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Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Disney has three water parks, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and River County. All these are included in the Hopper Plus pass or you can
Pal Mickey
Have you ever thought to yourself “Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have my very own personal guide to help me navigate my way around the Disney parks”? We
Why I hate the Hulk!
My wife (Sue) makes me go on all the roller coasters and I hate it! She absolutely loves it and gets a massive rush; smile from ear to ear. Why do I h
Teppanyaki Dining Room – World Showcase Epcot
We first came across this restaurant in 2003 on our first trip to Florida. Situated in Japan at the World Showcase at Epcot, this restaurant is probab
Thomson Premium Club seating upgrades
If you have ever flown to Orlando or Miami from the UK you will be used to the poor standard of some of the economy seating on offer. Many economy sea
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sarasota 900 South Palm, Sarasota, Florida Www. selby. org 941 366 5731 What will you find there? •Rare and beau
The right age for Disney
I am often asked what is the perfect age to take a child to Disney World. This is a very difficult question to answer. A great deal will depend on the
T Minus 10
I don’t know about you but ever since I was a small child I have always watched the launches from Cape Canaveral and vowed one day to be there to witn
Things I like about Wal-Mart
In my last article I wrote about things I liked about another supermarket chain with many stores in Florida, Publix but this time I am going to write
Cinderella - Some Interesting Facts
Cinderella just has to be the ultimate Disney princess, and the one most loved by everyone. Generations have been held spellbound by the charming stor
Rum Bay Restaurant, Palm Island, Cape Haze
If you are staying in Rotonda West or find yourself on the west coast of Florida, South of Venice it is worth continuing south past Englewood on the C
France – Beaumont World War One Tour
The Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is the largest of the five Caribou sites in France and Belgium, Here on July 1, 1916 the 1st Battalion of t
Photographing Illuminations
I am a huge fan of Illuminations, the Epcot fireworks show. I’m also a keen photographer, and have spent many a happy night trying to capture on film
Zen Restaurant, Omni Resort
Looking for somewhere a little different for a meal to celebrate my nieces 18th Birthday in September 2015 we looked on the internet and found the Zen
Typhoon Lagoon
Typhoon Lagoon is part of the Walt Disney World theme parks and can be included on your 5, 7 or 10 day theme park tickets. We visited Typhoon lagoon b
Farmers Market at Mt Dora.
Do you like Mt Dora? we do not like it. . . . we LOVE it! If you have never been to this charming historic town, do not let the name worry you; no
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 36
If you are in the Lexington area then Kentucky' s official ‘Craft Capital’ is only 40 miles south at Berea. Berea has a long standing tradition as a c
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights
The brilliant Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights is displayed annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the ‘Streets of America’ area from Thanksgivin
Manny's Chop House (1)
Ever wondered what a great American Diner should be like, look no further than Manny’s Chop House.Situated on the southbound side of the US27, just on
Lake Buena Vista Outlet Mall
This Mall is not as often visited as Belz or Orlando Premium Outlets but we always find a half day to pop down there as there are lots of good bargain
Hollywood Studios Part 2
If you interested in how the animation of the Disney characters is done then a visit to The Magic of Disney Animation is just what the doctor ordered
50’s Prime Time Café – Disney Hollywood Studios
Our teenage daughter’s love this restaurant, just off the main street running through the centre of Disney Hollywood Studios. As the name of suggests
Saving money for your holiday: clothes and gifts.
So you have already saved a mint on food and have a healthy amount in the piggy bank. Now here are some more ideas. Commit to whole year of not bu
Speed of the creation of Orlando.
Once upon a time, as all good stories start, there were the Everglades. Slowly but surely some real estate was built and small communities grew up.
Eating Out and Eating In Around Champions Gate
We were very pleasantly surprised at the variety of eating out choices we had within 5 minutes of our Ashley Manor home. What was even better was that