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We visited Universal Studios as a family of two adults and a seven-year-old Boy during early August, which is a very busy period. Universal operate their equivalent of Disney’s FastPass, which is called Universal Express (UE for short). U... Viewed 7826 times.
Do you have to be a child to enjoy Orlando? Absolutely not. There other theme parks to enjoy as well as some other exciting activities for grown ups looking for something different. There is the Kennedy Space Centre. This is a wonderfully edu... Viewed 6717 times.
Day 3 Morning Yesterday was a very busy day arriving at the parks at 10am and not leaving to gone 6pm in the boiling hot heat so we decided for our second day on holiday to do some thing different maybe even take it easy… or that’s wha... Viewed 4538 times.
There are some things the unwary first time visitor to Florida or even America itself may not be aware of. Many rules and regulations or just habits are quite different to that which we are used to in the UK. For instance all marked prices in... Viewed 5569 times.
We like to sample new restaurants whenever we go to our home in the sunshine state and are certainly pleased we found Manny’s Chophouse. Its location is on H27 about 8 to 10 minutes south of the junction with I4 so only a short drive from Four Corner... Viewed 7940 times.
In amongst all the hullabaloo that is Disney and the numerous full on activities of the surrounding areas, there is one that will return you to a gentler, more sedate pace of life ~ horse riding (or horseback riding as our American cousins l... Viewed 9882 times.
This land has two of the best rides in Magic Kingdom with the third being Space Mountain in Tomorrow Land. These are Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Splash Mountain used to be our favorite ride in Frontier land but has we ha... Viewed 7882 times.
There are many souvenirs you can choose from at Walt Disney World, these range from the free ones, like guide maps, to very expensive limited edition figurines and sketches. The souvenirs that our girls started collecting when they were only ... Viewed 8011 times.
Fancy something a little different from the usual American dining experience of pile it high portions? Want to eat somewhere where the focus is on variety rather than quantity? Café Tutu Tango is a vibrant, fun and constantly surpri... Viewed 7618 times.
If you’re sick of the parks would like to get a taste of the real Florida, go to Gatorland! We went in May, and what a great place it is! Much more than just alligators, the property is over 100 acres. We started off walking on the boardwalk, where w... Viewed 7122 times.
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... Viewed 7766 times.
At first sight some of the more cynical small boys take one look at Cinderella’s Castle and let out an audible groan, “Aw it’s just for soppy girls”. So where to go to appease them. First, head to the left of the castle and go straight to Adv... Viewed 6405 times.
Tomoko State Park is located 3 miles north of Ormond Beach in Volusia County. As in most cases, this area was once occupied by Native Americans who would have been drwan to the area for its rich fishing opportunities. Later, in the seventeen hundreds... Viewed 6969 times.
Fort Lauderdale is the largest city on the gold coast and has a lot of culture and some superb beaches to visit. It has a very nice downtown district and one of the features of this district is the Venice of America. This is a network of canals and i... Viewed 7584 times.
Something quite new and unique is Zipline Safari, which can be found in St Cloud, just south of Holopaw, off the US 441. ‘Forever Florida’ is a 4, 700 acre wildlife conservation area which has nine unique and quite distinct ecosystems. Here you will ... Viewed 6536 times.
I must admit before the Millers Ale House opened last year near our villa at Lindfields I had never heard of them. When my parents visited there before Christmas they were very impressed by the venue, the service and the value for money of the food. ... Viewed 8568 times.
As with all the Theme Parks if you traveling without children try to visit on a school day as the Parks are noticeably less crowded. If you need to visit during a school holidays, try to visit Epcot earlier in the week, as most visitors go to Magic K... Viewed 7249 times.
For extra offers and deals why not subscribe to Groupon USA for Orlando (you can unsubscribe after your time in Orlando). A lot of vouchers have good future expire dates, so you can buy now and use when you go. They have a good mixture of... Viewed 13461 times.
The brilliant Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights is displayed annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the ‘Streets of America’ area from Thanksgiving until the beginning of January. If you stroll down the street just as night is beginning to fall y... Viewed 3826 times.
Our flight to Orlando has been delayed – so far, just overnight, and we have been sent to the Le Meridien Hotel. Everything has been arranged surprisingly efficiently, all things considered. It is all credit to the airline that they have ... Viewed 5807 times.
Madeira Beach is about an hour and a half from your Theme Park area vacation villa and there are 2 fun activities to do here. The pirate ship sails from Madeira Beach on the Gulf Coast side of Florida. This is a fun family outing in a recreat... Viewed 6839 times.
Cracker Barrel restaurants can be fond all over Orlando, several new ones springing up over the last few years. Our community is on Four Corners on the US 27 and there is one just beyond there. There is one on HYW 192 and one on International drive, ... Viewed 8102 times.
A question which we remember asking ourselves before our very first visit to the Sunshine State was 'should we go to Universal or Disney Hollywood Studios?' And it’s a question which many guests have asked us since. And, for us, the answer is ... Viewed 7448 times.
If you’re going to Las Vegas then there are some things you must do even if it’s just to tick it off your list of things I have done. Even if you are not into the club scene some of these places are worth a visit. The whole ‘over the top’ approach to... Viewed 4840 times.
The Daytona International Speedway is a must see attraction for all motor-sports fans out there. The complete set-up is absolutely breathtaking! Looking down the Front Straight taking in the huge Grandstand that runs the full length almost ... Viewed 7653 times.
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