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Cinderella’s Castle is recognised around the world as a symbol of Walt Disney and Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Inspiration for the design of the castle came from several French chateaux as well as from the castle as it appears in Disney’s Cinderella ... Viewed 12152 times.
The countdown clock was ticking and here we were approaching Titusville just thirty-five minutes before the scheduled lift off time of the shuttle Discovery looking for what was becoming a prized parking space. We had been driving north up US... Viewed 7345 times.
We were lucky enough to be introduced to Kobe’s Japanese Steakhouse by some American friends of ours. At first we were a little unsure as they explained that it was a meal and show (not our sort of thing). They also said it was very “touristy” but fu... Viewed 8817 times.
We arrive at Port Canaveral, having left our beautiful villa in Orlando, but ahead of us lies a 7 night cruise to the Caribbean, on board Carnival Glory. With all the formalities complete we are at last on board our cruise ship. From the outside her ... Viewed 6653 times.
The quaint and pretty town of Celebration is an oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the theme parks. Created by Disney in 1994 and launched to celebrate the life and times of a typical American town, Celebration is a pleasant mixture of bot... Viewed 7970 times.
Blizzard Beach is cool. For those of you who have never experience Blizzard Beach then you’re in for a real treat. This water park is probably my favorite water park of all the ones in Orlando. Disney Legend has it that after a frea... Viewed 8016 times.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sarasota If you are looking for a day out with a difference then try the Marie Selby Gardens in Sarasota. Their mission is:- “to further the understanding and appreciation of plant life, with emphasis o... Viewed 7085 times.
Carrabbas. One of our favourite places to eat. There are a couple of them in the area. One is located in the Formosa Gardens area on the 192 at 7890 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747 (407) 390-9600). You need to get here early as it ... Viewed 8144 times.
Previous visitors to Orlando are bound to be familiar with the landmark on the 192 which is Bonanza Golf. There is a large ‘mountain’ with cascading fountains, making it hard to miss but even though we have been going to Florida for many years we hav... Viewed 7507 times.
One place that never fails to impress is Wonder Works interactive fun house. This spectacular venue appears to be an upside down mansion, which is worth a look at alone! This also makes a very good, albeit confusing, family photo spot. ... Viewed 7444 times.
Standing just across the street from the Hall of Presidents, in Magic Kingdom, is the Liberty Tree. I am sure you cannot help but have noticed it, with its wide spreading branches giving welcome shade from the heat of the sun. But have you ever thoug... Viewed 7473 times.
October 2002 was the first time that Universal had held their special ‘Halloween nights’ at Islands of Adventure, prior to this it had always been held in the Universal Studios park. The park closes for the day at approximately 5pm to ... Viewed 8570 times.
Travellers arriving back into the United Kingdom from the good old USA can now benefit from a slightly more generous duty free allowance. These are the first changes to take place in over 15 years. Another first, and a significant change givi... Viewed 100297 times.
The Green Meadows Petting Farm is an ideal place to go when you have a few hours to spare and is also a great place to go to wind down after the hectic pace of the parks. You will find Green Meadows about 10 minutes fro Highway 192 on Poincia... Viewed 6041 times.
If this is your first time renting a Florida vacation home, here’s a few notes to assist you. WHY RENT A VACATION HOME? If you’ve stayed elsewhere before, you’ll have a very pleasant surprise! Florida vacation homes are very spacious, extr... Viewed 7014 times.
A visit to Central Florida cannot be complete for me without a trip to Florida Mall. I feel the excitement as I approach The Mall and drive around the extremely large car parking area so I can park not too far away from the Food Court which is at the... Viewed 8350 times.
Once you have manage to drag the women away from the toiletries department you enter the Guys zone in here they sell lots and lots of car parts including everything needed to service your car but being on holiday you will not be needing any of this b... Viewed 7961 times.
The Cape Canaveral Then and Now tour may well be the last option you consider on a trip to Kennedy Space Center but it has some hidden gems. It goes deeper into the Space Center than any other current tour and gives a fantastic opportunity to full... Viewed 9892 times.
One of our favourite rides in Busch Gardens over in Tampa is Sheikra. Sheikra is a vertical drop roller coaster located in the Stanleyville section of the park, The name is taken from a Shikra, an African hawk that dives straight down for its prey. T... Viewed 9677 times.
The flight time to Orlando from the UK is usually around nine hours, and lumped together as a whole it seems to take forever. But with a little thought and preparation it can literally fly by, and you have arrived before you know it….. I ... Viewed 9014 times.
I have to confess that, until I started some preliminary research for a trip to Key West and read about it’s lighthouse, I had not really considered the need or existence for such structures along the (in my mind) sandy shores of Florida. Cli... Viewed 8717 times.
When travelling to Florida, it is very unlikely that anyone will return home without having bought some items of clothing or shoes/trainers. To help make the shopping experience even more pleasant, it is helpful to have a guide to clothes/s... Viewed 7087 times.
Jet Skiing off the 192 Have you ever driven a jet ski? We first tried it on Lake Tahoe in California and so when we arrived in Florida, it was one of the first things that we wanted to find, it took us a couple of years until we found a place ... Viewed 7155 times.
We love visiting our villa at Christmas, as there is always so much to see and do, but this year we were invited by friends to join them on a day trip to Blue Springs State Park, to see the manatees, and escape the hustle and bustle of the parks. Blu... Viewed 10060 times.
Discovery Cove is located opposite the entrance to Seaworld. It is a unique tropical paradise where guests get the chance to swim with dolphins, have encounters with sharks, snorkel in a coral reef and dive through a waterfall into a tropical aviary.... Viewed 4509 times.
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