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Hidden Mickeys throughout the Parks

You could find hundreds of them, in the parks, in the attractions, in the resorts, there are even some on the roads leading into the parks Many of the

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The Disney Widerness Preserve.

The Disney Wilderness Preserve started life as recently as the 1990s. This was Disney' s way of paying back a little for the Disney resort damage.

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Indian Restaurant - The Clay Oven

Although we have been going to Florida for over twenty years we always seemed to be searching for a good Indian restaurant. The Passage to India used

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Paddleboard at Kelly Springs

If you fancy doing something different, away from the theme parks that isn’t expensive and will also help shed a few calories you’ve put on eating the

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An overview of Florida Eco Safaris.

Florida Eco Safaris is located in Forever Florida, an area of stunning natural habitat in St Cloud. This area is being preserved to remain just as

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Going with the Flow – Lazy Rivers Part 1

Lazy Rivers Part 1 AquaticaI consider myself to be rather an expert on lazy rivers in Orlando. This is mainly because I am such a wimp that this is on

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Rainforest Cafe at Down Town Disney

If you are looking for a wild dining experience that the whole family will enjoy, try one of Orlando’s two Rainforest Café Restaurants. Choose from ei

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Holyland Experience - Orlando

We had the pleasure of visiting the Holy Land Experience on our most recent visit to the Orlando area and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We purchased our

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Niagara on the lake - Part 2

Alter our stop at the visitor centre it was back to strolling down the street and visiting some of the shops. The Christmas shop was a large doubl

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The Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Hat in Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventures is great fun for old and young alike. On this ride you sit on your brightly coloured, six

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A day out in Winter Park

For a change to the theme parks and the hustle and bustle of the centre of Orlando, why not treat yourself to a day out at Winter Park. This is descri

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The Key West Express part 2: The Journey

As soon as you board you can take your luggage to the back of the boat where it will be stowed until the end of the journey, so remember to remove any

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Wet 'n Wild - Part 3

So now we have established that this is a great water park what else does it have to offer? Well here we go with part 3 of my experiences and other th

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Sydney Harbour - Part 2

Barangaroo fast ferry is the new direct service between Manly and Sydney’s newest and most exciting city precinct- Barangaroo. From the calm headland

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Boardwalk - Part 1

Boardwalk is a Disney Resort complex which is also open to the general public. Except for the hotels and pools, Boardwalk can be enjoyed by everyone.

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Stress Free at Universal's Islands of Adventure, Orlando

Great ideas for a stress free and fun day at Universal Studio s Islands of Adventure. For families with older children and teenagers, we think we have

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Celebration Restaurants – Update

There have been some changes at Celebration over the last year or so but it remains a great place to go for a lunch or for an evening meal. It is such

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Marrakech: An overview - Part 26

Visiting the port of Essaouira In the previous section on places you can go on a day trip I mentioned the port city of Essaouira. It is certainly p

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Walmart – A potted history

When we visit the USA we will inevitably visit the huge Walmart store close to our home. The store, whilst functional , and perhaps too large at times

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Shrek 4-D

Shrek 4-D is, in my opinion, one of the best attractions at Universal Studios – actually it might actually be my very favourite. The first Shrek film

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The Red Lobster

For the best Lobsters in Orlando my money goes on the Red lobster. The atmosphere is great and the food is even greater. It is not your average run of

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Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 25

Before we set of exploring we read up on a brief history of the area in the hotels library. It seems that when European settlers arrived on the scene,

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SOARIN OVER CALIFORNIA

Occasionally, Walt Disney' s imagineers create rides that are good, but not brilliant. Well, in the case of Soarin' , they have definitely hit the jac

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Brevard Zoo.

Brevard Zoo is in Melbourne on North Wickham Road. This charming little zoo was the brain child of one Frank Vega. He enlisted the help of like minded

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Why rent a villa instead of a hotel - Part 1

To rent a villa is much more convenient than booking a hotel. You have the freedom to go where you like, when you like and to eat when you please. You

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