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Disney's Windows - part 13
JACK LINDQUIST Jack Lindquist was working for a Los Angeles advertising firm when Disneyland Park officials contacted him to ask if he could recomm
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
Citricos
Most visitors to Orlando will probably dine in the restaurants whilst visiting the theme parks, at your villa or at the many eateries along the 192 an
Rip Ride Rockit
Universal has a new roller coaster ride called Rip Ride Rockit, which had a soft opening while we were in Florida in August 2009, but on our August tr
Webb’s Citrus Candy Factory
During our last visit to central Florida, we discovered the cutest candy store and factory that sells local products, which are all hand-made with loc
Typhoon Lagoon - A Water Park Paradise
Having been to Florida for ten years running this amazingly was our first visit to a water park. We decided to go on a Monday as according to the them
Flying Fish Café Restaurant
The Flying Fish Cafe is located at Disney’s Boardwalk. As its name suggests the emphasis is on seafood but there are also plenty of meat dishes from w
My Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Experience
For anyone visiting Orlando in need of an adrenalin rush, you will not be disappointed. Every park contains at least one thrill ride and I was lucky e
Christmas Market at Seaworld
About a week before Christmas we visited Seaworld on the last afternoon of our holiday. We had previously bought a one day pass and this was a free se
Wolfgang Puck's Grand cafe at downtown Disney
We ate at Wolfgang pucks in Las Vegas a few years ago and it is imprinted on my memory as one of the best meals I have ever eaten, so imagine my surpr
Journey to Atlantis
This is one of our favourite Parks and always guarantees a more tranquil day out than the busier Disney Parks. My parents, who visit our villa twice a
Rainforest Cafe at Down Town Disney
If you are looking for a wild dining experience that the whole family will enjoy, try one of Orlando’s two Rainforest Café Restaurants. Choose from ei
The Earl of Sandwich
Taking a central position in the Marketplace area of Downtown Disney lies one of the best snack options on property: The Earl Of Sandwich. Like its sp
Disney FASTPASS +
For many years Disney has operated a very good free FASTPASS system where you are able to get tickets for the more popular rides and bypass the main q
Blizzard Beach
Disney’s imaginers have done it again! In the tropical state of Florida the last thing you would expect to come across is a ski resort, but this is ex
Drive in Movie.
If you are the same vintage as me, your teenage years would have been informed by American films. And a big part of American films was the drive in
New Ride at Aquatica for 2010
We visited Aquatica for the first time in August, 2009, and we were very impressed with this, the latest water park in Orlando. Smaller than either of
Another View of Town of Celebration
We have always loved visiting the town of Celebration as we find it extremely charming and almost a world away from normal life. It’s always seemed to
Big Pine and Lower Keys
If you are traveling to Key West and you have time try to explore Big Pine and the Lower Keys you will be amazed how good it is to get away from a bus
Busch Gardens In Tampa
If you enjoy thrill rides, Busch Gardens Theme Park, is a great choice. From our house west of Orlando it takes just over an hour to drive down the I4
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 11
Tipping Guide for Mexico continued:- What to tip at All-Inclusive resorts. All-Inclusive resorts have been a big growth area for Puerto Vallart
CRUISING – SHORE EXCURSIONS - Organized Tour or Hiring a Car?
As you will have read in my shore excursion article, you will be offered a wide range of excursions at each of the ports you visit. They are usually e
Interesting Disney Facts
Here are some interesting Disney facts that we have found out over the years that we have been visiting Orlando. MAGIC KINGDOMWhen you walk through th
Champagne Sunday Brunch at Legends
If you are staying in a villa on the Highway 27, who not try a champagne Sunday brunch at Legends Golf Club. Legends is a very well known golf club in
Kuala Lumpur - an overview - Part 2
Basic information for your visit The population is 7. 2 million in the main metro area and the languages spoken are mainly Malay, Mandarin and Tami