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EPCOT

If you have never been to Walt Disney World before one of the best parks is EPCOT. Situated around a large lake area, there park is orientated around science and technology theme, with many of the rides and attractions taking on this type of theme.Viewed 8046 times.

Choosing a villa

The choice of accommodation for tourists in Florida is overwhelming, especially in the areas around Orlando and all of the major theme parks. There is every possible option from budget motels through to up-scale hotels and obviously many villas avail...
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New Baby Otters at Seaworld

Are you a sucker for new babies? Do you go all ‘gooey’ at the sight of a newborn animal? Well you had better get down to Seaworld, Orlando fast, in order to see the cutest babies ever – four baby otters born in early March, 2009, after a two month ge...
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Aquatica - same old, same old or new leader?

This is a family trip report from Aquatica. As somebody who has travelled to Orlando and visited all the water parks I was particularly excited about visiting Aquatica for the first time. Other members of our group who hadn’t been to Florida ...
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Wheelchair User's guide to Universal Studios

I am not the world’s most adventurous thrill seeker so this by all means is not a comprehensive list. I hope another wheelchair user more adventurous than I am will add to this. First of all – if arriving by car – do bring your disabled blue...
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Suncoat Beach Trolley

During one of our stays at Treasure Island when it was a dull day and although warm was not sun bathing weather we decided to take the Suncoast Beach Trolley. This trolley bus provides service to all of the Gulf Beaches from Pass-A-Grill in S...
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Hot Air Balloon Ride (2)

We booked a balloon ride through the Orlando Villas site (Park Tickets) – and what a fabulous time we had! We decided to do it on our first day in Florida, partly because it was our friend’s birthday, but also because on the first morning we ...
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The Friendly Fisherman Restaurant, Madeira Beach

If you have had a wonderful day on one of the Gulf beaches, why not bring the evening to a close by visiting the Friendly Fisherman Restaurant, at John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, located just off Highway 699, south of Clearwater, and just north of...
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Harry Potter...Not a fan?

I have never read a Harry Potter book or seen a Harry Potter film; there I have said it! But I bet there are many of you out there who could say the same. So when we visited Universal recently I wondered how much enjoyment I would get out...
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T- Rex Café at Downtown Disney – just opened!

Trust Disney, those experts at the art of the magical and unpredictable, to come up with the ultimate restaurant experience. Newly opened at Downtown Disney is the amazing and almost (there is one in Kansas) unique 30, 000 sq ft T-Rex Café, which sea...
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Lakeridge Vineyard

About 30 miles north of the 192 junction on Highway 27, sits the Lakeridge Vineyard. Supposedly set on the only hill in the region (1) we just happened to stumble upon this delightful little vineyard whilst driving along the highway on the way to Cle...
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Visit Jacksonville Zoo

A couple of years ago we had a few days near Jacksonville and whilst we were there we took the girls to Jacksonville Zoo. We spent the whole day there and they really enjoyed it. The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m 363 days...
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KIM POSSIBLE WORLD SHOWCASE ADVENTURE, EPCOT

Disney has always been at the forefront of innovation, and a new attraction is about to open at the end of January, 2009, at Epcot. Called ‘Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, ’ it is not a roller coaster, nor a ride but a high tech interactive ex...
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The Loop and The Loop West

We all know Orlando is a shopper's paradise and The Loop and The Loop west are no exception. This open air spacious retail and dining complex offers something for everyone and will be sure to keep the most hardy bargain hunter happy. Whether you are ...
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Checklist for Travellers

I always like a list for when we’re going on holiday – hopefully you might find this useful. At least a few weeks before you travel. . . Passports – Make sure that you don’t need a visa and that your passport is valid for at least the...
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Shopping in Florida, or how to make your trip pay for itself, almost! (Part 2)

Next on our regular items to buy list are formal shirts from the Van Heusen store across from what is now the Prime outlets. Steve has to wear a shirt and tie for work everyday so he gets through a fair few in a year. He used to buy most of his work ...
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Cruising – Jamaica Part 2 – Martha Brae River Rafting

After journeying through torrential rain in our dilapidated coach we arrive after an hour and a half at our destination – the Martha Brae River Rafting Centre. The River Rafting centre at Rafters’ Rest is set amongst lush tropical vegetation,...
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Houlihans

Not often spoken about but truly an awesome restaurant full of delicious food and excellent wine. Houlihan’s has 4 locations around the Orlando area but the one we tend to visit is the restaurant on the US192. W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hway. <...
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Clearwater & Beyond

Spend a day at the beach. It’s well within reach. Just a short hop down the I4 from Orlando, about 1.5 hours drive, is the most amazing stretch of sugar white beaches along the sensational Gulf Coast. Our favourite of them all is...
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Pine Island Beach

We have visited many of Florida’s beaches both on the east and west coasts. No beach has been as good as Pine Island. It is only 90 minutes from highway 192 in Orlando. To get to this beautiful beach you need to head north on highway 27 to Cl...
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Around Epcot by Segway

Apart from just allowing you to meander at will around their theme parks Disney also give you the added option, for a price, to look behind the scenes on a variety of guided tours. Having previously done the Keys to the Kingdom tour, this year, as we...
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Often asked questions

As a villa owner I am asked many questions by holiday makers about villa rental and associated questions about Florida. I shall try and answer some of those now so you will be better informed when you are trying to wade through all the offers you wil...
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The Osborne Lights

If you go to Orlando at Christmas there are many “must do’s”. One of these is the Disney Hollywood Studios to see the snowy streets hosting the Osborne Lights. (Note the spelling – it is not Osbourne as in Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne). A friend travelli...
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Waccasaasa Bay

Waccasaasa Bay Preserve State Park is situated in Cedar Key beween Yankee Town and Cedar Key on the Gulf Coast of Florida. You can trace the history of this park back to the Native American and there are artefacts found here that prove that t...
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Italian Eateries

I love Italian food, especially if it good and not too pricy. These are my two favourites which i am sure you will enjoy too. The Olive Garden At the Olive Garden the servers are some of the friendliest in Orlando, and in a place where...
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