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So often on our way to Tampa and ultimately Clearwater I have seen the signs saying Ybor City and I have always been intrigued as to what it was and what went on ther. One Sunday on our way to an overnighter in Clearwater and therefore had a ... Viewed 8098 times.
Whenever we spend some time at Downtown Disney we tend to do it in two halves. The first half the West Side and Pleasure Island and then later on in the trip we will park over by the Marketplace and browse around there. It’s a long push if yo... Viewed 7667 times.
RICHARD IRVINE A set designer with a degree in architecture, Richard “Dick” Irvine joined the studio iin 1942 and was chosen by Walt in 1953 to act as a liaison with the outside architectural fir... Viewed 5682 times.
If you get time to visit St Augustine, and I strongly recommend that you do, it is possible to go for a day with a very early start and a late return to Orlando. However to see everything and explore this beautiful city it is good if you can stay at ... Viewed 7350 times.
14 day stays and what to do. Visiting Florida and especially Orlando area is one of the best holidays a family can have. Deciding what to do can become a real headache if you leave it until the last minute. Most people always say if g... Viewed 5471 times.
We had already had a lovely few hours on our visit to Animal Kingdom on Easter Sunday having been to Expedition Everest had our photos taken with the characters at Camp Minnie Mickey seen Lion King and then been on the Kilimanjaro Safari. Viewed 6868 times.
Having been to Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror nights many years ago it was great to hear from friends and family who have just visited that Universal have made this attraction even better. From all reports it has become far scarier! Viewed 7033 times.
The Share a Dream Come True Parade takes place every afternoon at 3pm in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The parade winds its way from Frontierland into Liberty Square, past Cinderella’s Castle along Main Street and then into Main Street USA itsel... Viewed 8753 times.
Florida’s wildlife covers a huge spectrum, from birds and butterflies to panthers and alligators. The most common birds include snowy egrets and ibis, which can often be seen wandering across your lawn in Florida, long necked herons a... Viewed 7703 times.
Mission Space……those two words used to strike fear and trembling into my heart every time I heard them. I had stood outside it (as the designated coat and bag holder in our group) on several occasions, watching the green-faced people staggering out, ... Viewed 3804 times.
The Florida I fell in love with in the 1970’s, when I first visited with my parents, was not the one of theme parks or even the expanse of white sandy beaches. It was away from the commercial, sophisticated areas… the waterways of Florida. Many visit... Viewed 6831 times.
A classic Disney World ride and a definite must do for your Disney holiday, Big Thunder Mountain is a great coaster. Set in Frontier Land of the Magic Kingdom, it is set at one of the furthest places in the park from the main entrance and very close ... Viewed 7190 times.
This article follows on from “Be prepared…what to wear to the Parks!” where we looked at the best clothing to be worn. So we’ve got you dressed and ready for action. Now you just need some tools to assist you during the day. Remember y... Viewed 8059 times.
One of the reasons Walt Disney World always looks so good is the immaculately tended plants, shrubs, tree’s and flowers. Being a keen gardener myself I was interested to find out a bit more about the logistics of planning and maintaining such a vast ... Viewed 7675 times.
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 ... Viewed 7492 times.
Don’t arrive at the Longhorn Steakhouse without an appetite. Although the name suggests a red-meat eatery, you can also order salads, burgers, sea-food and a wide variety of chicken dishes. What you cannot get is a small amount of anything. Be pre... Viewed 6988 times.
Everyone has heard of Peter Pan, the little boy who wouldn’t grow up, either from Disney’s animated film or the original book written by J. M. Barrie, but have you ever ridden a boat high up in the sky and visited Never-Never Land? No? Well what are ... Viewed 6677 times.
Lake Tohopekaliga (Boggy Creek) An airboat ride in Orlando is not like an airboat ride in the Everglades but it is on the doorstep and not a 3 hour drive away! There are at least two companies that provide these rides that last anythin... Viewed 8494 times.
Sea World is one of the non-Disney attractions but with the advent of three major thrill rides it has become one of the “must sees” of Orlando. Although there are three high speed thrill rides there now, by far the most popular attractions ar... Viewed 7556 times.
When to visit. If you are not locked into school holidays you have many more options on when to travel. One of the nicest months to travel is May; the weather is beautiful, not too hot and the summer storms have not yet started. It is... Viewed 5326 times.
The year 2010 will see some new store and restaurant openings at Epcot. Their restaurant expansion plans will mean that the amount of dining seats in Epcot will increase by about twenty per cant which will be good news for guests who have failed to g... Viewed 7081 times.
What could be better than two weeks at Disney World Florida . . . ? Two weeks at Disney followed by a luxurious Caribbean cruise. These are our two favourites types of holiday and we are lucky enough to be able to combine both. We spend the m... Viewed 7244 times.
There are many restaurants and eateries to choose from in the Orlando area. One name that you will see in may different areas is Red Lobster – which is one of our favourites. If you are out exploring other areas of Orlando you are sure to see... Viewed 7960 times.
Having read ‘The Wimps Guide to the Parks, Part 1’ you should now know what sort of wimp you are. You will probably feel a great sense of relief at having ‘come out’, so how can you identify other wimps? First, you are not alone, there are literally ... Viewed 7287 times.
For those of you staying in one of the many lovely vacation home communities on the 27, The Posner Park Shopping Center is proving to be a great place to shop, but would so easily be missed if you are staying to the north of the centre. The a... Viewed 9560 times.
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