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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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Halloween… for teenagers and adults

The parks offer many options for Halloween. If you are looking for something a little ‘scary’ check out Halloween at Universal Studio’s Horror Nights. This is definitely for older children/teenagers and adults – not for the faint hearted. In fact loo...
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Hotel Boardwalk

This little gem is tucked around Crescent Lake between Hollywood Studios and Epcot theme parks. It echoes the Atlantic New England Resorts from the bygone era of the 40’s with it’s charming clapperboard style buildings and pretty ice cream colours an...
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Hiring a boat on Seven Seas Lagoon Bay Lake.

Many people never seem to have time to experience anything other than the fantastic Theme Parks but on our recent holiday we had stayed for our first night at one of Disney’s Deluxe Resorts before heading down to the Gulf Coast for a week of pure rel...
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An Evening visit to the Flower and Garden Festival

We love visiting Epcot and although we only had a few hours to spare on the last night of our holiday we decided to spend those hours visiting their Flower and Garden Festival which we had not managed to go to on that particular holiday. br ...
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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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Cinderella's Royal Table

If you have Princesses in your family, this has to be one of the most magical dining experiences we have been to. Having now tried a few of the character meals, this for our family was the best, as our girls love the princesses.  ...
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Star Trek and C.S.I.

There are 2 new exhibitions in town to tempt you away from the frenetic pace of the wonderful theme parks. First, a little about the venue; this is run by E. M. S and is a flexible space that can host all sorts of events and exhibitions. ...
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My favourite theme show

I have some tips for which is the best Theme Show to visit and the reasons why I think this is the best show that Orlando has to offer. Firstly I would say that they all shows in Orlando offer good value for money but its a question of ...
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Ride Guide – Tommorowland Speedway

Drivers, start your engines! Tommorowland Speedway is four track, car racing ride in the Tomorrowland area, and is a great fun ride for all ages. Using petrol powered two seater mini cars, riders have free control over the steering, speed...
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Boggy Creek

For a thrilling adventure that is a little different to the usual parks in Orlando why not try Boggy creek airboat rides. Easily reached from anywhere around the Orlando areas, if you travel down the US192 east to Poinciana blvd between marke...
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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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Birthday Treat

I have just and i mean just celebrated my 50th birthday, we had already booked flights last year to go to Florida in January, to get some lovely sun as we know that just after xmas its dull gloomy cold and usually raining at home. I had decided to go...
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Park Hopping Part 4

The shower was brief but heavy and may have been responsible for driving people away from the parks because On entering the Magic Kingdom parking lot we were able to go straight to the front and park in ' Aladdin' enabling us to walk to the ticketing...
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Dining at the Mall at Millenia

If you spend the day at the Mall at Millenia you will be able to enjoy some wonderful food. On the top floor is the Orangerie. This is a food court with all the cafes and food outlets centred round a seating and table area and a soft floored playing ...
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Theme Park Tickets – Which Ones?

With the vast array of ticket permutations available for admission into the Orlando theme parks, it is hardly surprising that the first time visitor to Florida can get easily confused if they don’t do their homework. Do you buy individual day...
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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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Hot Air Balloon Flights

As we all know, Florida is famous for its many attractions and theme parks, but one of the fewer known activities is a hot air balloon flight. We have flown in a hot air balloon on 3 occasions now and each flight has been completely different ...
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Spider Man Ride at Universal Islands of Adventure

Spider Man Ride at Universal Islands of Adventure Up until very recently the Universal Spider Man ride was the most popular ride in the Islands of Adventure Park at Universal Studios until the new Harry Potter area was opened I would say t...
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Alligator Encounter - Boggy Creek Air Boat Rides

If you are after an alternative day out from the hustle and bustle of the Disney and Universal Parks, there are other options. Most people who visit Florida have heard of their Alligators and there are plenty of places to see them. You can go to Gato...
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An Arty Day Out!

The Orlando Museum of Art is located in North Mills Avenue in Orlando. This will be roughly about an hours drive from your vacation villa. This museum has been up and running for around 90 years and the richness and depth of the exhibits ...
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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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A Day in Disney's Magic Kingdom

To get to see all the characters you’ve got to on the monorail or the ferry! There are lots of different kinds of rides. Thunder Mountain is really fun if you like to go a little bit fast. Splash Mountain is really fun, you ride in a boat a...
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Men in Black at Universal Studios

Or to give it it’s full title “Men in Black – Alien attack” is located in the World Expo Area of Universal Studios which is a great blend of futuristic and retro – it is categorised as an interactive thrill ride and has a height requirement of 42’ - ...
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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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