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The T-Rex Restaurant building at Downtown Disney
The T-Rex Restaurant building at Downtown Disney A few years ago at Downtown Disney a part of the parking area was removed to create the new T-Rex
St Petersburg: A History
In the 19th century, a gentleman called General John Williams acquired 2500 acres of land in the south east part of (what we now know as) Pinellas Cou
Disney’s Growth in Florida
Ever wondered how Disney grew and continues to develop? We did too and did some research – we were amazed that some things that seem to have happened
Staying safe in the sun
Most people choose Florida as their holiday of choice because of the wonderful sunshine that you are almost certainly going to enjoy. It is after all,
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 26
Spectacular horse farms have been part of the Bluegrass Region since it was first settled, and so have horse farm visitors. There are about 450 horse
Florida Barbecue Contests
When it comes to dining out, we' re spoiled for choice here in Central Florida. Famous chains offer us a plethora of locations where we can gorge ours
History of St. Augustine
If you wish to spend the day away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and it’s fantastic Theme Parks, what better way than to take a drive to St. Au
Winter Park-3
Winter Park is one of those places that we intended to visit every time we were in Orlando but it never quite made it to the top of the list – until t
Eating/Dining at the Loop
The first time my Mother and I tried to go to The Loop without my Father we must have spent two hours driving up and down the 417 trying to find it. S
Hidden Mickey's at Disney World Florida
The next time you're standing in line for a ride at The Magic Kingdom look at the walls. Check out the sculptures. Survey the landscaping and then loo
Facts about Walt Disney World - Landscaping
If you have ever visited Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida you will, I am sure, have been impressed by the wonderful landscaping which you
Seaside -The Truman Town
Jim Carey' s Seaside in Florida I dare say if it were not for the attention Hollywood brought to the coastal town of Seaside then it would just be
De Leon Springs
In July 2006, we decided to visit some of the places that the locals visit for a day out in the Orlando area and first on the list was De Leon Springs
Mannys Chop House on HWY 27
his trip to sunny Florida we decided that we would try and eat out at a few different places maybe try some of the more local eateries when I say loca
BOK TOWER SANCTUARY
Should you wish for something completely different to Mickey Mouse, Water Parks or the beach, then Bok Tower Sanctuary is the place to go. It is appro
NZ Majestic Mountains and crystal clear waters - Part 1
Queenstown is in New Zealand' s 'Southern Lakes District'. It is the Southern Hemisphere' s four-season lake and alpine resort. The stunning scenery a
A Trip to Key West
The Florida Keys are a ‘must do’ if you can fit in a few days break away from your holiday in Orlando.OK – it’s along drive – but we did it in one hit
Flower Power Concert Series, Epcot April 5th - June 3rd, 2007
The 13th annual springtime event at Epcot, the International Flower and Garden Festival, is definitely worth a visit if you are lucky enough to be in
The Loop at Ormond Beach
For those who are lucky enough to be able to spend longer than 2 or 3 weeks in Orlando, there is a whole world out there beyond Disney and the magical
Awesome Lake Okeechobee
Many of you will have visited the Historic Old Kissimme and marvelled at Lake Okeechobee but I wonder how many of you are aware of its awesome size an
Ride Report - Epcot Summer 2004 - Mission Space
I arrived at the training camp ready to be indoctrinated into the space programme feeling nervous but once I set my eyes on my fellow recruits I knew
Bands Brew and BBQ Part 3
As we entered the VIP area of the stadium where Kenny Rogers was to appear we quickly realised what the staff member who told us we could go to our se
A glimpse into Magic Kingdom theme park
A glimpse into Magic Kingdom theme parkMagic Kingdom theme park was opened on the 1st Oct 1971, by far the largest of all the Disney parks. It is the
Universal
Universal Studios is situated around 25 minutes north of the vacation villas in Kissimmee and Championsgate. Getting to Universal could not be easier,
All Aboard!
So, at long last you are on the plane; you will be on board for almost 9 hours so a little preparation is a jolly good idea. Firstly, make sure ev