Destination:
Orlando, Florida
Throw any reason you have for delaying your next visit to the magical world of Disney out the window and start packing! The parks have more to explore than ever before, and the Orlando area is bursting at the seams with unique dining experiences and exciting things to see and do. What is great about visiting the parks at Disney in a Day Disney World is that you definitely get your money’s worth when you get a day pass like we did. Yes, we are brave (and/or crazy) and tried to fit as much as we can in one day. We got to our first park of the day right when they opened at 9 a.m., and we made sure to end at the park that was open the latest, which in our case was Disney’s Magic Kingdom Theme Park. Depending on the day and time of year, some parks stay open later for guests who are already on property. It’s always good to look up the different park hours when you plan your day in Disney! Each of Disney’s four themed parks is truly spectacular, but our favorite has to be Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Especially since the opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we definitely enjoy spending the majority of our time here. From the moment we entered the Pandora section of the park, we were mesmerized by the floating mountains and glowing flora all around us. The grandeur of it all will have your senses tingling. And have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride on the back of a banshee? Well, with the Avatar Flight of Passage ride, you get to do just that as you take a thrilling, immersive 3D voyage over and through Pandora’s breathtaking landscape. It’s unlike anything we’ve experienced. Another one of our favorite rides is Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. If you are a thrill seeker and love fast roller coasters with big drops, this ride is for you. We loved it so much, we rode it twice! Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to our long-time favorite ride, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™. It’s a Disney classic, not only on the park’s skyline but as an experience for all ages. It doesn’t matter how many times in life we’ve strapped ourselves into that abandoned hotel’s elevator, the unexpected drops and upwards catapulting will never get old. Shrieks and laughs the whole way through!
We went from spooky, sci-fi vibes to knee-deep in the enchantment of Disney’s Magic Kingdom Theme Park. Perhaps the most pictureperfect part of Disney World Resorts, Magic Kingdom brings your childhood back to life with nods to both old and new Disney movies everywhere you turn. Everyone should end their day at Magic Kingdom to take in the “Happily Ever After” show—an extravagant, magical, and emotional fireworks show complete with appearances from all your favorite Disney characters. We dare you not to tear up even a little bit... it tugs at the heart strings of any Disney fan.
Black Angus Steakhouse (Kissimmee, FL) (407) 390-4548 | blackangusorlando.com
While the Disney theme parks are reason enough to make Orlando your vacation destination, there are a lot of fun places to visit outside of the resort as well. The dining scene is amazing! One of the restaurants we fell in love with was Black Angus Steakhouse. First and foremost, Black Angus Steakhouse serves USDA Choice Beef or higher! Their steak is aged 21–28 days to really saturate the flavor. We ordered the bacon-wrapped filet bites and they were cooked perfectly—very juicy and tender, and the bacon was just crisp enough to give each bite a good crunch without tasting burnt or being too chewy. The peppercorn gravy sauce to dip the filet bites in really impressed us. The other appetizer we got was the cocktail shrimp. Being so close to the sea, it’s only right to order a little seafood. It’s nice to have a restaurant that serves both fresh seafood and delicious Midwest beef. The shrimp was huge! Just two bites had us feeling a tad bit full. For the entrees, we shamelessly ordered the Porterhouse Steak. This meal just warmed our hearts. The steak was nice and thick and had great natural flavor. From the seafood menu, we selected the crab legs and lobster. With each bite, we settled more and more into our coastal surroundings. This was truly a great meal, and just what we needed to fuel ourselves for more fun adventures underneath the Florida sun.
Be sure to check out the extended version of our Travel Story with additional photos and details regarding our Orlando experience! You can find the extended version online at www.StrictlyBusinessOmaha.com.
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