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Christmas Market at Seaworld

About a week before Christmas we visited Seaworld on the last afternoon of our holiday. We had previously bought a one day pass and this was a free second day entry. It was a weekend night and before we went I had checked the opening hours on line ex...
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Brand new ride at Universal

There is some very exciting news at Universal Studios, the long anticipated new ride is about to open. This new attraction is called Transformers The Ride: 3. D. and it takes place in the dark. Somewhat similar to the new and improved...
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Muppet Vision 3D - Hollywood Studios

This show that you will find in New York Street opened in 1991 and we have been to see it every time we have visited Hollywood Studios since its original opening. It is enjoyed by all members of our family from the Grandparents down to the youngest c...
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Disney Wilderness Preserve

Only a few miles away from the hustle of the parks lies the perfect place for a nature walk. This hidden place carries the Disney name -yet is one if its best kept secrets. It is a nature conservancy project called “The Disney Wilderness Preserve” at...
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Shopping in Publix

While you are enjoying staying in your lovely Florida home you are sure to visit a Publix for those essential supplies. Publix are all nice supermarkets that are well laid out with a clean, fresh feel. They have everything you may nee...
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Ride Restrictions for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

Every ride and attraction within these 2 theme parks has a sign at the entrance that lists the height requirements for the ride and also warnings about certain medical conditions Children under 48" (1.22 meters) must be accompanied by...
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A Florida Timeline: the early years.

If we are attempting a timeline of the history of Florida we have to begin 12000 years ago (yes, really) This is the time when what is now known as the Native American inhabited this lovely State. 12000 B. C. It is believed that this...
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Our Long Day at Hollywood Studios Part 4

My parents went on this tour in the first year that Hollywood Studios (then known as MGM) opened 20 years ago and have subsequently been on every time they visit the Park. It depicts what it is like to be on a life movie set and the tram trundles ont...
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Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is an hours drive from Orlando and well worth a visit. If you prefer not to drive to Busch take the Busch Gardens Shuttle Express for only $5 per person for a round trip from Orlando. The service is usually free with the pu...
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Asia - Animal Kingdom

You can move from Africa into Asia by crossing over the bridge and here you will find the mythical Kingdom of Anandapaur. The name means a place of delight and it has many old ruins as well as its own temple and a maharajahs palace. In Asia y...
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First Day in Orlando

On our recent holiday at our villa my Mother and I as usual woke about 4.30. Normally when this has happened in the past we sit and drink coffee and delight in being back at the villa and talk about how we want to spend our holiday. Last time...
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For the younger members of the family - Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom is the newest of all the Disney parks. Set around a large tree of life the park is small in comparison with other Disney parks. The park is aimed at the younger Children with lots of opportunities to look at animals and wildlife. There...
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Magic Kingdom Dining Experiences

Character Dining : Once Upon A Time Breakfast (Cinderella’s Royal Table) : There can be no better way to start your Disney day than being greeted by Cinderella in the glorious dining room of her magical castle, to enjoy a pr...
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Universe of Energy at Epcot

The Universe of Energy can be found in Future World at Epcot. To locate it just walk to left of Spaceship Earth, turn left at the fountains and then left again. The pavilion opened on October 1st 1982 and contains just the one attraction. This attrac...
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Rules when visiting Florida

There are many rules and regulations in Florida that are ready to catch out the first time tourist. It is as well to know about these or you could at best get a ticking off from a local sheriff or at worst get yourself arrested. One of th...
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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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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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Magic Kingdom - Fantasyland

The Magic Kingdom, Walt Disneyworld is the most famous and the most popular of all the parks. It is split up into five different sections, Fantasy Land, Adventure Land, Future Land, Frontier Land and Toon Town which is due to be updated very soon. Di...
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Harry Potter World at Universal Islands of Adventure from an Unbelievers Point of View

Harry Potter World at Universal from an Unbelievers Point of view. They drove me mad, the kids, my wife, my oldest sons girlfriend, I have never been a subscriber or fan of the Harry Potter thing and I really wasn’t interested in visiting the...
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The Country Bears Jamboree

If you are starting to wilt from all the walking round The Magic Kingdom in Disney World, it is always a good idea to stop for a break at a café or snack point for an ice cream or a box of pop corn. Alternatively, why not go to one of the man...
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Chilli's

Far from being Chilli I think it is HOT HOT HOT There is several of this chain of restaurants around Orlando, the nearest one to me at the moment is the one at Champions gate, a relatively new one. There is another now being build, due to ope...
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ZIPLINING IN FLORIDA

Something quite unique is Zipline Safari, which can be found in St Cloud, just south of Holopaw, off the US 441. ‘Forever Florida’ is a 4, 700 acre wildlife conservation area which has nine unique and quite distinct ecosystems. Here you will see wetl...
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Celebration

We first discovered Celebration 8 years ago purely by accident as we drove along the 192 one day. I had seen an article in a British newspaper about it being the model that Walt Disney had really had for Epcot (he died before Epcot got out off the gr...
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Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney Hollywood Studios

This was one of the first stunt shows that we watched upon our first visit to Disney many many years ago, although it’s been around for quite a few years now it is still very popular and rightly so. Almost everyone of any age group must by now have s...
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Ripleys Believe it or Not

This attraction really is worth a visit although not really suitable/entertaining enough for very young children as they could get bored. It is open all year (including Christmas Day) from 9.00am until Midnight so you can visit as early or late as yo...
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