Seamore and Clyde Take Pirate Island
This is a good show for all the family. It features two sea lions, a huge walrus and a couple of cheeky otters. They are trying to find hidden treasure and the actors interact with the animals to pu...
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If you take an hour’s drive along the 192 to the Space Coast you will arrive at Melbourne. As this is probably the nearest beach area to Orlando visitors often drive here for a day at the beach but there is more to do in Melbourne than sunbathe.
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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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Lazy Rivers Part 1 Aquatica I consider myself to be rather an expert on lazy rivers in Orlando. This is mainly because I am such a wimp that this is one of the only things I am brave enough to experience at the wonderful water parks in Orlando...
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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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The parks offer many options for Halloween. If you are looking for something a little ‘scary’ check out Halloween at Universal Studio’s Horror Nights. This is definitely for older children/teenagers and adults – not for the faint hearted. In fact loo...
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Disney is generally thought of as the ultimate vacation for families and children. But what if you don’t want to leave your “other children” at home? Leave it to Disney to think of everything, including the best and most caring way to accommodate ...
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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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Old Town Kissimmee is great for an evenings entertainment. It is easy to find as it is along the US192. If you plan to go either on a Wednesday , Friday or Saturday nights there is the added extra of seeing the old Classic cars or Harley Davidson ...
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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 th...
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In all the years we’ve been coming to the Orlando area, we had never gone to a dinner show. On this last trip, after researching the various options, we chose the Pirates Dinner Adventure. Ever since the release of the Pirates of the Caribbean films,...
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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 ...
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Why not try a different thrill ride, Boggy Creek airboat rides are at Boggy creek you get there by going down hyway192 into Saint Cloud the airboat rides are sign posted from there and are easy to find. You can pre purchase tickets fr...
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My brother is a bit of a train enthusiast, so a couple of years ago I took him on this tour at Magic Kingdom as a birthday present. It takes place every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and you have to be at the Magic Kingdom turnstiles...
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The Orlando Museum of Art is located in North Mills Avenue in Orlando. This will be roughly about an hours drive from your vacation villa.
This museum has been up and running for around 90 years and the richness and depth of the exhibits ...
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All Disney parks now operate a FastPass system which is FREE OF
CHARGE to use and we highly recommend taking advantage of this.
The more popular attractions have the FastPass option and you will
find a list of thes...
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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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If the adults and teenagers in you party want to enjoy a good evening’s entertainment a visit to Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner show will provide this. We also took a quite a mature 10 year old who also enjoyed it. Sleuths is situated in the Goodi...
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Seaworld has taken on board the most ambitious entertainment project in its 41 year history. The new production is called ‘Believe’ and it showcases SeaWorld’s spectacular killer whales with awe inspiring choreography. The three story set and panoram...
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Have you been to Legoland yet? Not the one in Surrey, but Legoland Florida. This is situated where Cypress Gardens used to be and an easy drive from your vacation villa.
During the year they hold many special events and you might like ...
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A guest recently emailed me and asked me “will
teenagers enjoy Disney?” Of
course! And decided to send a quick insight into some rides for her son
and daughter
Disney is great fun when you are young as the sight of Mickey is thrill enou...
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For all you budding time travellers, this will suit you down to the ground. First ride is Stitch’s Great Escape, if you’ve visited Walt Disney World in the past, you may remember this attraction as the Extraterrestrial Alien Encounter, now re...
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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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When a Reporter for a Local Polk newspaper was attending a meeting of the school board -he noticed an item on the agenda that caused him concern. The old Homeland school was to be disposed of as it was no longer needed as a functioning school.
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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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