Random Florida Guide articles
Review of Cirque du Soleil – Downtown Disney
Upon entering the “theatre” we were surprised to find it smaller than we had expected. The seats were arranged down the sides of the black, nearly ova
Norway Pavilion - Epcot
When you visit Norway, which is situated, between Mexico and China, you will feel that you have walked right into Scandinavia as you enter the picture
Lunch with a Disney Imagineer
Last December my Father treated my Mother to a surprise lunch with a Disney Imagineer. Apparently you can make reservations for this lunch 60 days in
Westgate Rodeo
3200 River Ranch Blvd, River Ranch, Florida 33867 Never having been to a rodeo we really did not know what to expect. We saw this ranch held a rodeo
All You Can Eat Breakfasts
The key to a great start to the day is have a hearty breakfast that will take you through to early evening – of course you have to keep hunger at bay
Busch Gardens.....Something for Everyone
If you haven’t visited Busch Gardens before, then you must try it on your next trip. The drive to Tampa is approximately one and a half hour from Kiss
Blizzard Beach (6)
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 fav
DeLeon Springs State Park
A trip to Deleon Springs State Park is well worth the drive from the Davenport / Kissimmee area. Situated north of Orlando and close to Blue Spring Pa
La Nouba - New Act
We recently heard that La Nouba added a new act in February 2010. This is the world-renowned juggler Anthony Gatto and he will be a permanent addition
Wishes Nighttime Spectacular
‘Wishes’, which takes place almost every evening in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, has to be one of, if not the most, amazing firework show in the
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 4
We arrive at the desk as our row has been called, a quick check of our boarding cards and passports and were through and in the covered walkway to the
M.C.O........a history.
Those of us who have visited Orlando for many decades can well remember the times when you had to fly into Miami and make the four plus hours slog up
Picking up a cruise in Fort Lauderale
Although we love Orlando and visiting our villa, sometimes we like to combine it with a Caribbean cruise. If you, too, have decided to combine a trip
A Guide to Character Meals
If you have children while you are at Walt Disney World you must try fit in a character meal. We had not experienced these until a few years ago and n
Pal Mickey
Have you ever thought to yourself “Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have my very own personal guide to help me navigate my way around the Disney parks”? We
American States and Car Registration Plates
When we first visited Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, we could not help but notice the very interesting number plates on all the cars. Unlike t
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 14
We headed back to the room with our little map in hand once again we knocked on the door and this time my sister and her family all came to the door d
New York
On our latest trip to Florida we continued our quest to see more of the USA and decided on a couple of nights in New York. The flight was just under t
Longhorn Restaurant
Our villa is situated at the far end of the 192 about a mile before it meets the 27. The Longhorn Steakhouse had often been recommended to us by frien
Windsor - Part 3
If you stay for a second day then explore some of the countryside surrounding Windsor. There are plenty of possible walks but try this 15km loop combi
Christmas at Christmas
Christmas at Christmas Some of the family were at the villa in Florida; Christmas was looming and we wanted to contact friends and family back home
Vera Bradley
Vera who? is the response I expect most Brits to come out with-unless of course you are an afficionado like I am in which case I am preaching to the c
Spaceship Earth – the Return Journey
Much has been written about Spaceship Earth in Epcot and how it depicts a timeline from prehistoric man up to the present day. The ride has always bee
Science Museum.
When my boys were young, their absolute favourite outing was to a science museum and there is a cracking one in Orlando. The history of this museum da
Flying to Florida with US Airways – Part 8
We are on our way to Fort Lauderdale, on the final leg of our journey with US Airways, from Gatwick to Florida, via Charlotte. Having flown across the