TRAVEL

“We’ve worked with other brokers/consultants in the past, Page 46 foodindustrynews.com but none ever delivered the value that Mike and Century Energy Solutions continually does. He is relentless in his drive to control gas Nicole Makowski, left, and Century Energy president, Mike Hyman Food Industry News® March 2022 and electric costs while reducing market risk. “Mike’s strategy protected our bottom line in February 2021 from the high cost spot market, we hit our budget. So while others are worry- TRAVEL With Valerie Miller ing about how to pay hugely inflated gas bills, I am able to maintain focus on running my business. I would recommend Mike and his Total 4500 S. 1st Avenue, Lyons, IL (773) 847-1820 DESTINATION: Orlando Energy Strategy to anyone in the food industry.” – Nicole Makowski, Owner, Makowski’s Real Sausage Company accuratescalecompany.com FOOD INDUSTRY SALES SERVICE Orlando, a destination that has continued to expand and evolve over the past year, welcomes 2022 with a plethora of new experiences, ranging from a brand new theme park and See How Much You Can Save Today. a much-anticipated immersive hotel taking guests to a galaxy “far, far away” to Michelin chef dining options, among others. Call Mike Hyman: “Travelers in 2022 are prioritizing vacation plans to reconnect with family and friends through new experiences that create unforgettable memories, and Orlando is the perfect 630-817-3164 Come Visit Illinois’ largest showroom! destination to do that,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO for Visit Orlando.“Orlando is ready for an exciting year ahead with openings ranging from a new Peppa Pig theme park and acoustically perfect performance hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary celebration festivities.”

Century Energy Helped Me To Save Continuous updates on what’s new in Orlando can be found at VisitOrlando.com, the offi cial visitor information source for the destination. Orlando’s theme parks continue to Over $15,000 Last Year! expand in 2022, with much-anticipated expansions and an “We’ve worked with other brokers/consultants in the past, but none ever entirely new theme park. delivered the value that Mike and Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary celebrationCentury Energy Solutions continually does. “He is relentless in his drive to brings new experiences to all four theme parks and beyond. Some of the most anticipated experiences for 2022 include: control gas and electric costs while Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, EPCOT’s fi rst reducing market risk. “other-world” showcase pavilion opening in the summer, fea“Mike’s strategy protected our tures a new storytelling coaster that rotates 360 degrees to bottom line in February 2021 from the high cost spot market, we hit our budget. So while others are focus on the action, including the fi rst reverse launch on a Disney coaster. worrying about how to pay hugely inflated gas bills, I am able to maintain focus on running my business. Nicole Makowski, left, and Century Energy president, Mike Hyman Ice Breaker (pictured above), SeaWorld Orlando’s fi rst launch coaster, opens in February. The ride features four launches, both backward and forward, culminating in a reverse I would recommend Mike and his Total Energy Strategy to anyone in the food launch with a 93-foot-tall spike with 100-degree angle, the industry.” – Nicole Makowski, Owner, Makowski’s Real Sausage Company steepest vertical drop in Florida. The new Reef Plunge water slide at Aquatica Orlando

See How Much You Can Save Today. launches this spring. Guests will zoom past a vibrant array of marine life, Commerson’s dolphins, leopard sharks and a Call Mike Hyman, Owner: 630-817-3164 variety of other cold-water fi sh. The world’s fi rst Peppa Pig Theme Park (below left) opens Feb. 24, at LegoLand Florida Resort. The standalone theme park will feature multiple rides, interactive attractions, fun live shows, themed playscapes and water play areas. Art² (“art squared”), an urban park featuring a two-story

RestauRant equipment RepaiR “Call MaCkay Right away!” Mackay Heating & mecHanical shipping container structure, is coming to downtown Orlando in spring 2022. The park will incorporate a café, art gallery, stage, seating, digital video walls and a gift shop, as well as an artifi cial turf courtyard, a concrete patio, picnic tables and hammocks and two food truck spaces. ACCOMMODATIONS Walt Disney World‘s immersive Star Wars-themed hotel, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, will open March 1. Guests will “board” the starship Halcyon for an all-inclusive Specializing In Fast, Expert Repairs Of Refrigeration, Ovens, experience that puts them into the immersive world of Star Wars.

HVAC and All Types of Cooking and Food Prep Equipment The Tuscan-inspired, 126-room Ette Hotel Orlando opens this spring near Disney call John mackay: 847-381-0448 World. Focusing on wellness as an alcohol-free property, the hotel offers culinary experi-

BARRIngTOn, SCHAumBuRg & SHOPPIng mAllS In nW SuBuRBS ences in partnership with Michelin star chef Akira Back, along with The Spa at Ette. NEW ON THE MENU – Tourism Corridor Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen opened in December at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. The restaurant, from the “Top Chef All-Stars’ winner, features cuisine inspired by tropical fl avors and ingredients from Florida. Pointe Orlando will open two restaurants including, Kavas Tacos & Tequila, this spring or summer, JoJo’s Shake Bar in the fall or winter. Visit Orlando is the offi cial tourism association for Orlando, the most visited destination in the United States and theme park capital of the world. Find more information Photos Courtesy of Visit Orlando at VisitOrlando.com.

RestauRant equipment RepaiR “Call MaCkay Right away!”

Mackay

Heating & mecHanical Specializing In Fast, Expert Repairs Of Refrigeration, Ovens,

HVAC and All Types of Cooking and Food Prep Equipment call John mackay: 847-381-0448 BARRIngTOn, SCHAumBuRg & SHOPPIng mAllS In nW SuBuRBS

RestauRant equipment RepaiR “Call MaCkay Right away!”

Mackay

Heating & mecHanical Specializing In Fast, Expert Repairs Of Refrigeration, Ovens,

HVAC and All Types of Cooking and Food Prep Equipment call JoHn mackay: 847-381-0448 BARRIngTOn, SCHAumBuRg & SHOPPIng mAllS In nW SuBuRBS

BOTTLED BEVERAGES #1in RestauRant equipment RepaiR “Call MaCkay Right away!” • Teas, Lemonades, Sodas, Juices, CBDs & Chips • Over 100 Flavors & Brands (630) 941-7000 Mackay Heating & mecHanical Specializing In Fast, Expert Repairs Of Refrigeration, Ovens, HVAC and All Types of Cooking and Food Prep Equipment call JoHn mackay: 847-381-0448 info@LSBeverages.com BARRIngTOn, SCHAumBuRg & SHOPPIng mAllS In nW SuBuRBS

------------------------------------------------------------------- F"""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'""""' ACCURATE SCALE "!!!!!!!!!!!!!COMPANY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Century Energy Solutions LLC

isitOrlondo The Official Tourism Association·

I