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RICHARD IRVINE A set designer with a degree in architecture, Richard “Dick” Irvine joined the studio iin 1942 and was chosen by Walt in 1953 to act as a liaison with the outside architectural fir... Viewed 6356 times.
The large, beautiful lake which the town overlooks is named after Dora Ann Drawdy (1819-1885). In 1846, Federal Surveyors named the lake " Lake Dora" after her, and in 1883, the small but growing town was named after the lake. Today, Mount ... Viewed 8932 times.
DISNEY’S WINDOWS part 1 If ever you find yourself at one of the Main Streets in Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom look up at the windows and you will notice each one has an inscription of the name of a fictional vendor who owns the busin... Viewed 6290 times.
The three main Disney parks all feature a spectacular evening show with stunning effects and stirring tales. It is worth making time to see all three shows while you are in Orlando as each one has its own brand of magic. Magic Kingdom h... Viewed 8359 times.
We like to try a new restaurant every time we go to Florida and we normally do this when visiting our relatives who are Florida residents. This time we went to Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Brandon but enjoyed it so much that we were really pl... Viewed 6734 times.
It is always nice to fit a museum into your vacation agenda but with a bewildering array of Florida museums how to choose one? Where to start? Well The Halifax Historical Museum could be a good choice. The Halifax ... Viewed 6058 times.
On a recent trip over to our villa, we decided on a trip to The Boathouse at Disney Springs. It was a beautiful sunny December day and we chose a table at the Dockside Bar, overlooking the lake and the views were just wonderful. There are over 200 se... Viewed 6659 times.
Large numbers of tourists travel to Florida for the Christmas vacation, or simply “The Holidays” as it is affectionately known by our US neighbours, and whilst they are unlikely to be expecting the traditional Christmas, one or two may exhibit a few ... Viewed 8055 times.
Black Friday shopping in Florida is an event in itself. It is certainly one not to be missed by all you bargain hunters, with many items a fraction of the usual cost Black Friday is the day after thanksgiving (this year 26th November ... Viewed 8423 times.
John D Mc Arthur Beach State Park is situated 2 miles south of the intersections of PGA Boulevard and the US 1 in Palm Beach County. This park has an impressive 337 acres, one third of which is submerged. It was donated to the State in the 19... Viewed 7699 times.
If you are planning a Florida trip to Orlando and would like that extra few days to recover from the various parks and other activities that you have undertaken in your busy schedule, then why not take look at Key Largo. Key Largo has much to ... Viewed 3976 times.
Have you ever been to Florida and laid on your sunbed watching the birds soaring and gliding. This is something a friend of ours decided to take one step further and to emulate the birds. We thought he was mad and his wife said, ‘just let me ring the... Viewed 8321 times.
On my first trip to Florida we decided to take a trip down to Downtown Disney one early evening and thought we would perhaps try to find somewhere to eat. After a short while we decided that we would try the impressive looking Fulton’s Crab house ... Viewed 8756 times.
Starting on 1st October 2006 Walt Disney World will be celebrating a “Year of a Million Dreams”. The aim of this celebration named “Where Dreams Come True” is to surprise guests with unique experiences. Cast members are empowered to deliver these sur... Viewed 8174 times.
We were very pleased when this retail/restaurant development opened a couple of years ago as it is only a couple of miles from our villa. It is situated on the 192 about two miles from the 27 and is near the entry/exit for the 429 Toll Ro... Viewed 5212 times.
If you are visiting around the area of Fort Myers, take some time out to go to the Edison Ford Museum if you can. This is the winter residence of both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, two elegant houses set side by side in beautiful gardens on the shore... Viewed 6580 times.
For priority seating at the Rose and Crown call 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, the United Kingdom is the 10th if you are going clockwise around the lagoon. Walking into the UK at Epcot is great, there are ... Viewed 9560 times.
Whenever we visit a Theme Park we always seem to return to the villa with someone lamenting “I forgot to go to such a shop”. Therefore I thought I would try to detail the shops I am aware of after our many visits to Hollywood Studios. When yo... Viewed 8739 times.
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 some money at the theme parks. To help save time: Try to avoid peak times at the park... Viewed 7959 times.
The first thing that will hit you when you drive into the Sandy Ridge sub-division is the multitude of colours the villas are painted in, coming from the UK this is something you are not going to be used to seeing. You feel straight away that this is... Viewed 8861 times.
Epcot is a park in two parts, the main attraction area and the wonderful World Showcase, where eleven countries are represented in pavilions along the shores of the beautiful World Showcase Lagoon. Comprising Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, Am... Viewed 7156 times.
Posner Park Shopping Complex Another day in sunny Florida and I find myself taking a trip to Posner Park Shopping complex. Posner Park is located at Exit 55 off the I4, where it meets the Highway 27. You need to follow directions for 2... Viewed 27860 times.
You will want to do some serious shopping sometime during your holiday in Orlando and here I have some tips to help you through the mountain of retail opportunities in the area. First, choose where you want to shop: this will probably dep... Viewed 7317 times.
From mid November to Early January, the Streets of America come to electric mega-watt life at Hollywood Studios with the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Every inch of the New York and San Francisco back-lot are blanketed in millions of tw... Viewed 7635 times.
There are a few essentials to take on your Florida holiday. As well as your passports, driving licence, travel insurance, car hire voucher, flight tickets etc, there is one other essential - money. Whilst a Florida holiday is great value, and ... Viewed 8405 times.
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