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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A trip to the Boardwalk makes a pleasant and relaxing half day or alternatively an interesting evening out. The Boardwalk Hotel is between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios and is one of the resort hotels around a lake. A lot of people go there jus...
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As villa owners we are frequently asked what do we do in Florida as we go there so often. When we first travelled to Florida we did not have children and we used to enjoy the beaches and parks as ‘big’ kids ourselves. As time went on we had our famil...
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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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For years, infact ever since we have owned our villa, we said that we would go to visit Gatorland, mainly because our youngest wanted to, and then he didn’t, and then he did, anyway, this time we didn’t give him the choice, we told him, and his b...
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La Nouba, Cirque Du Soliel's astonishing show, housed in it's own purpose built, multi million dollar theatre at Down Town Disney, is quite simply an un-missable and totally exhilarating experience for all the family. With a modern day comb...
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Aquatica is the sister park to Seaworld and was conceived during the time that The Busch Corporationowned this park.
The first we heard of this exciting new water park was in 2006 when the first details were revealed to the public. ...
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Charles Hosmer Morse was an industrialist and philanthropist from Chicago. He later became one of the first residents of Winter Park and his daughter named the museum to honour his memory.
The said daughter was Jeanette Genius Mc Keen - c...
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The World Showcase at Epcot provides the visitor with a variety of attractions, but I guess we Brits have an inbuilt fascination to investigate just how good a job Walt Disney World has done in making the United Kingdom Pavilion as authentic as possi...
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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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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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Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened in 1989 although in those days it was named MGM Studios. It is not only the third and smallest theme park in Walt Disney World Resort, but also it is a fully fledged working TV production facility although most of it...
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This ride is, without doubt, the most fun ride at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you have ever been on it, or near it, you will know this from the number of screams echoing from the building!
Opened in 1994, the ride is based around ...
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Well this is a bit of an offbeat topic for a Florida guide but it is a question I get asked quite a lot by potential visitors to our Vacation home in Orlando Florida
First I will say that I am not a steak expert in any way I am not a butcher...
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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...
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Universal versus Disney? Naturally you would like to do both but you do not have the time so which to plump for?
LET US TAKE IT POINT BY POINT:
Roller Coasters: well I think that Universal come out tops here; Duelling Dragons a...
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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 Epcot. Mission S...
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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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Animal Kingdom covers over 500 Acres – so make sure those shoes are comfy! For an insiders look at Disney's Animal Kingdom, check out the "Wild By Design" and "Backstage Safari" tours. Check the tip board on Disc...
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There are several ways to make sure your holiday in Orlando is happy, successful and above all safe. First, make sure you have adequate insurance, if the worst happens and you fall ill or have an accident whilst you are on holiday, it will be...
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If you are going to one of theme parks for the whole day and evening, which is quite possible in the peak season months, then you will be eating at least two meals and several snacks out. . I know a lot of people who stock up on a very large breakfas...
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FastPass is almost always a must here. We often get our FastPasses when we are ready for breakfast or lunch and by the time you finish eating, it's time to ride the Safari. However we were told by one of the guides that the best time to ride is in th...
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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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What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 3
The Marvel Super Hero Island area of Islands of Adventure is amazing and we come to what has to be one of the best if not the best rides in the whole of the theme park, Th...
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Backstage Magic Tour : A rare opportunity to discover the behind the scenes wizardry, imagineering and special effects that ensures the Magic Kingdom® lives up to it’s world famous reputation as “the most magical place on earth”. A unique insi...
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