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Spring Break Golf-Related Activities To Do With Friends And Family In Orlando

Mike — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:52 +0000

With Spring Break not too far away, golf lovers living in colder environments have the chance to plan the ultimate getaway. If you are looking at options for destinations, Orlando, Florida is the way to go to get back into the game.

A successful golf vacation requires knowing which course(s) present challenges for players of different levels, as well as the opportunity to improve your skills. A long day of golf should also be followed by the right dinners to celebrate the occasion.

Staying at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando can help you get the most out of your golf retreat. Here are Spring Break golf-related activities to do with friends and family in Orlando.

Alternate Shots

If are you looking for ways to make your games of golf a more team-based activity, then a game of Alternate Shots can help. With this game, you can have two teams where one player hits the tee shot, the next player plays the approach, and you continue with each shot and team member until you get the ball in the hole.

Alternate Shots can work if you know each member of your team has a better time hitting certain shots than others. This can also help speed up your game if you have other activities planned for the day.

5 Clubs

A golf vacation at The Bear’s Den gives you the opportunity to test your skills, and one game that focuses on that is 5 Clubs. Players are tested by only being allowed to use a driver, 6 iron, 8 iron, pitching wedge, and putter.

By being limited on the clubs you can use, you will be forced to change your strategy and may have a harder time with holes or environments that would normally be easy. If you practice enough with this game, you may be able to use your new strategy in the future.

Bingo, Bango, Bongo

Another way you can make golf more interesting, especially in a large group, is with a game of Bingo, Bango, Bongo. The fun of this activity comes from the different ways you can score points for yourself.

In Bingo, Bango, Bongo, points are awarded to the first player to reach the green, the player closest to the hole on the approaching shot, and the first player to put out. The winner is whoever has the best score at the end of the game.

Skins

Friendly competition can make your golf retreat more entertaining, and a game of Skins is a prime example. You give each hole a point, or “skin,” and the winner of each hole gets that hole’s skin.

Skins carry over to the next hole if two or players tie in a hole, and you can give holes more points based on factors such as difficulty. While this activity can be challenging, the chance of making a good hole can help boost your chances of winning.

Four Ball

Your Bear’s Den getaway with golfers of different skill levels requires considering games that may work for the less experienced. With Four Ball, you can create a tournament with friends or family who are still new to golf.

In Four Ball, you play in teams of two, and the team score for each hole is the lowest score made by either teammate. You can use this opportunity to teach your teammate so that both of you can help your chances of winning.

Scramble

If you are looking for ways to pack in as many games as possible during your retreat, then we recommend time for Scramble. This activity allows a steady pace for golfers by focusing on the lowest scores possible.

With Scramble, you use a stroke-based format in which each player hits their tee shot and you decide which tee shot is in the best position. Your team will play your second shots from that tee shot and continue for every shot until the end of the game.

Bear’s Den Tournament

Staying at The Bear’s Den gives you three courses to choose from: Jack Nicklaus Course, Arnold Palmer Course, and Tom Watson Course. Staying at this resort for at least a week gives you the chance to see what each course has to offer.

Each golf course comes with their own designs and challenges, which gives you the opportunity to start your own game. You can golf at each course to see who has the best score at each location, or you can try each course multiple times with different activities.

Bear’s Den Meals

When it comes to enjoying a nice meal with fellow golfers before and after games, Nicklaus Clubhouse at Bear’s Den is a reliable destination. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners come with different options to help you start and end the day.

Eating at Nicklaus Clubhouse allows you to gain the energy needed for the day’s game or celebrate a victory with a large dinner. You can also discuss ideas for different games for the rest of the vacation over drinks.

Having fun and improving your skills on a golf vacation can be a challenge, but Bear’s Den aims to make the process a piece of cake. Book with The Bear’s Den today for a memorable golf vacation.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Orlando with New and Favorite Traditions

Mike — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:00:02 +0000

A stay at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando during Thanksgiving weekend is the opportunity to enjoy your favorite holiday traditions — and start some new ones — while relaxing in sunny Orlando. All fun, no work. Who’s in?

Thanksgiving Dinner

Savor your Thanksgiving Day with loved ones. Let our chefs cook your bird and all the trimmings, including a delicious dessert! We’ll deliver your favorite dishes to your Bear’s Den home, and your meal will be hot and ready to serve. Our Thanksgiving dinner to go feeds six to eight adults and features:

9-pound crispy skin, oven-roasted boneless turkey breast
Caramelized onion turkey gravy
Hawaiian stuffing
Herb-roasted potato or roasted garlic, red-skin mashed potato
Seasonal vegetables
Cranberry sauce
Rolls with butter
2 warm apple pies

Seniors First Turkey Trot 5K

Now in its 32nd year, Track Shack’s Seniors First Turkey Trot 5K is a Thanksgiving morning tradition. Meet at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando on November 25 to gobble up your miles before you feast! Costume judging begins at 7 AM, and the race kicks off at 8 AM. This event benefits Meals on Wheels and other programs that support seniors in our community. With your entry fee, you’ll receive a T-shirt and a finisher medal. You can register online now or in person on race day.

College Hoops

Just minutes away from The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando, ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World hosts the 2021 ESPN Events Invitational from November 25 to 28. Celebrate Thanksgiving with some of the best teams in college basketball! Eight teams will play a total of 12 games to see who takes home the title. Two teams in the 2021 field — Alabama and Kansas — appeared in the ESPN Way-Too-Early Top 25. Tickets are now available online.

Shopping

If your sport is shopping, you are in luck! Both Disney Springs and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets are a short drive from Encore Resort at Reunion. Disney Springs is an outdoor entertainment complex with one-of-a-kind restaurants and stores at Walt Disney World. Admission and parking are free. Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets is an upscale, luxury outlet center with more than 160 designer and name-brand outlet stores. Be sure to bring an extra suitcase for all your fabulous finds!

Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s

Want the excitement of the traditional parade without the cold weather of New York City? Orlando has its own version of the popular Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade at Universal Orlando Resort. Giant balloons and floats based on characters from Universal rides travel through the streets of Universal Studios daily beginning November 13. Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s is included in regular admission.

Kickoff to Christmas

For many, Thanksgiving weekend marks the start of their Christmas celebrations. And Orlando’s world-class theme parks are prepared for visitors who are ready to kick off the holidays! Put these dates on your calendar:

Disney Very Merriest After Hours Party — November 8
Walt Disney World — November 12
Universal Orlando Resort — November 13
SeaWorld Orlando — November 13
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays — November 26

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

October brings unique candy, costumes and scary fun to Orlando

Mike — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:48:27 +0000

Autumn is one of the very best times to visit Orlando. Temperatures and crowd sizes drop and one-of-a-kind Halloween experiences — both playful and scary — begin. When you stay at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando, you are just minutes away from Orlando’s world-class theme parks, where many of the seasonal events are planned. Take a look at our list of all the must-do celebrations and purchase your tickets now, before they sell out on popular dates!

Disney After Hours Boo Bas

Discover a new, frightfully fun event featuring Halloween-themed cavalcades, character sightings, trick-or-treating throughout the Magic Kingdom and more! Tickets are on sale now for this three-hour event that takes place on select nights from August 10 through October 31 at Walt Disney World. Tickets start at $129 for all ages and prices vary by date.

Halloween Horror Nights

Orlando’s premier event returns to Universal Resort Orlando for its 30th year on September 3 for select nights through October 31. You can’t escape your fear when you experience terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment and some of the park’s most exhilarating attractions! Jack the Clown will be back as well, lunging from the shadows where you least expect. Not recommended for children younger than 13. Tickets start at $70.99 and are on sale now.

SeaWorld Spooktacular

SeaWorld Orlando is offering two distinct Halloween events this year. The gentler Spooktacular returns during daytime hours on weekends beginning September 18 through October 31 and is aimed at families with younger children. They can dress in costume, trick-or-treat in the park, attend a Halloween dance party and meet under-the-sea and Sesame Street characters. Spooktacular events are included in regular park admission.

Howl-o-Scream

Long a favorite Halloween event at Busch Gardens Tampa, Howl-o-Scream returns this year and also will take place at SeaWorld Orlando for the first time. The event takes place after hours at both parks Thursdays through Sundays from September 10 through October 31 and contains intense adult content, such as violence, gore, and blood in haunted houses, scare zones and other entertainment. Howl-O-Scream 2021 requires separate tickets, which start at $31.99. No costumes are allowed.

Brick or Treat

This October you can experience the spooky, kooky fun of LEGOLAND Florida’s Brick or Treat! Kids will find contactless trick-or-treating plus exclusive Halloween characters and performances throughout the park on Saturdays and Sundays in October. All guests are welcome to wear costumes, and Brick or Treat is included in park admission.

Gators, Ghosts and Goblins

Gatorland is bringing back its popular Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween event for a third year of family fun and fright done right. The all-ages, daytime, family-friendly event takes place weekends from Oct. 9 through 31, 2021. It offers multiple themed haunt zones, interactive characters, animal meet-and-greets, Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum, The Crocs and Cryptids Zone (where you can search for hidden cryptozoological beasts, including the park’s Skunk Ape!), and the Children’s Halloween Costume Parade with treat bags for participating kids. Guests are welcome to wear costumes (just nothing scary or gory).

Scream n' Stream

Drive in. Freak out. Load up the car with family and friends this Halloween. Drive inside a top-secret facility, known only as “Station 5”. Armed with laser guns, you and your group will come face to face with horrifying zombies and clowns. Can you blast your way to survival? Scream n’ Stream features live performers, elaborate lighting, surround sound, fog, and pyrotechnic effects — all from the comfort of your car. Scream n’ Stream takes place on select nights beginning Sept. 17 through Oct. 31 and is located near the Oviedo Mall. Tickets start at $47 per car (not per person).

The Haunted Road

One of the last remaining haunted roads in Central Florida is now a seasonal drive-thru experience, returning on Sept. 30 and continuing on select dates through Nov. 7. As you travel the Haunted Road, you will be disrupting spirits and witnessing on-demand ghost sightings. But proceed at your own risk: It is unclear if the spirits remain to ward off future victims or lure unsuspecting travelers to join them as part of The Haunted Road! (Please note: You may experience sudden and scary action and sounds at The Haunted Road that may not be suitable for young children.) Tickets start at $16.99 per person.

If you would like assistance purchasing tickets, please contact our concierge. Happy Haunting!

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5 Ways to Spend Labor Day Weekend at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando

Mike — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:00:59 +0000

Labor Day Weekend is all about taking a break from your daily routine to relax and recharge. At The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando, we have an ideal blend of recreation and amenities so you can select activities to create your perfect weekend stay. Enjoy the down time and go back home refreshed and ready to take on anything!

1. Fitness First

If you like to get your day started with exercise, we have plenty of options for you. Visit our state-of-the-art fitness center to continue your workout routine or to take a fitness class. You can even schedule one of our professional trainers to come to your resort home just for you or to lead a fitness class for you and your guests. Maybe a morning walk is more your speed? Grab your coffee and explore the miles of walking trails through our beautiful property.

2. Golf with a Pro

The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando is one of the only places in the world where you can play signature PGA golf courses designed by three of golf’s greatest legends: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson. Make the day extra special with a golf experience that includes a lesson and then playing one of these courses with a pro. The small student to teacher ratio makes our National Golf School the best around.

3. Water Park

Our amazing water park truly has something for everyone in your family. With spraying water cannons, a lazy river, four waterfalls, kid-pleasing twisty water slides, rope bridges, a zero entry pool and a giant water bucket that empties every few minutes, our water park doesn’t disappoint. Take a break from the action and relax in a beautiful resort pool with private cabanas and poolside service.

4. Grilling & Chilling

Maybe your idea of a great Labor Day means never having to leave your resort home. We can arrange that! Slip into your swimsuit and get ready to lounge by your private pool and spa, just steps away in the back yard of your resort home. There’s no need to worry about how you look or to spend time packing a bag; just dive right into relaxation. And when you’re hungry, we can deliver our new Caddie’s Choice Grilling Package, which gives you all the groceries you need for a fantastic cookout by the pool.

5. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere

Let us make you your favorite adult beverage while you relax! Our experienced bartenders can visit your resort home to lead a mixology class or wine-tasting — or to create new drinks for your group. They also will craft delicious mocktails for those who prefer to skip the alcohol and for the kids, of course. Plus, the in-home Bartender Experience includes all clean-up.

We invite you to enjoy a relaxing Labor Day Weekend at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando!

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Why You Should Visit The Bear’s Den Before School Starts

Mike — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:45 +0000

Taking a vacation at the end of the summer before school starts can be the perfect time to visit The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando. Not only are the sunshine and warm temperatures plentiful, the crowds and waits are less at all your favorite attractions and activities. What better time than August to visit The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando to enjoy everything that makes our resort so special?

1. Golf with a Pro

2. Water Park

Our amazing water park truly has something for everyone in your family. With spraying water cannons, a lazy river, four waterfalls, kid-pleasing twisty water slides, rope bridges, a zero-entry pool and a giant water bucket that empties every few minutes, our water park doesn’t disappoint. Take a break from the action and relax in a beautiful resort pool with private cabanas and poolside service.

3. Chef & Bartender Experience

With the Chef Experience at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando, one of our world-class chefs will prepare the meal you selected in your kitchen while our trained servers handle everything from setup to cleanup. For a more interactive experience, aspiring chefs can learn to prepare a gourmet, multi-course meal with one of our experts. Bartending services can be provided as a standalone event or paired with the Chef Experience, so parents can enjoy their favorite craft cocktails and kids can sip creative mocktails.

4. Spa Services

Speaking of relaxation, allow us to pamper you in our boutique spa at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando. Indulge in relaxing facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and more! Each treatment utilizes the finest botanical products, which are beneficial not only for your body but also for the environment. Spa services also are provided in your resort home by our dedicated and experienced staff.

5. Dinner with a View

Treat your friends and family to a special dinner at our award-winning steakhouse, Eleven, and its breathtaking views of the nightly Florida sunset and nearby Walt Disney World fireworks. The 7,000-square-foot, indoor-outdoor rooftop restaurant is known for its farm-to-table ingredients cuts and signature entrees. Traditions also offers a fun selection of dessert martinis along with an excellent wine list and signature cocktail menu. Sit back and enjoy the live music that accompanies your meal.

We look forward to helping you make memories that last a lifetime at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando!

Quick & Easy, Patriotic Themed Drinks for July 4th

Mike — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:00:38 +0000

For many of us, celebrating Independence Day is done at outdoor activities, such as picnics and pool time. Here, we offer five ways to stay refreshed at the height of summer with our easy-to-make patriotic drinks for July 4^th. Several of our favorites can be adapted to mocktails for kids or those who prefer nonalcoholic drinks.

1: Patriotic Pina Colada

Ingredients

1 can coconut milk
1 can coconut cream
3–4 cups frozen pineapple (Freeze fresh pineapple, or drain 2 cans diced pineapple and freeze, or use frozen pineapple from your grocery store’s freezer aisle.)
½ cup rum
Ice
Pineapple juice to taste
Splash of Grenadine, for serving
Splash of Blue Curacao, for serving
Firecracker popsicle, for serving

Instructions

Blend all ingredients, minus Grenadine and Blue Curacao, until combined.
Add ice to thicken and pineapple juice to taste.
Slowly add a splash of Grenadine and Blue Curacao to create red, white and blue layering effect. Be careful to not add too fast or it will turn purple!
Top with firecracker popsicle for garnish.

Yield: 2 drinks.

From Chrissie Nelson Rotko, Off The Eaten Path Blog: “I always equate pina coladas with tropical vacations, making them so perfect for summer’s hot temperatures. An added bonus, pina coladas are easy to make at home and the coconut milk makes them white, so they are a good starting point for a patriotic color palate.”

2: Red, White, & Blue Layered Cocktail

Ingredients

1 oz. grenadine
3 oz. lemonade
1 oz. vodka
1 oz. Blue Curacao
Ice

Instructions

Add grenadine to a glass and then fill with ice.
In a shaker, shake lemonade and vodka. Then gently pour the mixture over the back of a spoon into the glass, creating the white layer of the drink.
Cascade blue curacao over the back of a spoon to make the final blue layer.

Yield: 1 drink.

“After a little trial and error and some research I found the key to making a layered cocktail. The liquid with the highest sugar content needs to be at the bottom of the drink, then layered in order of their sugar content,” writes Sarah Vanderkooy of Creative Ramblings. “The layers last just long enough to show off your mixology skills, then they blend together to create a delicious drink.”

3: Watermelon Sangria

Ingredients

1 large watermelon
1 (750 mL) bottle white wine, chilled
2 c. white rum
1 c. seltzer
⅓ c. lime juice (from about 6 limes)
• 2 limes, thinly sliced
• 2 c. assorted fresh or frozen fruit, such as pineapple, blueberries, and strawberries

Instructions

Slice off the top third of the watermelon lengthwise (save for later use), and score fruit with a knife. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, scoop out watermelon and transfer to blender.
Blend watermelon until smooth. (If desired, strain seeds.)
Add white wine, rum, seltzer, and lime juice and stir until combined, then add limes and fruit.
Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours, then serve.

Yield: 10–12 drinks.

From the editors at Delish: “This summery, batched cocktail can come together in no time, and serving it out of the watermelon is a surefire way to impress your guests. Any bottle of white will work here, but we imagine Moscato would be particularly good.”

4: Strawberry Popper Rocker

Ingredients

Strawberry Schnapps
7UP
Strawberry and Tropical Blue Pop Rocks

Instructions

Dampen the edges of your glass with lemon juice.
Dip the rims into a plate filled with the Tropical Blue Pop Rocks.
Pour 1 shot of Schnapps into a glass.
Fill with 7UP.
Drop Strawberry Pop Rocks on top.

Yield: 1 drink.

“Add a little firecracker spark to your cocktails (or mocktails) this summer! How? It’s easy! POP ROCKS!” says Courtney Whitmore on Pizzazzerie. “I used to love this candy as a kid. They make a crackle sound when they hit your tongue and come in a variety of colors and flavors.”

5: Broad Stripes and Bright Stars Cocktail

Ingredients

4 fresh blueberries
1 ounce blueberry vodka
¼ ounce absinthe
¼ ounce simple syrup
1 splash lemon juice
1 teaspoon raspberry liqueur
3–4 ounces ginger beer, to taste
Sugar cube, for garnish

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh blueberries.
Add the blueberry vodka, absinthe, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Fill with ice and shake.
Pour everything into a highball glass. Drizzle with the raspberry liqueur and top with ginger beer.
Garnish with a sugar cube.

Yield: 1 drink.

“The flavor combination in the Broad Stripes and Bright Stars Cocktail is both marvelous and surprising,” says Colleen Graham on The Spruce Eats. “It’s a recipe created for Lucid Absinthe and definitely one of the more intriguing and pleasant ways to enjoy the somewhat notorious spirit.”

Happy Fourth of July!

Plan a Staycation Day at Your Bear’s Den Resort Orlando Home

Mike — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:00:30 +0000

The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando offers the perfect blend of exciting activities and pure relaxation — and it’s up to you to create your perfect day! Our concierge will assist you in planning or you can take the day as it comes and choose what to do in the moment. There are so many unique experiences waiting for you at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando that we can promise you won’t be bored.

Morning

When you wake up in your luxury resort home with views of the spectacular fairways of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, how can you not want to hit the links? The best time of day for golfing in Orlando is first thing in the morning when it’s cooler. The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando is one of the only places in the world where you can play signature PGA golf courses designed by three of golf’s greatest legends: Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson.

Those in your group who don’t golf may enjoy sleeping in and having a leisurely breakfast by your private pool and spa. We can grocery shop for you and have your gourmet kitchen fully stocked with all your favorites so all you have to do is slip on your swimsuit and soak up the Florida sunshine.

Afternoon

After your morning activities, your group might want to meet for lunch. Stop by The Cove Bar & Grille or The Grille at the water park for classic sandwiches and salads and adult beverages. Then, dive into fun! With spraying water cannons, a lazy river, four waterfalls, kid-pleasing twisty water slides, rope bridges, a zero entry pool and a giant water bucket that empties every few minutes, our water park will keep everyone entertained for hours. If relaxing by the water is more your style, enjoy a beautiful resort pool with private cabanas and poolside service.

In the late afternoon, take your furry friend to our dog park with shaded gazebos and separate areas for large and small canines. Children can climb, play and let their imaginations run free at a playground in the center of the park while golfers work on their skills at the practice putting green. The expansive lawn houses a sand volleyball court and plenty of room for games of lawn bowling.

Evening

When it’s time for dinner, visit one of the five restaurants and multiple bars at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando. We especially recommend our award-winning steakhouse Eleven and its breathtaking views of the nightly Florida sunset and nearby theme-park fireworks. Don’t feel like dining out? You can leave the cooking to one of our fabulous personal chefs who will come to your resort home and prepare the meal you choose, while our servers take care of cleaning up. Our experienced bartenders also can visit your resort home to lead a mixology class or wine-tasting — or to create new drinks for your group.

Finally, sprawl out and watch a movie together. After a good night’s sleep, you’ll be ready to tackle whatever is on the schedule for tomorrow!

5 Vacation-Friendly Recipe Ideas to Make in Your Fully Equipped Kitchen

Mike — Sat, 01 May 2021 10:00:19 +0000

One of the many wonderful things about staying in a resort home at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando is that each home comes with a fully equipped kitchen, which allows you to easily make meals or grab snacks at your convenience. Sure, dining out can be fun, but after a full day of adventures, sometimes you just want to unwind in the privacy of your vacation home. Here are some delicious, easy-to-make recipes that are perfect for a Florida vacation.

1 Stir-fried Shrimp, Corn, and Black Beans

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
Salt
Pepper
1 cup raw corn kernels
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

This three-ingredient recipe from Self magazine is a simple way to enjoy the tropical flavors of Florida. For directions on how to prepare, see the full recipe here.

2 Cajun Mahi Mahi with Mango Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

Cajun Mahi Mahi

1.5 lbs. of fresh Mahi Mahi filets
1 tablespoon of cajun spice seasoning
½ tablespoon of garlic powder
2 tablespoons of grape seed oil

Mango Pineapple Salsa

1 cup of fresh diced pineapple
1 mango, finely diced
¼ cup of finely diced red onion
¼ cup of chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime (about 1 to 2 tablespoons)
Salt to season

Most of the recipes on the Joyful Healthy Eats blog, where this recipe is featured, take 30 minutes or less to prepare. Owner and cook Krista says, “This Cajun Mahi Mahi was pan seared because I really like the crispy exterior you can get on fish when you pan sear it instead of baking or grilling it. The Mango Pineapple Salsa is slightly sweet from the fruit with a hint of tang from the lime juice, combined with the spicy Mahi Mahi the flavors are out of this world good.”

3 Hawaiian Ham ’n’ Cheese Sliders

Ingredients

Sliders

24 kings Hawaiian sweet rolls (2 packages)
24 slices of honey ham
1/3 cup mayo
1/3 cup Miracle Whip
24 slices of swiss or provolone cheese

Poppy Seed Sauce

1 tablespoon poppy seed
1½ tablespoon yellow mustard
½ cup melted butter
1 tablespoon minced onion
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Cookpad offers the recipe for this yummy finger-food that is perfect for kids and adults alike — and the prep couldn’t be easier! Add chips and fruit, and everyone will be asking for seconds.

4 Chopped Salad in a Cup

Ingredients

Celery
Radishes
Onion
Grape tomatoes
Chopped broccoli
Mushrooms
Carrots
Hard boiled eggs
Snow peas
Red and green bell peppers
Cheese, crumbled, or shredded
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Sunflower seeds
Bacon bits
Jicama
Bean sprouts
Pickles
Jarred peppers
Ham cubes

This portable meal is perfect to put in a cooler and take on your day’s adventures — or just enjoy by the pool at your resort home. Each salad cup can be made to each person’s preferences.

“Chopped veggie salads hold up to the summer heat better than lettuce based salads,” says author Lisa Marshall on the 24/7 Low Carb Diner blog. “It is easy to put any number together at once, assembly line fashion. I pack the dressing separately. Vinaigrette dressings work really well too. Because they are thinner, the dressing is easier to get to the bottom of the cup.”

5 Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

Ingredients

1 can of peaches
1 box of cake mix
1 stick of butter
Cinnamon
Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Brought to you by the Six Sister Stuff blog, this dessert is so simple even kids can make it! Peach Cobbler Dump Cake is delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream. Check out the blog for directions and other delicious variations, such as Pumpkin Dump Cake, Apple Cider Dump Cake, and Apple Raspberry Dump Cake.

5 Fun Pool Games to Play with Your Family This Spring Break

Mike — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:00:47 +0000

Who doesn’t love spending the day poolside when you’re on vacation? The cool, blue water of your private pool at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando and the warm Florida sun offer the perfect backdrop for a day of making fun memories. You and your family can add some excitement with these classic games that don’t require planning or even supplies.

1 Treasure Dive

Send your kids on a hunt for not-so-buried treasure in the pool! You can use whatever loose change you have on hand or an incentive such as light-up dive sticks to toss in the deep end. Be sure the participants have goggles so they can clearly see the treasure as they dive underwater.

2 Cannon Ball

The game dedicated to splashing is also one of creativity. Each person takes a turn jumping into the pool in a way that creates the biggest splash and most original in-flight demonstration. Aim for more hang time by jumping as high as you can off the edge.

3 Underwater Tea Party

Hosting an underwater tea party doesn’t require the beverage or fancy cups and saucers. Guests just need the ability to hold their breath long enough to mimic the actions of sitting on the bottom of the pool, pouring tea and then drinking it. You can add additional tasks each time you sink underwater to further challenge yourselves.

4 Marco Polo

Marco Polo is a game of tag in the pool with a twist. The person who is “it” closes his or her eyes while trying to “discover” where the other swimmers are. When the person calls “Marco,” the others must answer “Polo,” giving audible clues to their locations. The first swimmer to be caught is “it” for the next round.

5 Swim Races

Test your speed and endurance with a race across the pool. You can have a series of races or even set up relay teams. Afterward, be sure to treat yourselves to a refreshing drink and tasty snack by the pool!

5 Reasons Why You Should Vacation at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando

Mike — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:16 +0000

Centrally located, The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando is just minutes from Orlando’s world-class theme parks, downtown nightlife and nearby beautiful beaches, making it convenient to popular destinations. You should know, however, that there are so many unique experiences waiting for you at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando that you may not even want to venture off the property! Here are some of the things that make The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando so special:

1 Expansive, Luxurious Resort Homes

Wake up each morning on the spectacular fairways of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in one of our resort homes valued at more than $1 million. In the first such partnership with the golf legend, The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando homes pay homage to the perfection that defined Nicklaus’s game with the quality and details that guests are certain to appreciate. The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando offers luxury accommodations to fit every type of guest grouping in our expansive, multi-bedroom vacation resort homes. Plus, The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando is the only gated neighborhood inside Reunion Resort.

2 Breathtaking PGA Golf Courses

The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando is one of the only places in the world where you can play signature PGA golf courses designed by three of golf’s greatest legends: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson. After a breathtaking 18 holes, visit the Nicklaus Clubhouse for a drink or a meal at the upscale sports bar Traditions. Our golf pros offer lessons and clinics for golfers of all ages and abilities.

3 Delicious Dining for All Tastes

Even the pickiest eater in your group will find something delicious at one of the five restaurants and multiple bars at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando. Start your day off right with breakfast at The Clubhouse or Traditions. Both serve American cuisine prepared from locally sourced fresh ingredients. When you’ve worked up an appetite playing in the water, stop by The Cove Bar & Grille or the The Grille at the Water Park for classic sandwiches and salads and adult beverages. If you’d like to stay in the privacy of your home, Finns Restaurant offers delivery straight to your abode. The Grande Lobby Sushi Bar serves guests in the late afternoon. Finally, cap off your day at our award-winning steakhouse Eleven and its breathtaking views of the nightly Florida sunset and nearby theme-park fireworks.

4 Exciting On-site Water Park and The Bear’s Den Park

The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando and its amazing water park can keep everyone entertained for hours! With spraying water cannons, a lazy river, four waterfalls, kid-pleasing twisty water slides, rope bridges, a zero-entry pool and a giant water bucket that empties every few minutes, our water park is the place to be. If relaxing is more your style, enjoy a beautiful resort pool with private cabanas and poolside service. You also can experience the gorgeous Florida weather at Golden Bear Park. Take your furry friend to our dog park with shaded gazebos and separate areas for large and small canines. Children can climb, play and let their imaginations run free at a playground in the center of the park while golfers work on their skills at the practice putting green. The expansive lawn houses a sand volleyball court and plenty of room for games of lawn bowling.

5 Amazing In-Home Amenities

Don’t feel like doing meal prep or dining out? You can leave the cooking to one of our fabulous personal chefs — or learn to prepare a gourmet meal under their supervision. The modern, fully equipped kitchens in our beautiful 4- to 8-bedroom resort homes make it easy to prepare meals for any large group or family. Our experienced bartenders also can visit your resort home to lead a mixology class or wine-tasting — or to create new drinks for your group while you relax. Allow us to pamper you in other ways with our in-home spa services. Indulge in relaxing facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and more in your own vacation home. Resort services are provided by dedicated and experienced concierge staff who will make your stay even more wonderful!