Arriving at Seaworld
We find Seaworld to be one of the most relaxing Parks to visit everyone seems to be strolling around and apart from the end of the day it never gets mega crowded.
We usually buy our tickets before we visit my parents who go regularly...
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A special Ride - Rip Ride Rickit at Universal Studios
One of Universal’s newest and badest rides (Rip Ride Rockit) was completed in the summer of 2009. The ride and the famous first drop now stand well above the famous Universal Studios entrance as one of the main stand out sights when you first walk...
Viewed 23 times since 16 February 2013.
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The Tower of Terror
The first time I decided to ride Tower of Terror I was with my two children. My daughter and I reached the lift doors and chickened out. Feeling highly embarrassed we were escorted to the shop, where we waited for my son to return from the Twilight...
Viewed 22 times since 25 January 2013.
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New Baby Mandrill at Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is one of my favourite parks, so it is always interesting to hear of the birth of new babies. In June of 2011, a new male baby mandrill was born to a first time mother, Kelley, after six and a half months of waiting.
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Viewed 13 times since 18 January 2013.
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Secrets of Expedition Everest, Animal Kingdom
You know, the way Disney is designed is pretty incredible, but some things are so subtle that you might even miss them. Take Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom, for instance. I bet you have walked along the shores of Discovery River, with Everest...
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Easter at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida.
Easter is probably the most popular time to visit Orlando, as the weather is warming up and there is low humidity, making it ideal weather for long days at the parks. Not only that but the parks are a riot of colour as the flowers and plants come...
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New Baby White Rhino at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
There was cause for celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in May, 2012, when Kendi, a 13 year old white rhino, gave birth to her fourth calf, after a 16 month pregnancy. The birth of a live rhino baby is a very significant event as the species very...
Viewed 14 times since 13 January 2013.
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What is the Disney Dream Like?
If you have children, and time to fit in a Disney cruise during your Orlando stay in a wonderful villa, then the Disney Dream could be just up your street. Disney already has two ships sailing out of Port Canaveral on the Atlantic coast, about an...
Viewed 48 times since 11 January 2013.
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The Demise of ‘Jaws’ at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
The last time we visited Universal Studios in Orlando the classic attraction, ‘Jaws’ was still up and running. Of course, we made sure we had a final ride on this old timer, which, admittedly had got rather past its sell-by date.
We...
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THE MAGIC OF CINDERELLA’S CASTLE
Surely the most magical part of Disney has to be Cinderella’s castle? How many of us as children dreamed of castles, and princesses, princes and fairy godmothers, witches and dragons? I am sure that, like me, you cannot have failed to have been...
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What’s so great about Universal Studios Part 2
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. ...
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What’s so great about Universal Studios Part 3
One show I always make plans to see on every visit to Universal Studios in Florida is the blues Brothers, it is based on the classic file from the early 80’s the blues brothers. I don’t know if it’s something to do with the fact that I had just left...
Viewed 183 times since 24 December 2012.
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Review of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Review of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
This ride is situated in Hogwart’s Castle, which is at the far end of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter within the Universal Islands of Adventure theme park.
You enter through...
Viewed 278 times since 24 December 2012.
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Review of Aquatica – Seaworld’s water park
Review of Aquatica – Seaworld’s water park
Whilst me, my sister, my Nanna and my mum were in Orlando America one of our theme park choices was Aquatica. Aquatica is just around the corner from Sea World. First we parked the car, it cost...
Viewed 268 times since 24 December 2012.
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What’s so great about Universal Studios? Part 1
What’s so great about Universal Studios?
Previously I have written a number of articles all relating to how wonderful the Disney parks are in Florida and I thought it was about time I wrote a little about the Universal studios theme...
Viewed 191 times since 23 December 2012.
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New York
On our latest trip to Florida we continued our quest to see more of the USA and decided on a couple of nights in New York. The flight was just under two hours and we made our way by taxi to The Hudson Hotel which we had found on line. The hotel was...
Viewed 192 times since 18 December 2012.
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Rules when visiting Florida
There are many rules and regulations in Florida that are ready to catch out the first time tourist. It is as well to know about these or you could at best get a ticking off from a local sheriff or at worst get yourself arrested.
One of...
Viewed 401 times since 6 December 2012.
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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...
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Our favourite places to eat in Orlando area
Our favourite places to eat in Orlando area
When you visit Florida for the first time it can be very daunting trying to choose a place to eat, with so many restaurants everywhere you look and lots of unfamiliar chain restaurants (for us...
Viewed 303 times since 27 November 2012.
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Tasty Treats of Orlando - Part 1
One thing not often mentioned about Orlando is its proliferation of tasty treats. I have wasted a good amount of time sampling these – all in the name of research of course!
At the edge of Celebration and in the Florida Mall (and...
Viewed 196 times since 19 November 2012.
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Tasty Treats of Orlando - Part 2
More tasty treats in Orlando are:
Funnell cake, which is served mainly in the parks. This is a batter which is coiled in a circle and deep fried then coated with icing sugar. Best eaten hot as it is very greasy but rather like eating a...
Viewed 187 times since 19 November 2012.
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Under the Sea Ride
Under the Sea is the Magic Kingdom’s newest ride in Fantasy Land and offers a view of the life led under the sea by Ariel, the little mermaid.
The area which features the Under the Sea ride is typical Disney magic. There are rocks,...
Viewed 212 times since 17 November 2012.
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Beauty and The Beast
The Magic Kingdom at Disney World is undergoing a make-over to update the park. They have started in the Fantasy Land and will not be complete until 2014. However some new parts are already open and one of the newest is a special area featuring the...
Viewed 213 times since 17 November 2012.
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Preparing to pack on a rainy Afternoon
A great way to spend a rainy afternoon in the sunshine state.
If like me you usually leave your packing to the last day, I found on a recent trip where we had a rainy afternoon my time would be best spent removing all those labels from...
Viewed 382 times since 18 October 2012.
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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
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