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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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Disney Boardwalk

I am not a fan of hotels myself, as the space and freedom a villa gives you wins every time for me. However, this Disney hotel needs a special mention for the facilities it offers non residents. It is one of our favourite Disney places that d...
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Our first Family day in Epcot

Where shall we go today? ? ? EPCOT ! ! ! ! I will never forget my first visit to Epcot. It is now several years ago since our first visit, and it always remains our family’s favourite park. I thought you might like to share our experi...
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Universal Studios Florida

FloridaSituated next to Islands of Adventure and another must do for your next trip is Universal Studios, You can purchase a one day two park pass which allows you access to both Islands of adventure and Universal Studios. Separated into six zones th...
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Tower of more Terror

Having come to Florida for the past 10 years, we have always had affection for Hollywood Studios (Formerly MGM Studios). As a something for everyone family park, you can’t really can’t go far wrong with Hollywood Studios. From great shows, to first c...
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Dinner Shows

While you are on holiday in Florida a good way to spend an evening is to experience one of the Dinner shows. There are several to pick from and are located around Orlando. Some are more suitable for children and often get them to interact and join in...
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Visit Daytona Beach

Extending South from Ormond Beach is the lively and boisterous Daytona Beach. As many as 200, 000 students descend on the beach for Spring Break. They pour in in their thousands from all over US and Daytona Beach is was of the most sought after desti...
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Popeye & Bluto’sBilge Barges

I am not normally a great fan of the water rides at the theme parks in the UK as you either get wet and don’t dry out, or the ride is not that good. In Florida you don’t have that problem (the weather is very good) and the water rides are great. My f...
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Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

You really don’t need to have an interest in gardening to enjoy Epcot’s Annual International Flower and Garden Festival. For a whole seven weeks, from the end of April to the beginning of June, Epcot is transformed into a magical explosion of colour....
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Discovery Cove with Elderly Relatives

It was in 2004 that we last visited Discovery Cove when my niece was six. In 2015 we were visiting Florida in September where we were due to celebrate her eighteenth birthday and she was given the choice of where she wanted a day out. Her response wa...
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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...
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The Candlelight Processional at Epcot Center

We had the wonderful opportunity of experiencing this very special Christmas program at Epcot Center last year. This Disney tradition has been a part of the special ”Holidays Around the World” celebration for 35 years. The Candlelight Process...
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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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Mardi Gras at Universal Studios

If you are fortunate enough to be in Orlando any Saturday in early spring (usually February – April) be sure to visit Universal Studios and join in the Mardi Gras party. You do not need to pay extra for your Mardi Gras ticket, as it is included in th...
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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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Swimming with Manatees

I have recently being looking at a Swimming with the Manatees Tour, my niece is longing to do this and as it is her birthday soon I have thought of taking her next time we go to our villa in Orlando. She loves these gentle giants and I think ...
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My favourite Disney experience.

Someone asked me the other day what my favourite Disney experience was? Well that was a poser and I spent the best part of an evening flip flopping between all my many favourites. It was while I was mentally checking through t...
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Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios

This wonderful show takes place on Sunset Boulevard in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheatre. We’ve been going to Disney for quite a few years now but only saw this show for the first time last year, it was a huge mistake to leave it so long! It...
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Hollywood Studios........a history.

If Walt Disney missed the opening of Magic Kingdom by a whisker then he missed the opening of M. G. M. by a mile for he had been dead for 23 years. But his magic and influence continue to live on in all of the later projects. br /...
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Eating Options at Seaworld

You really are spoilt for choice for eating options when you visit Seaworld. When the girls were younger we treated them to Dine with Shamu on the last day of our holiday. We did not tell them we were going until they got to the entrance gates. br...
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Hollywood Studios Florida

We were halfway through our 2 weeks holiday when we decided we would spend a day at the Hollywood Studios. As with all the Disney Parks arrive early and avoid the queues by buying your tickets in advance, we made sure we got there shortly a...
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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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The State Nicknames Part 16 – New York

Next time you are in Florida, take a look at the state license plates on cars. They are fascinating, and each one highlights aspects of the states which are important from a historical, political, geographical or economic perspective. New...
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SLEUTH’S MYSTERY DINNER SHOWS

If the adults and teenagers in you party want to enjoy a good evening’s entertainment a visit to Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner show will provide this. We also took a quite a mature 10 year old who also enjoyed it. Sleuths is situated in the Goodi...
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Eco Safaris:the coach tour.

So, we have come to our fourth and final Ecosafari at Forever Florida. And this is the coach safari. First I am going to tell you a little bit about the coach. It is nothing like your up to date charabanc that you have occasional day trip...
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