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Fantasmic
Who in their right mind would sit for a minimum of one hour in very humid temperatures on very hard bench seats, just to watch a 25 minute show with a
Rafiki's Planet Watch
Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Animal Kingdom was originally called the Conservation Station. It is made up of several areas that are focused on the environ
Pauls Florida diary Day 3 Morning
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
Cruising - The Private Islands Part 5
Cruising – The Private Islands – Part 5Princess Cays – Princess CruisesMost of the large cruise companies either own, or lease, their own private isla
Gospel House of Blues Brunch
We had wanted to go to the House of Blues in Downtown Disney, West side for some time. Here there is a Gospel Brunch every Sunday and it is billed as
Posner Park Shopping Mall
Posner Park is located on Highway 27 at the junction with the I4 and just about ten minutes away from our villas. On our last trip over we were lookin
Grand Gathering Safari
Some American friends of ours who often stay at a Walt Disney Resort Hotel during their short trips to Orlando invited us to their Grand Gathering Saf
Orlando International Airport - Art in a Garage? Whatever Next?
Who would have thought that an airport garage would actually be an art gallery? Well, the parking garage at Orlando international Airport is just that
Handy Hints for Florida - Part 2
Wear plenty of sunblock and a hat – sunstroke is very unpleasant and can lay you up for several days in bed. I carry a light coloured umbrella, then I
Florida Eco Safaris
Come on now, how many of you would like to ride western style just like a cowboy for the day? Well at Florida Eco Safaris you can. You can do everythi
NBA City – Universal
Those of you who love basketball, will enjoy NBA City, established in 1999 and which is situated between Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. A
Breakfast at Chef Mickeys
This morning we had an Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) booked at Chef Mickey’s for breakfast. It was a nice early start for us leaving the villa at 8
Animal Kingdom In a Morning
Disney' s Animal Kingdom is the newest of the four Walt Disney World theme parks and like the others it is open every day of the year although opening
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 16
Malecon Boardwalk and Sculptures continued; Unicorn of Good Fortune Statue by Anibal Riebeling, 2011 This recent work, “Unicorn of Good Fortune
New Ride at Aquatica for 2010
We visited Aquatica for the first time in August, 2009, and we were very impressed with this, the latest water park in Orlando. Smaller than either of
Indiana Jones – Epic Stunt Spectacular
Everyone will love this spectacular stunt show at Disney Hollywood Studios, especially if you have ever seen the movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark” starr
LOVERS KEY STATE PARK
Lovers Key State Park is istuated in Lee County, between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach on County Road 865. We once almost lost these 4 barrier isl
Shopping Malls & Factory Outlets in Orlando Florida
Discounted 20-75%, Orlando Discount Factory Outlets can be found in expansive malls or scattered near International Drive. In additional, Orlando host
Cracker Barrel
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 th
The Earl of Sandwich
Taking a central position in the Marketplace area of Downtown Disney lies one of the best snack options on property: The Earl Of Sandwich. Like its sp
The Lion King Show - WOW!!
We first visited Disney's Animal Kingdom back in 2000. On this trip we mainly did the rides and took the experience of going on a safari, which was fa
WAL-MART – LOVE IT!!
Now, if you are on a first visit to the Orlando area, I am sure that shopping is on your mind. All those designer outlets you have heard about and tho
Christmas Brunch at the Renaissance
For the first time this year there were just the three of us at our Florida home, Tropical Dream Villa, so we decided to take a break from all the coo
Art in Airports
I suppose that for most people, an airport is simply a place to visit when travelling from A to B. Somewhere that is to be avoided at all costs, excep
The Royal Palm Lounge, Sanford International Airport
Whenever you fly to Orlando on a charter airline you will land at Sanford International Airport, rather than Orlando International Airport (MCO). This