A Four Seasons Escape in Orlando and Kissimmee

A Four Seasons Escape in Orlando and Kissimmee

For Pasadena Magazine in print, travel journalist Lisa Niver spotlights luxury at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, using it as a refined base to explore Central Florida’s standout experiences across Orlando and Kissimmee. From scuba diving at EPCOT’s DiveQuest and her first airboat ride with Wild Florida to spa indulgence, breakfast with Goofy, dining at Columbia Restaurant, and an event at Top Tier by Reunion in the Vacation Home Capital of the U.S., the story captures a seamless blend of adventure, luxury, and local charm.

Where Disney Magic Goes Underwater: Scuba Diving at EPCOT

While attending DEMA in Orlando, I experienced DiveQuest at EPCOT, a one-of-a-kind scuba adventure inside the 5.7-million-gallon Living Seas aquarium at Walt Disney World. Certified divers can explore crystal-clear water, swim alongside sharks and sea turtles, and interact with family watching from the other side of the glass — a uniquely magical EPCOT experience.

Celebrate Early and Often

Travel journalist Lisa Niver shares why she believes in celebrating early and often, turning a birthday into a journey across Philadelphia, New York City, Toronto, Los Angeles, Orlando, and at sea. From Calder Gardens and Broadway to Canadian Thanksgiving, hockey, maple syrup farms, cruising with NCL, scuba diving, and first-time adventures, the story highlights how travel, community, and health are life’s greatest gifts.

The National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards December 2022

The National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards Honorees: Byron Allen, Jennifer Lee, Ryan Seacrest, Tanya Tucker and Marla Gibbs Embed from Getty Images UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 04: Lisa Niver and BJ Korros attend the 15th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards at Sheraton Universal Hotel on December 04, 2022 in Universal City, … Continued

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Theme Park Fun in Orlando

A holiday to Disneyland was every kid’s dream when I was growing up and it finally became a reality last year, albeit as an adult. But better late than never! The theme parks are not just for kids any more and in fact parents probably look forward to it just as much as their kids thanks to … Continued

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