Bloggers rate Pinocchio's as a preferred quick service although it can get busy during peak eating…read moretimes: We stopped by for a cold brew with sweet cream. Our feet needed a break and we didn't have an issue securing an outside table. My primary complaint is the space needed more maintenance. Tables were dirty and we had to clean ours. At other spaces I noticed more attention to cleaning.

Well now, let me tell you--this sweet old lady has had her fair share of meals over the years, and…read morethis one was just... alright. The place itself is darling at first, very storybook and charming, but my goodness, it does get crowded and noisy. Not quite the relaxing little break I was hoping for. I do enjoy a bit of whimsy, but I also enjoy being able to hear myself think! I tried the buffalo chicken flatbread pizza, and while it sounded lovely, it didn't quite live up to expectations. It had a bit of a kick, which I appreciated, but the flatbread was a touch dry and the flavors didn't really come together the way they should. Now those black garlic truffle Parmesan fries--oh my, those were the highlight! Crispy, flavorful, and just indulgent enough to make me smile. I'd come back just for those, truth be told. As for the Sprite, well... it was cold and fizzy, just like you'd expect. Though I must say, paying that much for a simple drink made me chuckle a bit. All in all, it's a fine place to rest your feet and grab a bite, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it again. A solid 3 stars from me.

From the seamless check-in process to obtaining a high floor room with an amazing view, this…read morestaycation was definitely worth it. From the amazing staff in the roaring Fork quick service.; her name is Carolina, she displayed exceptional guest service to the highest level. She assisted my mom and I make coffee choices as well as she told me I had a cute hat. I mentioned she could find the hat in animal kingdom. We also dined at Roaring Fork last night and I had a great Mediterranean salad with chicken. After eating at roaring Fork, we went out to gyser point for some late refreshments and snacks, which I will be doing a separate review for those. The cast members to mention are Josh the chef, Anna the server from geyser point, and Josh the bartender from Geyser Point. The hotel grounds around the property are serene and have a calming quality. 10/10 Definitely recommend this stay cation

Safety NOT First at Disney?…read more It's midnight on day 1 of our 13 person biennial vacation with extended family and the fire alarm for our hotel just went off. My family, as well as the large group of guests that we evacuated with, ended up with traumatic experiences for our kids, a crowded/dangerous escape route, and an impression that safety came second here at Disney World. Upon hearing the fire alarm, my wife and I grabbed our still sleeping kids and headed to the closest stairway for our 4th floor room. The stairway was backed up with the large number of other people attempting to use it and it was here, where in addition to the loud repetitive klaxon alarm, we first heard an automated message repeatedly announcing "An emergency has been identified in the building." This seemed to give what was happening a bit more urgency and pushing among the group. When we eventually managed to evacuate from the hotel, we were met with a large group of guests standing immediately outside the building in the 41 degree temperatures with their own crying kids and no hotel employees. The group started moving away from the building, and a few minutes later, started getting sprayed by landscaping sprinklers that were set on timers. ~10 minutes after the fire alarm started, the only employees we did see outside were a person hosing down the pool area and an employee leaving the closed for the night Geyser Point Bar and Grill carrying what looked like a bag of food for themselves. The "friends," standing outside of the loud flashing building in the cold with their crying kids, were now none of their concern and not as important as their food or pool washing duty. About 15 minutes after the alarm started, people started hunkering down at the Raging Forks Bar and Grill when the first employee showed up and very quietly informed us that the fire department was enroute and to hang out. A separate employee came to turn on the heat lamps but before those worked, we were allowed back into the hotel. My disappointment isn't that there was a midnight fire alarm, it's that as people's kids were having a scary experience at "the happiest place on earth," Disney rather than showcasing their contingency training and focus on their "friends," was quiet as a mouse.

I love that this farm is still thriving amidst all the development going around it…read more There is plenty of parking and lots to do. They offer several types of u-pick fruits, veggies and sunflowers at different times of the year. They have a fun zone area and food trucks. The only thing I don't see on this farm are animals. I love that they allow the 5K races at least once a year. With those races, you usually get blueberry pancakes and a pint container to pick your own blueberries from at least 6 fields. There were 2 available to pick from when we were there. Plump and sweet blueberries are to be had if you know how to pick them. Don't let the bees scare you off. Leave them alone and you will be fine, unless someone in the next aisle pissed them off. They have peaches, sunflowers and strawberries to pick as well. I noticed the map also shows veggies but not sure when or which kind are available but nice to know. I love the observation deck above the gift shop. Amazing views of the farm and surrounding land with plenty of seating to take it all in while you enjoy a cup of coffee from the gift shop. I hope they can hang on to this land once the developments continue closing in on this rare property.

Great day at the Southern Hills Farms picking strawberry's. Free to enter on Upick days. Check…read moretheir website. Plenty of strawberry's to choose from. We picked an entire box which is provided at check in. Live music and great food at the food trucks. I've had both the pizza and tacos/quesadilla/rice bowls. All are great. Kids will love it. Worth the drive. We will return for blueberry season.

Multiple visits, and Slim Chickens is still rocking with efficient, friendly service and the food…read morehas always been great. I stick with their sandwiches, as I find them to be the better value. Their brownies are decent too. The team may be small but they definitely work hard without appearing to cut any corners and always a positive response whether you're just ordering, a brief service interaction if dining in, or if requesting anything extra. If you want a great chicken sandwich in a fast/casual atmosphere, you'll likely enjoy your visit.

Chicken and waffles and a medium drink for under $9? Yes please! I've never been to Slim Chickens…read morebefore but was in the area so decided to try it out recently. I really enjoyed my chicken and waffles and medium drink, and can't believe it was under $9 for both, especially with the prices for food nowadays at fast food restaurants. There were some really good sounding shakes also but I didn't get to try one on this trip, I'll just have to come back soon to give one a try! The restaurant itself was a little bit dirty and could use a good sweeping/table wiping but that's really my only complaint.

Very nice relaxing resort close to Disney, with plenty of activities for the kids including pool…read moreand lazy river. Rooms are fairly large, and have a nice balcony to enjoy the Orlando weather. The bed was super comfortable, which was nice after a long day. Blinds do a good job of keeping the room dark too Unfortunately the walls are really thin. Can hear a lot from the rooms next door... I don't think I've stayed in a place with such thin walls in a while.

We couldn't find availability on the Disney properties, so we had to book this resort. The campus…read moreof this resort is really pretty, the lake in the back is beautiful. It was a bit chilly though when we were here, so we weren't able to take advantage of all the amenities. As for the actual hotel building, it was a bit outdated. It needs to be remodeled in our opinion. But it allowed us to sleep in the beds, which is what we needed. They do have shuttles that also take you to the Disney areas that you may want to go, which is very helpful.

Poor service staring at the resection who doesn't acknowledge anyone, to listening to the wait…read morestaff who obviously do not like each other. A buffet that cost $25 a meal that's not even as good as I get at the Hampton Inn.

We visited the breakfast buffet, on a Tuesday morning. There is plenty of seating and the wait…read morestaff was attentive. Unfortunately, Room temp foods in buffet, including the coffee. Only thing hot was Mickey Waffle and Omelet portion of the buffet. The omlete bar had plenty to choose from. They make the Mickey Waffles for you, as you order them. It is the only restaurant in the Wyndham I would not recommend this place, if you have to have a breakfast, you can either buy continental downstairs at the coffee sho, or walk the 13 min to Disney Springs, which opens at 10 am

It was great find on disney property at shades of green resort. Went to golfing and they take walk…read moreins. Prices are very reasonable and huge portion sizes. The table side cheese pasta is a highlight and very high end old fashioneds for only $12!

I was starving at 9pm after a day of traveling. Walked in and we were one of 3 tables on a Friday…read morenight. I was worried that the food might be a miss but I was so hungry, we decided to give it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised! We started with the fried mushrooms with ranch sauce and the bbq wings. Both were very good, my daughter loved the mushrooms. I had the special for my main which was filet mignon topped with a salmon cake with a citrus cream sauce on top. I inhaled it in 5 min. Steak was cooked perfectly medium and seasoned well, salmon cake had a nice crunch without the fishy taste. The citrus sauce brightened up the dish. My husband had the vegetarian pasta which he enjoyed. I ended the meal with key lime pie which was good. Prices are very reasonable considering the quality and amount of food you get. Will be back if we stay in shades of green again!

Crème Brûlée Croissant (from Gaston's Tavern) is the perfect sweet option if you don't want…read moresomething overly sweet. It's a croissant filled with a vanilla bean cream custard, topped with a sugary, carmalized crust, just like you would find on top of a traditional Crème Brûlée dessert. Absolutely fantastic! Jeffrey's Coffee Cold Brew French Roast (also at Gaston's Tavern) is the perfect mid-day pick me up that is super refreshing and also gives you the energy boost you'll likely need. You can add vanilla or caramel flavor too!

For such a limited menu offering, they really choose well. While I may be huge, that has nothing…read moreto do with me being huge fan of their Ham & Gruyère puff pastry, as well as their Crème Brûlée croissant. I've never seen a slice of deli meat presented so delightfully as a grab and go. The employees I interacted with were surprisingly chipper and hospitable for such a warm day. They will direct you to an offering line, where you'll whisk your items away on a cafeteria tray. If it's hot out and there's an open table in the inside dining area, you're winning.

If you have a wedding coming up, you have to hire GCC&C!…read more Jean and LaFronza are super professional, warm and incredibly helpful when it comes to thinking of all the details surrounding the food. My husband and I got lucky that they were our first tasting when looking for our wedding caterer; we tried their crab cakes, salmon cucumber rolls, NY strip steak with chimichurri, mahi mahi with coconut curry sauce, plantains and ratatouille. Everything was absolutely perfect, both during our tasting back in 2021 and at our wedding this past weekend. The steak had a beautiful pink inside and an amazing grill charr on the outside. The coconut curry sauce permeated the mahi mahi and our veggie sides were incredibly fresh tasting. I also have to mention we almost forgot to ask for a vegan, gluten free option for one of our guests but Jean and LaFronza were super accommodating with our request. I can't say enough good things about the food, I am honestly amazed at how they were able to bring everything from Orlando to Indialantic and cook it to perfection. I wish we lived in Florida, but we will absolutely hire them again whenever we have another event there. TLDR: 10/10, highly recommend!

As one of the co-hosts of Diner en Blanc Orlando, I had the distinct privilege of working with Chef…read moreJean and his wife/business partner LaFronza King. They were able to put together an extraordinary menu of entrees for our E-Store to offer our guests at our 2022 event. Consummately professional and absolutely delicious food! In all of our events to date, no other caterer has delivered so many well-prepared and so well-received meals as Gourmet Crepes Cafe & Catering. I can't recommend them highly enough and I look forward to working with them again in the future!

Whether you're looking for a place for horse lessons for your child, for a place to get away…read moreyourself, or for a unique team building activity, Escape with Horses is the barn for you. Escape with Horses is a special place. The owner, Jessica, is warm and knowledgeable and eager to share her love of horses. She has tailored a wide variety of services - lessons (you can sign up for 30 or 60 minutes), yoga at the barn, team building activities, pony camp, painting with horses, and more, for children and adults alike. Everyone who works here is patient, kind, and fun. The horses themselves are a delight. They are Paso Fino horses, so they feature different gaits then "normal" horses, and that adds to the fun. The trainers assess your skill level and pair you with a horse that you will enjoy - whether it's your first time riding or a seasoned rider. I've taken lessons here since January, and they're my most treasured time of the week. I've also done yoga on Sundays, which is a treat in itself. Yoga is hosted among the magnolia trees next to the pasture and riding arena - being in this unique atmosphere takes my practice to the next level. To book a lesson, party, or team building activity you need to call Jessica directly - the phone number is on the website. To book yoga there is an event booking site, which can usually be found on Escape with Horse's Instagram page. Escape with Horses is one of the best kept secrets in the Orlando area! This barn does it all, and they do it well. I loo

My son, age 10, expressed interest in horseback riding lessons. I was a bit reluctant because he's…read moreon the autism spectrum, so I wasn't sure how he'd do. I contacted Jessica, the owner of Escape with Horses, and we scheduled his first lesson a few months ago. Since then, he has been going to lessons regularly. He is proud of his progress and expresses how much he loves being on the beautiful horses. Jessica is extremely knowledgeable, and she demonstrates a skillful balance between setting expectations with a matter-of-fact firmness with compassion and patience. My son has also worked with the other trainers there, and they are absolutely wonderful. Everyone is encouraging, constantly teaching, and happy to celebrate each student's achievements. The stables and paddock are gorgeous and meticulously maintained. I'm so grateful we found Escape with Horses, and for the many lessons my son is learning - from how to ride a horse and strengthen a bond with an animal, to honoring a commitment and working toward goals regularly.