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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 least two meals and several snacks out. . I know a lot of people who stock up on a very large breakfas...
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An Evening visit to the Flower and Garden Festival

We love visiting Epcot and although we only had a few hours to spare on the last night of our holiday we decided to spend those hours visiting their Flower and Garden Festival which we had not managed to go to on that particular holiday. br ...
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T J Maxx If You Like Bargains

If like my family you like a good quality bargain a visit to TJ Maxx is a must during your holiday in Orlando. It is very like TK Maxx in the UK and of course the bargains are even better because we get more dollars to the pound. I believe though hav...
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Virgin Upper Class

Virgin Upper Class. I couldn’t believe my luck. We hadn’t planned on going over to our villa this year as a holiday, so, because my wife works at a school and she can’t take advantage of cheaper air fares, I went for just a week in March....
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A Few Do’s And Don’t’s On Your Trip To Florida

It may be obvious but there are lot things you can and can not take or do in Florida. First of all we all now know the restrictions for security of things you can not take onto the aeroplane but not every one is aware of the restrictions that you can...
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Diagon Alley at Harry Potter

We all knew that something big was about to happen to the Harry Potter park but what was it? We have been speculating for a year or so, ever since they announced the closure of Jaws. Had to have something to do with Potter, didn' t it? ...
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Universal Studios, Orlando

Let's face it - the Mouse is attracting you to Florida, but he doesn't have to monopolise you for your entire visit.  When you need a change, go to Universal Studios, up near International Drive.  It's f...
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Penguins at Seaworld.

Antartica-Empire of the Penguins is a brand new ride at Seaworld that has literally just opened. Seaworld is often overlooked in favour of it' s bigger and brasher neighbours but a lot of my guests vote it their favourite and I am inclined to agree. ...
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Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores

A little known shopping village is Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. It is quite near to Premium Outlets in Vinelands, Lake Buena Vista on the South Apopka Vineland Road. It is quite small but very handy for parking and has some quite interesting shop...
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Epcot - Fun Facts

Epcot was Disney Worlds second theme park to be opened. The park is split into two parts, the Future World Pavilions and the World Showcase. Here are some little fun facts. • Epcot was opened 1st October 1982 after three years of construction...
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Thrill Rides at The Magic Kingdom

If you thought The Magic Kingdom was only for the little ones, then think again; apart from the now world famous Pirates of the Caribbean, made so by the success of the three movies starring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, there are several thri...
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A Great day out - Busch Gardens

Located around 1 hour from Orlando, Busch Gardens is a must for all Rollercoaster mad individuals. Being a little distance from Orlando, the park tends to be a lot quieter than Universal and Disney parks. This is only good news if you want to get you...
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VISITING WINDLEY KEY FOSSIL REEF

Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park is located at mile marker 85. 5 on Windley Key. This is quite close to Islamorada. This park is the site where the world renowned keystone was mined. This was discovered when Henry Flagler was bui...
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Hollywood Studios

Which theme park is the best depends on your own personal preferences. One of my favourite parks is Hollywood Studios (one of the Disney Parks). The park is designed around a movie theme and really brings the movies to life through the various rides ...
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Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Held annually in October & November this popular event is now expanding from 30 to 45 days, promising to be bigger and better than ever! Normal park admission is all that’s needed to partake in this event. You can sample vintages f...
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Spaceship Earth - Epcot

Everyone will recognise the giant ‘golf ball’ - the icon which is central to the Walt Disney World’s Epcot. It is impossible to miss it as you approach the park, as the white, glinting geosphere rises 180 feet from the ground, and with the addition o...
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A glimpse at Epcot theme park

EPCOT was opened in 1st Oct 1982. This park is divided into two sections, Future World and World Showcase. This offers visitors a look into technology. It presents a vision of tomorrow’s world - today and to celebrate the cultures of the World’s nati...
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Ted’s Montana Grill

Ever fancied trying something different…. like a bison burger? Well visiting the States quite often we have grown to enjoy eating at Ted’s Montana Grill where you can try a bison burger! There are now a few of these in Florida and the group is expand...
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Fast Food Outlets at Magic Kingdom

The Plaza Pavilion : Offering a spectacular choice of fresh baked pizzas, chicken strips, salads and huge sandwiches, it’s enough to send your taste buds into orbit ! The Pinocchio Village Haus : Explore this magical corner ...
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Eating Options at Seaworld

You really are spoilt for choice for eating options when you visit Seaworld. When the girls were younger we treated them to Dine with Shamu on the last day of our holiday. We did not tell them we were going until they got to the entrance gates. br...
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Best Steaks in Orlando

Well this is a bit of an offbeat topic for a Florida guide but it is a question I get asked quite a lot by potential visitors to our Vacation home in Orlando Florida First I will say that I am not a steak expert in any way I am not a butcher...
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Our Bibbidi Bobbidi Experience Pt 2

On completion of the makeover Leah was given both of the make up palettes, both of the nail varnish' s, the face jewels that had not been used and a pink princess comb, everything was wrapped carefully in tissue and put into a Disney carrier bag. How...
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Around the World on a Segway - Epcot

I had not even heard of a Segway although I had seen them not knowing what they were! However some friends of my brothers had taken this tour and had really recommended that we go on it. Children must be over 16 years so we left the girls with Grandd...
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Kennedy Space Centre

Kennedy was one of the first attractions that we visited when we first came to Florida over 10 years ago. On our recent trip to Orlando, we had our extended family with us so we just had to include Kennedy Space Centre on this trip some where along t...
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The Demise of ‘Jaws’ at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida

The last time we visited Universal Studios in Orlando the classic attraction, ‘Jaws’ was still up and running. Of course, we made sure we had a final ride on this old timer, which, admittedly had got rather past its sell-by date. We joine...
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