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Meet And Greet The Disney Characters

The most important part of the holiday – WHERE TO SEE THE CHARACTERS!! This is always at the forefront of most parent’s minds. All the videos give the impression that the characters are walking ar...
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Mannys Original Chophouse

What a great place! Manny’s maybe off the beaten track but it’s definitely worth the effort. Some of our friends recommended Manny’s to us on our last visit but we were very busy then and didn’t get around to it. After our visit this time we won’t ma...
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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 although this can be a little boring for the younger children, for the older ones and the adults its...
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Cruising - Going on a Maiden Voyage

For those of us who enjoy cruising, the prospect of being on an inaugural cruise or maiden voyage is very exciting. To cruise on a brand new ship, to be the first person to sleep between the sheets, drink from the glasses, eat off the china, or sit i...
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Mixons Fruit Farm

Have you ever visited a Mixons Fruit Farm? No? , well if you are staying in the Sarasota area then you can visit the one in Bradenton. You will be welcomed with a delicious glass of freshly squeezed orange juice (or grapefruit if you prefer) ...
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Shopping at Walmart

Ever since our first visit to Florida over twenty years ago the whole family have been great fans of Wal-Mart. We usually manage to make our first visit to a store within the first few days of our holiday. In the early years there was onl...
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Voyage of the Little Mermaid – Hollywood Studios

We had just missed the Indiana Jones show and our fast pass returns to the Hollywood Tower of Terror didn’t kick in for another hour or so. To pass the time we headed for the Back Lot Tour and Catastrophe Canyon only to find it closed for refurbishme...
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The ‘Extra Special’ Disney Magic (Part II)

If you have read Part I of our Magical Disney Experiences you will be aware that we had been told by our guide on the Keys to the Kingdom Tour last year that Disney employees were ‘empowered’ to make their own decisions especially where they were in ...
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Do’s and don’t’s when selecting what to do in Orlando

With a limited time and so much to do in Orlando it would be helpful to have some idea what each attraction is all about. Different age groups will want different things to do. For example if all you want to do is lie on a beach and relax for 2 weeks...
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Italian Restaurants

Italian Restaurants There are a few good Italian restaurants in the Kissimmee area The olive garden is a great Italian and have lots of locations in the area the one we prefer is the one at the Loop shopping area, but lately we have us...
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Lake Placid, New York. Pt 3

It was a short car journey to Mount Van Hoevenberg and the Olympic Sports Complex. This is the home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic in ground bobsled run, which, in 2010 was placed on The National Register of Historic Places. The site now also houses th...
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Champions Gate – One to remember!

If you have been fortunate enough to book one of the many wonderful private villas available to you on the H27, then in the Champions Gate is a useful area to be aware of. The unmistakably impressive iron entrance of Champions Gate at junction 58 off...
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Supermarkets in Orlando

Most people staying in a villa will enjoy the freedom of being able to eat when and where they want. The beauty of a villa is not being constrained to a set time to eat every day. Many people who stay in a villa think this factor is one of the main r...
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Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom

Cinderella’s Castle has to be the most famous fantasy castle in the world! The imposing castle, with its towers and turrets can be seen from miles around as you approach Walt Disney’s famous Magic Kingdom in Orlando, in the centre of Florida. This is...
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Shopping with a difference

Besides all the usual shops in Orlando like Walmart, the malls, designer outlets and others there are a few really good ones that are worth a visit because of their originality. One such shop is called “ Global Imports “ it is found on the Sandlake...
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Innoventions East at Epcot

Anybody that has entered Epcot via the main entrance (as opposed to the entrance from Disney’ Boardwalk between England and France) with the intention of heading for Test Track, Mission Space or Ellen’s Universe of Energy will pass through the Innove...
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Florida Timeline: from 1861

We are now into part 3 of our Florida history timeline and we will start at the time of The American Civil War 1861 The American Civil War lead to the secession of Florida for the Union and they joined with other southern States to form Th...
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Restaurant Guide - Bob Evans

As regular visitors to Florida over the past 5 years, we are used to dining out regularly (it is so cheap compared to eating out in the UK) but hadn’t really found the “perfect” place for breakfast but I’m pleased to say that we have now found it! Viewed 9983 times.

JT's FAMILY RESTAURANT

This popular family restaurant is located at: 8553 West Irlo Bronson Hway – located 4 miles west of the Disney World entrance on the 912 heading towards the 27 next to Orange Lake Country Club. It is very convenient for guests staying i...
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Mirror Lake - a guided tour.

Lake Mirror, is a pretty Lake in Lakeland! It is roughly a half mile to walk round (Lakeland is roughly mid way between Orlando and Tampa and about three quarters of an hour from your holiday villa) Lake Mirror sits at the heart of Lakeland and surel...
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ALFRED B MACLAY GARDENS STATE PARK

Should you venture up to the Tallahassee region of Florida, this beautiful State Park is well worth a visit. In 1923, Alfred and Louise Maclay created this stunning garden in their winter residence. Famed for its Camellias and Azaleas, you w...
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What’s so Special about Florida? - Part 1

I am often asked so what’s so special about Florida? Well in my view there are a number of things that make it special although I have to state from the outset that most of my Floridian experience is based on frequent trips to Orlando although I have...
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IllumiNations Cruise at Epcot

Have you ever stood in “France” watching the amazing pyrotechnics and lasers over the lagoon at Epcot and seen the privileged few enjoying a glass of champagne while watching the fireworks from their private launch and wondered how they mana...
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Downtown Disney - Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil’s permanent show, La Nouba, at Downtown Disney is wonderful – in fact it is better than wonderful, it is fantastic! I have seen them before, doing other shows in other venues, but this one totally surpasses all the ones I have alread...
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Magic Kingdom – Future Land

Future Land follows on from Fantasy Land. As you pass the Tea Cup ride you will find the go- karts on your left. Children absolutely love this. They drive on a large circuit at a very slow speed on tracks but they can steer to a certain extent. <...
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