Orlando Magazine - January 2016
New Worlds: A Guide to What's Fresh at Orlando Theme Parks
Much is new and more is on the way at Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld and other theme parks. Enjoy our hometown tourist guide, along with tips on making your excursion even more fun.
Guide: What's New at Universal Orlando
Hagrid’s motorbike coaster is a headliner at Harry Potter’s land, but there’s plenty more casting spells.
Shelf Life
Create storage, add character and save money by adding floating shelves to your walls.
Down to the Bone
Claims of younger-looking skin, enhanced energy, and improved health make bone broth a health food trend worth trying.
Dreaming in Color
Designer Grant Gribble lives the way he designs—with stylish charisma and joie de vivre.
Special Deliveries
Monthly subscription boxes bring new products to your doorstep, but which to choose? Here’s how a few popular boxes stack up.
Story of a... Yo-Yo Champion
Alec Jones, 14, has sky-high tricks and even higher hopes of becoming the world’s best yo-yoer.
Hot Tomatoes
Heirloom varieties, unlike their store-bought counterparts, are bred for superior flavor and texture.
Cursive: Don't Write it Off
Learning the old-school style of putting pen to paper still has an important place in our digital world.
Fun Things to do with the Kids!
We’ve assembled dozens of activities designed to strengthen family connections—from biking to hiking, star gazing to wall climbing, making pancakes to camping in the backyard, sharing a book to solving a mystery. An abundance of activities on our list are low-cost or free. So let the fun begin!
Fun Things to do with the Kids: Hands On and Food Fun
Creative workshops, volunteer programs, and fun with food.
Heirloom Varieties
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences recommends these heirloom tomato varieties for Central Florida.
Tiny Home, Big Life
The idea of living large with less has captured the imaginations of these adventurous, forward-thinking homeowners.
Pedal Power
In a year, Orlando’s Juice Bike Share has expanded to 29 stations with a system that caters to commuters or those just seeking a leisurely ride.
West Coast Delights
Tampa and St. Pete boast an abundance of worthy new hotspots and legendary mainstays where you can eat, drink and be merry.
Sawgrass Sojourn
Recharge your New Year’s resolutions and get back up to par in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Fun Things to do with the Kids: Out of the Ordinary
Fun activities for the curious and creative, plus adventures for for space-lovers.
