Florida Guide - Disney General - Page 4

Changes to Pleasure Island
The recent news that Pleasure Island is going to be radically changed by Disney has been met with a mixed reception, particularly by the youngster generation. At one time access to this popular area was chargeable, but now you only pay if you want to...
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Watch the fireworks at Magic Kingdom from Polynesian resort!
If you are visiting Orlando for the first time and trying to pack in as much as possible, it is very easy to end up doing very long days. This is not only tiring for the adults – but also for the younger members of the family who are so excited by a ...
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Tips for enjoying your Disney Holiday
Try to have a tentative plan of where you want to go and what to see each day. Schedule pool/rest time during the day. Be sure to include a late-start morning after a late night out. You may even want to stay at your villa on alternate days. The chil...
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Backstage Magic
This is a great backstage tour for Disney fans. It lasts for seven hours and I believe every tour is slightly different. On ours we traveled to Epcot, Hollywood Studios costume shop, general costume shop, floral department, baskets department, MK par...
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FISHING EXCURSIONS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
We are not really a fishing family but were fascinated when a family friend told us what was on offer at Walt Disney World. Although the Fishing Excursions appear quite expensive my friend assures me that if there is a family interest in fish...
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Advance Reservations at Walt Disney World
Advance reservations are a system that Walt Disney World use to manage their seating flow. This does not give you a specific table but a time to book in at. Once you have booked in you will then receive the next available table. We tend to always arr...
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Tips When You Go To Character Meals
When we first started going to Disney there were just a few Character Meals to choose from. Now you have lots of choices and can see the characters at Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. However to avoid disappointing the children it is always better...
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Disney's Photopass
When we first started going to Disney in the 1990s Disney photographers were easy to spot and eager to take your photo as you entered the theme park. Sometimes they were so eager it was irritating. At that time once they took your photograph, you wer...
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Viisting Blizzard Beach with a Young Family
We spent a fantastic two days at Blizzard Beach on our last holiday and can’t wait to go back. As our family are still relatively young we didn’t go for the slides which are too big, I thought I’d give you an insight to visiting this “ski resort” wit...
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Best Places to Watch the Fireworks at MK
Over the years we have found many great places to watch the Fireworks from in Magic Kingdom and I would like to share them with you. Main Street One of our favourite places is up in the train station overlooking Main Street. The...
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DISNEY PRINCESS QUIZ ANSWERS
Disneyworld, Orlando, Florida would not be the same without the many famous fairytale princesses which can be found in both the stage shows, parades and attractions in Magic Kingdom and the other parks. No visit to Disneyworld would be complete witho...
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Disney Princess Quiz
The Disney Princesses can be found in many places at Walt Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida. Children love these characters, who all made their debuts in the animated full length feature films so loved by all. From Cinderella to Belle, from Snow White ...
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Shrek Quiz Answers
If you, like me, enjoy the Shrek movies as well as Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida then you may well know the answers to the Shrek Quiz which can be found in the Florida Guide. There are now 3 movies in the series and each one has it...
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Cinderella - Some Interesting Facts
Cinderella just has to be the ultimate Disney princess, and the one most loved by everyone. Generations have been held spellbound by the charming story of poor Cinderella, whose dreams of romance eventually come true, despite the cruelty of her wicke...
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Facts About Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
For many children, particularly little girls, the highlight of any trip to Disneyworld, Orlando, Florida is the chance to see all the Disney princesses in magical surroundings. It is enchanting to see children living their dream as they explore Magic...
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Pay a visit to Disney West Side.
Located next door to Disney Marketplace, West Side offers a great mix of shopping, places to eat and entertainment. At one end of this area of Downtown Disney is the fabulous Cirque du Soleil big top. It is the permanent home to La Nouba, a b...
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Albatross Treasure Cruise
We first noticed this cruise advertised one evening when we went for a walk around the Boardwalk. It is for children four to ten years old. I was very apprehensive about letting the girls go on it but I need not have been as they were in very safe ha...
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Daytime Entertainment on the Boardwalk
For several years we used to pass the Boardwalk always saying next visit we would make time to go there. We really did not realise just how much there was to do whether you visited at day or night. There are lots of activities whether you go ...
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Best Time to Go to Disney
Many visitors to Florida can only go in the school holidays and when this happens it is best to plan well ahead. Flights from Europe are often cheaper when booked long in advance and some villas offer discounted rentals for early bookings. If...
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Fantasia Mini Golf
You may well have seen these courses as you travel home from the parks. Although we always put them on our “must do” list for our next visit it was several visits after our initial sighting that we actually visited them. Walt Disney World op...
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