Yelp Elite Event: 2nd Annual Dine & Play @ ICON Park
“What’s it like being a food influencer?” “Why do you Yelp and write reviews?”
It’s a question I get asked after I mention I go to Yelp Elite events or do influencer stories for restaurants and food brands.
To answer simply— it’s fun & rewarding! :)
It started as a hobby and a way for me to meet new people. I enjoy writing and trying new things. I get to be a part of the foodie community. When I had severe depression during Covid, I turned to Yelping as a hobby. I also made friends through the foodie & Yelp community when I moved to San Jose & Florida. Besides Yelping, I also write reviews on Google Maps as a Local Guide. Again, it’s mainly just for fun and bragging rights… but that’s for another post. I started writing on Google Maps a few months ago and I’m at level 6 with over 500k views on my reviews.
The Wheel at Icon Park
Let’s Get Back to Talking About Yelp’s 2nd Annual Dine & Play @ ICON Park ^.^
You can find my original Yelp review here.
Below is a copy of it:
”Free valet or garage parking.
A total of 13 businesses participated in this Yelp elite event.
Check-in was smooth!
I'm looking forward to seeing our group photo!
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1) Brother Jimmy's (Check-In): The Mac and cheese was the favorite thing I tasted from them. The buffalo cauliflower was tart. The pulled pork & chicken sandwich was bomb.
2) Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips: The Fish, Shrimp, & Chips were yummy. It came with 2 sauces. Signature Milkshake.
3) Tin Roof: Great live music (I think it's all day) & tacos.
4) Sloppy Joe's: Sloppy Joe hot dogs, nachos, mojitos, & margaritas. Free t-shirt!
5) The Lawn Bar: Tequila Sunrise was complimentary.
6) Brick & Fire Pizza: Slice of exotic pizza... first time I had fried banana pepper.
7) I-Cafe De Paris: Yummy strawberry & chocolate crepe; one of my event favorites.
8) The Wheelhouse Bar: Received a souvenir cup with my drink!
9) Max Action Arena: Received a Play Card. :)
10) In the Game: Received a Play Card. :)
11) Sky Bar: Complimentary drink... thank you for the High Noon.
12) Wheel of Icon Park: The Ferris wheel ride with my Yelp Elite squad was a memorable experience!
13) The Museum of Illusions: It was closed at 8 PM before the event ended. :(“
Loved the crepe!
Me with my Yelp Squad <3
My fav food during the event was between Brother Jimmy’s & Gordon Ramsay’s. Overall, ICON Park is a cool tourist spot. I’m hoping to eventually see Madame Tussard’s Wax Museum. The Museum of Illusions changes their theme and had Halloween decor up. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see it. I have been once during normal season. I’’m from the Bay Area, and I’ve never seen the Wax Museum there but I liked the SF’s Museum of Illusions better. If you’ve think you’ve seen everything, each city is different. SF’s Museum of Illusions uses more backdrops. Orlando’s has a consistent theme and few backdrops. They are entirely different museums.
Enjoy the photos I captured from the event!
Added my 37th Yelp Badge!
The view at night at the top of the Wheel at ICON Park.
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