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Getting the Most Out Of Your Fastpass

Fastpasses are great if you use them well but you really do need to put some thought into when and where you will use them before you get to the Parks

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WALTER ELIAS DISNEY – PART 2

CARTOONS, DREAMS AND MICKEY MOUSE“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. ”Walt Disney arrived in Hollywood at the age of

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Magic Kingdom Night time Parade and Fireworks

Wishes Fireworks and more! Amazing, awesome, fantastic, marvellous, incredible – just a small selection of the words I heard being exclaimed after we

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Hire a Pontoon and Sail the St John River

If you want a lovely relaxing day away from the theme parks then something I would recommend is hiring a pontoon boat and sailing the St Jonh River.

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Dine out at Disney's Polynesian Resort

Looking for a change from the everyday eateries in the Orlando area? Need somewhere to eat where the children will be entertained?Why not try Ohana at

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Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba

Cirque du Soleil’s permanent show at Downtown Disney is brilliant. The suspicion that you are in for something special begins as you arrive for the sh

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A Terrified Mum’s view of Mission Space

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am a real wimp when it comes to the Big Rides at the theme parks. I am scared of heights, hate anything that

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Typhoon Lagoon - 2011

It’s been a while since we visited Typhoon Lagoon as a family, and we left it to the very last day of our holiday to visit on our August/September 201

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Marine Mammal Keeper - Sea World

Sea World Marine Mammal Keeper Experience.The day was described as a mammal keepers experience, spend the day behind the scenes with a keeper, a maxim

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Rolling Oaks Common

We were very pleased when this retail/restaurant development opened a couple of years ago as it is only a couple of miles from our villa. It is si

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Teppanyaki Dining Room – World Showcase Epcot

We first came across this restaurant in 2003 on our first trip to Florida. Situated in Japan at the World Showcase at Epcot, this restaurant is probab

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Universal City Walk

Universal City Walk is Universal’s answer to Downtown Disney and Disney’s Boardwalk. It too is set around a lake and has a mix of restaurants, clubs,

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Celebration Town (1)

You may well pass Celebration on the 192 on your way to Disney but when you get time either take a detour to drive around the town or even go for a br

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Gatorland in Florida

Gatorland, on South Orange Blossom Trail, is ideal for a half day outing, although you can take longer and stay all day. It makes a great break from t

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Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 11

We all in the van all buckled up and ready to go, I ask if we got some quarters because it said in the guidebook that Alamo gave us we will need to sm

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The Florida Alligator.

When your mind wanders to thinking about Florida (and mine often does) what comes first to mind? Sunshine, of course, Disney, natuarally. beaches,

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Shops and Restaurants at Premium Outlets Part 3

Before you visit to Premium Outlets at Vineland Road it is advisable to go on line and register with their VIP club. This allows you print out a vouch

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Working out Florida style

If you are like me, you’ll go through the usual pre-holiday diet frenzy and exercise kick. I want to be fit and in shape for my holiday. I want to loo

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T H Stone Memorial Park

The T. H. Stone Memorial St Joseph Peninsula State Park is istuated in Port St Joe on Cap San Blas Rd. This area was once occupied by those Native Ame

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Outlet Shopping Pt 3

Whilst Premium Outlets and all it’s bargains stands at the north end of International Drive, the south end is home to which can be arrived at by takin

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Water Sports in Central Florida

If you enjoy sport, are looking for some fun or have a special occasion whilst on vacation in Orlando, why not have a go at some water sports. Sammy D

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Helicopter………..Rides of a Lifetime

On our last trip to Orlando, somebody had a great idea of taking a helicopter ride, sadly I thought that person was me, but what a thrill my first tim

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Aquatica (7)

Planned for 2008!Aquatica a whimsical one of a kind water park is currently under construction by SeaWorld. Due to open in March 2008, this is set to

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Marrakech: An overview - Part 20

Hammam’s - continued A Guide to the process Although hammam sounds exotic it is in fact just a simple variation on the traditional steam bath ex

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You Say Tomato, I Say Tomato - Part One

One thing that always surprises and delights me on my trips to Florida is that every time we go we learn something new. This is particularly true when

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