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Build a Bear Workshop
If you are travelling with younger (or indeed not so young) members of your family/group, boys or girls, a visit to the Build-a-Bear-Workshop in the F
Eating at the Magic Kingdom
If you are going to one of theme parks for the whole day and evening, which is quite possible in the peak season months, then you will be eating at le
Blue Spring State Park - Part 1: The Boardwalk Area
Kevin and I experienced a wonderful day at this peaceful and beautiful State Park, during a trip to our Florida home, January 2006. Blue Spring is the
ICE! - How they do it
This article is the third in a series and should be read in conjunction with the others which give details of the location and the scenes you will see
Travel Back InTime At Ted Smallwood’s Store - a Preserved Trading Post and Museum, Chokoloskee,
We discovered this treasure by accident and if you are interested in history and how an area evolved then it is a must. We had originally travelled to
MGM becomes Hollywood Studios
Disneyworld Orlando, Florida’s Hollywood Studios opened on May 1st 1989 and stretches across 135 acres. Much of it is devoted to television and movie
The Magic Kingdom - A Review
Where do you begin with this wonderful day out? Arrived at the park for opening time and parked the car it is so important to remember where you have
Concourse Steakhouse Contemporary Resort
When you board the express monorail at the Transportation and Ticket Centre headed for the Magic Kingdom, you pass by the Concourse Restaurant as you
Car Hire at Orlando Airport
Those of you who have travelled long haul know only too well that after several hours on an aircraft all you want to do is to retrieve the luggage and
Dr Doom - A Cowards View
Dr Doom’s – Freefall a cowards view. On our last trip to Orlando we finally managed to get to Island’s of Adventure (IoA) and what a brilliant attract
The Selby Memorial Gardens
The Selby Memorial Gardens are situated in Sarasota on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The story of these stunning gardens starts with the marriage of Bill
The New 'Lighter' Mission Space
I have to admit to being a real wimp where roller coasters are concerned, but I simply love Mission Space at Epcot. It has to be my favourite ride of
Wolfgang Puck's Grand cafe at downtown Disney
We ate at Wolfgang pucks in Las Vegas a few years ago and it is imprinted on my memory as one of the best meals I have ever eaten, so imagine my surpr
Boston Lobster Feast (1)
My Father is particularly fond of Lobster and all kinds of fish so my parents have been dining at Boston Lobster Feast sine they opened in the early 1
Cruising - What Happens if I Become Ill?
Nobody wants to consider the possibility of either illness or injury whilst on holiday, but on a cruise ship it is certainly reassuring that there is
Portugal: Porto - Part 1
Porto is famous for its medieval heart and signature tipple, yet Portugal’s second city is also buzzing with places to eat, drink, shop and party.
Simpsons Ride - Universal Studios Florida
The Simpsons Ride is located at the far side of Universal Studios in Florida. The ride replaces the old Back to the future ride which was a massive fa
The mansions of Newport RI Pt 1
We had visited Newport Rhode Island several years ago but only for the day and on this occasion were disappointed that we could take the mansion tour
Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande
Gasparilla Island and the one small town on it, Boca Grande, straddle Charlotte and Lee Counties in south-west Florida, south of Sarasota and north of
Florida Trip 2017 Day 9, Part 1
We had already decided yesterday that we would visit Islands of Adventure today so we were up pretty early for a holiday day and had some breakfast at
Athens - Part 3
Electra Metropolis roof garden; this sources regional ingredients and prepares traditional dishes with a light imaginative touch. A typical meal would
Facts and figures on Bok Gardens
Bok Tower is the centre piece of the wonderful Bok Gardens which is located in Lake Wales. Here are some interesting facts about this historic lan
New Baby Ruppell’s Griffon Vultures at Animal Kingdom Lodge
In January 2009, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge was delighted to welcome two new baby Ruppell’s Griffon Vultures. Of course the birth of any new baby a
Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 10
Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 10 During our walks around Bardstown and trips around the area we found three places that we would
Epcot Seas Aqua Tour
This tour that my daughter and I did last year is available to persons aged 8 and above although a participating adult must accompany people under 18.