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Your dose of Theme Parks from Florida and Beyond... Run by a purveyor akin to No Reservations and The Newsroom. Opinions are mine.
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I hope you all had a fantastic day! Merry Christmas!

(I took this photo a long time ago and figured to reshare it for the holidays.)
December 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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New Year's Eve Buffet
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
AVAILABLE 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
ADULT | $100.00
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $50.00
https://islands-dining-room.constantcontactsites.com/new-years-eve
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Christmas Buffet
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025
AVAILABLE 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ADULT | $90.00
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $40.00
https://islands-dining-room.constantcontactsites.com/christmas
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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NEW: Holiday Menus are now live for Islands Dining Room at Royal Pacifc.
Thanksgiving Buffet
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
AVAILABLE 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
ADULT | $90.00
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $40.00
https://islands-dining-room.constantcontactsites.com/thanksgiving
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Christmas Buffet
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025
AVAILABLE 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
ADULT | $85.00
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $35.00
https://trattoria-del-porto.constantcontactsites.com/christmas
November 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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NEW: Holiday Menus are up for Trattoria Del Porto at Portofino Bay. Thanksgiving Buffet
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
AVAILABLE 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
ADULT | $85.00
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $35.00
https://trattoria-del-porto.constantcontactsites.com/thanksgiving
November 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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New Year's Eve Buffet
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
AVAILABLE 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
ADULT | $100.00
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $50.00
https://amatista-cookhouse.constantcontactsites.com/new-years-eve
November 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Christmas Buffet
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025
AVAILABLE 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ADULT | $80.00
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $40.00
https://amatista-cookhouse.constantcontactsites.com/christmas
November 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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NEW: Amatista Cookhouse Holiday Menus are now up.
Thanksgiving Buffet
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
AVAILABLE 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
ADULT | $80.00
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $40.00

https://amatista-cookhouse.constantcontactsites.com/thanksgiving
November 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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New Year's Eve Buffet + Lobby Party
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
AVAILABLE 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

ADULT | $175.00*
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $80.00*

*Price includes buffet and access to Hard Rock Hotel's ROCK-IN 2026! New Year's Eve Lobby Party.
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Christmas Buffet
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025
AVAILABLE 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

ADULT | $80.00*
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $40.00
http://the-kitchen.constantcontactsites.com/christmas
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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NEW: The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Thanksgiving Buffet
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
AVAILABLE 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

ADULT | $80.00
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $40.00

https://the-kitchen.constantcontactsites.com/thanksgiving
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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NEW: Flora Taverna Christmas Prix Fixe Dinner
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025 AVAILABLE 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
PER PERSON | $75.00*
*Tax and gratuity not included.

Sommelier Selected Wine Pairing Available
PER PERSON | $60.00*
FOR THE TABLE ARTISANAL FOCACCIA Sicilian olive oil, saba. APPETIZER Select one: COGNAC LOBSTER BISQUE Crab salad, herb crostini. WINTER SALAD Tuscan kale, Medjool dates, pomegranate, toasted almonds, manchego, orange maple vinaigrette. FARMERS HUMMUS Roasted winter vegetables, confit tomato, olives, herbs, house pita. MAIN COURSE Select one: ORA KING SALMON Butternut squash risotto, watercress citrus salad. GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN Parsnip purée, morels, Barolo jus. BRAISED LAMB SHANK Mascarpone polenta, charred cippolini, confit tomato, demi-glace. INTERMEZZO SUMAC & MANDARIN SORBET DESSERT TRIO HONEY LAVENDER PANNA COTTA CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE
November 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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NEW: Flora Taverna Christmas Brunch
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025 AVAILABLE 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
ADULT | $85.00*
CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $40.00*
*Tax and gratuity not included. Children under age 3 complimentary.
Traditional Morning Fare Delight in a selection of freshly prepared and savory dishes. ARTISANAL PASTRIES MADE-TO-ORDER OMELETS GOLDEN PANCAKES VIBRANT FRUIT SALADS CHARCUTERIE SCRAMBLED EGGS BACON ROASTED VEGETABLES FRESHLY BREWED COFFEES FINE TEAS FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICES Salads & Chilled APPLE & POMEGRANATE SALAD Baby arugula, creamy feta, pomegranate molasses vinaigrette. PANZANELLA SALAD Heritage tomatoes, red onion, Persian cucumber, focaccia crouton, basil, red wine vinaigrette. FARMERS SALAD BAR Assortment of local lettuces and greens, cherry tomato, Persian cucumber, pickled onion, radish, cranberry, focaccia crouton, shaved carrots, figs, Reggiano cheese, goat cheese. SHRIMP COCKTAIL Harissa cocktail sauce. Carving & Hot Dishes SMOKED HAM Black Bee Honey glaze, holiday spice blend. PAN-SEARED SALMON Creamy spinach orzo, fine herbs. SLOW-ROASTED RIBEYE Kibbeh spiced, pan jus, chermoula. Sides MAPLE ROASTED CARROTS VEGETABLE & MUSHROOM TAGINE REGGIANO POTATO CASSEROLE SAUTÉED CHARD Christmas Desserts CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD MINI CAKES EGGNOG PANNA COTTA CRANBERRY COULIS MINI APPLE TART CHOCOLATE YULE LOG FERRERO ROCHER MACARON HOT COCOA BAR Caramel, crushed cookies, marshmallow, candy cane, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles, wafer cigars.
November 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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NEW: Flora Taverna Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025 AVAILABLE 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
PER PERSON | $75.00* *Tax and gratuity not included.

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲
PER PERSON | $60.00*
FOR THE TABLE ARTISANAL FOCACCIA Sicilian olive oil, saba. APPETIZER Select one: COGNAC LOBSTER BISQUE Crab salad, herb crostini. WINTER SALAD Tuscan kale, Medjool dates, pomegranate, toasted almonds, manchego, orange maple vinaigrette. FARMERS HUMMUS Roasted winter vegetables, confit tomato, olives, herbs, house pita. MAIN COURSE Select one: ORA KING SALMON Butternut squash risotto, watercress citrus salad. GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN Parsnip purée, morels, Barolo jus. BRAISED LAMB SHANK Mascarpone polenta, charred cippolini, confit tomato, demi-glace. INTERMEZZO SUMAC & MANDARIN SORBET DESSERT TRIO HONEY LAVENDER PANNA COTTA CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE
November 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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NEW: Flora Taverna Thanksgiving Buffet
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 AVAILABLE 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM ADULT | $85.00* CHILD (ages 3 - 9) | $40.00* *Tax and gratuity not included. Children under age 3 complimentary.
Appetizer ANTIPASTO Cured meats, domestic and imported cheeses, marinated olives, fig compote, artisanal breads and grissini. Soup & Salads ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP Spiced labneh, toasted pumpkin seeds, fig and anise baguette. CAMPANELLA PASTA SALAD Pancetta, fine herbs, pomegranate, creamy citrus, carrots. ROASTED BEET SALAD Artisanal feta, orange supreme, candied pistachio, Sugar Top Farms leaves. FARMERS SALAD BAR Assortment of local lettuces and greens, cherry tomato, Persian cucumber, pickled onion, radish, cranberry, focaccia croutons, shaved carrots, figs, Reggiano cheese, goat cheese. Brick Oven Artisanal Pizzas SQUASH & FIG Smoked mozzarella, truffle honey. CHEESE San Marzano tomato, fior di latte. KIBBEH BEEF Charred onion, sun-dried tomato, arugula. Carving WHOLE HERITAGE TURKEY Gravy, cranberry sauce. FIRE-ROASTED RIBEYE Zhug, Bordeaux pan jus. MEDITERRANEAN POACHED SALMON Cream of Chardonnay. Sides CREAMY POTATO PURÉE Confit garlic. ROASTED SWEET POTATO Honey thyme. CHARRED BRUSSELS SPROUTS GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE APRICOT STUFFING Dessert Table PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE BAKLAVA PUMPKIN PIE HOLIDAY COOKIES ASSORTED CUPCAKES APPLE PIE CHOCOLATE PETIT FOURS
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Happy 50th Anniversary to JAWS,

In honor of that, I want to share from my archives, a few photographs of a scrapbook on the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks in New Jersey.

This was a goodwill find and the original was donated to the Ocean County Historical Society in Toms River, NJ
June 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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The Nighttime Portals of Universal Epic Universe.
May 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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The Portals of Universal Epic Universe.
May 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Over the course of two days, I had shot a ton of photos at Epic. Here’s the first two.
May 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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🧵So loveourlifevlog was the first guest at The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant at Epic Universe. From their Instagram and Tiktok we have pricing.

I have typed out the menu items with pricing below:
Deserts Kaffir Lime Rice Pudding - $12.00 Banana Napoleon - $12 Passion Fruit Mooncake - $12.00 Small Plates Double Fried “Korean” Wings - $16 Cold Noodles - $16 Smashed Cucumbers - $13 Sweet and Sour Calamari - $17 Dim Sum Vegetable Spring Roll - $13 Snowflake Potstickers - $18 Wontons in Chili Oil - $16 Pork Soup Dumplings - $16 Shrimp Siu Mai Dumplings - $17 Noodles & Rice Peanut Shrimp Noodles - $31 Dan Dan Noodles - $26 Beef Xi’an Noodles - $28 Tonkotsu Ramen - $29 Dragon Fried Rice - $33 Big Plates Chicken Khao Soi - $28 Kai-Ming’s Mapu Tofu - $27 Crispy Fried Snapper - $51 Crispy Orange Chicken - $28 Beef and Broccoli - $31 Tea Pot The Dragon’s Stardust Custom Blend - $11 Orchid Oolong - $10 Plum Oolong - $11 Earl Grey Crème - $10 Egyptian Chamomile - $10 French Lemon Ginger - $10 Tali’s Masala Chai - $10 Jasmine Reserve - $11
May 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Film Composer Danny Elfman unboxes on Instagram the vinyl record for Dark Universe at Universal Epic Universe
April 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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NBC New York Segment of the Epic Universe Portal Tour coming to Rockefeller Center Today.
April 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Daytime and Nignttime montage of the Skyline of Universal’s Epic Universe.

Video footage from a Fox Orlando Weather Camera
March 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM