Eileen Ogintz: The Secret to Getting Teens Up Early on Vacation

Welcome to Universal Orlando's brand new Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which has made family vacations hip again for the high-school and post high school crowd.

Ogintz: The secret to getting teens up early on vacation: Harry Potter

Its a family vacation first. No, Im not talking about how you can feel the dragons breath as you soar over Hogsmeade with Harry Potter on his forbidden journey, eat exploding candy, ride on a dragon, drink frozen butter beer (tastes like cream soda with a shot of caramel) or have a wandkeeper in his dusty shop direct you to just the right wand to perfect your wizarding skills.

Taking (and waking) the kids for Harry Potter

Few things can get a teenager out of bed before the crack of noon. You can add the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the list.

Booth angers organizers

The manager of the Caruso Club, Johnny Cimino, is red-faced about a promotion offered during the Italian Festival at the club last weekend. Organizers added a marketplace of exhibitors to the popular summer event for the first time.[...]

Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at SeaWorld Offers Guests a Chance to Shop 'til They Drop

Vacationers escaping to sunny Orlando for a summer vacation shouldn't forget to add one more destination to their list â Orlando Premium Outlets. A shopper's delight, the outlet mall features the best designer brands from Nike to Coach to Burberry.