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How many people visit the parks?

When you see the visitors pouring through the gates of the theme parks in Orlando, do you ever wonder how many visitors each park attracts in a year? Well I certainly have and I made it my business to find out and I would like to share i...
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Universal Studios My Favourite Attractions

I am often asked what my favourite attractions at Universal Studios are and so I thought I would sit down and put pen to paper and list them A favourite attraction would have to be the Blues Brothers every time we visit the Orlando studios I m...
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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

For someone who has a fear of lifts this ride is something that you would never dream to go on. Why would I subject myself to a ride that 13 stories tall and the lifts plunge at varying stages? We have been visiting Florida since the children...
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Typhoon Lagoon in June

This was the first time we had visited our villa in the month of June and although it was wonderful to see so much blossom on the trees and flowers on the plants it was hot and beginning to get humid as the summer advanced. We had only been a...
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Epcot’s Soarin’ over California

Disney Theme Parks just get better and better, have you ever wanted to fly above the clouds and see what it would be like to be a bird? Then this new attraction from Disney is for you. You can find it in The Land in Epcot, so remember to co...
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Unsung Heroes #1

I was unsure as to whether to title this article ‘Hidden Gems’ or “Unsung Heroes”, but as the two businesses I am going to tell you about are on main thoroughfares then to call them “Hidden” seems slightly inappropriate! Our first unexpec...
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Streets of America - Hollywood Studios

When we first used to visit Hollywood Studios this area was known as New York Street as it was meant to be a typical cosmopolitan city. It was renamed the Streets of America in 2004 and is located behind Commissary Lane and toward the Backlot area of...
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Using your Fastpass at Disney World, Orlando, Florida

We love visiting the parks whenever we stay in our beautiful villa in Orlando, but at peak times there will undoubtedly be longer queues at the Disney parks for the most popular rides. Of course, the last thing you want to do when on holiday is waste...
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The Magic of Disney through a Childs Eyes

The Magic of Disney through a Child' s Eyes My first memory of The Magic Kingdom is taking my three year old daughter. The excitement was mesmeric. “Are we there yet? ” We had just parked our car and were heading to the tram to take us...
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Disney’s Boardwalk

Feel like a change from the theme parks? Well why not spend a little time down at Disney’s Boardwalk. Parking is free at the Boardwalk, although you will need to present some form of photo ID to the security guard at the entrance barrier. Alternative...
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Houston We’ve Had a Problem – Apollo 13 Encounters April 2010

It hardly seems possible that 40 years ago the Apollo 13 mission set off on its doomed attempt to land on the moon. It was on April 11th 1970 that Apollo 13 launched with Jim Lovell in command, and Jack Swigert and Fred Haise as command module pilot,...
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Stepping back into your childhood

What is a holiday in Orlando, Florida, really like. Well, it is like stepping back into your childhood. Do not try and fight it and tell yourself you are too sophisticated for Walt Disney World, nobody is. Going back to your carefree childhood, is li...
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Star Tours - Hollywood Studios

With the latest Star Wars release (the Force Awakens) being released in cinemas, Disney are keen to push the Star Wars brand as much as they can (not that they really need to push it all that hard! ). Until the new Star Wars Zone is built at Magic Ki...
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Sea Screamer – The Trip

No sooner had we left the quay than the crew spotted two female dolphins with their young so we spent some thirty minutes circling in the harbour waiting for them all appear. We were rewarded a view of them on a number of occasions. We were told by t...
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Discovery Cove

When I went to America one time, one of the most memorable experiences that I ever had the pleasure to do, was Discovery cove. Discovery cove is a relaxed, tranquil, exotic, paradise. You book your swimming with dolphin encounter in advance s...
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Wet n Wild in Orlando, Florida

Wet ’n Wild was the first water park to open in Orlando and despite both Disney and Seaworld opening water parks Wet’ Wild still stays very busy. There are so many different things to do here. You can start with the Black Hole where y...
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Tower of Terror

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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Busch Gardens - With Top Secret Tip!

One of the best theme parks in Orlando the whole family really enjoyed this day out. However when we go again we are making a change to the day. As it is an hour’s drive away from our villa we would eat on the way back, and not back in Orla...
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Disney Hollywood Studios - Fun Facts

Hollywood Studios home to Disneys biggest building – but which one – read on to find that information and more… • Disney Hollywood Studios, the third theme park opened its doors in April 1989 and cost more than $500 million. It covers 231 acre...
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Christmas at Epcot – You need to book early

If you wish to see Orlando at Christmas you will need to book early as these weeks get booked up way in advance. If you are planning a holiday over or near the Christmas period, do go and see the Walt Disney World, Epcot Theme Park. There t...
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Magic Kingdom Dining Experiences

Character Dining : Once Upon A Time Breakfast (Cinderella’s Royal Table) : There can be no better way to start your Disney day than being greeted by Cinderella in the glorious dining room of her magical castle, to enjoy a pr...
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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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Harmoney Barber Shop – Magic Kingdom

Not many people know that there is a real barber shop in Magic Kingdom but it is well worth a visit. Located near the Emporium gift shop with a signature candy-striped pole outside it is like barber shops used to be in bygone days. We went...
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Diagon Alley at Harry Potter

We all knew that something big was about to happen to the Harry Potter park but what was it? We have been speculating for a year or so, ever since they announced the closure of Jaws. Had to have something to do with Potter, didn' t it? ...
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Riding Sheikra - Busch Gardens

The sun is shining and we are enjoying another barmy Floridian Day, heading west down Interstate 4 towards Tampa. The kids are looking forward to a day at Busch Gardens and their favorite roller coaster Sheikra. Since they have been tall enough to ri...
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