Are you one of the lucky ones who visits Florida regularly and who likes to experience something a little different? Maybe you are all ‘parked out’ having visited the wonderful theme parks regularly, or maybe you just want something out of the ordina...
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Right I’ll start by trying not to give too much away. If you haven’t been to the Cirque de Soliel show “La Nouba” at Downtown Disney then you are really missing out. This show is in the Big Top looking building near Disney Quest. Parking is f...
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For a cooling day away from the theme parks why not try one of the many Water Parks in Orlando. It is a great way to spend a day and is great exercise climbing up all the steps to the top of the slides. If you are more into a relaxing type of water t...
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The next time you're standing in line for a ride at The Magic Kingdom look at the walls. Check out the sculptures. Survey the landscaping and then look closer. You might just see three circles - two small, one large. Doesn’t that look a mouse head...
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The Ride Accessibility Programme is designed to help anybody with a condition or disability which could affect their enjoyment of Busch Gardens theme park. Anyone who would benefit from the programme should visit Guest Services on entrance to the par...
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Test Track at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT is an awesome ride and definitely recommended. Replacing the World of Motion, the attraction was scheduled to open in May 1997, and then again in August 1998, but the complexity of the computer systems ...
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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...
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As villa owners our guests often ask us what are the ‘must do’ attractions at each of the parks. Obviously this does depend on the age and make up of your party however these are our ‘must do’ rides and attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ...
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Are you planning to visit Tarpon Springs during your Florida holiday ? If the answer is yes, then I can recommend eating at ' Mamas Greek Cuisine' The ' Mama' from the restaurants name was born in Greece but came to Tarpon Springs in 1961. Na...
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What can I say? Are there any superlatives to describe this wonderful attraction? Apart from the fact that it was horrendously crowded, (well it WAS August) and there was no express pass, and we had to stand outside in the blistering sunshine for ...
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Collecting state number plates has become quite a hobby for us when we visit Orlando, and it is amazing how many you can see, from all over the USA. Each number plate has a state nickname which reflects its own particular character. Massachus...
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Please find to follow some fun facts about the Magic Kingdom, however please be warned - only read if you really want - it may give away some of the magic! • The Magic Kingdom first opened on the 1st October 1971. • It had been such a...
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Many people visit Celebration just to look around the shops. Some make a trip to the town to visit one of the many well know restaurants that are on Front Street which is in the town centre and borders on a large lake.
While both activiti...
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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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I visited the Holyland Experience last week. I went because I had heard a lot about it ( some good and a lot bad) and wanted to form my own opinion. I am not at all religious and to be frank, this does colour your perception of the ...
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Star Tours can be found on the far side of Disney Hollywood Studios, beyond Echo Lake. Characters from the Star Wars films, such as Chewbacca, can sometimes be seen outside the Star Tours attraction. My brother thinks this is the best ride in...
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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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Park Hopping Part 2
Our plan for today' s park hopping day was to visit Epcot, Disney' s Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom, we weren' t sure how much we would achieve as it was early June and half term for UK schools so there was...
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In part one we visited Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and for the brave Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket but what next? Well it just has to be Shrek 4D this is one show not to be missed especially if like me you’re a big fan of the original movie. There...
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Buckle in for a wet and wild river raft adventure down the Kali River Rapids! Based in the Asia area of Animal Kingdom, this fun river rafting ride is sure to entertain and perhaps even soak you!
This is another ride within the Animal Kin...
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Well had a funny sleep overnight as it seemed to be cold, cold in Florida! We have been over in November and Feb but never in January, so this was a first. Jeff got up early and turned on the heating for a while. We had some breakfast and the day sta...
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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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Busch Gardens is a lovely blend of what seems like all of the Orando area theme parks and well worth the rather longer drive to get there.
And in 2012 there wil be even more reasons for visiting this colourful theme park.
A lo...
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What can I saw about this show that hasn’t been said already? We first experienced this evening of magic several years ago. We were extremely keen to see it again, and one evening during our visit in July this year, we managed to offload ...
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Perhaps the Best Shows in Universal Islands of Adventure
Someone asked me the other day if you had to choose very best ride in universal islands of adventure what would it be, hmmmm I thought not as easy as you might think to choose a favour...
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