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Discovery Cove

When I went to America one time, one of the most memorable experiences that I ever had the pleasure to do, was Discovery cove. Discovery cove is a relaxed, tranquil, exotic, paradise. You book your swimming with dolphin encounter in advance s...
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Dr Seuss High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride

When we first visited Universal Studios in Orlando some years ago, we always used to wonder what the colourful elevated track was above Seuss Landing, so we were delighted when, after a seven year wait, the’ High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride’ ...
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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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Disney Character Dining

Children, and sometimes even the adults, will enjoy dining with the Disney characters. Although Disney cannot guarantee that the character of your choice will be at the restaurant whilst you dine, here is a list that may help you to choose your favou...
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Rhino Rally at Busch Gardens, Tampa

Rhino Rally opened at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida in 2001 at a cost of twenty-five million dollars. In excess of sixteen acres of land was used for the attraction and a special divide had to be constructed to keep the animals separate ...
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Boggy Creek Airboat Rides

Boggy Creek has a large campground and we went to the two Airboat ride locations on their vast property. This was the Southport location at the end of Southport Rd. You travel onto Poinciana Blvd off 192 and keep going for about 18 miles. When...
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Blue Man Group

It’s been quite a while since we have tried a new show in the Orlando area so we were really excited to give the new Universal Blue Man Group show a try. We felt it would be a bit intense for our 3 year old-but we did take in our 10 week old baby and...
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Epcot

Whatever your age there is something to interest you at Epcot. I will give you just a taster of what to expect and leave you find out the rest when you visit yourself. Your are greeted by Spaceship Earth, a very large silver ball which contai...
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Character Breakfast at Animal Kingdom

Its amazing how early the children get up when you are on Orlando! With this in mind we decided as a treat for one of the girls birthdays we would take them to the character breakfast at Animal Kingdom. Priority seating is recommended and t...
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – (part 2) The Village

After our Hippogriff ride, we double checked the queue for The Forbidden Journey and decided to abandon the thought of sampling the ride that morning, as the queue size had trebled and the ride had still not opened. This was a real disappointment, bu...
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Review of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

Review of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey This ride is situated in Hogwart’s Castle, which is at the far end of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter within the Universal Islands of Adventure theme park. You enter through ...
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Universal IOA Part One

Universal’s Islands of Adventure is a fantastic theme park made up of “five islands”. When you first enter the park if you head left the first Island you come to is “Marvel Super Hero Island” which is more suitable to older children as the ri...
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Dinoland - Animal Kingdom

We tend to go to Dinoland at cooler times of day because the girls love to play in the Boneyard and it does get very hot during the middle of the day. Whatever time of day you go be sure to take some water with you. If you head to the right, ...
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Pleasure Island ~ Down Town Disney

Pleasure Island is Disney’s very own night time entertainment complex, which is built on a small island, only accessible via two entrance bridges, to the west of the Down Town Disney area. A popular venue for all ages, but especially t...
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DISCOVER THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RAILROAD

As you approach Magic Kingdom, the Walt Disney World Railroad will be one of the first things you will see. If you are lucky the old-fashioned steam train may even be in the station, and so, if this is your first visit you could be on your first ride...
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Some Interesting Facts about the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios is 199 feet tall. The designers originally wanted it to be 200 feet tall, but at that height it would have had to have a red flashing aircraft warning light, to comply with FAA regulations, on th...
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Applebees A great place to eat.

“Applebee' s” a lovely place to eat. During a recent trip to our villa we decided to eat at Applebee' s. We had never been before but it had been recommended by some friends as being a nice relaxing place with a good atmosphere that served gr...
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Soarin' at Epcot

Soarin’ at Epcot is a wonderful experience. It is perfect for everyone over the height of 40 inches. It is gentle but not dull, and each time you try it you will notice something that you didn’t see the first time. It is in the Land section of...
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A new feature at Discovery Cove.

The long anticipated Freshwater Oasis has opened at Discovery Cove. This was promised for spring 2012 and just sneaked into a june opening as it premiered on the last day of that month. But first, a little about Discovery Cove. b...
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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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Disney’s Fort Wilderness

If you thought that the attractions at Disney’s Fort Wilderness were just for the guests staying on site you couldn’t be further from the truth - anyone can enjoy the benefits. From horse riding to biking trails, from fishing to just sitting on the b...
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Four Parks in One Day?

Four parks in one day? Is it possible? Most people would think that it wasn’t but, always up for a challenge, we thought it was worth giving it a go. It wouldn’t be possible to go on every ride, or visit every attraction in each park of course, but w...
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Tomorrowland - Magic Kingdom

Tomorrowland is my Mothers favourite part of Magic Kingdom and takes up most of the eastern section of the Park. Disney say they have designed it in the hope it “offers new frontiers in science, adventure and ideals. . . the challenge of outer space,...
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Gospel Brunch - House of Blues

Brunch at the House of Blues is a great way to experience Gospel music and its messages. Situated in Downtown Disney there are two shows every Sunday at 10. 30 and 1pm. It’s a great way to hear an important message. We arrived around 10. 15am...
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Kilimanjaro Safari Ride, Animal Kingdom

Kilimanjaro Safari is one of our favourite rides, but it is very popular, so go straight there when you arrive, or use your Fast Pass. Situated at the far left hand end of the park, in Africa, it is a long torturous walk, round bends and turns, to...
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