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If you’re staying at Orlando Portofino Bay Hotel or any hotel near Universal Studios for that matter, you’ll enjoy the convenience of world-class dining and entertainment within walking distance.  Portofino Bay Hotel was designed to replicate the Mediterranean seaside resort village of Portofino, Italy. Located at Universal Citywalk, Portofino Bay is only a short walk from NASCAR sports grille, the official restaurant of NASCAR and one of the finest sports bars in the United States. Racing fans will be mesmerized by the amount of NASCAR memorabilia lining the walls and the Speed Zone interactive game room, which features virtual reality video games and speed simulators. Once you enter NASCAR Sports Grille, your eyes will be drawn to the 37-foot media wall, along with 35 TV monitors lining the restaurant. The NASCAR gear store sells officially licensed NASCAR memorabilia featuring the most popular drivers in the league. Popular dishes at NASCAR Sports Grille include appetizers like the Texas Speedway Taquitos and Boogity shrimp, lightly coated and spicy sauce. Main course choices include USDA Choice top sirloin, 10 ounce center cut, barbecue ribs and marinated chicken breasts.
Dessert favorites include 4-car pile up, creamy custard with sweet bananas and chocolate chips served with Hagen Daz vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of chocolate chips and banana chips. The New Yorker in Key West cake combines white chocolate cake with key lime pie, whipped cream and strawberries.
Fans of the classic American movie, Forrest Gump, will love the food and atmosphere at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., also located in Citywalk. Inspired by the company formed by Forrest and his best friend Bubba, the national restaurant chain is lined with memorabilia and props recreations from Forrest Gump. Fans of the movie recall Bubba’s long list of shrimp dishes, and almost all of them are available on the menu t Bubba Gump. Seafood lovers will appreciate the tasty dishes like Dumb Luck Coconut Shrimp, served with Cajun Marmalade and fries, “I’m Stuffed!” Shrimp Large Shrimp with Crab Stuffing, baked in Garlic Butter, and topped with Monterey Jack Cheese. Served with Jasmine Rice, Mama Blue’s Southern Charmed Fried Shrimp, Shrimp New Orleans An authentic spicy recipe from our staff in the French Quarter, broiled with Butter, Garlic, and Spices, and served with Jasmine Rice and Shrimp & Veggie Stir Fry Tender sautéed Shrimp with crispy Vegetables, all tossed together with a sweet and spicy Sauce, served over rice.

Day trips to theme parks are only half of the entertainment that awaits you during your visit to Orlando. When the sun goes down in central Florida, there are still plenty of amazing places to find first-class entertainment that you’ll remember for years to come. If you’re planning to stay at a  Walt Disney World hotel, you can stroll through the unique shops, restaurants and lounges at Downtown Disney. For a lively and festive atmosphere with friendly servers and fun music, head to Jellyrolls piano club at Disney Boardwalk. Ideal for birthdays, bachelor parties and special occasions, Jellyrolls piano players interact with the audience while they crank out some of the most memorable songs from the past. Other popular lounges around Walt Disney World include ESPN Club, Raglan Road and Auggie’s Jammin Piano bar.  The Auggies Piano Bar is located in the heart of Gaylord Palms resort, and they offer nightly drinks specials and live entertainment starting at 9 p.m.
If  you’re in the mood, you and your family  might want to see Pacific Polynesian Islands, where they bring the traditions and culture of the Islands to Central Florida .  This show focuses on the traditions and culture of the Polynesian Islands through song, dance and theater. A fabulous fire dancer steals the show and your dinner consists of an exotic menus featuring savory appetizers such as pineapple-coconut Bread and mixed greens with mango poppy seed dressing. Shows run nightly, from 5:15 to 8 p.m. at Disney’s Polynesian resort.Tickets are $50for adults and $25 for kids.

One of the most fun activities to do in Downtown Disney World is to watch the nightly parade on the Boardwalk. Almost every night there is a high school band from around the country that plays at Downtown Disney World, and it is a real treat to watch these bands show off their talents.

The Holiday Inn Maingate East is the newest hotel on 192 in Kissimmee, FL, only minutes from Walt Disney World and the heart of Orlando’s tourism: International Drive. Also known as I-Drive, tourists flock to this part of Orlando for the unique and colorful shops, restaurants, attractions and rides.
Since James Cameron’s cinematic masterpiece, the story of the Titanic has lured millions of historians and average Americans. With the vast majority of the ship’s remains buried in the deep sea, the only way to see the boat’s features is through historically accurate recreations.
Titanic: the experience, offers a full scale recreation of the ship’s most remarkable features, including the grand staircase, first class suite and the bridge. At the Orlando exhibit, visitors  can learn about the mystique and history of the grand ship that suffered a doomed ending. The attraction offers an interactive museum with over 200 artifacts and historical treasures to observe.
If your legs grow tired from the long days of heavy walking, you can sit back and relax a magic show at Steve Spellman’s Magic Spectacular, located on 5515 W.Irlo Bronson Highway (Highway 192) , blends humor and illusion for a show that’s sure to please everyone in the family. Spellman’s magic show is one of the largest in the USA. You may have seen Spellman’s tricks on Comedy Central, The Tonight Show or USO tours. Spellman has spent 25 years entertaining people around the world with his magic.
If your entertainment budget is a little higher, you can check out a daily performance by the Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando Resort. Blue Man Group performances are known for their incredible visual effects with thousands of lights and blissfully colored props, complemented with an eclectic mix of music. Blue Man Group performs at the Sharp Aquos Theater, which is located on the site of Universal CityWalk.
After the show, you can find more entertainment throughout Orlando, and Putt-putt golf remains one of the most popular choices for families and groups. Congo River Golf and Pirates’ Cove golf are among the most popular courses, but Florida’s summer storms can dampen your experience.  For an indoor mini golf experience with a unique twist, you and your friends can try your hand at  indoor, glow-in-the dark golf at Putting Edge Fun Center, located on 5250 International Drive. Group packages are available and golfers are encouraged to wear white as they golf through the course covered in vibrant colors.

Many guests come to Orlando with their love one looking for a quite romantic weekend. We offer quite a few Kissimmee hotels which offer a romantic setting, but we have also compiled a list of the best romantic spots in Orlando for you to visit.

To spark your romantic side, an outdoor date may be the best way to surprise your loved one. If you’ve grown tired of the typical routine of dinner and a movie, you should consider bringing your significant other on an adventurous date in an outdoor setting. Central Florida has plenty of great options to add a new level of excitement to your dating life.
Just north of Orlando, in Oviedo, there’s a wildlife refuge known as Black Hammock Wildlife Preserve, and it’s home to one of central Florida’s hidden gems for a casual date: The Lazy Gator Bar. Set on the banks of LakeJessup , Lazy Gator bar offers an amazing view of Florida wildlife, with daily drink specials, live entertainment, billiards and local bands.
If you’re looking for a formal date night in one of Orlando’s upscale communities, you should visit Henry P. Leu Gardens in Winter Park. Known as one of Orlando’s favorite spots for weddings and receptions, Leau Gardens hosts a wide variety of events, ranging from art shows to live jazz concerts by candlelight. If you’re planning your date night, you’ll need to visit the gardens before dinner, since the park closes at 4 p.m., with the exception of special events. Admission is $7 per adult. While you’re atLeu Gardens, be sure to visit the butterfly garden, located next to the cottage. Butterflies are attracted to 100 different plants in the garden and you can see them year-round.
Other attractions at Leu Gardens include the art galleries. This summer, Leu Gardens is showcasing Gary Borse’s painting series: “Revealing the soul-painting from the inside out.” Other areas to consider for an outdoor date include Lake Eola, for a picnic, or Baldwin Park Village Center, where you can choose from several fine dining spots in a colonial style setting reminiscent of a northeast suburb.

Orlando is home to more hotels than virtually any city in America, and Lake Buena Vista, located right next to Disney World, is home to some of the World’s finest hotels
To be considered one of the most popular hotels in Lake Buena Vista, you most offer truly world-class amenities, and the following hotels meet the those high standards.
The most popular Lake Beuna Vista Hotels include Bed and Breakfast nooks like Perrihouse, Clarion Suites, Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, Double Tree Castle, Red Horse Inn, Hard Rock Hotel, Hyatt Grand Cypress, Nickelodeon Family Suites, Embassy Suites Hotel Lake Buena Vista Resort, Sheraton Vistana Resort, Sheraton Safari Hotel Lake Buena Vista, Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Hotel Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney World Resort, DoubleTree Guest Suites in Walt Disney World Resort and Grovesner Resort.’
Perrihouse offers a quite refuge from the hustle and bustle atmosphere of Orlando. Perri house is situated on `16 acres of lakfront propert. Each room is priced at $105 with a bath and its own entrance from the exterior. A community den offers the ideal retreat, with birdhouses, books, videos, a pool, a hot tub, a garden and a bird sanctuary. If you enjoy recreational reading, this is the prefect setting for you and your family.
The Sheraton Safari Hotel is an African themed hotel with large, comfortable rooms, with standard amenities like a dataport, coffeemaker and an in-room safe. Your children will enjoy the uniquely shaped python slide at the swimming pool, while you enjoy a tropical drink at the poolside tiki bar call Zanzibar lounge. The Sheraton Safari Hotel is only minutes from Disney’s front gates on Apopka-Vineland Road. Room rates range from $89 to $109.
If your family is searching for a place to stay on International drive, near the convention center, you should consider the DoubleTree Castle or the Red Horse Inn. Doubletree castle is decorated in European Renassiance style and the Red Horse Inn is a southwestern themed hotel with studios furnished with queen sized and double size beds, starting at $65 per night.

If you are looking to stay at a hotel in the Lake Buena Vista area, you should check out the Disney Good Neighbor Hotels. The Good Neighbor symbol is given to only the nicest hotels in the area.