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Disney's Windows - Part 11

DISNEYS WINDOWS part11 BLAINE GIBSON The winner of a soap-sculpting contest as a child, Blaine Gibson was actually an animator at the Studio when Walt recruited him in 1954 to sculpt for Disneyland Park after taking note...
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WALT DISNEY, PART 1 The Early Years

'You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality. ' I wonder if you can guess who said that? Well, it was Walt Disney, of course, the man who created Mickey M...
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Men in Black - Universal Studios

Universal Studios in Orlando is located around 30 minutes from the short term rental properties and communities in Davenport and Clearmont. The park is joined by its sister park Islands of Adventure and forms part of the ‘Universal Studios Resort’ co...
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Global Imports ( or Snooze you lose )

Global Imports is a large store on Sandlake road, not far from the location of most of the homes, just past the entrance to the Florida Mall on the right and near the large Target. If you are looking for a shop that is a bit unusual this is the one t...
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Interesting Facts about the construction of Cinderella’s Castle

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 ...
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CRUISING - THE TENDERING PORTS

When cruising around the Caribbean it is almost inevitable that you will find yourself visiting an island where the ship is unable to dock alongside. Many of the Caribbean islands are very small, and do not have the facilities for the larger cruise s...
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Sci-Fi Diner at Disney's Hollywood Studios

If you want to go back in time and reminisce about the old drive in from the 50’s and 60’s, the Sci-Fi dinner in Disney’s Hollywood studios is a restaurant you should visit. This restaurant is great for kids and those who have never experienced a dri...
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Celebrating Christmas in Orlando – Part 5 Christmas Stockings and Candy Canes

We love to spend Christmas in our beautiful home in Orlando, Florida, but we very often get special requests by guests who want to stay in our home, so now we tend to visit prior to Christmas to enjoy all the wonderful traditions in the sunshine, whi...
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Cruising on Star Princess, Part 3

Trip Report – Cruising on Star Princess, Part 3 We board our cruise ship, Star Princess. The morning sun peeps through our hotel window and as I turn over in bed I know there is a reason why I am feeling excited. Of course, we are goin...
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“Be prepared….what gadgets to take to the parks!”

If you have been reading our other “Be prepared…..” articles then you’ll now have decided what you’ll be wearing and what you will be taking. Just got to decide on the other things you might need now. The first thing is a pen! If you a...
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Harry P Leu Gardens....A History.

The Harry P Leu gardens are in Forest Avenue in Orlando. The history of the house and gardens start in 1885 when John Thomas Mizell built a farmhouse on the site. Later in 1902 one Duncan Pell bought more land that now makes the majority of t...
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My First American Breakfast

On my first ever trip to Florida and indeed the USA, I discovered the concept of buffet dinning, chief amongst this was the buffet breakfast!!! The place where my initiation took place is the one of the many and ever popular, Ponderosa’s. At t...
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Cruising – Jamaica and Dunns River Falls

Although we love everything that Orlando and the theme parks have to offer, we sometimes complete a hectic trip to our beautiful villa with a cruise from Fort Lauderdale or Miami. One of our favourite islands to visit is Jamaica, and we have ...
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CHILIS AT CHAMPIONS GATE

The Most recent addition to the Champions Gate Village is a new branch of the old favorite Tex Mex bar and restaurant Chilis. Located next to the I4 at junction 58, it is a convenient location for the many via communities in the CR54 CR532 are...
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Garden Rocks Concert Series at Epcot

For the first time since 2006, we treated ourselves to Disney annual pass tickets. This article is about specific trips to Epcot, for the concerts in 2017. Firstly, in the past 11 years, Epcot has not changed much! The Living Seas has...
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An Introduction to Legends Golf and Country Club

If you are a keen golfer I can think of no better place to play a round of golf than Florida. With so many courses from which to choose and, of course, not forgetting the year round sunny weather you will be spoilt for choice. My wife is the keen gol...
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Victoria and Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel- Part I

If you are celebrating a special event during your holiday in Orlando, or want to really treat yourself to an occasion, which you will never forget, you won’t go wrong if you make a reservation at Walt Disney’s Grand Floridian’s ultra posh restaurant...
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Busch Gardens Theme Park

Within around a 1. 5 hour drive from The Disney area of Orlando, you can find your self in Tampa and a visit to Busch Gardens is a must, it has all the rides and is altogether a more pleasant experience that the better known parks. The planting of tr...
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Often Missed Attractions

Some of the often missed attractions at the magic Kingdom in Disney world can be the most entertaining. So often people arrive full of anticipation and head excitedly straight up Main Street, USA and completely miss the Walt Disney World Rail Road. <...
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My Ride at Horse World!

Every year we come to Florida , and stay in our house ‘Seventh Heaven’ in Emerald Island, Kissimmee. This year we planned to do some different activities, one being Western Horse back riding. My Nan, my Brother (aged 6), my Sister (aged 9),...
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Choosing a holiday location

If you are just about to plan your next holiday and are considering where your destination should be then why not consider Florida. Florida has something for everybody. If you want to keep both children and yourself entertained then there i...
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A Florida Quiz

I am sure you love Florida as much as we do, and especially the Orlando area with its wonderful theme parks, and fantastic shopping, not to mention the restaurants. But how much do you actually know about Florida? Take this quiz and find out:<...
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Thani Thai Restaurant

Thani Thai is located in the Plaza right next door to Seaworld so literally a 20 minute drive up the I4 from the Champions Gate area. On this particular Tuesday night we had booked the restaurant for 730 pm but arrived a little late due to so...
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The Great Movie Ride

Every time we visit Hollywood Studios we seem to miss some of the attractions that are furthest away from the entrance mainly because we visit so many of the attractions as we walk around but often missing some of the ones tucked away at the back ...
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Crowley Museum and Nature Centre, Sarasota

The Crowley Pioneer centre and Nature Trails is only 15 minutes drive west of the I-75 (Exit 210 Sarasota) adjacent to the Myakka River. Set in 190 acres the trails and history area show the visitor how the fist pioneers to Florida used to live. ...
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