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Do you fancy a spot of shopping? If you answered yes, then you will absolutely love Downtown Disney, an eclectic range of brilliant shops with ample free parking. This is the continuation of my brief introduction to the shops on offer. Hoy... Viewed 7652 times.
Manatees are wonderful, gentle creatures, often called sea cows, which inhabit the waters around Florida. If you are fortunate enough to visit Orlando in the winter season you can visit these lovely animals at Blue Springs, where they over-winter in ... Viewed 6636 times.
Toon Lagoon! Well this is an area dominated by water rides I think that there is a clue in the name, another clue would be the signs that are dotted around the area saying ' You WILL get Wet! ! ' When you venture into the Toon Lagoon area you... Viewed 7836 times.
Continued...... Wild Arctic Get ready to enter a multi-level exploration centre. After a short film about what you will encounter you will be left to explore the hull of a 19th century exploration ship. Surrounded by nearly a million gallons of... Viewed 7701 times.
Getting fuel in the US is different to the UK and can be quite fraught. Firstly petrol is referred to as gas. One good thing, it is almost impossible to accidentally fuel with diesel as they rarely have it on gas pumps, it is usually separate and use... Viewed 7786 times.
If you are staying on Highway 27 you will go past this well hidden gem everyday on your way to the parks. It is in a small strip mall on the west side of Irlo Bronson and you will recognise it by the awning that is reminiscent of the Italian flag . I... Viewed 8824 times.
Animal Kingdom is one of our favourite parks, but at one time it was not popular. However, with the addition of Expedition Everest it has become one of the top parks to visit in Orlando. You cannot miss Expedition Everest, the latest attraction at An... Viewed 8367 times.
TGI FRIDAY’S have many restaurants dotted around the Orlando area. The best locations are: 7798 W Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee. (407-397-4300) 5034 W Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee. (407-397-2848) 12543 SR535, (Disney) Or... Viewed 10082 times.
The Mike Roess Gold Head State Park is locted 6 miles north of Keystone Heights, halfway between Gainseville and Jacksonville on S. R. 21. This park encompasses 2000 plus acres on the central ridge of Florida and is set in undulating sand hil... Viewed 8340 times.
One of our favourite places to eat in Florida is at the Bahama Breeze. There is one restaurant on International Drive and the other one is just off exit 68 of the I4, on the road that leads to Premium Outlets. There is free valet parking at the Premi... Viewed 8377 times.
When the children are getting restless, and you are wondering how to entertain them for a couple of hours, or before you head off to the airport at the end of your holiday why not head out for a round of Mini-golf, great fun for all the family, an... Viewed 10570 times.
The Big River Bar and Grille at the Boardwalk offers both lunch and dinner and it is a particularly good place to go if you are a beer fan as they have a good selection. The first time we visited we had lunch here after meeting up with some f... Viewed 7066 times.
One of our favourite places for a day away from the hustle and bustle of the parks is Downtown Disney which is situated within Walt Disney World. There is an abundance of free parking which runs along the back of this entire area and there is also va... Viewed 7858 times.
This really is more than just another Mall, it is described on it’s website as ‘more than just the ultimate shopping destination’, it claims to treat guests to a sensory experience with breathtaking architecture, LED screens atop 35 foot high masts, ... Viewed 13500 times.
‘Raglan Road’ was constructed in Ireland from dismantled old bars and then shipped to Florida’s Disney Pleasure Island to provide a lively pub and huge restaurant – something only Disney would do! Live music and entertainment are performed in the mai... Viewed 8003 times.
Ever looked on the internet for direct flights to Orlando and they were very expensive? There are ways to get to the Sunshine State without paying the earth and sometimes they only take 3 hours longer to get there. Fly indirect can save you a load of... Viewed 8959 times.
Celebration is a small town situated just off the Highway 192, very close to the junction with the 417 and is well worth a visit. It may be an area that you will pass almost daily as you travel between your holiday villa and the parks. It is ... Viewed 8369 times.
Having not been to Universal Studios and IOA for a few years, we were pleased and surprised to find that on a visit in April, your ticket into Universal (if used on a Saturday) has the added bonus, of the Mardi Gras celebrations. Not being too sur... Viewed 7917 times.
Orlando is full of retail opportunities, the theme park stores, Downtown Disney, the outlet Malls and of course The Florida Mall to name but a few. However, if you are looking for gift, not necessarily a holiday souvenir, and want something quirky or... Viewed 7748 times.
Large numbers of tourists travel to Florida for the Christmas vacation, or simply “The Holidays” as it is affectionately known by our US neighbours, and whilst they are unlikely to be expecting the traditional Christmas, one or two may exhibit a few ... Viewed 8069 times.
I have long been a fan of photographing the Disney fireworks shows at Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Whenever I am asked about how best to photograph these shows my usual answer involves a tripod and a lot of patience. But I’m also aware that carrying arou... Viewed 8089 times.
Some good planning in advance can save a lot of time when on holiday in Orlando. This is a holiday where time management will enable you to see everything. If you need a cot or high chair at your villa, make sure you have ordered this and h... Viewed 7302 times.
We have just visited The Florida Keys and stayed at the furthest point Key West. Fabulous. If you want a really laid back almost Continental atmosphere in the evenings then this is the place you need to visit. The trip to Key West from Davenport, Orl... Viewed 9029 times.
The Blue Man Group is a live evening performance in a theatre situated between the two Universal Parks near the Hard Rock Café on Citywalk. We saw the show in August 2007 and, having seen the wonderful Cirque de Soleil on two previous visits,... Viewed 6575 times.
We had talked about swimming with the dolphins when our youngest was old enough – our last trip to Florida had been to set up our villa and our kids did not have much of a holiday then. So, with Joshua just turned 6 (minimum age to swim with the d... Viewed 7772 times.
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