Latest I-Drive Orlando News

Tuesday March, 27 was National Paella day. We celebrated by going to our favorite Paella spot on I-Drive Orlando named Tapa Toro. If you have not been, Tapa Toro is located in front of the Orlando Eye and in the I-Drive 360 complex. This Paella is one of the best I have ever had. The flavors of this Paella is what makes it so delicious. They mix in tons...

Arnold Palmer Spiked Half & Half, a spiked version of the classic beverage is celebrating its Orlando debut with a complimentary evening at Topgolf Orlando on March 15th from 6-9PM.

Guests will enjoy giveaways, complimentary Topgolf plays, food, and of course, plenty of Arnold Palmer Spiked. Tickets are now available to the public via Eventbrite. RSVP required. First come, first...

Springfield-based Andy's Frozen Custard will be expanding into I-Drive Orlando this spring, with a "totally unique" design planned for it's I-Drive Orlando location. That's according to Eric Reed, co-owner of franchisee Rancher's Custard Company, which operates Andy's in Oklahoma, Texas and, soon, Florida.

Reed told the News-Leader a store opening...

I-Drive Orlando has a new 24-hour tenant. Could be the only Lounge open 24 hours on I-Drive Orlando. We have to give the owners of Cafe 34 Istanbul to take this plunge. The Turkish Kitchen also features Hookah Lounge & Full Bar. The location is great and located in the Kings Bowling shopping center. Literally facing the Orlando Eye. If you are in...

December 15 • 6pm – 8pm Orlando’s top chefs put their chainsaw skills to the test, battling each other, and the Florida weather, for top honors at Iced Out, our annual poolside ice sculpture competition. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, with holiday treats, festive drinks and specialty cocktails available for purchase.

You come to Orlando for vacation and after a long day at the park you just want some pizza. The hotel you are staying at has some slipped under your hotel door. Looks like a great deal right? Well, beware of credit card scams using these fake flyers. These are notorious on International Drive Orlando (IDrive). They prey on hotels that are large and can't act fast enough to stop these people...

Topgolf, an entertainment center offering golfing games and a sports bar atmosphere, will open its Orlando location on Friday, the company said.
Topgolf Orlando is located on I-Drive Orlando - Convention Way and Universal Boulevard, across the street from the Orange County Convention Center.
The new three level, 65,000-square-foot venue is the company's 36th location worldwide....

Dinosaurs are moving onto I-Drive Orlando, big time. Extreme Dinosaurs: The Exhibition, featuring skeletons and full-size animatronic versions of the prehistoric animals, is scheduled to open Oct. 12. The attraction will include creatures that represent millions of years and from around the globe, said Neil Tamboline, senior manager of production. The exhibit is scheduled to be in Orlando for...

The Blackfish Documentary takes a look at Tilikum Killer whale and his life around Sea World. The court has ruled that Tilikum is not a human-like Steven Avery and you can read the court information here. 

Tilikum killed a Sea World animal trainer, and the family could have sincerely held Sea World accountable. The family...

If you are like me, you somehow developed allergies middle of your life (how does that happen?) Heres the list from Universal Orlando. It isn't very comprehensive; however, so it is always worth talking to the server and they will arrange for a chef or manager to come and speak to you. Butterbeer at Harry Potter is not suitable for those with a dairy allergy, unfortunately.

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Top Golf with locations across the US will open another location on I-Drive Orlando. OPENING EARLY 2017 Top Golf Will be located at Convention Way and Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL...