Search Results

You searched for 'a randomly selected 25 articles'. The results of your search are shown below:

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...
Viewed 8762 times.

What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 4

What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 4 In the last part we had just visited Ripsaw Falls and got wet, well if you fancy something a bit more sedate and dry then why not visit Popeye’s Me Ship The Olive this is ...
Viewed 10014 times.

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...
Viewed 8858 times.

Epcot - a theme park for adults and children Part1

Epcot a theme park for adults and children Part1 Epcot has to be my favourite park out of all the Disney Florida parks, although Magic kingdom has that something magical making it a special place, the park I like visiting best is Epcot b...
Viewed 8852 times.

Gatorland - A Great Half Day Out

Alligators! Is there anyone who doesn’t find these scaly, prehistoric looking creatures from the deep fascinating? Most people and I include myself as one of them just cannot get enough of them. If you stay in a villa ...
Viewed 13305 times.

Universal IOA Part Two

After you have visited “Marvel Super Hero Island” and “Toon Lagoon” you reach “Jurassic Park”, a land filled with dinosaurs and adventure! Here you will find the excellent “Jurassic Park Discovery Centre” which is full of absorbing experiments , game...
Viewed 8171 times.

Italy Pavilion - Epcot

The city of Venice was the original inspiration for the Italian Pavilion. The shops and architecture are really the featured attractions in this Pavilion. The architecture is a reproduction of the Doges Palace in Venice. As it was impossible ...
Viewed 9598 times.

How to survive the parks

I am often asked by guests if I have any advice on how to go about visiting the parks and getting the best out of them. I am well aware that some of you will have to visit during the school holidays which will always be the busiest time. So here is m...
Viewed 8620 times.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant is one of our family’s favourite places to eat and there are several branches to choose from according to where you are staying. We usually visit the restaurant on West Irlo Bronson Highway (the 192). You c...
Viewed 8624 times.

The Incredible Hulk at Islands of Adventure

You can see the Incredible Hulk for miles around but when we entered Islands of Adventure we could hear it before we actually saw it. We could hear the noise of the coaster rushing along and the screams of the riders……..Then we looked up and gulped a...
Viewed 8380 times.

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...
Viewed 8580 times.

But I Don't Like Theme Parks

“But I don’t like theme parks”, said sister-in-law. Brother-in-law said, “been there once, seen it all”. These are the responses we got when we offered our families a special rate if they wanted to go to our recently purchased Florida villa. W...
Viewed 9528 times.

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...
Viewed 9409 times.

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...
Viewed 7671 times.

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...
Viewed 8420 times.

Our 4th July Celebrations. Pt 4

By this time we had resigned ourselves to being inside the restaurant when the fireworks display began, but in the hope that we get seated early and have finished our meal, we arrived at the restaurant some 10 - 15 minutes before our scheduled time. ...
Viewed 6606 times.

Mickey Mouse House - Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular parks in Florida. The Magic of Disney is one of the main attractions why many people come back year after year to see Mickey and his friends. Disney offer many opportunities to see Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goof...
Viewed 7903 times.

Visit San Francisco @ Universal Studios

When we visit Universal Studios we usually go to the San Francisco area either before of after our ride on Jaws or at lunchtime when we are ready for a sit down and something to eat. If you want to relax and eat here there is plenty o...
Viewed 7093 times.

Pirates of the Caribbean.

Pirates of the Caribbean is located in Adventureland, in the Caribbean Plaza of the Magic Kingdom and opened on December 15, 1973. Yo Ho! Yo Ho! A Pirates Life for Me! This is the song that is sung throughout the attraction, and your kids wil...
Viewed 9763 times.

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...
Viewed 9594 times.

Flat Island Preserve.

If you enjoy walking during your holiday and especially if you enjoy walking in the Old Floridan areas then this article will be right up your street! One area I would like to recommend to you is Flat Island Preserve (The Daubermile Trail...
Viewed 7864 times.

Our Evening Visit to Bubba Gump

On our last visit to Universal Studios as we got off the walk way at the start of the paths to Universal and Islands of Adventure we passed the Bubba Gump restaurant we took a vote and unanimously decided this is where we were to eat that night. b...
Viewed 8194 times.

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...
Viewed 7962 times.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Live Shows

Festival Of The Lion King Join Simba, Timon, Pumba and a host of their jungle pals, in this spectacular musical production that puts you right into the heart of their tribal celebrations. Featuring state of the art lighting and sou...
Viewed 10199 times.

Carrabbas Italian Grill

We had heard a few good reports about this restaurant, but we always like to make our own opinion of things, as we are all different. We were not disappointed. Carrabbas is situated on Highway 192 close to Mile Marker 4, heading east. We book...
Viewed 8749 times.

25 articles found