I have some tips for which is the best Theme Show to visit and the reasons why I think this is the best show that Orlando has to offer. Firstly I would say that they all shows in Orlando offer good value for money but its a question of ...
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While you are enjoying staying in your lovely Florida home you are sure to visit a Publix for those essential supplies.
Publix are all nice supermarkets that are well laid out with a clean, fresh feel. They have everything you may nee...
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Old Town is located at mile marker 9 on Highway 192 If you are like all our family (motor mad) you will certainly enjoy a night at old town . there are various evenings going on at old Town. Thursday evening has a themed night of all m...
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The Grand Floridian hosts a character breakfast each morning in their Park Fayre restaurant featuring our favourite characters Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and EEyore. Also there wereMary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter. It is a bit...
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Soarin’ at Epcot is a wonderful experience. It is perfect for everyone over the height of 40 inches. It is gentle but not dull, and each time you try it you will notice something that you didn’t see the first time. It is in the Land section of...
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Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Animal Kingdom was originally called the Conservation Station. It is made up of several areas that are focused on the environment, conservation and animal care. The only way to reach Rafiki's Planet Watch is to take t...
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I have just and i mean just celebrated my 50th birthday, we had already booked flights last year to go to Florida in January, to get some lovely sun as we know that just after xmas its dull gloomy cold and usually raining at home. I had decided to go...
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Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular parks in Florida. The Magic of Disney is one of the main attractions why many people come back year after year to see Mickey and his friends. Disney offer many opportunities to see Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goof...
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We were introduced to Longhorns Steakhouse on our first visit to Florida several years ago. We now make sure that we pay at least one visit to this excellent eaterie each time we visit our villa. If you like steak – you will be in heaven. I h...
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If you enjoy walking during your holiday and especially if you enjoy walking in the Old Floridan areas then this article will be right up your street!
One area I would like to recommend to you is Flat Island Preserve (The Daubermile Trail...
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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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If there is one single feature that tempts children and adults alike to Florida, it is the astounding quality and sheer number of its theme parks. Once these were all provided by Disney, but now three main players compete for the tourist dollar an...
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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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Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is located in Sanford on North West Highway. This will be about an hour from your holiday villa in The Parks area. This zoo has been in existence in one form or another since 1923 and it started with ...
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Few of us who have visited Disney’s Magic Kingdom will have missed one of their oldest and most popular attractions, the Haunted Mansion. You cannot fail to notice this Gothic gem, surrounded by wrought iron fences, and with those spooky tombstones. ...
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Antarctica – The World of the Penguins
Antarctica is Seaworld’s newest attraction. You will enter an area surrounded by high cliffs of “ice” and then enter the penguin enclosure itself. The ride to see the penguins is a on either a hig...
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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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Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket – Universal Studios
The waiting time for Rockit coaster was sixty minutes. That was the first excuse not to ride that a few of our party used! A couple of those remaining chickened out when they saw the vertical d...
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The Plaza Pavilion : Offering a spectacular choice of fresh baked pizzas, chicken strips, salads and huge sandwiches, it’s enough to send your taste buds into orbit ! The Pinocchio Village Haus : Explore this magical corner ...
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Perhaps the Best Shows in Universal Islands of Adventure
Someone asked me the other day if you had to choose very best ride in universal islands of adventure what would it be, hmmmm I thought not as easy as you might think to choose a favour...
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Animal Encounters : Habitat Habit! : Once you commence this trek, you are taking the first important steps to learning how humans and the way we live our lives can effect the delicate balance of nature, not only thr...
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As the girls have got older they have become less interested in the Magic Kingdom (although a visit is always necessary) and more interested in Hollywood Studios. When we visited our villa last March they were only staying for eight days so only one ...
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EPCOT was opened in 1st Oct 1982. This park is divided into two sections, Future World and World Showcase. This offers visitors a look into technology. It presents a vision of tomorrow’s world - today and to celebrate the cultures of the World’s nati...
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Historic Bok Sanctuary located just off US27 at Lake Wales is well worth a visit at any time of year. There are a number of separate areas of interest here, not least the Carillon Bell Tower and the Pinewood Estate but for the purpose of this article...
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During the time of the Seminole Wars, the United States Army built Fort Gatlin on what would eventually become Orlando.
This was in 1838 and its position was somewhat south of Orlando City.
A family called Jernigan moved into ...
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