Orlando Attractions

Another Orlando First…The Largest Hot Air Balloon in The USA Comes to Central Florida

December 16, 2011 Comments Off

Orlando is leading the way again as our friends at Orlando Balloon Rides has now introduced its new jumbo 24 person hot-air balloon. The balloon is designated as the largest hot-air balloon flying in the United States and stands at 112 feet high, about the size of an 11-story building, and 90 feet wide when fully […]

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Sea of Trees – SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration

December 5, 2011 Comments Off

One of the most amazing sights of the festive season in Orlando is before your very eyes at SeaWorld Orlando in the form of the Sea of Trees. Make no mistake, this is no ordinary blinking Christmas tree that many folks have in their homes, this really is a full on movie style production that […]

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Florida Leisure Announces New Orlando Web Site!

November 24, 2011 1 Comment

We’ve been working on a new web site for a little while and we decided that Thanksgiving would be the perfect day to launch the new look. For some time now we’ve been talking about the things to do in Orlando on our Facebook / YouTube and blog sites and that played a big part […]

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New Attraction Coming to I-Drive?

August 10, 2011 Comments Off

A plan to redevelop the old Mercado Shopping Center on International Drive cleared its first hurdle when Orange County’s Development Review Committee gave preliminary approval with conditions to plans for a 9 acre amusement park and shopping complex. The biggest attraction will be a 425-foot Ferris wheel that will be the first of it’s kind […]

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Magic Kingdom’s Tiki Room Slated for August 15 Reopening

August 2, 2011 Comments Off

The Sunshine Pavilion, featuring a show variously known as “Tropical Serenade” and “The Enchanted Tiki Birds,” debuted on Oct. 1, 1971, in Magic Kingdom. In 1998, following substantial refurbishment, it re-launched as The Enchanted Tiki Room-Under New Management, with two famous Disney birds – Iago from Aladdin and Zazu from The Lion King – taking control and […]

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Disney’s Pleasure Island Suffers Delay

July 12, 2011 Comments Off

Disney has announced that its plans to overhaul the popular Pleasure Island area at Downtown Disney are running a little behind as the company tries to hone in on its master plan. One part of the delay is because of the addition of a bowling alley as part of the shopping and entertainment district’s makeover. […]

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A Walk in the Park at Legoland Florida

July 5, 2011 Comments Off

Legoland Florida has released a video sneak peek as construction continues at its soon-to-open Central Florida theme park. The video features Legoland General Manager Adrian Jones taking us on “A Walk in the Park,” and it shows rides and shows that will be featured when the park opens in October 2011. The video also shows […]

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Powertrip Roller Coaster – Fun Spot Kissimmee

July 1, 2011 Comments Off

Here’s more pictures and video from Fun Spot Kissimmee. The new Powertrip Roller Coaster is set to open tomorrow at 10.00am: [trafficplayer_skin padding: 3px 0 0 3px; width: 543px; height: 388px; background: url(http://www.floridaleisureblog.com/wp-content/uploads/skin3_540x385.png) no-repeat top left; text-align: left;][trafficplayer_youtube_video width=”540″ height=”385″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/W9Vruqtw4DE?&autohide=0&controls=1&hd=1&rel=0&showinfo=1″ ][/trafficplayer_youtube_video][/trafficplayer_skin]

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Power Trip Roller Coaster Comes to Fun Spot – Kissimmee

June 28, 2011 Comments Off

The grand opening of Fun Spot USA Kissimmee’s new attraction, Power Trip Roller Coaster, will be marked with a 10 am ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 2. Free roller coaster rides will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with free samples of Power Trip Energy Drinks. They’ll also be celebrating at […]

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