Chances are, if you’ve ever heard about the Disney Wilderness Preserve (and most people haven’t!), you’d probably think it’s somewhere on Disney property. No – it’s far, far away from Disney property. Trying to find this place is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But once you do, you’ll be rewarded with [...]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a perfect way to combine fun and nature. Where else can you ride a roller coaster in the morning and take a nature walk in the afternoon? While Disney’s Animal Kingdom is first and foremost a theme park, Disney has also strived very hard to weave in a message of conservation and [...]
As a local resident of central Florida, I think that I’ve heard about all of the interesting attractions in the area. But when I read about a private island in the middle of Kissimmee’s Lake Tohopekaliga that is full of wildlife but short on people, I was surprised. This, I thought, deserved some looking into. [...]
I think one of Kissimmee’s best kept secrets is its parks system. Kissimmee is fortunate enough to be on the shores of a beautiful and massive lake, in the heart of birding country and surrounded by unique eco-systems that are home to interesting creatures such as alligators. And in the mist of all of these natural wonders, Kissimmee has [...]
Just a short drive from Kissimmee is Bok Tower Gardens. Located on one of the highest spots in the state (keeping in mind, this is Florida and there’s really not any “mountains” to speak of!), Bok Tower Gardens offers incredible views, both of the surrounding area as well as the myriad of flowers and foliage [...]
Before my visit to Gatorland, I was kind of skeptical. I didn’t know what it would be like, because all I knew about Gatorland was that there was a massive fiberglass gator mouth painted in bright green and pink outside the park. I was really, really surprised, though, and came away with a new found [...]
What do you do when you’ve inherited a vast fortune and you’ve recently graduated medical school? Well, if you’re Dr. C.W. Bressler Pattis, you build a big monument out of donated rocks. Yes, donated rocks. Surprising, but true. I first heard of Kissimmee’s Monument of States in a PBS documentary called Weird Florida, based on a book by [...]
It’s not easy finding organic clothing or toys in a store anywhere. And you definitely don’t think about buying organic at a theme park. So I was really surprised to find quite an assortment of organic goodies at gift shops throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. The most extensive selection of organic items comes in [...]
Think of “green lodging” and you probably think of a hut in the middle of the rainforest using rainwater for your shower. Oh, how times have changed! The state of Florida has a Florida Green Lodging Program, and the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee is just one of the properties in the program that has committed to [...]
I’ve eaten everywhere on Disney property. Yes, everywhere. So when The Wave opened at Disney‘s Contemporary Resort, I was excited to try it one day. Let me tell you, I wasn’t disappointed. The Wave isn’t like other Disney restaurants. All of the restaurants offer really good food, but The Wave does so with a distinctly healthy and [...]
Hi! I’m so excited to be chosen to be a guest blogger for i.seekissimmee.com. Orlando is my home, and has been for many years, but in one of the country’s premier tourist destinations, there’s always something new to find and experience. And I’m going to do just that!
