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The Outback Steakhouse
The first time someone asked me where the nearest Outback was I thought they were asking a question about a nature reserve! Fortunately they explained
Arriving at a Disney Park by car - Part 2
Continued from part 1. On leaving your vehicle, walk to the end of your row and wait behind the posts for the tram that will take you to the park
The Right Choice, a Privately Owned Florida Home.
Florida is the most wonderful holiday destination that anyone could imagine or wish for. There really is something for everyone, and all age groups. W
New Baby Mandrill at Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is one of my favourite parks, so it is always interesting to hear of the birth of new babies. In June of 2011, a new male baby mandrill
Tips for Meeting and Greeting the Characters at Disney Parks
If you want to see specific characters within a given time frame check the Park Times Guides because these include character greeting times and locati
HISTORIC BOK SANCTUARY
How about visiting somewhere different when you are next in Florida? Bok Sanctuary has something to interest almost everyone. An extremely serene and
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Magic Kingdom
We decided to give this event a try last year after reading about it on the Disney website (we hadn't found this forum at that point) We really didn't
Sweden’s Ice Hotel - Activities (Part 1)
One of the questions often asked about a trip here is, Will there be anything to do other than look at the snow? Well the answer to that question is a
Manny's Chop House
Do you like simple but very good food then Manny’s is for you. Situated on Highway 27 (approx 6 miles south from Interstate 4) you will find Manny’s C
Typhoon Lagoon - 2011
It’s been a while since we visited Typhoon Lagoon as a family, and we left it to the very last day of our holiday to visit on our August/September 201
Dr Phillips Cinedome - Orlando Science Center
Florida boasts a wonderful sunny climate and a host of outdoor activities from golf to the theme parks and everything in between. However, it has to b
Pirate Cove Adventure Golf
Ahoy there!! Yo ho me hearties!! Shiver me timbers!! Visit the Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf on International Drive or at Lake Buena Vista for a fun fi
Ice in Orlando ?
It is eighty degrees outside, the sun is shining, people are wearing shorts and tee-shirts – so why are we dressed in thick padded coats which dare as
Champions Gate Golf Academy
Golf Lesson at the Champions Gate David Leadbetter Golf Academy-1 Hour Private LessonLocated at Champions Gate in Orlando the David Leadbetter Golf Ac
Floridas Gulf Coast
If you would like to try something different from theme parks while you are in Florida, why not try a day at the Gulf coast. There are many areas to c
Mickeys Magical Milestones
The Magic Kingdom started this tour in 2004 to focus on the main Mouse and the Magic Kingdom. Mickeys Magical Milestones is two-hour tour for tour-goe
Monument Valley Part 2
The entrance fee to the park is $20. 00 per car with up to four passengers, additional passengers are $6 per person and children under 6 go free.
Lakeridge Winery
Why not take the day out to visit a winery; there is one in the Orlando area and well worth a visit it. It was opened in 1989 and has reputedly receiv
Water Parks and Mini Golf Tips
Do not let the rain keep you from the water parks! During one holiday the day in a very busy schedule we were to go to Typhoon Lagoon we awoke to clou
Chevys Tex-Mex - Old Kissimmee (on the 192)
Having been a fan of hot spicy food since I was a young lad, I do like to eat in good tasting Mexican restaurants. If you love fresh produce Chevy’
Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom
This was my first opportunity to sample the new ride in Animal Kingdom since its opening just a couple of months or so earlier. Many of the guests dur
Osceola County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum.
The county of Osceola has a rich and varied history. Named after the Seminole Indian War hero- it was founded in 1887 and originally reached as far do
Marrakech: An overview - Part 16
Parks and Gardens - continued The Beautification of Marrakech One of the first surprises you get as you drive from the airport are that the road
The right age for Disney
I am often asked what is the perfect age to take a child to Disney World. This is a very difficult question to answer. A great deal will depend on the
Naples
Just under four hours drive South of Orlando, on the Gulf of Mexico coast is the beautiful and cosmopolitan town of Naples. Famous for its shopping, r