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Universal Studios in Orlando is a theme park not to be missed. Situated next to Islands Of Adventure it opened in 1990 and has over 110 acres, sub-divided into six main areas and set around a huge man made lagoon. Here are a few of the favour... Viewed 8698 times.
See World is another one of the 7 must visit parks in Orlando. Over the years there has been a lot of heavy development in this theme park and they have added many attractions to try and temp the guests away from Disney. Located just off the I... Viewed 8598 times.
This visit was a time to check on my home and to make sure that all was in tip top condition for the coming rental season 2008. Arriving on Thanksgiving Day was a good move. I was out of Orlando Airport in about 30 minutes My first nig... Viewed 8599 times.
We spent a very pleasant morning at Kelly Park on our recent trip to Florida. Something a little different and a brilliant way to have a good time without spending a fortune. This 248-acre Orange County park is built around one of the Apopka ... Viewed 10936 times.
The Movies come alive in Hollywood Studios and there’s something for all age groups. Entering the park along Hollywood Boulevard it’s easy to feel the atmosphere of the golden age of cinema. Start with some classic entertainment with The Gr... Viewed 8200 times.
Having been to Orlando a few times now and sampled some of the best rides Florida has to offer I thought it only right I now shared my views on the best and worst rides in Orlando, Florida. If you are after a white knuckle experience then you have co... Viewed 11475 times.
I must admit, I was quite apprehensive about flying in a hot air balloon, with no parachute and nothing between the balloon and land but a big drop! It took a lot of convincing from my family that I’d enjoy the ride and had nothing to worry about. Viewed 12528 times.
There are lots of great rides in the Universal Studio’s but for me one of the best has to be the Men in Black ride. I can remember when they were building this ride at the height of the Men in black feature films popularity It is one of the mo... Viewed 8835 times.
The theme parks in the day time are spectacular, but at night they really come into their own. Magic Kingdom As soon as it gets dark in the Magic Kingdom, the park comes alive with lights and trolleys selling illuminate... Viewed 6272 times.
Adventure Island is located right opposite Busch Gardens and is a water park. This attraction opened over 30 years ago and its' theming is influenced by the Key West style. Adventure Island sits on 30 acres and currently has 10 rides... Viewed 7297 times.
Billed as the biggest rodeo east of the Mississippi this rodeo is just one attraction you just will not want to miss. It first started way back in 1941 with very humble beginnings as the Silver Spurs Riding club but gradually over the years it’s popu... Viewed 8798 times.
One of my favourite golf courses to play whilst on holiday in Orlando is Legends Golf and Country Club. Legends is a beautiful rolling hillside course on the US27 just south of Clermont (easily recognisable from its water tower) and, from its high po... Viewed 8032 times.
Florida’s State Parks cover a massive 700, 000 acres, approximately the size of England’s Peak National Park plus Exmoor and Dartmoor. As there are over 160 state parks to visit in Florida, each with its own special charm and beauty, it would take th... Viewed 7326 times.
I have been going to Disney World for so many years now I should be blasé, but I’m not. I have seen many changes at The Magic Kingdom and I am aware that there are many more to come with the proposed re-vamp of all Walt Disney World’s parks. ... Viewed 8557 times.
This article is the second in a series and should be read in conjunction with the others which give details of the location and how this amazing attraction is constructed. This year, ICE! will feature several new or updated scenes these will i... Viewed 9244 times.
Downtown Disney isn't a theme park but is well worth a visit. Set round a lake, it consists of 3 areas, Disney Marketplace, Disney West Side, and the adult playground of Pleasure Island. You can't miss Downtown Disney as you approach it, yo... Viewed 8318 times.
Although Florida is home to nearly all breeds of horses, Thoroughbreds outnumber all the others. In fact, Ocala, located in North Central Florida, breeds an impressive 3, 500 to 5, 000 Thoroughbred race horses each year. Unless you follow the... Viewed 13892 times.
The East Coast of Florida is protected from the Atlantic by a string of barrier islands. These taper off like giant stepping stones into the gentle curve of the Florida Keys, to Key West which is just 90 miles from Cuba. The southern tip of the penin... Viewed 8122 times.
Up until last year we had not been on the Buzz Lightyear ride at Disney Magic Kingdom, so we were looking forward to it. The ride is located in the Tommorowland part of the park and is a great ride for the whole family. While you queue for the ride y... Viewed 8928 times.
When is the best time to book flights to Florida? To be honest there is no hard and fast rule on this subject and many people find they are either lucky or not. There are some golden rules when booking flights and hopefully I can explain some reasons... Viewed 10117 times.
We should have been in Orlando, but instead we have had to overnight in the Le Meridien Hotel in Gatwick Airport, as our ‘plane has experienced technical difficulties and has been severely delayed. We still don’t know when we will be leaving but we a... Viewed 6481 times.
30 years ago Norwegian Cruise Lines was the first cruise ship operator to introduce a new concept to its Caribbean cruises, when it purchased Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, and offered the first exclusive island retreat to its passengers. Now 13 c... Viewed 7533 times.
Of course anyone who has been lucky enough to visit the beautiful state of Florida would now be answering ‘why not? ’ However, if you think it’s going to be a destination that is similar to the United Kingdom, in a country that shares a common... Viewed 8274 times.
You will find that Busch Garden is an extraordinary African themed park. In one fantastic park it brings together a combination of rides, animals, and shows. The floorless dive coaster, SheiKra takes you 200 feet up, then you come 90 degrees straight... Viewed 18869 times.
If you haven’t visited Kennedy Space Centre you may not realise it is actually a wildlife refuge with over 15, 000 plants and animals – give or take a little disruption every now and again for a Shuttle lifting off. Since 1963 manatees have g... Viewed 7259 times.
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