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Splash Mountain, Magic Kingdom, Orlando
Splash Mountain is located in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Even before you actually see the ride you will hear the delighted screams of the ride
Enjoying Key West
You can travel to Key West by Road, Sea or Air and when you get there you will find it a city of fascinating contrasts. In fact after a few days there
Planet Hollywood at DownTown Disney
Here is my review for Planet Hollywood at Downtown Disney May 2007I chose this restaurant because the giant globe it is situated in always looks great
Hall of Presidents – Magic Kingdom
The Hall of Presidents is located in Liberty Square in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The idea for the attraction came from Walt Disney himself. A
Hall of Presidents Re-opens
If this is your first visit to the Hall of Presidents since it re-opened mid 2009 the first thing you will notice is that it now has the title –“The H
What’s new in Disneyworld for 2012? Part 1
Walt Disney World is in the middle of a huge re-development program and most of it will be done by summer 2012. Downtown Disney, a free area for p
Arriving in Orlando
We usually travel by Virgin Atlantic from Manchester and arrive at Orlando International Airport between 2. 00pm and 3. 00pm. It always amazes me that
Affordable Dining
Longhorns SteakhouseWe were introduced to Longhorns Steakhouse on our first visit to Florida several years ago and we now make sure that we pay at lea
Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Quality affordable Italian food with a twist
As regular travellers to Florida, no trip to Orlando for my family is complete without a visit to Macaroni Grill. Romano’s Macaroni Grill is a Chain o
First Visit to Orlando
We had talked about visiting Orlando for a number of years before we took the plunge when our daughter was 9 years old. A few of our friends had alrea
Ride Guide – Expidition Everest
This is the newest mountain that Disney has added two Disneyworld and, if it were real, would in fact be the second highest peak in Florida! The r
Universal Studios Island of Adventures – Part 1
When Universal Studios first opened it started at the entrance by the globe and what is now Islands of Adventures and all the night clubs and cafes wa
Facts About Florida - The 27th State
Some interesting, some useful and some not so useful! The state capital is Tallahassee. The population of the state, according to the April 2000 censu
A Day at Leu Gardens
We discovered the Harry P. Leu Gardens in a guidebook. No one we know had ever visited this Orlando attraction but it sounded like something we might
A glimpse at Downtown Disney Marketplace
A glimpse at Downtown Disney Marketplace Downtown Disney Marketplace is one of Disney’s most interesting collection of shops, including a Mega-LEGO
Orlando Dinner Shows
Many families are exhausted at the end of the day in Orlando but for those who want an evening out these are some of the Dinner Shows you may wish to
Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park is not far from Sarasota. It is possible to drive there and back in a day from Orlando but as there is so much else to see in
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 43
THINGS TO DO :- Sailing & Boating With over 500 square miles of sea the beautiful and serene Banderas Bay is a sailing dream come true. Looking
Islands with a Difference - Part 4
AZORES, PORTUGAL This group of islands has a total area of around 2, 400 sq km and within this it has a population of about 250, 00. It is an arch
Showcase of Citrus (8)
During many of our visits to our villa we had said we must do some orange picking yet never seemed to get around to doing it. Then a couple of years a
Olde Winter Park
Situated about 2 miles off the I4, U. S President Chester Alan Arthur (1881–85) described Olde Winter Park as the prettiest place in Florida, and if h
Flying to Florida with US Airways – Part 9
Our flight across the Atlantic is over, and we are waiting for our domestic flight to Fort Lauderdale. We have flown with US Airways on our way to pic
Discovery Cove - Swimming With Dolphins
Superb! Fantastic! Amazing! Brilliant! Incredible! These are just a few of a huge number of adjectives which can be used to describe a day spent at Di
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 30
Estonian History Museum - Great Guild Hall Films and hands-on displays at this extensive museum show how Estonian-dwellers lived, fought and surviv
Florida Guide – Epcot – Morocco Pavilion
As if transported by a magic flying carpet, the Morocco Pavilion sweeps you away to a far away and exotic land full of exciting new sights and sounds.