the Central Florida area. The golf course opened in 1914. It makes its way through the downtown Winter Park area and provides a challenge to even the most experienced golfer. With its narrow, tree-lined fairways and postage stamp, bunker guarded greens, this course will provide a test for every shot in a golfers arsenal. Daily fees start at $12 to walk 9 holes for Winter Park residents and $14 to walk 9 holes for non-residents. For further information, call 407-599-3339 or click here.

9. Hannibal Square
Visit Hannibal Square, a historic neighborhood located along New England Avenue two blocks west of Park Avenue, between Virginia and Pennsylvania avenues. Enjoy al fresco dining, stylish home furnishings, fine art, and unique gifts. While in the area, be sure to pamper yourself at some of the area’s top skin care spas and hair salons. For more information about historic Hannibal Square, click here.

10. Cultural Walking Tour
Take a self-guided walking tour of the City’s historical treasures, including more than a dozen different sites. The route begins near the historic Winter Park Golf Club and heads south along Park Avenue calling attention to a variety of museums and landmarks along the way. The map indicates opportunities to head west to Hannibal Square, east to the public library and south to Rollins College, home to the Annie Russell Theatre, Knowles Memorial Chapel and Cornell Fine Arts Museum. Download your guide by clicking here.

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