DISNEYS WINDOWS part2
CHUCK BOYAJIAN
Although his Disneyland Park window states, ‘’We keep your Castle Shining’’ Chuck Boyajian was known for keeping entire Disney parks sparkling clean. He was hired by Walt in 1955 as t...
Viewed 1213 times since 2 June 2015.
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This tour takes place each day and lasts between four-and-a-half hour to five-hours celebrating Disney Magic. It takes place daily at 8:30, 9:00 & 9:30am and starts at City Hall just inside the Magic Kingdom Main Entrance. The cost ...
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First for those that have never visited Blizzard Beach let me give you a little background knowledge… According to Disney sources – a few years ago there was a freak winter storm that blanketed a little piece of Disney property in Florida with...
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If you have been visiting the United Kingdom, cross over the English Channel (known in Epcot as the International Gateway Bridge) into France. This Showcase shows France from 1870-1910, a period known as La Belle Epoque, the beautiful time. <...
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I definitely recommend a visit to DownTown Disney simply to take in the atmosphere, stroll around the shops (and obviously buy if you want to!) and then finish the evening with something to eat. There are plenty of options but here are some we have v...
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This ride is definably not to be missed although as an adult it can be very easily overlooked or you may think it’s just for little kids but trust me this is for everyone especially the adults! ! ! Personally think this is a hilarious show, but then ...
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Pumpkin Hill Preserve State Park is situated in Pumpkin Hill Road in Jacksonville (on the I. 95) This is one of Floridas more wild parks with 4000 acres to enjoy. This park is special for its long contiguous coastal upland. Pumpkin Hil...
Viewed 2656 times since 29 December 2008.
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Bongos Cuban Café is a blend of authentic Cuban cuisine with the culture of old Havana, with a bit of South Beach glamour. The two story pineapple design fills the skyline of Downtown Disney. No detail was spared by the designer from the dazz...
Viewed 3557 times since 25 January 2009.
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RESTAURANTS Those of you familiar with the 192 will know that “Marker” signs appear at regular intervals along the way. If you get familiar with these you will find this guide easy to use. When we first visited this area of Ki...
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How do you choose a Villa that is right for you? With so many beautiful villas to choose from it can be a daunting task to find the right villa to make your trip to the Sunshine State a holiday of a life time. Whether you are staying in Orlan...
Viewed 3371 times since 3 July 2009.
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Having arrived in Miami, you will need to find the Florida Turnpike. At the moment there are still lots of roadworks in the area of the airport, so when you have collected your car follow the directions, which they should give you, out of the depo...
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If you find yourself in the Crystal River area with time on your hands then I can strongly recommend a trip to Fort Island Gulf Beach. Situated where the mouth of the Crystal River meets the Gulf of Mexico this a wonderfully secluded beach, perfect f...
Viewed 1118 times since 18 November 2015.
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Looking for a different day out in Florida, then we would thoroughly recommend Fort Christmas. This is an easy thirty minute drive from the Orlando area, in the direction of Titusville (please either use a sat-nav or get more accurate directions than...
Viewed 2654 times since 29 December 2008.
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Crystal River State Park incorporates St Martins Marsh. During the sixties it was realised how important submerged land was to the eco system and St Martins Marsh was created and indeed was one of the first aquatic preserves in Florida. Lat...
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Evie’s Florida Holiday Since I was about 3 years old all I wanted to do was go to Florida. I’d constantly watch Disney videos and learn every single word by heart (Beauty and the Beast was my favourite). When I was 5 my mum bought me a compute...
Viewed 3061 times since 9 December 2009.
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Adventureland is a lovely part of the Magic Kingdom Park that we never seemed to visit when the girls were young. However although now twelve years old one of our girls likes to visit every nook and cranny of Magic Kingdom and when we were last at ou...
Viewed 3145 times since 31 December 2009.
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One of the real advantages of renting your own vacation home is that you have the choice to cook your own meals, if preferred. For a family that can be a real money saver - although the array of restaurants in and around the theme parks offer great c...
Viewed 7265 times since 1 September 2008.
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On our last trip in April, we were determined to finally take a long promised trip to see the Manatees in their natural environment, so we did some research and decided to visit a recommended area, Crystal Springs and The Homosassa Springs area in We...
Viewed 2284 times since 23 March 2012.
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If, like me you have children who you need to bribed to stay shopping in the malls, then visit the Florida Mall and promise a visit to the Build a Bear Workshop. Make sure you keep this shop more or less to last as once they have visited here, you...
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John U Lloyd Beach State Park is located north of Hollywood off the A1A in Dania. It is named in honour of John Lloyd who was a lawyer who worked hard to obtain this area for the State Parks department. Originally New River Sound was used by ...
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At Islands of Adventures Toon Lagoon, there are more than 150 cartoon characters that inhabit this colourful part of the park. As you stroll down Comic Strip Lane you will see Betty Boop, Hagar the Horrible and Krazy Kat to name just a few of the fam...
Viewed 2872 times since 17 January 2011.
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Just a few miles to the south of Clearwater lies the town of Largo (not to be mistaken for its better known namesake – Key Largo! ). This where the Florida Botanical Gardens are to be found, and if you are looking for somewhere to spend a leisurely a...
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This tour that my daughter and I did last year is available to persons aged 8 and above although a participating adult must accompany people under 18. The tour takes place each day and takes two and a half hours and includes 30 minutes in the ...
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There is actually a very simple answer to the question of long queues for the rides in the parks - take Granny and Grandpa! They stand lovingly in the queue while you take the children somewhere else and you join them when the queue is nearly at the ...
Viewed 1031 times since 30 August 2015.
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If you love sealife, fast rides and beautiful scenery, then SeaWorld is for you. This is one place that is a “must visit” for us on every single trip to Orlando. From the minute you enter the park and you have your photo taken by one of the official ...
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