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Jena Pugh

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Raised in Deltona, Florida, just 45 minutes from Orlando, Jena grew up frequenting Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando on a regular basis. Her love for all things Orlando theme parks began on a trip to Walt Disney World in middle school where she camped with a friend at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness. Since then she has made sure to visit all Orlando theme parks on a regular basis, especially during the holidays.

When she’s not writing about Orlando parks and attractions, Jena is busy chasing after her three daughters with her husband, Paul, teaching outdoor fitness bootcamp classes to other mamas, and running marathons, one of which she did through Walt Disney World!

For more updates on Jena, follow her on Google Plus.

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Make Spring a little more magical by making your own chocolate truffle pops at Disney's Riviera Resort (Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

New Chocolate Workshop, Mermaid School & More at Walt Disney World This Spring

Mar 12, 2020 | by Jena Pugh

Swim like a mermaid, argg like a pirate and more at Disney this spring

Spring is in the air at Epcot's Annual International Flower & Garden Festival (Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

What’s New in March: Epcot Flower & Garden, Seven Seas, Food & Wine and More!

Mar 6, 2020 | by Jena Pugh

From food & wine festivals to flower and garden festivals

Watch the hyenas roam the plains at The Edge of Africa at Busch Gardens Tampa (Photo: iStock)

Animals Around the Globe: 10 Fun Facts About a Clan of Hyenas

Feb 26, 2020 | by Jena Pugh

Did you know hyenas laugh to communicate?

Enjoy the delicious treats and plates at Universal's 25th Mardi Gras Celebration (Photo: Universal Orlando)

What’s New in February 2020: Mardi Gras, Seven Seas Food Festival & More!

Feb 10, 2020 | by Jena Pugh

Food, parade floats, festivals and more

Sweep your loved one off to Disney for a romantic getaway this Valentine's Day (Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Top Deals for Valentine’s Day in Orlando

Feb 5, 2020 | by Jena Pugh

Sweep your partner off their feet with these romantic activities

Speed down these new racing water slides coming to Aquatica 2020 (Photo: Aquatica Orlando)

Aquatica Orlando Gets First Dueling Water Slide This Year

Jan 23, 2020 | by Jena Pugh

Race your friends down the first dueling waterslide in Florida

Check out Rhinos at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in the Serengeti Plain (Photo: iStock)

Animals Around the Globe: 10 Fun Facts About a Crash of Rhinos

Jan 14, 2020 | by Jena Pugh

Did you know a female rhino is called a cow?

Celebrate with Elmo at SeaWorld Orlando for Elmo's Birthday Celebration (Photo: SeaWorld Orlando)

What’s New in January 2020: Festival of the Arts, Rock the Universe, Elmo’s Birthday & More!

Jan 10, 2020 | by Jena Pugh

Music festivals, meet-and-greets, birthday celebrations and more

View New Year's Eve from high above at these viewing locations in Orlando (Photo: iStock)

Best Orlando Views for Watching New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Dec 30, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Watch the fireworks go off in the best places in Orlando

Spend your holidays with life-sized LEGO characters and more at LEGOLAND Florida (Photo: LEGOLAND Florida)

Top 10 Orlando Attractions to Do This Holiday Season

Dec 20, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Holiday shows, events, readings and more

Have a Happy Grinchmas this holiday season before watching the famed Macy's Parade at Universal Orlando (Photo: Universal Orlando)

What’s New in December 2019: Epcot Festival of the Holidays, Grinchmas & More!

Dec 9, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

The City Beautiful has transformed for the holidays

Celebrate the holiday season with LEGO characters, a sleigh ride and more at LEGOLAND Florida (Photo: LEGOLAND Florida)

5 Top Tips for Celebrating the Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida

Dec 4, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

From Christmas LEGO characters to holidays shows

Celebrate the holidays at Universal Orlando with these awesome Pre-Black Friday Deals (Photo: Ali Beemer)

Top Orlando Deals for Your Pre-Black Friday Shopping

Nov 26, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Enjoy your Black Friday with these amazing deals

Watch as jellyfish float and wander around at SeaWorld Orlando (Photo: iStock)

Animals Around the Globe: 10 Bioluminescent Facts About Jellyfish

Nov 25, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Did you know that jellyfish come in a rainbow of colors?

The holidays have started at Orlando theme parks like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (Photo: Walt Disney World News)

What’s New in November: Christmas Celebrations, Holiday Festivals & More!

Nov 12, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

From Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to Christmas Celebrations

Kangaroos are very fascinating animals so make sure to see them at Busch Gardens Tampa (Photo: iStock)

Animals Around the Globe: 10 Down Under Facts About Kangaroos

Nov 7, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Did you know that kangaroos can jump a distance of 30 feet?

See Neil Patrick Harris or Whoopi Goldberg narrate at Epcot's Festival of the Holidays Candlelight Processional (Photo: Walt Disney World News)

Walt Disney World Announced Narrative Lineup for Candlelight Processional at Epcot

Nov 1, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Listen to one of these celebrities read the story of Jesus at Epcot this holiday season

Walk through the new Epcot Experience to see what fantastic new updates are coming to Epcot by 2021 (Photo: Walt Disney World News)

What’s New at Walt Disney World & Beyond in 2020

Oct 29, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Discover what’s new in Orlando theme parks coming 2020

Check out all of these cool facts and see sloths at Busch Gardens Tampa in Animal Connections (Photo: iStock)

10 Slow Facts About The Tree Dweller, The Sloth

Oct 25, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Did you know that despite being slow, sloths are great swimmers?

Join Harry, Ron and Hermione on a magical adventure with the new Wizarding World vacation package (Photo: Universal Orlando)

5 Reasons to Get Excited About the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package

Oct 22, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Hop in your flying car because this vacation package is a can’t miss opportunity

For a not-so-scary good time this October, head to Walt Disney World for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Photo: Walt Disney World News)

10 Best Halloween Deals in Orlando

Oct 17, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Have a spooktacular time in Orlando this Halloween season

Get really scared this Halloween season at Busch Gardens Tampa's Howl-O-Scream (Photo: Busch Gardens Tampa)

What’s New in October: Epcot Food & Wine, Halloween Events & More!

Oct 2, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

It’s all about the spooks of Halloween

Epcot Forever debuts today at Walt Disney World's Epcot Park (Photo: Walt Disney World News)

The Wait is Over! ‘Epcot Forever’ Debuts Today

Oct 1, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Say hello to the new fireworks show Epcot Forever!

Head down to Miami for a beautiful Fall day (Photo: One Day Miami Tour)

5 Orlando Tours to Book This Fall

Sep 30, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Tour around the City Beautiful as it starts to cool off for Fall

Enjoy a night of singing with your friends at Planet Hollywood's Stargazers Bar for Karaoke night (Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Stargazers Bar Launches Karaoke Night at Planet Hollywood

Sep 27, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Break out the tunes in this new nighttime karaoke session

It's time for Halloween at LEGOLAND Florida with meet-and-greets, trick-or-treating and more (Photo: LEGOLAND Florida)

Ultimate Guide to LEGOLAND’s Brick-or-Treat 2019

Sep 25, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

From trick-or-treating to shows and more

Experience all 10 haunted houses, both shows and five scare zones with this added Halloween Horror Nights night (Photo: Universal Orlando)

Universal Orlando Adds Another Day to Halloween Horror Nights 2019

Sep 24, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Enjoy another night of fright

Make sure to try the new festive fall treats at the Orlando parks (Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Happy First Day of Fall! How to Celebrate in Orlando

Sep 23, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

Grab your pumpkin spice because its fall!

Spend a night with the creatures of the night at ZooTampa's Halloween event (Photo: ZooTampa at Lowry Park)

10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween Beyond the Orlando Theme Parks

Sep 20, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

From haunted forests to creative Halloween experiences

Relax at the beach at Loews Portofino Bay or back in the 50's at Cabana Bay's Castaway Pool (Photo: Universal Orlando)

5 Best Pools at Universal Orlando Hotels

Sep 18, 2019 | by Jena Pugh

From under-water sound systems to relaxing beach pools

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