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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Magic Kingdom

We decided to give this event a try last year after reading about it on the Disney website (we hadn't found this forum at that point) We really didn't know what to expect other than maybe the park would be a little quieter since it is a separately...
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Magic Kingdom Golf Courses

Magnolia Golf Course 18-hole Located close to Magic Kingdom near the Grand Floridian Hotel Joe Lee created this beautifully designed 7,190 yard course. It gets its name from its more than 1,500 magnolia trees that line the cou...
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Shark Deep Dive at SeaWorld – Part I

I always look forward to going somewhere or doing something new each time we visit Florida. Our last holiday was no exception and in fact I was probably looking forward to it more than at any time. The reason; I had celebrated my 60th birthday only a...
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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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Shark Deep Dive at SeaWorld – Part II

continued After climbing a flight of stairs and entering the building we were introduced to a photographer who would capture our next few minutes, and to a member of staff who would answer any questions that we had about the creatures w...
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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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Disney Quest ~ Down Town Disney West Side

From the moment you step into the “magical” elevator that whisks you to the heart of Disney Quest, you know you are in for something very special. Always a popular choice with the kids and teenagers, Disney Quest at Down Town Disney is...
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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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The Pirates Dinner Adventure

In all the years we’ve been coming to the Orlando area, we had never gone to a dinner show. On this last trip, after researching the various options, we chose the Pirates Dinner Adventure. Ever since the release of the Pirates of the Caribbean films,...
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Epcot’s Soarin’ over California

Disney Theme Parks just get better and better, have you ever wanted to fly above the clouds and see what it would be like to be a bird? Then this new attraction from Disney is for you. You can find it in The Land in Epcot, so remember to co...
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Westgate Rodeo

3200 River Ranch Blvd, River Ranch, Florida 33867 Never having been to a rodeo we really did not know what to expect. We saw this ranch held a rodeo every Saturday night at 7. 30pm and although about an hour away from the homes on CR54 we d...
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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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Villa versus hotel

Packing for a holiday in a villa is quite different to packing for a holiday in a hotel. First and foremost, do check with the villa owner what they provide. The vast majority of good owners will provide all the essentials such as, towels, bed linen ...
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A Visit To Islands of Adventure

Having spent nearly a full day exploring the Harry Potter area of Islands of Adventure, we had a little time left to look at the rest of the park. To be honest you do need more than one day to see and experience everything this park has to offer. br...
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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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Florida with an autistic Child

We have been travelling to Orlando with our autistic daughter for many years and find it a great place for all the family. The holiday starts at the airport. We let the airline know about our daughter’s needs before we go and they are alway...
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Park Hopping Part 1

When people know we are going to Orlando for our holidays the next question is invariably, ' Will you be visiting Mickey? ' or, ' You' ll be doing all the theme parks then? ' . There is usually an abject look of horror when we reply in the negative! ...
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Orlando Premium Outlets - Vineland Avenue

If you have not been to this shopping outlet, then do give it a try. The Orlando Premium Outlet on International Drive, is rather a disappointment as after shopping in one area, you have to get in your car and drive to the next section, which is not ...
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Kracken - Sea World

Kraken takes its name from a mythical sea creature and Seaworld has depicted this in the form of a large multi-coloured monster dragon eel, a distant relation of the moray eel. Next to Krakens viewing area is a cave where you can view incubating embr...
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Discovery Island - Animal Kingdom

Discovery Island is the central part of Disney's Animal Kingdom rather like Magic Kingdom's Main Street. From the Discovery Island section, the other parts branch off, from left to right: Camp Minnie-Mickey, Africa, Rafiki's Planet Watch, Asia, and D...
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The State Nicknames Part 4

In the USA, each state has a different license plate, and on this is a state motto or nickname. They provide a fascinating insight into the state’s history, people or animals. Here are some more of these state nicknames, for Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,...
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Visiting Disney with Senior relatives

As villa owners we are frequently asked what do we do in Florida as we go there so often. When we first travelled to Florida we did not have children and we used to enjoy the beaches and parks as ‘big’ kids ourselves. As time went on we had our famil...
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La Nouba - Cirque du Soleil

An evening at Cirque du Soleil I had heard much about La Nouba but despite several trips to Orlando had never found the time to go amongst everything else there is to do in Florida. This year as a Christmas/New Year treat I thought it would be...
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MANTA - Seaworld, Orlando

MAMTA first opened in 2009 at Seaworld, Orlando to accompany KRACKEN as their flagship rollercoaster. Wanting to design something different the ride is based on a flying Manta Ray that faces the riders horizontal unlike the conventional rollercoaster...
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The Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center has to be one of the most famous places in the world and to be so close and not pay it a visit would be criminal! It is only about one to one and a half hours drive away from Orlando so can be a fascinating day trip. It m...
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