Legoland

Have you visited LEGOLAND yet? It looks to be a fantastic time for kids and dogs alike...oh wait, dogs can't go. Well back to he kids...there is a ton of fun things to do there. I hear the Bricks & Breakfast experience is yummy. They even have a waterpark...but check the hours now that it is fall they are not open for water fun everyday. The most important part is the food...they have plenty of choices. Check them all out here. They also have some super fantastic specials going on right now so check their main website for discounts!

If you have been there or go in the future please do comment and let us know how it is!

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The 19th annual Epcot International Food & Wine tasting is going on now! It stared on September 19th and runs until November 10th.

You can get full details here. I am told this is a delicious experience...they won't let dogs in. So I cannot attend. Let me know how it is...

Halloween

How we love October, temperatures cool off, the weather gets better and Halloween happens!!! The costumes, the parties, the CANDY!!!!

Universal Studio's hold Halloween Horror Nights which is probably too scary for the wee ones but don't fret. There is plenty of fun out there for the little ones!

Mickey has a Not so Scary Halloween party that runs now through October 31st.  Highlights during the evening event feature a parade, fireworks, Disney characters wearing Halloween outfits and candy treats. Participants, of course, also can enjoy the Magic Kingdom’s other attractions. Event hours are 7 p.m. to midnight.
 Sea World will hold its kid-friendly Spooktacular events from 12 noon to 8 p.m. on four fall weekends, Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 18-20 and 25-27. A live DJ will lead kids in singing and dancing at Penelope’s Party Zone. Youngsters will be able to work on sea-themed arts and crafts, create their own treats at a cookie decoration station and pose with sea-themed characters. New this year for an extra fee is Dine With Shamu Halloween Spooktacular Brunch, eating at a table near to the killer whales. Of course there are treats at several trick or treat stations. A Spooktacular Dance party an hour before closing will end Spooktacular days. Halloween events are included in regular park admission.  Legoland in Winter Haven has a kid-friendly Brick-or-Treat Halloween celebration to entertain youngsters with a several special events on October weekends. Kids will be able to help build an eight-foot tall brick ghost model, go on a Scary Scavenger Hunt in Miniland, follow the Brick-or-Treat Trail, compete in a costume contest in three age groups, meet Lego Halloween characters and see the world’s largest Lego jack-o-lantern. Halloween events are included in park admission.  We will catch up on the Zoo's and Haunted Houses in our next edition! Check back!  

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/florida-travel/article2091030.html#storylink=cpy

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/florida-travel/article2091030.html#storylink=cpy
 

Light It Up

The crane arrived on Disney property yesterday at Cinderella's Castle! They will start installing the lights for the Christmas display today and work on it until September 21st. They will be dodging rain drops but I am sure they will get it done!

Want to Get Wet?

It is still hot in Central Florida and there is no better way to cool off than to hit one of the awesome water parks in Orlando!

The kids are back to school and the crowds are smaller, lines are shorter and it makes for a great day trip!

Wet-n-Wild

The signature water park in Orlando is Wet n Wild. Their website is great and offers several packages and discounts for booking in advance. Get their hours here and even check out the rides! They have a number of concessions available, food, drink, ice cream. They offer lockers and showers as well. The lazy river and the wave pool are fan favorites! Wet n Wild also offers a sand beach on their lake with volleyball courts. It is a fun day for the whole family, there is something for kids of every age!

Aquatica

This is a Sea World Park and offers thrill rides and a ton of family fun for the little ones. They also offer packages and group rates. They even have swimming lessons! Check them out here.

Blizzard Beach

Blizzard Beach is located on Disney Property and has been a favorite water park for many years. It has a ton of rides for kids of all ages and plentiful areas to eat and relax!

Typhoon Lagoon

Also at Disney is Typhoon Lagoon! It also offers many rides and activities. Including a surfing program! Get the scoop here.

Whichever park you choose, you are sure to have a great time!

Planning a Trip to the Beach?

If you are planning a trip to central Florida and want to include the beach, there is no better time than AFTER Labor Day, obviously for those with children in school this may not work. However, if you are lucky enough to have small children then this is the time for you! After Labor Day the crowds clear, prices drop and there is virtually no wait anywhere for a table in a restaurant.

Visiting Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach or Flagler Beach? You may just have the beach to yourself on a weekday. Condo and hotel pools are empty and traffic is gone!

We highly recommend Labor Day through Thanksgiving for your beach vacation. Contact Baby Wheels Daytona for all your stroller needs! All of our strollers are beach ready!

Winter Park

Looking for something to do outside of the theme parks...check out Winter Park! Winter Park is just north of Orlando and is filled with arts and culture, parks and activities. It is home to Rollins College and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Natural Art. Winter Park is also a great destination for Nature Lovers with 70 parks that host events, celebrations and festivals all throughout the year.

Here is a list of some of those festivals and events for you to check out. The Winter Park Art Festival is quite famous and is always fantastic! (hint - you will need a stroller)

They also have a smaller Autumn Art Festival in October.  Held annually on the second weekend in October, this community-oriented sidewalk show presents quality visual art, live entertainment, children's activities and more.  The festival is held in beautiful Central Park located along historic Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park. It is Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, 2014.

Here are a couple of neat sites to help you plan your visit to Winter Park:

Virtual Tourist

Experience Park Avenue

Winter Park Information

Enjoy your visit!

Disney FastPass

Here is your handy dandy FastPass guide for Disney Parks!

Want to skip the lines at Disney...their FastPass service makes it easy by letting you reserve access to your favorite Walt Disney World experiences before you even leave your house!

Just login to the Disney Experience Planning Page or use their Mobile app and reserving your favorite show, rides, fireworks and attractions is right at your fingertips!

FastPass is included with your tickets, or annual passes and you can choose what you want to reserve up to 30 days in advance!

Go here to learn more and get everything set up!!

 

I Love Rockets!

Have you been to Kennedy Space Center? What a great place for a day-trip during your central Florida visit! You can hit the Shuttle Launch Experience and see what it was like to take to the skies in the Space Shuttle, or learn how to train as an Astronaut in the Astronaut training experience.

KSC offers guided tours of the facility, you can explore certain areas on your own and they have FOOD! There are several different cafes to chose from for your dining pleasure. They have even been know to have a dog buscuit or two!

Check out their webcam here to see what is going on! Click here for tickets and more information.

Vacation Checklist

Going on vacation? Hitting the beach? The theme parks? Overseas maybe? Whatever your vacation plans are there are a ton of things to do before you go, so Dunkin says here are some great websites to help you get ready for that exciting trip!

Vacation Checklist - it is what it sounds like - the ultimate vacation checklist, there is no way you will forget anything with this!

Traveler Savvy - this site has it all from the "mother of all vacation checklists" to sales tax rates for every zip code! You need this site!

Eagle Creek - this site sells stuff but it also has some great resources for travelers. Check it out!

Of course if you are traveling to Orlando or any of the beaches to the east you need us! Reserve your stroller here Baby Wheels Orlando or Babywheels Daytona!

Enjoy!

Ormond Beach

Ormond Beach is the place to go for some good quiet beach time. It is a great place to stay to stay away from the crowds. It is close enough to Daytona to enjoy all the attractions and things to do without the traffic and congestion.

Baby Wheels Daytona delivers stroller and a full line of accessories right to your door, airport, hotel or beach in Ormond Beach!

Ormond Beach Information

City website

Ormond Chamber of Commerce

Ormond Beach Observer

Ormond Beach Attractions

Villains Unleashed

Love the Villains!! Mark your calendar for August 23rd. That is the one and only day you can see Villains Unleashed! It starts at 8:00 pm and runs until 1:00 am at Disney's Hollywood Studios. There will be more than 50 villains in attendance...my favorite is Cruella De Vil....I love those Dalmatian puppies! 

Captain Hook, Darth Vader, Oogie Boogie, Hades, and the Evil Queen are some of the other bad guys who will take the stage that evening. Their will also be a special "Villainy in the Skies" fireworks show, a "wicked" Fantasmic pre-show, dance parties and villainous food, drink and merchandise. Tickets are $67 for adults, $62 for children 3-9. A limited number of tickets are available at DisneyVillainsParty.com, or by calling 407-939-1933.

P.S. Be sure you have your Baby Wheels stroller in case the little ones get tired! 

New Smyrna Beach

Beautiful New Smyrna Beach is just south of Daytona Beach and offers a wealth of great things to do. From the arts to boating and water sports it is a great place to vacation. The great news is we offer a full line of strollers for rent in New Smyrna Beach and they are beach ready! Find out more about the area and all it offers with these great sites:

New Smyrna Beach Happenings - all the night life, dining and drink specials and events are here.

New Smyrna Beach Mom - all the kid friendly events, school & sports information is here. Check her site for surf zones, fishing guides, tide charts, beach access information and more.

Vision Fitness - traveling to the beach and want to work out, Vision offers daily, weekly and monthly memberships.

NSB Waterfront Loop - all the events in the waterfront areas of NSB

The Little Theatre of NSB - offers theatre productions year round.

Atlantic Center for the Arts - everything related to the arts

Check out New Smyrna Beach - an easy drive from Orlando and a beautiful beach!

Sea World

I love Sea World! Lots of animals for me to hang out with....I love the Stingray Tank..I watch them go round and round...and the sea lions...I could go on and on!!

If you are visiting Sea World here are some great resources for information on the inside scoop at this awesome park!

The SeaWorld website that is a good place to start!

The SeaWorld Parks Blog - lots of info on the animals and rescue efforts on this one.

SeaWorld Mommy - all kinds of information, free stuff and giveaways here.

SeaFun Blog - all the news and happenings at SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove

Aquatica - their main site

Discovery Cove - their main site

Lots of fun things to do with the kiddies at the SeaWorld Parks! Be sure to get your stroller at Baby Wheels Orlando before you head out!

Head to the Beach!

I want to share some cool things to do in Daytona Beach! Also some resources to help you find all the insider information! My buddy Boss listens in on the east coast and keeps me informed. Today I have some great stuff to share.

The official guide to Daytona Beach is here.

Daytona Lagoon is a nice little water park to visit while you are visiting the area.

While you are here you have to check out the Boardwalk and the Pier.

If you are here for a special occasion check out the wonderful dining at Martini's Restaurant

Race Fan? Check out the Speedway

If you need news about the area check out the Daytona Beach News Journal.

The Virtual Tourist gives a great list of things to do!

Stay tuned more on our wonderful east coast to come!

Orlando's Other Attractions-Universal

Yes, you are probably here for Disney, especially if you have kids. There are some other really fun things to do in Orlando! Over the next few days I will pick an attraction and give you some places to go for information! My auntie Pam says I have to spread my love a little bit!

Today we will chat about Universal Studios! Here are some fantastic sources of information on Universal.

The main site of course is here. My friend Harry Potter is housed at Universal and I love visiting him!

So here we go:

The Official Blog of Universal Studios can be found here. It is full of information and is updated regularly. A must visit for those planning a trip to Universal.

Orlando Informer is a great site dedicated primarily to Universal but on occasion touches on the other parks and resorts.

Inside Universal provides and "unofficial" look inside Universal Studios. Reviews and such, worth a read.

The page dedicated to Universal by the Orlando Sentinel provides news and information.

If you have already visited Universal my Auntie Pam would love to hear how you liked it!!

Check back tomorrow for Sea World information!

Find It Here

We have searched high and low and uncovered the very best Disney Blogs for you to check out!

The Disney Blog - these folks post multiple times a day with interesting information...John Frost covers the big stuff on this one.

Touring Plan - we love this one. Several people write this one and it is an extension of the always great Touring Plan website. Good information and is always up to date.

Disney Food Blog - Food, that is all we need to say. My favorite thing. Food, and lots of it! If you don't get hungry looking at the picture on this one I will be shocked.

The "World" According to Jack - Disney World that is...This is a very well organized blog from a guy who goes to Disney frequently and has great insight, pictures and information on what is good at Disney. Worth a read!

The Daily Disney - this is the Blog about Disney from the Orlando Sentinel - lots of news about new and upcoming attractions. Great to check out while you are visiting for current information.

Disney Parks Blog - this is the real deal right from Disney.

Disney World Basics - new to Disney - start here.

Parkeology - a funny look at Disney - one of my faves.

There are many more blog resources on Disney but these are our favorites.

Happy Birthday to the Duck!

Holy Cow...or Holy Ducks....we forgot Donald Duck's Birthday! He turned 80 recently and we totally forgot!! So...happy birthday to our favorite Duck! I wonder if they could make me into a cartoon character?

Potter Watch!

Well the Twilight Bark has been busy this week, I have just heard that there is a soft opening at Universal for the new Harry Potter Hogwarts Express.  It is going to be running intermittently during the days leading up to the big opening on 8th July.

Can dogs get aboard the train?

Potter Fever Is Heating Up!

The Twilight Bark has been at fever pitch just recently, the new Harry Potter rides are due to open in just 10 days! Yes on the 29th of June!! The boards have all come down and they have revealed the new Kings Cross Station and Platform 9 3/4, the three tiered Knight Bus, the Leaky Caldron, now thats sounds like something I could sink my teeth into and more.

I think Harry Potter needs a side kick, forget Ron, think Dunkin’!, I would make a great companion and I would get to go on all the rides!

Go here to take a look inside!

Hugs and Licks

Buggy Butlers Are Here!

My Mama has shown me the new Buggy Butlers that my Auntie Pam has bought for the Baby Wheel strollers.  They are a parent console and cool bag in one. I really like the Mango one but they come in black, midnight blue, aqua, mango and niki pink.  They can hold two drinks in the drinks carriers and all sorts of goodies in the insulated inside, there is even a pocket for your cell phone!  Personally I don’t have a cell phone so I fill mine with Scooby Snacks!

You can buy them direct from my Mama at 1-800-510-2480. 

Star Wars Land

Star Wars Land is Coming!

I heard some rumors on the Twilight Bark that our friends at Hollywood Studios are closing the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular and replacing it with Star Wars Land.  Not sure how I feel about it, I love the Indiana Jones show with the large ball, always wanted to chase that, but the Star Wars Land sounds great.

Here is the Buzz on that. - click the link for more info  

Maybe I could audition for the Rebel Alliance.

Missing in Action

Sorry I have been absent! The humans have been busy getting Baby Wheels Daytona up and running. I have been feeling a bit neglected! I do have plenty of news to share so stay tuned!!

Check out our new Facebook Page for Daytona - lots of good stuff coming!

Sunscreen & Water

Just a reminder from Dunkin" and all your Baby Wheels friends! This is Florida...keep your water handy and wear sunscreen! If you are visiting our locations in Daytona or New Smyrna Beach, always swim near a life guard...my water bowl is always full and I love to go in the water (by the big red lifeguard tower)

Sounds Like Summer

It Sounds Like Summer at Epcot! Starting June 8^th there will be a cool summer line up…it includes:

June 8-14:                    Hotel Californis–Salute to the Eagles

June 15-21:                  Don’t Stop Believin’–Journey Tribute Band

June 22-28:                  Good Vibrations-A Tribute to the Beach Boys

June 29-July 5:             Don’t Look Back-Boston Tribute Band

July 6-12:                     Stayin’ Alive–Bee Gees Tribute

July 13-19:                   Slippery When Wet-The ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute

July 20-26:                   A Tribute to U2

Catch all the shows at 5:30; 6:45 and 8 p.m. (except on July 4^th the shows are 5:15; 6:30; 7:45 and 9 p.m.

Sounds Like Summer Concerts are included in your Epcot Admission! 

Seven Dwarfs Mine

 

The Twilight Bark had revealed that a new roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom is OPEN! It is the Seven Dwarfs Mine.

Does everyone else love to have the wind in their ears like I do, it will be just like when I hang out of Papa’s car window but cooler!  I can’t wait to get my seat and they say the height restriction is 38” I should be good for that, keep your paws crossed I get on!

Happy Tails!!

How to Pick the Best Rental Stroller

My Aunt Pam says lots of people ask her about what they should look for in a rental stroller, here are some of things she said:

• Needs to fold easily, when you are moving around the theme parks an easy fold system is the way to go.  All of our strollers have the easy to fold mechanism
• Size of the stroller, your child needs to be able to move comfortably in the stroller and it is best to look at the weight and height restrictions.  Our single and double strollers have a 44’ height and 50 pound seat restriction.  We also carry the GT models which are slightly larger with 48’ and 50 pound and we also have the Bob motion which holds a child up to 65 pounds.
• Storage - as you go round the theme parks you will pick up all sorts of goodies so you need plenty of room for your haul.  Our strollers have large under seat storage and also seat pockets, for Mom and Pop we have a parent console too.
• Easy to Notice - when you leave your strollers at the rides in the parks it is often hard to spot your stroller.  We put a bright lime green tag on your stroller that has our logo and also your family name.
• Cleanliness - all our strollers are cleaned thoroughly before they are rented out, if you have an allergy issues let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them

I may be bias but I think our Baby Wheels Strollers are the best!

Hugs and Licks

Dunkin’

The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

I hear that this human Jimmy Fallon has a similar thing to our Twilight Bark but it is for humans and he is bringing his show to Universal Orlando! He will be here June 17th - June 19th.

Some of the humans scheduled to appear are Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Buffett and Pitbull, I rather like the sound of them.  It is all to help celebrate Universal’s new Harry Potter attractions which are a blast!!

I am hoping my Mama and my Papa are going to get me tickets, I think I would like to hang out with PitBull!!

Hugs and Licks

Dunkin'

Cabana Bay Beach Resort

At the Cabana, la la

Hi folks, I am sitting here by the pool singing to myself ‘ at the Copa, Copa Cabana’, just heard that we can now deliver  our strollers direct to bell services at the new Cabana Bay Resort at Universal.

Its a great looking place, all retro fittings and the pools are breathtaking, I could have a long doggy paddle in them!

Happy Travels! 

Why Choose a Rental Stroller?

My Mama says some people have been asking why chose a stroller rental over renting one at the theme parks.  All the parks rent strollers by the day but they tend to be the heavy plastic ones that don’t recline.  If you are only visiting for one day they will probably be your best option but if you are staying for longer than you should consider renting a stroller.

Ours at Baby Wheels Orlando and Baby Wheels Daytona are all high end makes, Baby Jogger and Britax and all come with fully reclining seats.  They have sunshades and rain covers and are easily folded and unfolded so you can move round the transportation systems very easily.  They are delivered direct to your hotel or resort and are yours for the duration of your order so if you are traveling to the coast for a day or maybe a shopping trip to one of the many malls, visiting the other attractions or even to restaurants (I like restaurants, they have food, my favorite is beef burgers and donuts, but I am rambling now) they go with you, the park ones have to be returned as you leave the park at night.

I am very proud to be the official mascot for Baby Wheels Orlando and Baby Wheels Daytona, just give my Mama a call and she will help you.  Tell her I sent you!

Baby Boom!

The Baby Boom continues with another baby giraffe being born at Busch Gardens in Tampa, that makes three now.  They are the cutest!! I especially like animals that are near my size, mind you I think when these little chaps grow up they may dwarf even me!

The three babies have been kept quiet and safe with their mamas while they get used to everything but the Twilight Bark tells me in the next couple of weeks they will be making an entrance at the Serengeti Plains at Busch Gardens.

I just want to lick them!

Animal Kingdom

My Pals at the Animal Kingdom

My pals Pluto and Goofy are ready and waiting to meet all you lovely folks at Dinoland in the Animal Kingdom.  I like the sound of that place, an Animal Kingdom, maybe I could be something important there! HA, my Papa says I could be the Court Jester!   Oh well at least I am happy....the happiest dog around! 

Come visit us at Baby Wheels Orlando! 

New Additions!

WOW, I have just seen all the new strollers that we have here at Baby Wheels Orlando, they are really great! Personally I like the teal color best, it matches my scarf and my eyes!  Mind you the red one is really pretty too!  They should make strollers for Doggies too, I could relax and be pushed around all day and play all night then!  Maybe not, my mama is shouting No!  I thought she liked it when I spread the house with toilet paper.

Oh well back to keeping my ears open for any gossip on the Twilight Bark.

Hugs and Licks

Dunkin’

Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

My papa says this is a Mexican drinking holiday - where is my margarita? On second thought I would prefer food! I could get used to this, relaxing by the pool with a enchilada in each paw! 

Star Wars Weekends

Hi Folks, Dunkin’ the official Ambassadog of Baby Wheels here!

I have just got a bark from my pal Pluto reminding me about Disney’s Hollywood Studios special Star Wars Weekends that run through May and June.  It sure looks like fun.  Maybe I could dress up like Chewbacca and frighten my papa with the growling!  Then again maybe not, I always fancied being Luke Skywalker and even Mark Hamill is due on 6th June! I can’t wait!!

We Are Heading East!

Hi everyone, it is really busy here at Baby Wheels Orlando! Now we are expanding and will be delivering to the east coast! My Auntie Pam says we are now offering strollers to vacationers staying in Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach  New Smyrna Beach and surrounding areas! Very exciting news! The strollers are great on the flat sands and as they all offer a reclining seat it is great for the little ones to have a sleep on the beach in comfort. Personally I don’t understand why they can’t all curl up like us doggies, turn a few circles and plop right down! 

I love a run along the seashore and maybe a splash in the beautiful ocean,  if you see me running along the beach you know they brought me on a delivery! 

Stay tuned for details!!

Mark Your Stroller!

Hi Moms and Dads, my papa says don’t forget when you take your stroller rental into the theme parks to mark it with something you can easily recognize.  In a mass of strollers it is hard to find yours especially if you are not that familiar with it.  My Auntie Pam says all her Baby Wheels Orlando strollers have bright lime green labels with your family name on and Baby Wheels Orlando to help them easier to spot.

Funny, she did not seem to go for my idea of scenting them all, us dogs would be able to find the right stroller within seconds but I guess we have to keep things clean for the little ones.  I know Auntie Pam really cleans her strollers well, my papa helps out too, they put them in this strange looking contraption which they tell me cleans and sanitizes them!

Happy Easter!

Easter has arrived at Disney! Clearly my doggie friends are reaping the benefits! 

While my papa was out delivering Baby Wheels Orlando strollers this morning he noticed all the Disney resorts have lovely Easter baskets made up for everyone, get yours while they last!

Personally, I am not a fan of chocolate and don’t forget it can be poisonous to doggies but I am rather partial to the odd bone or two and love my kibble and bits.  Now give me a basket with a big rawhide and a chew toy or two - well that would be heaven!

Have a safe and happy Easter everyone!

Gringotts Coaster

Have been keeping my ears open on the Twilight Bark and it seems some of my canine friends have been on Potter Watch...the Gringotts Coaster and Diagon Alley are progressing well. The Gringotts Ride is being built in a 75,000 square foot building and will feature ride vehicles that hold 12 people! I wonder how many of me that is? 

The ride should open this summer in June or thereabouts and my Auntie Pam (who is British) tells me that the Kings Cross Station is very realistic. I am slightly bothered by the rats, goblins, dragons, unicorns and oh the CATS in the Harry Potter films..but I am cheered by the only one very majestic beast Sirius Black transformed into Padfoot..I want to see more Dogs in the movies....oh and less cats!  There is paws for thought! 

Hugs & licks

Dunkin