There’s so much more to Orlando than the theme parks

Welcome to Dro On The Go! I ditch the lines to uncover Orlando’s hidden gems, local favorites, and the culture that defines the ‘real’ Orlando. When I hit the road, I explore Florida and beyond the same way, and I bring you along in 4K.

Two pale pink flamingos close up with white ibises and Muscovy ducks by a green pond at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida

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We Hand-Fed Flamingos at South Florida’s Oldest Preserve

I visited Flamingo Gardens in Davie, a historic 60-acre botanical garden and Everglades wildlife sanctuary, and hand-fed Caribbean flamingos at Flamingo Pond.

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A bright orange flamingo close-up beside a tree, with a duck nearby, at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida

Flamingo Gardens: South Florida’s Oldest Preserve

Here are some photos from my latest video at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, a historic 60-acre wildlife sanctuary where I hand-fed Caribbean flamingos.

DRO taking a selfie in front of a Black Hammock airboat on a trailer

The Black Hammock: Airboat & Lunch in Oviedo

I tried The Black Hammock’s online-only lunch and ride special in Oviedo: a 30-minute airboat tour on Lake Jesup plus a meal, for $50 plus tax.

Cosplayers in Transformers-inspired costumes posing together on the TFcon Orlando convention floor

TFcon Orlando

I teamed up with Roadie Rich at TFcon Orlando, the fan-run Transformers convention, for custom figures, epic cosplay, and rare vintage toys.

DRO in a Rangers cap and New York jersey taking a selfie in front of the 2026 NHL Winter Classic Miami sign

NHL Winter Classic: Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers

I had the chance to attend the NHL Winter Classic, and it was an absolute spectacle from start to finish.

Disney World Resort Hopping video thumbnail with a tiki statue and flowers in the Polynesian lobby

Walt Disney World Resort Hopping Adventure | Monorail Resorts & Pin Trading

In this video, I take you along on a super easy (and free!) way to explore Disney’s monorail resorts—even if you’re not staying at one.