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The Polite Pig Restaurant On April 10, 2017, The Polite Pig in Town Center at Disney Springs™ at Walt Disney World® Resort opens. The newest concept for award-winning Orlando Chefs James and Julie Petrakis. This husband-wife team, also own The Ravenous Pig and Swine & Sons in Winter Park and Cask & Larder at Orlando International Airport, and are opening this newest concept with James Petrakis’ brother Brian. The Polite Pig features “modern barbecue” in an open kitchen...
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Comments Off Pandora - World of Avatar - at Animal Kingdom Pandora - The World of Avatar Get ready to go out of this world when you visit Pandora - World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. As a Disney Vacation Rental Home Connection member, VillaDirect got to visit early and take a look around. Here's 5 tips we learned during our visit that we thought would be helpful to pass along to our guests and friends coming to Animal Kingdom.
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4Rivers Smokehouse Restaurant 4Rivers Smokehouse Restaurant has expanded again in central Florida and we are so excited to have them even closer to our area! The newer Kissimmee area location is close to The Loop shopping center and offers a great place to relax and fill up during your shopping trip. If you are looking for some authentic down home southern cooking during your next VillaDirect vacation 4Rivers is the place to be!
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The Summer of Mako is prowling now! From June 10 - August 7, SeaWorld will feature Summer of Mako, an all-new event that encourages families to explore, be inspired and take action to protect our one ocean. Whether you want to meet animal experts, dive deeper into an ocean of interactive games or experience Orlando’s tallest, fastest and longest coaster, Mako, Summer of Mako has something for everyone.
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There are many activities that we at VillaDirect have found for everyone to enjoy in this month’s edition of Free things to do in Orlando blog series! Save money without sacrificing a great time with our top picks for free entry to fun entertainment options found all around the Orlando and Central Florida area! April Events: . Everyday: LEGO Imagination Center at Disney Springs, as well as Disney Springs itself! . April 7 - April 28: Sha...
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Our local Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville at Universal City Walk in Orlando! While this is one of the more popular restaurants across the nation, the Universal Orlando branch really pulls out all the stops to ensure their guests are thoroughly fed and thoroughly entertained! With family fun and adult time too, there is something for everyone to be 'wastin' away again in Margaritaville'! Margarita...
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