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Having started this passion at Magic Kingdom then moved on to Epcot our girls have now spent many happy hours searching for hidden Mickeys at Hollywood Studios. This list is some that they have already found and others I have been told abou... Viewed 9687 times.
Having sampled some of what Disney, Universal Studios and Sea World has to offer, we decided to head for Busch Gardens, near Tampa. It is about an hour and a half from Orlando (if you stick to speed limits), so just a bit too far for a day trip if... Viewed 9098 times.
I enjoy history, and so the History Center in Orlando is a place I like to visit whenever I have time. Florida actually has quite a history as, not only does it have a long history of Native American Indians, but Florida also played an important role... Viewed 7114 times.
Have you ever wondered how the cities in Florida got their names? Well I have, and started researching this and decided to share this fascinating info with you all. Let us start with the cities that you are likely to have flown into ... Viewed 5825 times.
In January 2009, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge was delighted to welcome two new baby Ruppell’s Griffon Vultures. Of course the birth of any new baby animal is greeted with pleasure, but these little chicks are particularly special, as they are the fi... Viewed 8148 times.
To me theme parks are for other people, I do not like the noise, the smell of the burger vans, the garish decoration, or the over exuberance of the clientele. It would seem to me that the inevitable queue to enter is enough to stop you frequenting th... Viewed 9182 times.
Disney and Universal are two of the major reasons for planning a vacation to Central Florida (as well, as the weather, shopping, golf, restaurants etc). For several years Disney were able to offer evening entertainment outside their theme parks throu... Viewed 7754 times.
One of the most popular restaurants in Orlando is the Ponderosa. This is a great family restaurant bright and cheerful with a buffet style salad bar. The kids enjoy it as they get to pick what they like and even if it is ice cream or blue jelly for b... Viewed 9100 times.
There are many things to think about when booking your first cruise, and it is probably inevitable that questions will be raised about how much movement will be experienced at sea. For cruising ‘newbies’ the prospect of feeling sea-sick is often some... Viewed 9762 times.
This has got to be the most magical place for children n Magic Kingdom. When the girls were little this was always the first place they wanted to visit, and sometimes the last as well! We usually get there on the Walt Disney World Railroad wh... Viewed 8165 times.
Jonathan Dickinson State Park is located on the U. S. 1 12 miles south of Stuart and is crossed by the Loxahatchee River. This State Park offers most of what fans of the system love; boating, fishing, swimming and trailing. Trapper Ne... Viewed 8637 times.
Driving south along the U. S. Highway 27 in the Lake Wales area, I noticed a sign at the side of the road advertising Chalet Suzanne. Having nothing better to do and out of curiosity, we decided to investigate. Leaving Hwy 27, we drove down... Viewed 7224 times.
Have you ever gone away on holiday and thought “I wish my suitcases/bags were heavier? ” No, I thought not! The main aim for easy travel is to travel light, and only take the essentials with you – no need for the kitchen sink (if you are stay... Viewed 7169 times.
Orlando is the fun capital of the world and a visit can be expensive, especially if you are visiting as a family. Nevertheless, you can make your visit value for money and there are many ways that you can reduce the cost and you may find that it is a... Viewed 8913 times.
We have many different ways to start our day with the girls at Epcot so I thought I would just share a few of them with you. If we have not had time to sit down together and plan our day before we get to the Park we head straight to Fountainv... Viewed 7453 times.
Going to Florida is just like being a kid in a Candy Store, the world is at your fingertips! As soon as you get off the plane at the Orlando International Airport, it is like you are 6 years old again and running through a giant Candy store. F... Viewed 7842 times.
San Marcos de Appalache Historic State Park is situated in St Marks in Old Fort Road and is off the S. R. 363. There is a rich seam of history associated with this park and it has been bitterly fought over. The main action took place ... Viewed 6885 times.
Marshall’s is an outlet style store with branches through out the Orlando area and also States wide. Similar to TJ MAXX but a bit more upmarket and quality items are found in Marshal’s in my opinion. It is I believe part of the TJ MAXX group as it is... Viewed 26393 times.
Tokyo Blue is one of the newest restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. It is located in the Ocean Manor Resort Hotel. It is advertised as a Sushi bar and exotic night club, and it is certainly different. Marketed as a high end restaurant it offers a... Viewed 6985 times.
Typhoon Lagoon has to be one of the best water parks anywhere. From the Big Wave right down to the Lazy River, the enjoyment factor at this park would be very difficult to beat. The park opens around 9.30am in the summer time and 10am in the w... Viewed 7741 times.
If you are visiting the Gulf Coast beaches you have a good choice of airports to fly into. Anywhere from Fort Myers up to Clearwater is easily accessed by the airports of Tampa, Sarasota and Fort Myers. You may find the following information of inter... Viewed 17443 times.
We last wrote about the wonderful food at Manny’s in 2006 and thought we would update our thoughts on this restaurant. It is now a firm favourite with our two boys – we aim to try a new restaurant each time we visit Florida, but wherever we t... Viewed 7796 times.
This was to be our second visit to Discovery Cove. The first was when our youngest was 6 years old, barely able to swim, and not knowing what to expect from the day. 8 years on, neither of our boys wanted to swim with the dolphins again, but were loo... Viewed 7684 times.
During our Easter holiday in Orlando this year we celebrated the 30th wedding anniversary of my sister and her husband. Some time previously we had decided to take them out for a surprise meal, which meant finding the right restaurant and mak... Viewed 8434 times.
Epcot is one of the Disney Parks at Orlando and stands for Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow. The park is over 260 acres in size and comprised of two distinct regions, the first half shows guests a look at the future and is called Future W... Viewed 4173 times.
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