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Disney Character Meet and Greet - part 2
Disney Character Meet and Greet – part 2 …………. continuing on from my first article about Disney Character Meet and Greets: If your child wants to specifically meet one of the characters, you can call in at Guest Relations...
Viewed 13 times since 1 February 2012.

Walt; his life and times!
We love Disneyworld; oh yes we certainly do; but I wonder how much you know about its founder? Walt Disney was an American who was born in Chicago in 1901. His father came from Irish stock and his mother from German. He is bes...
Viewed 67 times since 31 December 2011.

What’s new at Disney World Part 2
What’s new at Disney World Part 2 An all new Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ride will replace the existing original ride, which I feel was a bit too scary for the little ones it was intended for as it takes place in the dark nearly all of...
Viewed 152 times since 22 November 2011.

What’s new in Disneyworld for 2012? Part 1
Walt Disney World is in the middle of a huge re-development program and most of it will be done by summer 2012. Downtown Disney, a free area for people to wander around to shop and dine, will not be finished for a while longer though. The...
Viewed 389 times since 22 November 2011.

The Magic of Disney
The Magic of Disney When people ask me what is so special about Walt Disney World, the answer is very simple. It’s the magic. When you park your car, for example, in the car park at Disney World, you don’t park in “Car Park A”, row 31,...
Viewed 464 times since 11 December 2010.

Disney Christmas Celebrations
Why not visit Disney’s Epcot anytime after Thanksgiving and get to watch the Candlelight Processional. This is a massed choir, a 50 piece orchestra and an A list celebrity narrator. Some of the narrators this year(2010) include names such as Whoopi G...
Viewed 768 times since 21 November 2010.

La Nouba - New Act
We recently heard that La Nouba added a new act in February 2010. This is the world-renowned juggler Anthony Gatto and he will be a permanent addition to the ninety minute show. Apparently in the nine-minute act, Gatto juggles balls, hoops and clubs ...
Viewed 578 times since 19 October 2010.

Pleasure Island - the story
For the time being, Pleasure Island is a shadow of its former self. It was in June of 2008 that Walt Disney World Resort announced that Pleasure Island would change dramatically, with the closing down of all its night clubs and comedy clubs in Septem...
Viewed 1021 times since 11 October 2010.

Raglan Road Downtown Disney - Irish Themed Pub
Like many visitors to Orlando we always want to try new restaurants as well as return to some family favourites. The latest one for us to try is Disney’s Ragland Road Irish pub and restaurant at Downtown Disney. This restaurant, which is owne...
Viewed 1200 times since 24 February 2010.

An Evening at Downtown Disney
Having had recommendations from guests who had stayed at our villa we decided to spend a few hours at Downtown Disney to go on the new Characters of Flight balloon ride and then have a meal. It has been variously advertised as a bird’s eye vi...
Viewed 757 times since 8 November 2009.

Getting the Most Out Of Your Fastpass
Fastpasses are great if you use them well but you really do need to put some thought into when and where you will use them before you get to the Parks. Disney first introduced FastPass in 1999 and it was welcomed as a brilliant innovation to ...
Viewed 704 times since 22 October 2009.

Interesting Disney Facts
Here are some interesting Disney facts that we have found out over the years that we have been visiting Orlando. MAGIC KINGDOM When you walk through the Magic Kingdom you are actually walking on the 2nd floor, the first floor is...
Viewed 746 times since 22 October 2009.

Typoon Lagoon 2009
Typhoon Lagoon has undergone a refurbishment and reopened in time for Easter. If you have not been to Typhoon Lagoon you will find it based around Mount Mayday, which at its base boasts a 2. 75 million gallon wave pool. On top of its peak, is...
Viewed 627 times since 22 October 2009.

Fireworks Dessert Party
Disney introduced this new attraction in the summer of 2009 originally for it to run through the summer school holidays but it must have been successful because they have now extended it until the end of the December 2009. Guests at our villa during ...
Viewed 762 times since 22 October 2009.

Muppet 3D vision
This is without doubt one of my favourite attractions my wife thinks I am potty but I think it' s a little bit like Monty Python you either love it or hate it! there no in between and I simply love it, now that' s not to say that it' s not suitable f...
Viewed 703 times since 19 October 2009.

Christmas in Early December
If you want to experience the magic of Christmas in Orlando at your leisure and without the crowds early December is a great time to go. At this time of year the weather is usually lovely and the air fares are at their cheapest. Once about 18th Decem...
Viewed 558 times since 13 October 2009.

Epcot Food and Wine 2009
EPCOT FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2009 My parents absolutely love this event and if ever they are over at the villa when it takes place they always visit it at least once. This seven week Festival has fabulous food from countries on 6 cont...
Viewed 501 times since 5 October 2009.

Bibbidi Bobbiddi Boutique at Disney, Orlando
I bet even the oldest of us ladies has, at some time, had a sneaking desire to be a princess. Well, if you now have little girls whose only wish is to be Cinderella, or Snow White then you can make her dream come true at the Bibbiddi Bobbiddi Boutiqu...
Viewed 704 times since 30 August 2009.

Blizzard Beach
Disney’s imaginers have done it again! In the tropical state of Florida the last thing you would expect to come across is a ski resort, but this is exactly what has been created at Blizzard Beach. Legend has it that during a freak winter storm, snow ...
Viewed 707 times since 18 August 2009.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid
This seventeen minute, elaborate stage show is sure to delight both adults and children alike. The Voyage of the Little Mermaid premiered on January 7, 1992 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and runs continually throughout the day. Amazing puppetry, wat...
Viewed 680 times since 1 August 2009.

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