Random Florida Guide articles
A visit to Celebration
Something that we do on most of our visits to the Disney area is to spend a half day visiting the Disney Celebration community. If you are in the gene
First Time to Disney
You have probably finally given in to your children’s repeated request or feeling envious when you listen to your friend’s reports or when watching th
Applebees A great place to eat.
“Applebee' s” a lovely place to eat. During a recent trip to our villa we decided to eat at Applebee' s. We had never been before but it had been reco
Ruby Tuesdays
On a recent trip to Florida Mall, the adults were all shopped out and decided a refreshment stop was in order. The kids had already eaten in the food
Performers Around World Showcase
My parents earlier this year enjoying a leisurely break at our villa without the family decided one day they would go to Epcot and enjoy just strollin
Easter At Disneyworld
People often ask me, “What is the best time to go to Disney”? My answer is always the same – Easter. The trouble is, everybody agrees with me. The wea
Typhoon Lagoon-13
We all love water parks and when you visit Orlando these park should be high up on your priority list of parks to visit. Let’s start by talking about
Character breakfasts.
A couple of my recent guests have expressed surprise that Universal offer a character breakfast; well they do! This is held in the Cafe La Bamba f
Fantasia Mini Golf
You may well have seen these courses as you travel home from the parks. Although we always put them on our “must do” list for our next visit it was se
Panera Bread
If you are looking for somewhere for lunch that does not include burgers, pizzas, chicken nuggets or fries, then Panera Bread is the place for you. Th
Stars and Motor Cars Parade - Hollywood Studios
Apparently Walt Disney was infatuated with parades when he was young. Whenever a circus came to his town he would follow it all around the parade rout
The Royal Palm Lounge, Sanford International Airport
Whenever you fly to Orlando on a charter airline you will land at Sanford International Airport, rather than Orlando International Airport (MCO). This
An overview of Marrakech – Part 7
Places not to miss – continued, The Souks - continued Rue Semarine The main route into the souks is via an arch just north of Jemaa El Fna a
Softball and Baseball Practice Batting Cages – Near the Loop
With us having two boys, aged 12 and 8, we are always looking for new and fun things to do whilst in Florida. We read on the forums that some people h
Sanaa Restaurant - Animal Kingdom
One of the newest restaurants to be opened by Disney is the Sanaa Restaurant which opened at Animal Kingdom Lodge in May 2009. Disney describes this r
Camp Minnie Mickey - Animal Kingdom
As you cross the wood-hewn bridge from Discovery Island to Camp Minnie-Mickey you will find yourself beside a brook with life-like images of Mickey, G
Cinderella's Castle Transformation at Magic Kingdom
If you have visited Magic Kingdom, at Disneyworld, Orlando, you will undoubtedly have spent much time admiring and photographing Cinderella’s wonderfu
Christmas Memories 2
A Thousand and some LightsReturning after dark to sample the delights of “The Park by Night” was a wonderful time. This visit we took the ferry over t
Discounted Tickets & Timeshare Touts
The main parks do not really discount. You may see special deals when you are in Orlando such as 2nd Day free at Sea World. There a
Disney Quest
Disney Quest is located in Downtown Disney, and is usually included as one of the extra options, alongside the Water Parks, and Disney’s Wide World of
Orange County Regional History Museum and The Orlando Fire Museum
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MUSEUM IS NO LONGER OPEN TO VISITORS. WE'VE LEFT THE ARTICLE ONLINE HERE PURELY FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSESFor most visitors to Orlan
Trip to Niagara
Last time we where at our villa, we decided that we would take a trip to Niagara Falls, the Canadian side, something that we really had wanted to see
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
Everyone we know loves Florida and Orlando in particular and so they should. There is such a diversity of things to do and see but many people do not
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Held annually in October & November this popular event is now expanding from 30 to 45 days, promising to be bigger and better than ever! Normal
Champions Gate
Champions Gate is slowly becoming an area that many more people are visiting. It’s location is superb being seconds away from Junction 58 on the I-4.