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Rainforest Cafe
If you are looking for somewhere special to celebrate a family birthday or you just like fabulously creative scenery while you eat good food then the
Hidden Mickey's at Disney World Florida
The next time you're standing in line for a ride at The Magic Kingdom look at the walls. Check out the sculptures. Survey the landscaping and then loo
France: Ramatuelle - Part 1
Ramatuelle, a small medieval village bathed in the golden light of southern France, has maintained its authentic charm and the region’s legendary hosp
Visiting the Parks Part 2
If you are visiting the Disney Parks the Disney transportation is a great way to get around during the day. We tend to park in the park we are all goi
"Cassadaga " somewhere different
A Brief History As a young man from New York, George Colby was told during a séance that he would someday be instrumental in founding a Spiritualist c
Rides for Small Boys in The Magic Kingdom - Part 2
The Liberty Square Steam Ship is an old fashioned paddle steamer and all the fixtures and fitting are faithfully reproduced for every one to explore a
Blue Man Group
When you walk into the auditorium at the venue for the Blue Man Group at Universal, you notice that it is not of great size. Everywhere is black and t
Ride Guide – Pirates of the Caribbean
The ride that inspired the films that has now inspired the ride! How convoluted is that? As you walk between Frontierland and the central hub of the M
Tips for travelling with young children
Here are some tips which might help to make the long flight to, or from, Orlando pass in a less stressful way if you are travelling with young childre
Disney's Electrical Water Pageant
There are so many well documented events at the theme parks but this ‘little gem’ receives no publicity. This spectacle of light and sound on Bay Lake
A Shopper’s Paradise
Orlando has to be one the best places in the world to go shopping the weather, the giant Malls, and best of all the prices……..even men should be happy
CYCLING IN FLORIDA
We like to do a bit of cycling at home so Dave used his very limited computer skills to search the net and find somewhere to go in Florida. He came up
The Adventurers Club
Disney’s Pleasure Island, in addition to its collection of dance clubs, houses one of its oddest endeavours – The Adventurers Club. Housed on the West
Epcot – World Showcase – United Kingdom
For priority seating at the Rose and Crown call 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, the United Kingdom is the 10th if you are g
Ragland Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs
I recently decided to try out the Ragland Road Irish pub and restaurant in Disney Springs which used to be known as Downtown Disney. I am reliably inf
Home Depot. The big DIY store
So you think B& Q is big, well try Home Depot. As a seasoned veteran of many DIY stores and builders merchants here in the UK I thought I had seen
Ride Guide – It’s Tough to be a Bug
Ride Guide – It’s Tough to be a Bug Put on your special bug eyes and join with some creep-crawly friends as you find that it is “Tough to be a Bug”.
A Guide to Florida Malls
FLORIDA MALL Located at the intersection of Hwy 441 (South Orange Blossom Trail) and SR 428 (Sand Lake Road). This is a shopping experience with 22 mi
Indian Ridge
Indian Ridge is located in the 192/Disney area of Kissimmee.It is one of the closest communities to the wonderful Walt Disney World – within 5 minutes
Updated Height Restrictions for Rides
Rides with height restrictions – Disney and Universal. Magic Kingdom Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - guests must be over 40 inches or 102cmBarnstorme
ONE TANK ADVENTURES......ST AUGUSTINE
St Augustine is a beautiful city with many interesting places to visit; however, when you have seen all there is to see, then consider checking the St
Frontierland - Magic Kingdom
Spend a few hours in Frontierland and you will witness what it was like to live in America’s past. You will see frontier America in the days of the co
The Orlando Driving Experience
We have been travelling to Florida for a number of years now but I still remember the first time I drove in Orlando in a convertible. It was March and
Our 4th July Celebrations. Pt 2
As we approached Celebration via the I4 and World Drive, the roads were unusually quiet. With the excision of one notice, advertising the free park an
GULF COAST DAY OUT
Many people who visit Orlando never see anything more than the parks. There is so much more to see and our personal favourite is the Gulf Coast. We st