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A Few Do’s And Don’t’s On Your Trip To Florida

It may be obvious but there are lot things you can and can not take or do in Florida. First of all we all now know the restrictions for security of things you can not take onto the aeroplane but not every one is aware of the restrictions that you can...
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Hidden Mickey's at Disney World Florida

The next time you're standing in line for a ride at The Magic Kingdom look at the walls. Check out the sculptures. Survey the landscaping and then look closer. You might just see three circles - two small, one large. Doesn’t that look a mouse head...
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Magic Kingdom

We decided to give this event a try last year after reading about it on the Disney website (we hadn't found this forum at that point) We really didn't know what to expect other than maybe the park would be a little quieter since it is a separately...
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Visit Daytona Beach

Extending South from Ormond Beach is the lively and boisterous Daytona Beach. As many as 200, 000 students descend on the beach for Spring Break. They pour in in their thousands from all over US and Daytona Beach is was of the most sought after desti...
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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. Mandri...
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Boggy Creek Airboat Rides

Boggy Creek has a large campground and we went to the two Airboat ride locations on their vast property. This was the Southport location at the end of Southport Rd. You travel onto Poinciana Blvd off 192 and keep going for about 18 miles. When...
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Boggy Creek Airboat Ride

We had all seen the photographs and TV programmes of the airboats whisking their way through the Florida wetlands and so we decided that this was a ‘must do’ on our next trip to Orlando. We did a little bit of internet research first and found that t...
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Our 4th July Celebrations. Pt 4

By this time we had resigned ourselves to being inside the restaurant when the fireworks display began, but in the hope that we get seated early and have finished our meal, we arrived at the restaurant some 10 - 15 minutes before our scheduled time. ...
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Our Evening Visit to Bubba Gump

On our last visit to Universal Studios as we got off the walk way at the start of the paths to Universal and Islands of Adventure we passed the Bubba Gump restaurant we took a vote and unanimously decided this is where we were to eat that night. b...
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United Kingdom Pavilion – Epcot

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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Busch Gardens - Near Tampa Florida

Busch Gardens is located on the West Coast of Florida and is around a 1 hour drive from the short term rental villas in Davenport and Clearmont, getting to Busch Gardens could not be easier. Drive straight down the Interstate 4 and then pick up the s...
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Hollywood Studios - Night Time Entertainment

Fantasmic! There can be no better way to end your exciting day at Disney MGM Studios than by witnessing their truly spectacular and thrilling night time show Fantasmic! This astounding epic of fireworks, lasers, stunning animation,...
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The Candlelight Processional at Epcot Center

We had the wonderful opportunity of experiencing this very special Christmas program at Epcot Center last year. This Disney tradition has been a part of the special ”Holidays Around the World” celebration for 35 years. The Candlelight Process...
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Epcot

Whatever your age there is something to interest you at Epcot. I will give you just a taster of what to expect and leave you find out the rest when you visit yourself. Your are greeted by Spaceship Earth, a very large silver ball which contai...
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Packing for your holiday!

I want to talk about packing for your vacation. You have got your flights, bought your theme park tickets, booked your villa and finally there are only days to go before you depart. Now this sounds obvious, but make a list. Think of what ...
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Bush Gardens Ride Accessibility Programme

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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Visiting Disney with Senior relatives

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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But I Don't Like Theme Parks

“But I don’t like theme parks”, said sister-in-law. Brother-in-law said, “been there once, seen it all”. These are the responses we got when we offered our families a special rate if they wanted to go to our recently purchased Florida villa. W...
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Halloween… for teenagers and adults

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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Hollywood Boulevard - Hollywood Studios

As you enter Disney Hollywood Studio through the turnstiles onto the main street you are in Hollywood Boulevard where you will see lots of neon and chrome, art deco and modern architecture. Here you will find an assortment of “Streetsmosphere...
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Applebees A great place to eat.

“Applebee' s” a lovely place to eat. During a recent trip to our villa we decided to eat at Applebee' s. We had never been before but it had been recommended by some friends as being a nice relaxing place with a good atmosphere that served gr...
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Epcot World Showcase - United Kingdom

It may be my imagination, being British, but the United Kingdom Pavilion always seems to be one of the busiest areas of the Epcot World Showcase. We haven' t lived in the UK for over 20 years so for us personally, it' s great to be able to take a tri...
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Sammy Duvals Watersport Centre

We had been going to Florida for many years before friends recommended a visit to Sammy Duvall’s Watersport Centre. On a sunny day this comes as a welcome relief from the Parks and it is open every day of the year. Sammy Duvall’s is situated ...
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Magic Kingdom Character Meet and Greet Locations

Fantasyland Ariel’s Grotto : A magical journey for the young at heart that takes you “under the sea” to visit Ariel and her aquatic friends, in a colourful and vibrant seascape grotto. A chance to meet everyone’s favourite ...
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The Earl of Sandwich

Taking a central position in the Marketplace area of Downtown Disney lies one of the best snack options on property: The Earl Of Sandwich. Like its spiritual relatives such as Kona Café (The Polynesian), The Royal Anandapur Tea Company (Animal Kingdo...
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