Random Florida Guide articles
Disney Fun facts – Part 3
Here are some more of the less well known facts and figures about Walt Disney World.The DNA Tower at the entrance to Epcot Wonders of Life pavilion is
CYCLING IN FLORIDA
We like to do a bit of cycling at home so Dave used his very limited computer skills to search the net and find somewhere to go in Florida. He came up
Manatees at Tampa Power Station
For anyone who wants to see Manatees in the wild then a trip to the Tampa Electic Manatee Viewing Centre is highly recommended. It is situated at Apol
Undiscovered Future World Tour - Epcot
Having taken the “Keys to the Kingdom” tour a few years ago at the Magic Kingdom we thought we would try out the “Undiscovered Future World” tour in E
Poland: An Overview - Part 1
If you have travelled in Europe and not been to Poland then you have missed out in a big way. The country is currently transforming itself but can sti
Fantasmic Dinner Package at Hollywood Studios
Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios is by far our favorite performance in all of Disney. This program is full of stunning special effects not to be surpas
Mount Dora (1)
A really interesting day out, as I found out recently, is a trip to Mount Dora. Mount Dora is located about 25 miles north west of Orlando and is a sm
Japan on a budget - Part 1
You might think that to experience Japan will mean that you need to spend a small fortune. However with transport deals free sights and a bit of e
St Petersburg through the year – Part 3
SUMMER A lilac in flower is the real symbol that warm weather has set in and there is an air of excitement once they come into bloom. Throughout th
Flying to Orlando
It is so much easier these days to plan your flight to Orlando. When I first went in 1989 Virgin were about the only Airline and then it was a package
The Reserve at Town Center Resort
As the name suggests, The Reserve at Town Center Resort is a small, exclusive, gated community. The 94 detached, single storey homes that make up The
Typhoon Lagoon's Surf School
Surf Schools are now available at Typhoon Lagoon for guests aged 8 or over. They do stipulate that you must be a strong swimmer and you do have to sig
Mannys Chophouse
Like many visitors to Florida we are regular diners at Mannys Chophouse in Haines City. This year we were returning from a day at Cypress Gardens and
Flying into Sanford
Most people who travel to central Florida fly in to Orlando International Airport, which is a very busy facility. The airport has a central concourse
Fun at Night in Orlando
There is so much to do in Orlando at night time. One of our favourite nighttime activities is going to Magic Kingdom at night and enjoying the firewor
The Harmonic Runway
Who would think that an airport would be home to displays of art? Well, many airports do just that, and Miami International Airport is no exception. N
Swiss Family Treehouse - Magic Kingdom
This is often an overlooked attraction but be sure not to miss the shipwrecked Swiss Family Robinson’ s home in the trees. The 60-foot-tall tree
Sanford Museum
Sanford Museum is located in East St Ist opposite Fort Mellon Park and is dedicated to Henry Shelton Sanford. Henry was a diplomat, lawyer and busines
Celebrating Christmas in Florida Part 3 – The Christmas Tree
One of the most traditional aspects of Christmas is the Christmas tree, and we did wonder when we first visited our beautiful home at Christmas what w
How to save time and money at the theme parks
With so much to see and do in Orlando it is a good idea to plan ahead. Hopefully, these tips will help you to make the most of your time and save you
Disney’s Blizzard Beach
I have to admit to being rather nervous around water and for this reason it was quite a few years before I decided to venture to a water park with my
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
Of Course, Florida is the place to go for theme parks and high tech attractions but sometimes it’s nice to see what else Florida has to offer. With th
Kelly Park, Rock Springs, Apopka
Central Florida is home to many beautiful clear spring parks. Kelly Park, Rock Springs Apopka is just one of these and not too far from the Orlando va
Driving in Florida (10)
If this is your first visit to Florida you may be worried about driving, with different laws, bigger cars, the steering wheel on the wrong side, drivi
Innoventions West at Epcot
If you enter Epcot via the main entrance, rather than the ‘back door’ – the entrance from Disney’s Boardwalk which lies between England and France – t