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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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Starting my walk though the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

As you walk under a cement archway, you can see a small village with buildings nearly identical to one another. Pointy roofs, snow on top - obviously not real snow as the Florida heat would melt it - and clever stone work. These are the shops and res...
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What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 1

What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 1 Previously I have written a number of articles all relating to how wonderful the Disney parks are ion Florida and I thought it was about time I wrote a more about the Univ...
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The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Whilst it may be cliched and not quite true to say that every little girl dreams of being coming to Disney princess for many it really is a thrill. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique provides this unique opportunity to become just such a pr...
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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 b...
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Our 4th July Celebrations. Pt 2

As we approached Celebration via the I4 and World Drive, the roads were unusually quiet. With the excision of one notice, advertising the free park and ride from Celebration Place, there was nothing to indicate that the town would be busy or parking ...
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Vista del Lago - A Great Location

When searching for a home that we could spend 6 months a year, one of the main priorities, as every home owner is aware, was the location. We knew that the west US-192 around the Formosa Gardens area at mile marker 4 ticked off most, if not all the r...
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Thrill Rides at The Magic Kingdom

If you thought The Magic Kingdom was only for the little ones, then think again; apart from the now world famous Pirates of the Caribbean, made so by the success of the three movies starring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, there are several thri...
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What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 7

Here is Part seven of my Islands of Adventure Articles and I am going to start with the Harry Potter and the forbidden Journey as this is without doubt the most popular ride in the whole of the Universal theme parks due to the popularity of the Harry...
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Downtown Disney shopping experience - Marketplace

Downtown Disney is not to be missed on a trip to Florida. Even if you don’t go to the parks then you can get all your Disney souvenirs from the wide range of Disney shops to keep you and the family amused for hours. One of my favourites is the...
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Animal Kingdom - What's New

Animal Kingdom is one of the newest, comparatively, of the Disney theme parks within Walt Disney World and is about to undergo a massive change with a new Avatar based land. Construction of the new “Pandora: The World of Avatar” land ...
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Dining at the Mall at Millenia

If you spend the day at the Mall at Millenia you will be able to enjoy some wonderful food. On the top floor is the Orangerie. This is a food court with all the cafes and food outlets centred round a seating and table area and a soft floored playing ...
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Falcons Fury Ride at Busch Gardens.

Busch Gardens is a lovely family friendly theme park which is situated 8 miles north east of Tampa and around an hour from your theme park area villa or vacation rental home. It has a fantastic mix of what all the other theme parks have to of...
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Boggy Creek

For a thrilling adventure that is a little different to the usual parks in Orlando why not try Boggy creek airboat rides. Easily reached from anywhere around the Orlando areas, if you travel down the US192 east to Poinciana blvd between marke...
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Animal Kingdom Part One

If you like animals, are interested in conservation and yet also like the Disney thrill rides then Animal Kingdom is the ideal place to go. Originally opened in 1998 Disney’s fourth park now comprises of six different areas, Africa, Asia, Camp Minnie...
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Rides and Shows at Animal Kingdom

AFRICA The biggest attraction in this area is The Kilimanjaro Safari. It is taken in a safari vehicle which drives you slowly through the jungle to see all the wild animals in their natural habit...
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What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 2

What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 2 After you adrenaline fuelled ride on the incredible hulk roller coaster you enter “Marvel Super Hero Island”. Now both my two lads were big fans and the Marvel comics and ...
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Florida Caverns State Park

As Florida has over 160 state parks covering some 700, 000 acres you are never very far away from one of the states areas of natural beauty and while the majority of visitors will probably base themselves in the Orlando area there are some who will w...
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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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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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Ted’s Montana Grill

Ever fancied trying something different…. like a bison burger? Well visiting the States quite often we have grown to enjoy eating at Ted’s Montana Grill where you can try a bison burger! There are now a few of these in Florida and the group is expand...
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Character Breakfast at Chef Mickey’s

Located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort this is a really fabulous way to get lots of photos of your family with the characters without having to stand in line. We tried it out for the first time this Easter, our party was made up of four ad...
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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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Family Magic Tour – 2 hours of Heaven! (Magic Kingdom)

Not having too much knowledge about this tour at the Magic Kingdom we didn’t know what to expect but did know it was about 2 hours long and you met a character at the end, so we booked it about 7 days in advance. We turned up about 10 minu...
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Disney Pirate and Princess Party

Most trips to Orlando will include a visit to Disney’s Magic Kingdom. It is the theme park where dreams are made and the most famous of all Disney parks. As seasoned travellers to Florida we have visited Magic Kingdom many times and although it is al...
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