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Ride Report - Epcot Summer 2004 - Mission Space

I arrived at the training camp ready to be indoctrinated into the space programme feeling nervous but once I set my eyes on my fellow recruits I knew I had chosen the right profession! What is she talking about you may say – my first impres...
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Soarin Pt 1 Preparing to ride

Epcot’s newest attraction, Soarin’, opened in May 2005 but is still hugely popular and attracts large numbers of visitors to it’s location inside The Land pavilion. There is always a line for this ride, even early in the day there is often in excess ...
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The new Arctic experience at Seaworld

This new Arctic ride is a ' visit the South Pole experience' and is part of a large area which has been made to give the feel of being in a large cold place. As usual, leave strollers outside. There are is a cafe. shop...
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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 was born to a first time mother, Kelley, after six and a half months of waiting. Mandri...
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Vista del Lago - A Great Location

When searching for a home that we could spend 6 months a year, one of the main priorities, as every home owner is aware, was the location. We knew that the west US-192 around the Formosa Gardens area at mile marker 4 ticked off most, if not all the r...
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Teenagers at Disney

A guest recently emailed me and asked me “will teenagers enjoy Disney?” Of course! And decided to send a quick insight into some rides for her son and daughter Disney is great fun when you are young as the sight of Mickey is thrill enou...
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Citricos

Most visitors to Orlando will probably dine in the restaurants whilst visiting the theme parks, at your villa or at the many eateries along the 192 and surrounding areas. One thing you may not know is that there are many fine restaurants in the Walt ...
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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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Lake County

Lake County, often not thought of as a short term rental area but it now has some of the newest of the holiday rental homes in the Disney area. Most are within a twenty minute drive of Disney while remaining a largely undeveloped area. Lake C...
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Star Tours at Hollywood Studios

This must be one of the most well liked rides in Hollywood Studios it has been around for a long time but with the resurgence of the Star Wars films of late it is once again popular with the kids, or if like me you were a kid when the first film came...
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Legoland special events.

Have you been to Legoland yet? Not the one in Surrey but Legoland Florida. This is situated where Cypress Gardens used to be and an easy drive from your vacation villa. During the year they hold many special events and you might like ...
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Pets Ahoy at SeaWorld

If you thought that the only animal shows you would be watching at SeaWorld were all involving water and whales, dolphin and sharks you would be very much mistaken. Tucked away in the middle of the park is a very different kind of show with performan...
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Cirque de Soleil (La Nouba)

Right I’ll start by trying not to give too much away. If you haven’t been to the Cirque de Soliel show “La Nouba” at Downtown Disney then you are really missing out. This show is in the Big Top looking building near Disney Quest. Parking is f...
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‘Must do’s’ at Animal Kingdom

As villa owners our guests often ask us what are the ‘must do’ attractions at each of the parks. Obviously this does depend on the age and make up of your party however these are our ‘must do’ rides and attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ...
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The Disney Hollywood Studios Backlot Tour

This must by now be one of the oldest tours on the Disney Hollywood studios. We have been on this tour many many times but just because its been around for while don’t let this put you off because its definitely well worth the visit. As this ...
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Magic Kingdom - Futureland

Future land follows on from Fantasy land. As you pass the Tea Cup ride you will find the go- karts on your left. Children absolutely love this. They drive on a large circuit at a very slow speed on tracks but they can steer to a certain extent. ...
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Norway Pavilion - Epcot

When you visit Norway, which is situated, between Mexico and China, you will feel that you have walked right into Scandinavia as you enter the picturesque town square designed to represent the Norwegian towns and cities of Bergen, Oslo, Alesund and S...
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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. Disney were actually assisted in the design for the pavilion by the Moroccan government and the res...
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Shrek 4D at Universal Studios

I have been on all the 3-D rides in Walt Disney World and thoroughly enjoy them and so was intrigued by the thought of a 4-D ride and couldn’t wait to try it out on our next visit to Universal Studios. Also, an added bonus was that I just love the Sh...
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The Dolphins at Discovery Cove

One of the highlights of everyone’s visit to Seaworld has to be either feeding the dolphins themselves or watching whilst others feed them. Friends of our decided to treat their family to an Up Close Tour with the Dolphins and they lo...
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Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon is one of the water parks in Walt Disney World.  So Disney’s ‘legend’ has it … a furious storm roared across the sea hurling boats and surfboards asunder.  When the storm subsided it left a lagoon of twisting ...
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Epcot World Showcase - United Kingdom

It may be my imagination, being British, but the United Kingdom Pavilion always seems to be one of the busiest areas of the Epcot World Showcase. We haven' t lived in the UK for over 20 years so for us personally, it' s great to be able to take a tri...
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Caribbean Cruise Ports – Cozumel

The island of Cozumel lies 12 miles off Playa del Carmen on the east coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsular, 30 miles south of Cancun. Cozumel is 30 miles long and 9 miles wide, and this relatively flat island has an interior covered by parched scrub, ...
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The Magic Behind our Steam Trains - MK

My brother is a bit of a train enthusiast, so a couple of years ago I took him on this tour at Magic Kingdom as a birthday present. It takes place every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and you have to be at the Magic Kingdom turnstiles...
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Escapeology Orlando (escape room)

Are you looking for something different to do when you are in Orlando? If you like a good challenge then this is the place for you. The concept is to “escape” from a room within 60 minutes. You need to figure out how to open safes, look for keys and ...
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