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There is actually a very simple answer to the question of long queues for the rides in the parks - take Granny and Grandpa! They stand lovingly in the queue while you take the children somewhere else and you join them when the queue is nearly at the ... Viewed 5486 times.
Planning ahead for that special holiday ( or as our American friends say Vacation ) can make such a difference to everything if a little thought and forward planning has been used before you go. Firstly you need to sort out what time of the... Viewed 7946 times.
If you want a day at the parks but also need to chill out, why not try Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, it has everything that you need for a superb, but relaxing, or not, day out. Try to get there early to set up a central area with loungers on one of the m... Viewed 3985 times.
If you are visiting Orlando in October be sure to head for Magic Kingdom’s “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party” on selected evenings throughout the month. Admission is by special ticket, advance sales usually begin at the beginning of May. If you ... Viewed 7343 times.
Although we have visited Disney World many, many times now over the years you can still find somewhere interesting to visit of exciting to eat and this was proved recently by a trip to Bomers restaurant in Animal Kingdom lodge One afternoon af... Viewed 6999 times.
The theme parks in the day time are spectacular, but at night they really come into their own. Magic Kingdom As soon as it gets dark in the Magic Kingdom, the park comes alive with lights and trolleys selling illuminate... Viewed 5709 times.
Last year we decided to spend three days visiting St Augustine and I can honestly say that it was a wonderful experience. We did not go by the quick route but headed for 1A1 and took the coast road north. We even went onto the beac... Viewed 8498 times.
Following The Servants Life Tour and our stroll around the grounds of The Elms, we returned to the grand entrance of the house and presented our tickets to tour the mansion. The tour took the form of an audio guide which meant we could spend as littl... Viewed 5562 times.
Pirates of the Caribbean Watch out! Pirates! But this ride isn’t really that scary. Sure there is one little drop but Splash Mountain shouldn’t be worried about competition! After the drop you are thrust into a pirate invasion. There are s... Viewed 5444 times.
The shopping opportunities in Central Florida seem almost endless. New shopping malls are being developed all the time, as well as the longer established malls, such as Belz (renamed Prime), the Florida Mall, Premium Outlets...... But whilst t... Viewed 14621 times.
On the odd occasion I have travelled up the Orange Blossom Trail to the Florida Mall, I have noticed a restaurant called the Orlando Ale House shortly before reaching the said mall. Being a beer, as opposed to lager, drinker I was always tempted to s... Viewed 9043 times.
Over the years, I have found that many of my guests do not realise that the Universal Halloween nights run through september and october (on selected nights) Well they most certainly do and at the foot of this article I will list the dates... Viewed 6116 times.
I’ve been going to Florida with my family for the last 4 years and always looked longingly at the fabulous courses there but, with everything else on offer, there’s just never seemed to be the time to try them out. How I’ve itched to put a bag of ... Viewed 7758 times.
Marshall’s is an outlet style store with branches through out the Orlando area and also States wide. Similar to TJ MAXX but a bit more upmarket and quality items are found in Marshal’s in my opinion. It is I believe part of the TJ MAXX group as it is... Viewed 25894 times.
This event takes place every year in the America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase at Epcot. This is an outdoor event and it is best to be prepared for the weather. It starts in late November and goes through December and although the weather can sti... Viewed 7165 times.
We always try to visit a new restaurant on each of our Florida trips and this holiday we decided it should be Chuys (pronounced Chew-ees). We had not heard of this Mexican restaurant before but the online reviews were excellent, so we thought we woul... Viewed 5871 times.
Texas de Brazil is situated at 5259 International Drive. Having driven by and dismissed it in the past as it was at the touristy end of I drive I decided we needed to give it a try. I had read an article in a local magazine about it and it looked ... Viewed 8752 times.
If you fancy some time away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, then why not spend a couple of hours strolling around the lakes and the residential area of Celebration. Leave your car in one of the free car parks or in one of the m... Viewed 7766 times.
Looking for a different day out in Florida, then we would thoroughly recommend Fort Christmas. This is an easy thirty minute drive from the Orlando area, in the direction of Titusville (please either use a sat-nav or get more accurate directions than... Viewed 6930 times.
Even without the excellent exchange rate, shopping in the US can be a very worthwhile pastime. In December 2008, the duty free allowance is expected to rise, so you can make even better use of your luggage allowance. I always start my shoppin... Viewed 8020 times.
If you have a special event to celebrate when you are in Florida there are many good restaurants to choose from, in fact you may have tried many of them but I would like to introduce to another one that you may not have heard of. We were taken there ... Viewed 6698 times.
It' s great to see a different part of Florida and we have just spent 1 night in St Augustine. What an amazing town! Educational and beautiful. A very easy drive from Kissimmee, around 1. 5 hours. It' s the Nation's oldest city. The colo... Viewed 5976 times.
There is often a misconception that to eat at a Disney restaurant you must be a resident at one of their hotels or lodges….this is definitely not the case!! Tables at most restaurants on Disney property can be reserved up to 90 days in advance... Viewed 8240 times.
If you would like a meal with friends, one that is just a little bit different, try The Melting Pot. As the name suggests it’s a meal that melts in front of you – a fondue. Very friendly, very social as you all share the cooking! Take your ti... Viewed 4081 times.
The second of Universal’s themed Harry Potter lands opened just before we visited our villa this summer and we couldn’t wait to see it! We purchased unlimited two park tickets as we had heard queues could be long and we wanted to be able to ride on t... Viewed 6376 times.
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