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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 . We decided that we would visit the small township of Christmas in order to secure its uni... Viewed 7401 times.
If you are looking for some different to do, as a break from the excitement of all the theme parks and attractions of Orlando, then you might like to visit Winter Park’s Farmers’ Market on a Saturday morning. Winter Park is situated about five miles ... Viewed 8010 times.
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... Viewed 6141 times.
This is a question I am asked many times by potential guests. The first time we went to Florida we stayed in a hotel and although we thoroughly enjoyed it at the end of holiday we were beginning to feel a bit cramped up. During the next few years we ... Viewed 7375 times.
After visiting Florida a couple of times a year for several years it soon becomes apparent that the “native” Floridians have various customs which separate them from us as visitors. One item is their attachment to mobile phones (or cellphones in Flor... Viewed 7561 times.
Buca di Beppo just look for the name it means “joe’s basement” In The summer of 1993 the first Buca di Beppo opened in a Minneapolis basement, it was hard to find but impossible to forget. Now you can find them all over America. We lo... Viewed 4254 times.
Downtown Historic Orlando is 8 blocks of buildings that tell the commercial and local government story of this City. The buildings were constructed between the 1880s and the 1940s This area has been designated a Historic area which has served ... Viewed 7045 times.
We are great fans of the Longhorn Steakhouse Restuarants. They provide excellent food at a commonsense price. They are part of the Darden Group who also own Olive Garden which is another good restaurant. We love their Onion Starter, which com... Viewed 7789 times.
We were lucky to be taken to Gaylord Palms by a friend as we would not have thought of venturing into the enormous convention centre. It is worth visiting just for the experience of seeing what can be done in an indoor atrium but the Villa de Flora a... Viewed 8822 times.
If you are at all interested in aviation then put Kissimmee Air Museum on your ' to do' list and you can look forward to a treat on your next visit. This museum will not be too far from any villa that you are staying in. Here you can take con... Viewed 9799 times.
Well this is still the thing that scares an awful lot of people and is the reason why so very many people still prefer to book through a tour operator which as far more expensive and the majority of the time you are unlikely to know exactly which hom... Viewed 9422 times.
It was our daughter’s 11th Birthday and she had absolutely know idea what she was going to be doing on her Birthday. We asked her what she might like to do and she said she would like to go to Sea World, so the night before her Birthday we said ok, i... Viewed 8981 times.
As we travel to the Gulf Coast I never fail to marvel at Tampa’s large buildings that you can see from the Motorway and look as though they are made of cardboard Tampa is situated on Florida' s west coast along the Gulf of Mexico. If you ... Viewed 7533 times.
I have to admit to being a real wimp where roller coasters are concerned, but I simply love Mission Space at Epcot. It has to be my favourite ride of all time, and is my first choice whenever we go. It is a simply amazing simulator ride, and I can th... Viewed 7703 times.
Most tourists who visit Florida probably never visit a State Park-what a shame! They offer a wide choice of completely natural days out that leave you refreshed after the hub bub of the (wonderful) theme parks! Florida was discovered by Ponc... Viewed 6802 times.
In amongst all the hullabaloo that is Disney and the numerous full on activities of the surrounding areas, there is one that will return you to a gentler, more sedate pace of life ~ horse riding (or horseback riding as our American cousins l... Viewed 10427 times.
Our first trip to Orlando has been going steadily downhill – and we haven’t even left Gatwick! Our flight has been delayed, and its scheduled departure of 12. 30 haS been put back several times. We have been fobbed off for hours with snip... Viewed 6208 times.
Sea World is my favourite park by far in Florida. It is well suited to all the family as it has a wide variety of attractions ranging from animal shows to roller coasters. There are 3 main rides; kraken, a large blue roller coaster wi... Viewed 6997 times.
Ahoy there!! Yo ho me hearties!! Shiver me timbers!! Visit the Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf on International Drive or at Lake Buena Vista for a fun filled activity, in swashbuckling surroundings. It is an excellent way for the whole family to spend a... Viewed 6742 times.
We all know Orlando is a shopper's paradise and The Loop and The Loop west are no exception. This open air spacious retail and dining complex offers something for everyone and will be sure to keep the most hardy bargain hunter happy. Whether you are ... Viewed 7542 times.
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 5999 times.
This is a question that came up on the Orlando Villas forum recently. It caused a bit of a stir as every body feels that their area is the best. But, the honest answer to that is they ALL are the best, depending on what your requirements are. ... Viewed 12926 times.
This really is a great family show, if you have never seen this show before then I am sure that you will like it, it is one of our favourites we visit it year after year. Its is one of the 3D cinema type shows that are so good at Disney not l... Viewed 9352 times.
When many people visit Orlando a lot do not realise there is so many great places to visit up to an hour away. From Orlando you can get to either coast (East or West) in around an hour. Located just outside Tampa (around 1 hour) from Kissimmee is Bus... Viewed 16532 times.
If you are visiting Orlando in October be sure to head for Magic Kingdom’s “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party” on selected evenings throughout the month. Admission is by special ticket, advance sales usually begin at the beginning of May. If you ... Viewed 7389 times.
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