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Mickeys Backyard BBQ

We visited Mickey’s Backyard BBQ for the first time earlier this year. There were eight of us and we had a good time, however I suspect visitors witho

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Ruby Tuesdays

On a recent trip to Florida Mall, the adults were all shopped out and decided a refreshment stop was in order. The kids had already eaten in the food

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Timeshares and Discount / Free Tickets

One of the most expensive parts of holidaying in Orlando is the cost of Park and Attraction tickets, but it is something you really cannot do withou

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Shopping at Hollywood Studios

Whenever we visit a Theme Park we always seem to return to the villa with someone lamenting “I forgot to go to such a shop”. Therefore I thought I wou

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Tips for First Timers to Orlando

Things to do in Orlando? The list is endless. For older children and adults Universal Studios is usually the most popular. There are lots of thrill ri

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Florida Mall Shopping

This is a traditional American Mall it is fully enclosed and air conditioned, so a great place to spend a day if you want to get out of the heat or if

10318 views11/15/2007
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Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 5

Arriving in Puerto Vallarta continued:- After you have cleared immigration you then head straight into the baggage claim area. If you are in need o

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Lights, Motors, Action!

This was a new attraction that none of us had seen before. It was being built on part of the old Backlot Tour the year before when we were over in Flo

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Hollywood Studios

Why not step into the bright lights of Show Business, Disney Stile.Hollywood Studios yet another fantastic attraction where you can enjoy all that Dis

9515 views10/4/2006
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Bahama Breeze pt 2

Our favourite Bahama Breeze location is at Lake Bryan ( Premium Outlets Vineland Ave turn off). we often prefer to eat early evening, before it gets b

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St Augustine

If you’re looking to visit somewhere different in Florida when you’re staying in Orlando. I can fully recommend visiting St Augustine. This city is th

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The Florida Aquarium – Tampa

On our early holidays in Orlando one of the attractions our kids used to make a beeline for the Tropical Reef Aquarium at Sea World. Alas due to re-de

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R Bar Treasure Island

Usually at least once a year when we go to the villa in Orlando we have a few days at Treasure Island on the Gulf Coast. We found this place about 6 y

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Orlando Ale House – A Tale of Two Sittings (well three, actually)

We visit Florida regularly as a family and each time we try to visit a restaurant we have not eaten at before. Since our last visit at Christmas 2010

7799 views9/8/2011
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Gatorland

Florida is a natural habitat for this magnificent creature, at Gatorland you can see them close up and personal. It’s a great way to spend the odd hal

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Cagan Crossings Update 2011

It is now a few years since Cagan Crossings was developed and it has seen some changes and now looks much more established. It is located on the 27 ne

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A Relaxing Coach Safari Through Forever Florida

The tour, lasting approximately two hours, will take you into the four-thousand acre Forever Florida wildlife conservation area. The actual coach tour

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Tarklin Bayou

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park is located 10 miles south west of Pensacola and 2 miles south of the U. S. 98. This was first acquired by thge Parks

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General Disney - Fun Facts

How many people does it take to keep Walt Disney World ticking over? How many hamburgers are eaten each year? What happens to the food grown in Epcot?

9182 views6/18/2007
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Fascinating Florida – Part 4 Miami

We usually visit our beautiful villa in Orlando several times a year, but we sometimes fly into Miami before driving up the Turnpike to Orlando. M

7522 views1/29/2011
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Epcot The World Show Case Part 1

The World Show Case Part 1One of the must visit places on any trip to Disney has to be Epcot and in particular the World Show Case, this in my view is

8416 views12/26/2009
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Shopping – more good stuff!!

You won’t be surprised I am sure to know that the number 2 event on the list of visitors "must do" when coming to Orlando and the Disney area is SHOPP

8238 views3/20/2007
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K'nex display in Fort Lauderdale

Are you in Florida before the 6th of may 2012? you are? that is great, I have a wonderful temporary display to tell you about. This is a K' nex ex

6664 views1/6/2012
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The Mennello Museum of Modern Art

The Mennello Museum of Modern Art is situated in Orlando in a stunning location right on a lake in Lock Haven Park. THe cornerstone of this museum is

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Villa De Flora at Gaylord Palms

We have enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch at Villa de Flora which is one of the restaurants at the Gaylord Palms hotel complex. It is a lovely mediter

8385 views9/27/2007