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Whether you are visiting Florida to go to Disney World or because you want to experience one of the many adventures that the Sunshine State has to offer, check out all of these fun family-friendly activities!

From visiting Caladesi Island to eating at one of the Top 14 Clearwater Beach Restaurants to Swimming at Rainbow River to Paddle Boarding at Weeki Wachee, there's so much to do in Florida!

Top 15 Fun Fall Activities in the Tampa Bay Area

By Stacey Homemaker on September 14, 2019, Updated October 30, 2020 18 Comments

Check out 15 festive activities that you can do to celebrate fall in Florida in Tampa, Brooksville, Clearwater, Wesley Chapel, St. Pete, & Orlando! From food festivals to the best local pumpkin patch, there is an event for everyone!

Are you wondering how to celebrate fall in Florida? Fall is a funny season here in Florida. For most people, the fall season is filled with intense autumnal shades of maple leaves, cooler weather, and everything cozy. It’s a little different here in the sunshine state.

We definitely have everything cozy covered, if you count cranking your air conditioning down and snuggling under a blanket while you watch Hocus Pocus! I think this fall in Florida meme says it all.

All jokes aside, Florida does have a fall season, but it’s just a little bit different than what the rest of the nation usually experiences during this time of year. You can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll see fall decor for sale in all the stores, pumpkin-flavored treats will be everywhere, and Disney World will be decorated for Halloween (for Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party) in early August.

In addition to these fall-inspired festivities, there are lots of fun activities that you can participate in right here in the Tampa Bay area! Depending on where you’re living or visiting in Florida, you might find this list of fall festivals to be helpful.

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Top 14 Best Clearwater Beach Restaurants

By Stacey Homemaker on July 7, 2019, Updated December 15, 2019 2 Comments

Do you want to know where do the locals eat in Clearwater Beach? Take it from a local, the following 14 restaurants are the BEST places to eat at on Clearwater Beach for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

If you’re planning on visiting Clearwater Beach for your vacation, you’ve made the right choice! Clearwater Beach was recently named the #1 beach in the United States for the third time in four years by TripAdvisor!

After you’ve spent time relaxing on the white sandy beach and swimming in the refreshing blue-green water, you’re going to be hungry and wondering where you should eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Take it from a local, the following restaurants are the best Clearwater Beach restaurants that you should visit!

Just like my list of the Top 12 Best Restaurants in Disney World, this list is unique because all of the restaurants have delicious food, great atmosphere, awesome reviews, and they’re all allergy-friendly. My husband and I have been going to Clearwater Beach for the last 30 years but we’ve recently transitioned to a plant-based diet. No matter what your dietary preference is there is an option for you to enjoy at all of these Clearwater Beach restaurants!

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Top 12 Best Restaurants in Disney World!

By Stacey Homemaker on June 24, 2019, Updated July 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

Read this list of the Best Restaurants in Disney World (table service, character meals, and fine dining!) before you make any reservations for your next WDW vacation! This list has suggestions for any type of Disney dining that you’re looking for!

As an Orlando local, I’ve been visiting Walt Disney World for the last 30 years. During that time, I’ve eaten at many restaurants in the Disney bubble (at the Parks, Resorts, and Disney Springs), multiple times!

Over the years, I’ve definitely gone back to certain restaurants more than others because I think that they’re the best for a reason! That reason could be based on food, presentation, experience, atmosphere, decor, characters, or all of the above. Based on my experiences, I’ve compiled a list of the best restaurants in Walt Disney World to help you plan your next vacation!

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13 Delicious Quick Service Meals at Disney World That Vegans Will Love!

By Stacey Homemaker on June 16, 2019, Updated December 15, 2019 3 Comments

If you’re vegan and you’re planning a Disney vacation, you need this list of the best quick service Disney World meal options. Eating vegan at WDW isn’t hard or expensive, you just need to know where to go and what to order!

*This list was originally posted on 10/19/17 but I updated it with new pictures and current information on 6/16/19.

I’m vegan, I’m a Disney World local, I love to eat, and I’ve eaten at a lot of Disney quick service restaurants over the years. You can trust my taste buds, they won’t steer you wrong! This isn’t just a list of all the vegan quick service options, it’s only a list of the best vegan quick service options at Disney World.

I’ve compiled this list of the 13 best vegan Disney World quick service restaurants to make it easy for you to find the most delicious, fast, and inexpensive vegan food on your next Disney vacation!

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