Florida Guide - Disney General - Page 7
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
One of our favourite Water Parks in Orlando is Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon which is situated in the Downtown Disney area of Walt Disney World. The Park usually opens at 9am. but our advice would be to get there earlier as queues do form before ope...
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Boats at Walt Disney World
When guests think of Walt Disney World, almost certainly one of the attractions they are unlikely to immediately consider is the many boats that operate on the lagoons, lakes, canals and World Showcase. One of the benefits of a vacation at Wal...
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It's snowing at Celebration!
If you are staying in the Orlando area between Thanksgiving (end of November) and Christmas why not get into the spirit of Christmas with a visit to Celebration. Celebration is a small village like community just off the Highway 192, quite clo...
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Did you know................
The following are just a few little known facts about Walt Diney World and the way it works. Did you know………………….. All garden and plant displays within WDW are done in pots, even the trees!! This means that if, when a shrub or plant gro...
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Disney's Boardwalk - Orlando
Disney’s BoardWalk has a fantastic ambiance and is an excellent place just to spend a gentle afternoon or evening, away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, or spend a lively night on the dance floor and in the bars. It is possible to spend...
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Hidden Mickeys – Disney Resort Areas - “N To Z”
Can you find the following “Hidden Mickeys”? A “Hidden Mickey” can be found anywhere on Walt Disney World property, in the theme parks, the resort hotels and golf courses. Here is a list of the Hidden Mickeys that we know of in the Disney Reso...
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Hidden Mickeys – Disney Resort Areas - “A To M”
A “Hidden Mickey” can be found anywhere on Walt Disney World property, in the theme parks, the resort hotels and golf courses. Here is a list of the Hidden Mickeys that we know of in the Disney Resort Areas but I am certain that there are many more j...
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Perkins Restaurant Chain - Don’t Drive past this one!!
Though we have always chosen the restaurants (diners) that looked popular when visiting Orlando, I guess it would only be honest to admit that budget has often been a huge part of that choice too. Perkins has always been one of those places that w...
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Three of my personal "favs" from a Disney Kingdom
Kilimanjaro Safaris This safari trek covers around 100 lush acres of Savannah, small rivers, and rocky roads, and of course, all is fully inhabited with free roaming animals. You‘ll board a trackless safari vehicle...
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A Day at Blizzard Beach
Blizzard Beach is one of the one of Orlando’s water parks, and has an amazing collection of water slides suitable for children and adults of all ages. Disney legend says that there was a freak storm one winter and the area was blanketed with snow and...
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Disney Wilderness Preserve
If you think you’ve been everywhere and done everything in central Florida, then think again! Most Florida visitors have never even heard of Disney Wilderness Preserve, let alone been there. But don’t be disappointed as a theme park this isn’t! Viewed 1364 times since 1 September 2008.
EPCOT - DINING IN NORWAY
When my parents holiday in Florida without the rest of the family they nearly always visit Epcot and dine at one of the world showcases. Earlier this year they visited Norway and had a most enjoyable evening. Their visit was in early March so ...
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Disney's Vero Beach Resort
Just a couple of hours drive out to the east of Orlando brings you to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Having cornered the market in accommodation from luxury to budget around the Walt Disney World complex in Orlando, those clever marketing execs a...
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ESPN Club
Walt Disney World Resort and ESPN have teamed up at the Boardwalk to present the ESPN Club. This is the place to go if you’re a sports fan as it provides a 13,000 square foot club which includes a multimedia entertainment centre, a television and ...
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Disney's Boardwalk - Lots To See And Do
Disney's Boardwalk can be reached in two ways, the first is by passing through the International Gateway Plaza between France and the U. K in Epcot and the second is by road and the entrance is directly opposite the main exit from the Hollywood Studi...
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Disney's Electrical Water Pageant
There are so many well documented events at the theme parks but this ‘little gem’ receives no publicity. This spectacle of light and sound on Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon only lasts for 10 minutes but it can round a splendid evening off i...
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Cirque Du Soleil - a Magical Evening
Over time every adjective imaginable must have been used to describe a Cirque du Soleil show. Breathtaking, awesome, unbelievable and amazing being only a few. If you would like a truly magical evening then make reservations to see this show. ...
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Downtown Disney
A great way to spend an evening (or even a day if you prefer), I just think it’s lovely at night all lit up, is Downtown Disney. Inspired by traditional American downtowns with an infusion of Broadway and Hollywood. The 120 acre Downto...
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DISNEY FUN – WITH LITTLE EXPENSE
First time visitors to Orlando usually travel to the Sunshine State in the expectation that to enjoy a truly memorable vacation, they will be required to spend quite significant amounts of dollars on entertainment. Certainly it is true that to visit ...
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Hidden Mickeys – Animal Kingdom
A “Hidden Mickey” can be found just about anywhere on Walt Disney World property, in the theme parks, the resort hotels and the golf courses. Below is a list of all the Hidden Mickeys that we know of in Disney’s Animal Kingdom but I am certain that t...
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