Florida Guide - Other Activities - Page 5

The Peabody Ducks
The Peabody Ducks are a must-see attraction, and they are amongst the most famous celebrities in the area. There is no entrance ticket required, no waiting in long queues (although it could be busy) and no white-knuckle experience attached to seeing...

The Richard Petty Driving Experience
If you’ve ever wanted to drive, or be a passenger in, one of those souped-up, 600 horsepower NASCAR race cars, then here is you opportunity. The Richard Petty Driving Experience is located next to the Magic Kingdom parking lot, and is definitely the...

Miniature Golf
Golf is incredibly popular in Florida - so much so that the weather forecast on local TV has daily golf reports, to help you choose your ideal time to play the following day.The weather, of course, helps make a round of golf so appealing....

Water, Water…every where!!!
As fabulous as going to the theme parks in Florida are, for my family certainly, we found that the water parks offered by Disney are just a MUST on your Florida trip, just as soon as you enter this haven, you feel as if you have escaped to a true...

TITANIC EXHIBITION
After two holidays of nagging we decided to visit the Titanic exhibition as one of the girls had studied this at school and been recommended a visit to it should the opportunity occur. We decided to leave the younger members of the family at home...

The Holyland Experience
If you want a break from the Theme Parks and some informative entertainment visit the Holyland Experience, which is open Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm and is situated at:4655 Vineland Road, Orlando – this is on the corner of Vineland...

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf
Ahoy there!! Yo ho me hearties!! Shiver me timbers!! Visit the Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf on International Drive or at Lake Buena Vista for a fun filled activity, in swashbuckling surroundings. It is an excellent way for the whole family to spend...

Dolly Parton’s Dixie Christmas Stampede
Now in its third season and going strong, we decided to give ourselves a holiday treat and go to the Dixie Christmas Stampede with all our family.Located just minutes from all the major attractions, it is only minutes from the US192 and...

Disney Golf - Oak Trail
This was our first time on a Golf course in Florida, and because me and my friend do not play regularly we thought this 9-hole course would be prefect.We arrange for an early tee off time at 7am as to avoid the heat and give us the afternoon...

A visit to Celebration
Something that we do on most of our visits to the Disney area is to spend a half day visiting the Disney Celebration community. If you are in the general area of the Disney Main Entrance on Route 192 then you are only a short distance away from this...

Tipping at Golf Courses
Something all veteran golfers know and all beginning golfers learn soon enough is that tipping is often expected and sometimes required at golf courses. However what many golfers aren't sure of is the appropriate amount to tip at a particular...

ICE! - How they do it
This article is the third in a series and should be read in conjunction with the others which give details of the location and the scenes you will see inside.First let’s look at the raw figures to see what it takes to create this display. It...

ICE! 2005
This article is the second in a series and should be read in conjunction with the others which give details of the location and how this amazing attraction is constructed.This year, ICE! will feature several new or updated scenes these will...

ICE! in Florida :- A general overview
This article is the first in a series and should be read in conjunction with the others which give details of the actual scenes and how this amazing attraction is constructed.If you are in Florida any time around Christmas then this is the...

Spa Treatments
So you have spent a week or two at the theme parks and now you are feeling slightly weary after the constant walking and standing in line. Your muscles are stiff, your feet ache and you would definitely feel the benefit from a bit of pampering....

Choose your Cruise…… Magic or Wonder?
Do you love Disney, but you want a different type of vacation, maybe one a bit more relaxing than the hustle and bustle of the theme parks? Have you ever considered a cruise or have you been put off by the fear that it might be too formal or even...

Florida Sailing
If you think that Florida has nothing more to offer than theme parks and Mickey Mouse, you could not be more wrong! Florida offers a return to nature in many ways, none more so than using the lakes, rivers and coastline for a wide variety of boating...

Review on Pleasure Flight - A Unique Experience
Earlier this year whilst vacationing in Florida my Niece came to stay with us for a few weeks, and offered to take my friend and me on a pleasure flight to Venice Beach. My niece is a qualified pilot and had been itching to take us on a flight....

Balloon Ride over Orlando
I must admit, I was quite apprehensive about flying in a hot air balloon, with no parachute and nothing between the balloon and land but a big drop! It took a lot of convincing from my family that I’d enjoy the ride and had nothing to worry about....

Gatorland
When we first drove by the entrance to Gatorland, we weren’t impressed! There is a huge green plaster alligator’s mouth surrounding the entrance to the attraction that you walk through to gain access to the store and ticket booths. But the kids...

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