Get the Best Headphones at Sound Lion

Now open at Disney Springs, Sound Lion is an established retail concept offering premium quality personal and home sound products to enhance the Personal Listening Experience.

At Sound Lion, they provide the knowledge to amplify and clarify the music and sounds that we hear every day.

Sound Lion offers the latest technology for the best headphones, earbuds, Bluetooth® speakers, and other digital sound and music products. They also provide education in digital music applications that improve the listening lifestyle.

From the Sound Lion website:

At Sound Lion we believe that listening in the digital age is an inherently personal experience. As mobile digital devices such as mobile phones and tablets become the center of our lives, hearing the sound from these devices becomes a necessarily private experience. For example, you can’t have everyone in a library listening to music without personal headgear, or you can’t have everyone watching HULU Internet TV without privacy. There would be too much noise to enjoy anything. We believe the need for high quality, multifunctional personal listening products such as headphones will only grow. There is much growth to come in the technology of how we hear music and sounds in the digital age.

Sound Lion is here to help you find the best products for your specific needs and to customize a product solution for you.

Sound Lion offers brands including: Audio-technica, beats. by dr. dre, JBL, Klipsch, Nixon, Sennheiser, Skullcandy, Sony, yurbuds and more.

Does your family love Epcot? What about relaxing at the pools? Disney’s Beach Club Resort is the perfect resort for you! Disney’s Beach Club Resort is located along Disney’s Boardwalk and is within walking distance to EPCOT and a short boat ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Rooms at this resort keep the sea in mind as its inspiration. Most rooms sleep up to 5 guests comfortably and offer Standard View (parking lot or rooftop), Garden View and Water View (lagoon or pool) rooms as well as Club Level rooms. Rooms come complete with alarm clock with MP3 player, mini fridge, ceiling fan, coffee maker, hair dryer, safe, iron and ironing board, pool towels, telephone and flat screen TV.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort offers both quick-service and table service options for dining. For something fun head over to Beaches & Cream Soda Shop and try if you dare the Kitchen Sink! For a fun character meal Cape May Café has you covered with Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast complete with Goofy and Friends. No beach themed resort would be complete without a Seafood-and-More Dinner Buffet at Cape May Café serving up mouthwatering seafood every night. If seafood is not your delight you can always head over to Captain’s Grille or treat yourself to a Signature Dining Experience at Yachtsmen Steakhouse both located at the sister resort Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

Fun outside the parks is boundless with numerous activities for you to enjoy. The best pool on Disney property, Stormalong Bay, is more of a beachside waterpark than it is a pool as it covers over 3 acres and is sure to keep everyone entertained. Stormalong Bay features a sand-bottomed pool, a life-sized shipwreck replica, a 230 foot-long waterslide, a lazy river, and 3 whirlpools. For the little ones they can enjoy the sand and gentle sloping sandy beach of the main pool or make a splash in the kiddie pool complete with its own waterslide. If you are wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle and simply relax there are 3 leisure pools located within Disney’s Beach Club and Yacht Club Resorts to provide a more tranquil environment.

After you have had your fill of fun at the pool there is plenty more to be had with campfire activities, movies under the stars, boat rentals, fishing, bike rentals, tennis, volleyball, playgrounds, arcades and much more! No matter your age you are sure to have a blast at your next stay at Disney’s Disney’s Beach Club!

Written by Kari O’Dell:  Kari creates lasting memories by planning customized vacations all over the world.  Not only does she find you the BEST accommodations with the BEST value, but she will fill in all the blanks for you, all at no cost to you.  Traveling is her passion!  Passing that magic on to your family is what fuels that passion!  If you are ready to save on your next vacation book your next vacation with Kari at 434-609-2370 or  kari@destinationsinflorida.com.

Animal Kingdom Theme Park’s Centerpiece

Celebrating all living creatures, the Tree of Life is the iconic centerpiece and the symbol of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. The Tree of Life is 145 feet tall and 50 feet wide tree. It’s been in place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park since it opened on April 22, 1998. The tree is covered in more than 103,000 leaves and originally featured more than 325 animal carvings.

In February 2015, construction walls were removed from the area around the base of the tree, revealing how the tree’s roots have expanded into the central hub area. Within those roots, you will discover carvings of new animals that make up the circle of life, from tiny bugs to large crocodiles and more.

Here’s a closer look at the new carvings around the roots of the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

What do you think of the new “roots”?

Playground at Disney’s Old Key West

Disney’s Old Key West Resort offers 3 playgrounds, all of which are fun places for the kids to play.  The one shown in our video below is is right next to the main feature pool. It has a sandy ground and a lot of the playground is also covered to protect the kids from the Florida sun and heat! The other playgrounds are located at Old Turtle Pond and the pool area at South Point.

Children can climb and slide at play at these terrific Disney World playgrounds! Watch them run free in immersive environments featuring soft and textured surfaces, swings, tunnels and slides designed for interaction.

Ideal for kids 2 to 12 years of age, the playgrounds are a hotspot that kids will love. Because they are so popular, there are playgrounds available at many of the Walt Disney World resort hotels. Please note that adult supervision is required.

Get a Great Family Photo with This Disney World Photography Tip

One of the most sought after Disney World souvenirs is the coveted family photo in front of Cinderella Castle. There are many Disney PhotoPass photographers and other Cast Members who are ready to take your family’s photo lining the center of Main Street U.S.A. every day. But when you take the typical photo on Main Street, there are often other guests passing right alongside of you who end up in your family photo. It’s very difficult to find a lull in the traffic to take a photo without tons of other people right there next to you, even during the non-peak seasons.

We have a Disney World photography tip to help you get a great shot of your family with less unintentional photobombers!

Do you have a Disney World photography tip? Let us know!

New Pirate Rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (Disney World Hotels)

Set sail for the land of dreams in a ship-shaped bed in these NEW pirate themed rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Seadog details and hidden treasures abound and of all the Disney World Hotels, this is the only place to get a pirate themed room.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach is a tropical paradise built around 45-acre Barefoot Bay, this Resort hotel brings the Islands to you with swaying palm trees, white-sand beaches and colonial architecture. Six villages—Trinidad North, Trinidad South, Martinique, Barbados, Aruba and Jamaica—host colorful Guest rooms! “Island-hop” as you explore 200 lushly landscaped acres, or simply enjoy lazy days soaking up the sun in a hammock.

Disney World hotels offer many different views, themes and price points. We will gladly assist you in finding the perfect match for your family’s trip to Walt Disney World!

Bluegreen Resorts – The Fountains in Orlando

Family fun at Bluegreen Resorts – The Fountains
Orlando’s world-famous attractions preside majestically over the rest of the city. But The Fountains exists in a kingdom of its own—all 54 acres of it. Located on International Drive (12400 International Drive Orlando, FL 32821), your outlet to every attraction you’ve come to see, this Orlando retreat holds its own with a full calendar of activities for adults and children alike. Vacation villas offer the space and amenities you need to feel right at home while the property itself is carved out of the legend of Wakoola—an ancient storyline and theme found only at The Fountains.

Bluegreen Resorts – The Fountains have suites with fully equipped kitchens, separate bedrooms and living room space.  They have tons of family activities, but the highlight of this resort is the POOL!  It is amazing with splash zones, waterslides, mermaid academy, volleyball, and so much more!

Onsite amenities
Orlando is famous for its world-renowned attractions, cuisine with flavors from all over the world and family fun. Vacations at The Fountains are famous for something, too: Bluegreen Resorts ‘s Wakoola Springs, a spectacular 75,000-square-foot tropical water wonderland that is anything but ordinary. Extraordinary features include two twisting water slides, a zero-entry pool, interactive water fountains, two hot tubs, and Wakoola Grill, the on-site bar and grill.
Beautiful Lake Eve also offers fishing and paddleboats and features a boardwalk and pier for your enjoyment. You’ll also find a 6,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor pool area, two hot tubs, a convenient pool bar and a playground for the kids. Plus, our 20,000-square-foot clubhouse is home to the gift shop, a lounge area, and a kids’ activity center with video games, air hockey and billiard tables.

Video Overview Check-in Documents Provided by Disney World Hotels

What are the check in materials at Disney World Hotels?

Guests always ask us what materials they will receive at check-in to the Disney World Hotels. So we shot a video to show exactly you what you get when you check-in for a stay at the Walt Disney World Resort.

These materials were received during our recent visit to Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort (summer 2015). Check out the procedure and materials when you check in to a Disney Resort!

Be sure to take a good look at the resort map and the recreational activities chart. There are many fun and free events taking place at the Disney World hotels, so you don’t want to miss out on them!

Ride Hogwarts Express from Universal Studios Florida to Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Since the very first Harry Potter film, every fan has dreamed of taking the classic journey Harry Potter did aboard the Hogwarts Express.  And at Universal Orlando, they get to live it.

At Universal Studios Florida, you can visit King’s Cross Station and hop on board the Hogwarts Express! The Hogwarts Express will take you from London at Universal Studios Florida to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ — Hogsmeade, which is located inside Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park! You’ll need a Park-to-Park admission ticket before you can pass through Platform 9 3/4 to head to Hogsmeade. The same is true for the reverse journey too.

As you wind your way through the British countryside, keep watch outside your window. You never know who — or what — you might see flying, swooping or lurking just outside the train. You might encounter an adventure or two along the way as well, before arriving at Hogsmeade™ Station in Islands of Adventure.

The Hogwarts Express experience combines powerful storytelling, live special effects, lifelike animation and state-of-the-art technology to take riders on the journey of a lifetime.   Guests will enjoy two completely different experiences depending on whether they’re traveling to Hogsmeade or London.

Universal’s Creative team worked closely with Warner Bros., Stuart Craig and the production team from the Harry Potter films to create a sensational Hogwarts Express experience that the entire family can enjoy.  The Creative team went to great lengths to ensure the experience is true to the books and films.  Everything about the train is authentic – from the paint and the materials used to build it….all the way down to the whistle.

Have you take a ride on the Hogawarts Express yet?

 

Walt Disney World Resorts Recreation Activities

The Walt Disney World resorts not only offer benefits of charm, theming and proximity to Walt Disney World theme parks, but they also offer guests many resort recreation options. Pool parties and games, bike rentals, watercraft excursions and more are available at Walt Disney World resorts.

Moderate and Deluxe resorts tend to have larger grounds and more available amenities, but all Disney World resorts offer fun, organized activities for the whole family as well as recreation choices you can enjoy at your leisure.

Some examples of Disney World Resort recreation options include:

• Surrey Bike Rentals – Ride in comfort and stability on a covered 2- or 4-person surrey bike
• Bicycle rentals
• Catch-and-release fishing
• Variety of amusements, including a video arcade, playground and interactive water play areas that the little ones will love
• Scenic running or walking trails
• Volleyball on beachside courts
• Tennis
• Watercraft rentals and guided excursions
• Bean Bag toss and table tennis
• Roasting Marshmallows
• Campfire singalongs
• Movies under the stars
• Much more!

Here’s a look of the Disney World resort recreation options at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort:

As you can see, there are tons of fun things to do at Disney World resorts besides swimming and playing at the pools. We can help you find the perfect Disney World resort accommodations for your family’s interests.