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If you are lucky enough to visit Orlando in the autumn then why not try Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom? This is held on certain nights throughout September and October, ending on November 1st, and the whole park is decorated f... Viewed 7921 times.
Everyone knows that Florida is famous for its cowboys and cattle ranching. But, as well as cowboys, Florida is known for it's great oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes - you'll have seen Florida orange juice in most supermarkets but you can now se... Viewed 4107 times.
Key West at Sam’s place is another restaurant in the Gaylord Palms complex. Gaylord palms is situated on the Osceola parkway and South International Drive junction. A huge building that you cannot fail to see especially at night, it... Viewed 7921 times.
Have you ever been to Florida and laid on your sunbed watching the birds soaring and gliding. This is something a friend of ours decided to take one step further and to emulate the birds. We thought he was mad and his wife said, ‘just let me ring the... Viewed 7572 times.
If you fancy a day away from the parks, but are not sure what to do, why not visit the Ice Factory and participate in an Ice skating session. The Ice Factory is an Olympic-class skating and hockey rink located near the Disney Epcot/Universa... Viewed 8322 times.
Ever Since Walt Disney World opened in 1971 Theme Parks have been the main attraction in Orlando, Florida. Even if you came to Orlando in the early days you will be amazed at the many changes now. When we made our first trip there were only t... Viewed 5800 times.
Given that the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival runs from mid March to the end of May it is hardly surprising that the earlier of our two bi-annual trips to Florida inevitably coincides with the festival. As keen amateur gardeners (not Chelsea Flower... Viewed 6296 times.
Do you like simple but very good food then Manny’s is for you. Situated on Highway 27 (approx 6 miles south from Interstate 4) you will find Manny’s Chop House on the right as you drive south. Two blocks on from the entrance to Southern Dunes... Viewed 7608 times.
Why not step back in time at the Disney Grand Floridian Hotel for ‘High Tea,’ a truly remarkable experience you won’t want to miss during your vacation in Orlando, Florida. Why not make reservations for mom and grandma and treat them to an afternoon ... Viewed 9930 times.
When visiting our beautiful villa in Orlando we sometimes drive down to the Fort Lauderdale area, which, with its turquoise waters, silvery sand and sapphire blue skies, is a wonderful place to vacation. Not only does it have wonderful beach ... Viewed 6122 times.
If you want to see specific characters within a given time frame check the Park Times Guides because these include character greeting times and locations. These Guides are provided at each of the 4 main parks (Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Magic Kingdom and... Viewed 11359 times.
In between those wonderful, full days at the theme parks, although fabulous as they are, and they are, you might be tempted to take a day off and have a great day and just chill. A great way to do this is to escape to Cocoa Beach. It is the closest b... Viewed 6792 times.
We have been travelling to Florida for a number of years now but I still remember the first time I drove in Orlando in a convertible. It was March and I had the top down, the warm breeze whipped at my hair and I can honestly say I felt like a film st... Viewed 7169 times.
There is a wealth of restaurants and fast food outlets in and around the Kissimmee/Lake Buena Vista areas in Orlando. Most restaurants offer "specials" including EarlyBird dining (before 7pm) and are usually child and adult f... Viewed 7400 times.
Hollywood Studios is popular with little ones as they get to meet friends from the popular ' Playhouse Disney' Channel. At ' Playhouse Disney Live on Stage' toddlers get to dance and sing along with Bear In The Big Blue House and his friends, plus Ro... Viewed 7112 times.
It is eighty degrees outside, the sun is shining, people are wearing shorts and tee-shirts – so why are we dressed in thick padded coats which dare as cosy as the warmest quilt? Answer - we are about to enter the fabulous Ice Show at Gaylord Palms! !... Viewed 7249 times.
No trip to Florida should end without a visit to the Kennedy Space Center. When you are so close it would be criminal not to visit the most historic place in America – from where all the space missions leave. It is situated about 60 minutes drive fro... Viewed 7280 times.
A trip to Hollywood Studios wouldn’t be complete without dragging the rest of the family in to watch one of The American Idol Experience shows. None of our family can sing very well, so it’s always good to watch and listen to others who can. There ar... Viewed 7402 times.
As a family of four with 2 teenagers, Abi 15 and James 14, it is sometimes difficult to do something that appeals to both of them! Well the Sleuths Mystery Dinner show certainly did the trick. The whole experience was very entertaining - the kids lov... Viewed 5793 times.
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to be a pioneer in the United States then take a visit to Fort Christmas. Way back on Christmas Day (hence the name) in 1837, 2000 US Army Soldiers and Alabama volunteers arrived to build a fort. Only 200 fort... Viewed 7046 times.
For the first time since 2006, we treated ourselves to Disney annual pass tickets. This article is about specific trips to Epcot, for the concerts in 2017. Firstly, in the past 11 years, Epcot has not changed much! The Living Seas has... Viewed 4509 times.
As frequent visitors to florida we have probably tried most of the big brand names for food, whether for breakfast lunch or dinner. So to try something different and on recommendation from friends we tried Cracker barrel country store and restaura... Viewed 8058 times.
The cheesecake factory strives for the best possible food and service and when you walk through the doors you know you are in for something special. Just for a little history :--- Few people have achieved in their lifetimes what t... Viewed 8384 times.
We are lucky in that since we bought our home in Florida we have managed to visit the sunshine state roughly every four months. Due to our frequent trips the main attraction to us is no longer the theme parks but visiting the villa and enjoying the g... Viewed 8088 times.
For many UK visitors to the Orlando region, no trip is complete without a visit to Walmart. Now, we are not talking UK supermarkets here; forget Sainsburys, Tesco or even Asda Walmart, we are talking US Walmart, we are talking BIG! ! You will... Viewed 7414 times.
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