I visited for the first time on Wednesday to see Hamilton on its national tour. I won a show ticket…read more(through the Hamilton app) and was very excited to finally see my most anticipated musical. The show was amazing obviously!! I was lucky enough to win a front row ticket, so I saw it all as close as possible. The dancing, the singing, all the little details Lin Manuel Miranda inserted into this production is astounding. I laughed, I cried, I clapped, and I cried some more when the 2.5 hour show ended. I did not want to leave the theater. I cannot wait to see Hamilton again one day. As for the theater, this was my first time visiting the Dr Phillips Center and I was in awe. First, Dr Phillips Center is in the middle of Downtown Orlando and there are many great options parking wise close to the theater. I chose to park in the City Commons garage. There was an attendant in front where you pull your ticket to park - $19 with a card or $10 cash. The City Commons garage also connects to a covered walkway that leads you to the theater, just get off on the 3rd floor of the garage. The walk in total is about 6-7 minutes (lol). The theater itself features a large lawn in front, then valet is in front of the doors, then when you walk in, you get the full ambience. It's beautiful in there, so nice and shiny. The box office is immediately to your right as you walk in. There are concession stands on both sides of the building and the merch area was to the right side of the building. The actual theater is huge! Very comfy seats. It was pretty cold inside, so bring a sweater. Again, with the theater being in Downtown Orlando, there is plenty nearby whether it be a bar or sit down restaurant. Several restaurants are within a 10 minute walk. I will be visiting the Dr Phillips Center for a show again in the future, a great time was had.

Dr. Phillips Center is an absolutely lovely venue. We had the opportunity of attending a Hamilton…read moreperformance, and it was an enjoyable experience. The entire cast was exceptional, displaying radiant energy and talent. The Dr. Phillips team greeted us, scanned our tickets, and directed us to our seats. The center is well-equipped with bars offering beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic $$) and snacks on every level and restrooms conveniently located throughout. You can prepay parking, or there is street parking available if you get there early and don't mind a short walk. Taking pictures is not allowed throughout the performance so be mindful. See you at the next show!

If Medieval Times isn't already on your bucket list, it should be! I had no idea what to expect,…read moreand I ended up making a core memory. Where else can you enjoy a full meal while watching knights joust on horseback? From the moment you walk in, you're fully immersed. Everyone stays in character with medieval language, you get your own team colored crown, and yes, you eat with your hands - which just adds to the experience. The show is exciting from start to finish, and audience participation makes it even more fun! Don't forget to grab a souvenir photo afterwards to remember the night! Some people say it's a one time experience, but honestly I'd go again in a heartbeat. It was a unique and entertaining evening that I'd recommend to anyone visiting.

Located not too far from my family time-share in Kissimmee we went one night to see the knights…read morebattle at Medieval Times. We love this cheesy stuff and are all in while there. It's a lot of fun if you're into this quirky type of thing. They put on a great show and stay in character when you interact with them. The food is pretty good too and you eat with your fingers. Roasted chicken, corn on the cob, potato, soup, dessert. You can request utensils if you are not into using your hands. They also offer vegan and special dietary options. Full bar area for a cold beer or specialty cocktail before the show. Beautiful horses, falconry, games of skill, and well choreographed battles. It's an enjoyable experience for young and old. You can find occasional discounts on their website and sign up for their emails. We scored a nice deal on VIP tickets and had terrific seats close to the action.

AntiGravity is an amazing training facility for all ages. My granddaughter started there in…read moreFebruary 2021 and is 100% hooked. Being able to learn from professionals has been amazing. She loves Lyra, Straps, Trampwall and any and everything she has tried here.

Starting with the positive; the performers were very good. Their grace and athleticism was…read morebreathtaking at times. The sound track to the, almost, 2 hour show was heavy on Dubstep and some of the artists represented are Bassnectar, Magnetic Man, Taio Cruz and Skrillex. Now for the not so positive... The AntiGravity Orlando is being housed in the old Movie Rider building off of 1-92. The facade of the building is dark and when we walked up, we weren't even sure they were actually open. There was no clear box office or person manning the booth and although we were welcomed by a gentleman, I wasn't sure if he were associated with the theatre or just an inebriated patron. There is a cash bar area over to the left of the theatre serving beer, wine and a few cocktails. Also available are 4 types of hot hors d'oeuvres for around the $4. mark each. I found out that the bar and food is catered by Houlihan's. The smell of the hors d'oeuvres was really cloying as the evening progressed and by mid show I was wishing for the smell to disappear. The show's acts of "anti-gravity" are woven together with a schmaltzy story and narrator. I do not blame the actor, but the script itself made the boyfriend and I roll our eyes and wish for the mic system to fail. It was a "clean" show, however several comments were made to audience members that were out of line. The theatre itself is too small to house the performers and to really see what they were doing I had to crane my neck. There is really no good seat in the house. The surroundings feel grimy, mirrors are cracked and low lighting just adds to the derelict feel. Although I can tell what the designer was aiming for, it just feels poorly executed. Full priced tickets are right at the $40 dollar mark for adults and $25 for children. Thankfully, we were invited to see the show free of charge, as to have been out of pocket for $80 bucks would have been upsetting. If you've never seen aerial acrobatics anywhere else, and you will never be able to see one of the other large and well known troupes, then by all means see this show. Just be prepared for a slightly grungier experience than you were expecting, and I wouldn't buy tickets for too far in the future.

Excellent show worth the money. The doors open 30 minutes before the show…read more They have some snacks, beer, wine and pre made alcoholic drink that changes with the season. Make sure to try to go to the bathroom before the show begins as there is no intermission. Parking is free

Starting with the bad: Seats are a bit uncomfortable. Staff…read morecould be more "available". There could be more of an explanation to what's happening. Some sections might make you sleepy. Not sure how kids sit through it. The good: There are concessions for food/snacks. The performers were great to watch. The show as a whole was good. The short: I did leave not 1000% sure of what the show was about, but it was enjoyable.

I grew up in Osceola County yet somehow never heard of this place until recently. But when I heard…read morethat they were performing "In the Heights" (one of my favorite musicals ever) I just had to go! The venue took appropriate covid precautions, requiring masks, limiting capacity, and spacing out the audience. Honestly I had low expectations considering its status as a community theater in a somewhat small town. But I'm pleased to report that it very much exceeded them. Everything about the show, from the set and costumes to the actors and their performances was very well done! Which is even more impressive considering everyone involved are volunteers! It's clear they cast some dedicated and talented people. I definitely look forward to attending more shows here in the future! If you're planning a visit here, make sure to buy tickets with ample time. It's a small venue, made even smaller due to covid capacity limits. There's lots of parking right in front. If you get there early they have some wonderful art from the community displayed in the lobby. Support the arts and support community theater!

Just saw 9-5. Really fun! All the actors were wonderful, but The actress playing Dolly Parton was…read morereally excellent. The venue is small. Not a bad seat in the house.

Finally found the fight studio for my girls. I am more of a sports dad and this dance stuff is new…read moreto me but I can say that the excitement and the passion I see in my daughters to go to class is awesome. They are doing the competition this year and it has been great. Miss Jenn is great with the kids she is firm on teaching proper dance and the girls and boys still have fun. The fee is honestly not bad and they are on step up so this is great. I highly recommend you at least give this places try you will love it.

My kids have been going to this studio for a year now, and we absolutely love it. The teachers are…read moretruly amazing and have beautiful choreography. The studio environment is wonderful. This is our third studio we have been at since my daughter started dancing ten years ago, and it is one that we truly feel welcome and blessed to be a part of. All of the families that attend this studio are very nice and welcoming. And there is no crazy drama like former places we've been. I cannot recommend this dance studio enough as the main instructor is phenomenal and has some of the best choreography and standards that we have ever had with a dance studio. This studio is professionally, run and is held by high standards that they are accredited under. If you're looking for a studio, where your child will be dancing to age appropriate music and wearing appropriate costumes this is your place. If you have a son that loves to dance they would really love attending here as my son is part of a great group of boys his age that all share the same love of dance and have become great friends. I can't praise this studio enough and im beyond grateful to be a part of this dance family.

The Orlando Japan Festival is sponsored by the non profit Japan Association of Orlando. The JAO was…read morefounded in 2011 and ever since then they have worked to create a greater understanding of Japanese culture in Florida to cultivate a deeper understanding of and interest in Japan and to promote friendship between Japan and Florida. The signature event of the JAO is the annual Orlando Japan Festival held every November. This year was the 24th year of the festival. The Orlando Japan Festival is held in the spacious Lakefront Park in Kissimmee. I was pleased to see that there was plenty of free parking only a few blocks away. Nothing ruins my festival mood faster than circling an hour for overpriced parking. Another nice feature of this festival is that admission is free. The festival is large and spread throughout this beautiful park. Near the water we were able to catch some relief from the heat with a cooling breeze. There are over 50 vendors selling Japanese goods, food, and drinks, and entertainment that includes Taiko drumming, Koto (the Japanese harp), traditional dancing, exhibitions of martial arts such as Judo, Karate and Kobudo. This Japanese culture festival ranges from the traditional to modern pop culture. My favorite part of the event was people watching because many attendees arrived in elaborate costumes. We started off with boba drinks and shopping but it was very hot and the food was expensive and the lines were long. After enjoying a walk around the festival we headed out to somewhere where we could sit and enjoy air conditioning while we ate. My recommendation is to arrive early for least limes and so you can enjoy all of the entertainment.

Love attending the annual japanese fetsival down in lakefront park in kissimmee around November!…read more My experience every year is always interesting especially the array of food booths and market booths that they offer. My favorite booth is the japanese anime / souvenier booth that offers kimono's , anime items, hello kitty, japanese ceramic tableware just to name a few! I recall the few times I have attended I have bought TONS of hello kitty items for less than $10! Last year I bought all of the kimono's they had for $10 each! I use the kimono's as beach or pool coverups. I also scored a big Hello Kitty Toki Doki backpack for $10! My favorite food booths are the gyudon beef bowl booth and the onigiri. I think its reasonably priced and you get full from eating it throughout the day you spend at the festival. You will also noticed some guests dressed in anime costumes and some in their kimono's. I attended wearing a kimono one time but the weather was too warm to wear all day. They finally sold souvenier t shirts for $25 last year and I ended up buying one since the past years they haven't sold any from what I recall. The japanese festival is a great way to experience japanese culture and to try out the awesome food the food booths offer. They also showcase cultural music on stage and also kimono try on's. Just a tip - If you want nearby parking try to come in 1 hr early before the festival starts. Try to attend it this year if you can!

I'm a LIFE member of this truly FUN organization, having joined in 1970, when it was known as the…read moreAmerican Sunbathing Association. The first affiliated club I joined was AVATAN, near the Twin Cities (Minnesota). I was then associated with MOUNTAIN AIR RANCH (near Denver), then LIVE OAK RANCH (outside Houston TX) and finally, I was a part of two former nudist resorts in Hawaii; one on Oahu (the island where Honolulu is) and the other was near Kihei, Maui. There is also a landed club near Sandy Valley, Nevada, an unincorporated area close to the California-Nevada border, around 50 miles away from Las Vegas. Cartoonists (and others who have never visited a nudist "place") are quick to joke about (or even deride) them. But those who have seriously visited a nudist park, resort, beach, luxury cruise liner, apartment complex, trailer village or camp (NEVER a "colony") find it to be "just another place to have wholesome fun," for entire families, kids included (they're natural-born nudists at heart). Yes, everyone is indeed naked or nude (there IS a difference in those terms) but to associate naturally naked folks with constant wild sex orgies, "is as wrong, as two left feet." At any well-operated nudist organization, you'll find mostly average, everyday folks whose only difference from conventional, "fabric-adorned society," is the simple fact that they believe you can have just as much (or more) fun, doing things that some people at one time associated only with being clothed. The fact is, you don't NEED clothes to Swim, Fish, Sail, play Volleyball (or Badminton), Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Hiking, Horseback riding, Water skiing, Shuffleboard, Bridge, Poker, Canasta, Dominoes, Checkers, Chess, Mahjong, Horseshoes or even Bowling (where permitted). All you need is just a minimum of two naked or nude people and a desire to fairly compete. (You can still play Solitaire by yourself, of course.) You can also, sans apparel, dine, chat, watch TV, or "debate" politics and religion (if the spirit moves you). Another thing you can do: Make new friends. There are (probably) 30,000 nudists in North America, at maybe 300 clubs (both are my estimates) and I'm sure that those folks would make you feel as welcome as they did for myself and my ladies. So, if you have the opportunity to visit such a place some day, take it. I'm betting that once you have REALLY experienced the lifestyle (and given it a "fair shot"), you might wish to return to it, often. And one final note, which cannot be explained: More WOMEN (than men) seem to take to (and enjoy) it... Their website is here: http://www.aanr.com

So, I dropped by because I wanted to see what was sold at a nudist shop…read more And of course most of it is tee shirts. . .Yup. One can find videos, magazines and newsletters aimed to educate the naturally curious people like me, as well as to support and advocate for those who like to go nude at certain venues. Apparently some of the clubs are at designated areas like campgrounds and resorts, and some clubs meet at members' private property. The staff members that I spoke with were all very helpful, nice, and understanding of all my questions. I was given a lot of information to take with me about the organization. One can become a member of the association and receive timely newsletters on the lifestyle. I have never experienced the lifestyle, however it seems that it might be a liberating experience. I feel that being out in nature, with the water and trees in your natural state would be so awesome. . . I'm just not so sure if I want to see everyone's freedom. Maybe we should just all take turns to be free and rotate. . . idk. And I also think of how much self expression one finds in clothing and wonder if people simply rely heavily on hats and accessories without clothes at these venues. . .Seriously this must drive Rachel Zoe and clothes designers insane! And then there are other visuals that I imagine, like . . .cooking for example. . .and gardening / mowing the lawn. . . No.. . Hell no! We need clothes in life. But if there are times in which you feel clothing should be optional, AANR will make sure it happens for you!

The circus came to town! We came we saw we watched we had an amazing time!…read more This circus was awesome like this was a real old school experience that was honestly just a super fun time which exceeded my expectations like I haven't been blown away by a circus on this level in many many years! First thing I have to say is their live band playing all the music for the show which was about 2hrs or so long was truly amazing as playing instruments for that long is definitely a workout and while hitting all those notes honestly that was true showmanship on soo many levels! The show itself was also really cool they had several different acts with alot of their cast doing multiple roles and jobs in the circus like a few of them we saw selling drinks and snacks then going changing and performing multiple times over you so know that is very hard to do shoutout to all of them for wearing soo many different hats! I'm not going to go into too much detail about the show but let's just say go see it because we all were left saying how good this circus was and that we totally enjoyed our time here! We bought our tickets from the show I feel it saved us a bit if you do that rather than getting them online so definitely plan accordingly because they do some deal where kids get in free with adults. Overall awesome show we are totally gonna catch them again next time they come around!

If you live here or are in town, that's a must!…read more Goes until 17 of August. That was our first time in this event, price was 30 per adult (each adult can bring two kids for free) Prices were honest, popcorn intermediate size 15 bucks, soda 3 bucks. Well, tonight I remember when my father and mom used to take me to circus. I'm from Brazil and over there animals aren't allowed anymore, so my daughter just have been to cirque du Soleil, but this was the one I was waiting to show her. I don't have words, first of all my daughter dropped her popcorn bucket, they have us another one. My daughter did the pony ride and the feed the elephant. The show it's a must! All old school, the old ringmaster so charismatic. I wish every kid in the world could see that. 10 of 10!

My son loves his lessons with his percussion teacher, Kathleen Moses. Ms. Nancy is so wonderful…read moreand friendly and keeps everything running smoothly.

Ms. Nancy is an excellent teacher and makes learning the piano a fun family affair!read more