The best decisions you can make in Orlando right now
We've said it before and we'll say it again: Orlando's the place to be. But, we'll admit, it's even better if you make the right moves. Here's some key things to keep in mind as you brave the City Beautiful.
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Get an Express pass at Universal
Time is money. Or, in this case, more opportunities to get a little queasy on really fun rides.
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Smile for the photo booth at Will’s Pub — and stay for the show
Not only will you have a good night, you'll get a lasting memory in the form of a photo booth print.
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Learn Orlando’s backroads (and avoid I-4 at all costs)
Any true Orlandoan knows the defeating feeling of putting your car in park on I-4 because you haven’t moved for at least five minutes. Get to know the locals-only routes for a much less stressful commute.
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Wait in line for one of Orlando's most hard-to-get tables
It's no secret Orlando is home to some great eats. Unfortunately for us, that means some of the best spots for a killer meal are some of the busiest. You may have to battle your way through a reservation list and a bit of a wait, but at
these spots, it's always worth it.
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Don't feed the swans at Lake Eola, but pet all the dogs
Feeding wild animals is never a good idea, and we can promise you the Lake Eola swans don't want your scraps. Let's not forget what happened to Lake Eola feathered royalty Queenie, whose past lover died from a
popcorn overdose.
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Get standing room tickets for an Orlando City home game
Sure, you do have to stand the whole time, but that's a small price to pay for an afternoon of excitement.
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Tip your bartender at your favorite neighborhood bar
We're all in this together — spread love to your community and leave a nice tip.
Catch a cult classic at Enzian Theater
With weekly showings and special events like cult classic nights, Enzian Theater is never a bad idea to scratch your cinematic itch.
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Get an Orange County Library card
You can get books home-delivered, learn how to use Photoshop, reserve free meeting spaces, use Melrose Center podcasting facilities for super cheap, take a free sewing class, learn ESL, check out comic books, get five free movies a month from Kanopy... the list of free and nearly free stuff is almost endless.
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Preorder your Pub Sub
Order your Pub sub online and thumb your nose at the crowd in line as you stroll in and pick it up with no waiting. Follow @PubSubs_on_sale on Twitter so you always know when there's a bargain.
