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Aquatica..........a history.

Aquatica is the sister park to Seaworld and was conceived during the time that The Busch Corporationowned this park. The first we heard of this exciting new water park was in 2006 when the first details were revealed to the public. ...
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MGM becomes Hollywood Studios

Disneyworld Orlando, Florida’s Hollywood Studios opened on May 1st 1989 and stretches across 135 acres. Much of it is devoted to television and movie production, and this park has seen many attractions come and go, including the ‘Backlot Tour, ’ with...
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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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The Demise of ‘Jaws’ at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida

The last time we visited Universal Studios in Orlando the classic attraction, ‘Jaws’ was still up and running. Of course, we made sure we had a final ride on this old timer, which, admittedly had got rather past its sell-by date. We joine...
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Pleasure Island ~ Down Town Disney

Pleasure Island is Disney’s very own night time entertainment complex, which is built on a small island, only accessible via two entrance bridges, to the west of the Down Town Disney area. A popular venue for all ages, but especially t...
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Test Track

Test Track at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT is an awesome ride and definitely recommended. Replacing the World of Motion, the attraction was scheduled to open in May 1997, and then again in August 1998, but the complexity of the computer systems ...
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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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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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The State Nicknames Part 16 – New York

Next time you are in Florida, take a look at the state license plates on cars. They are fascinating, and each one highlights aspects of the states which are important from a historical, political, geographical or economic perspective. New...
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Going with the Flow – Lazy Rivers Part 2 Typhoon Lagoon

Lazy Rivers Part 2 Typhoon Lagoon. Being a total wimp as far as water slides and chutes go, I have become somewhat of an expert at lazy rivers. My children can’t wait to slide down near vertical tubes or along crazy flumes at the water parks,...
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Sea Screamer – getting there and parking

On our last trip to Florida we went to Clearwater for a dolphin spotting trip on the Sea Screamer, something we had been promising ourselves for a long time. We had been staying down at Manosota Beach for a few days so instead of returning di...
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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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The American Adventure - Epcot

When you enter World Showcase from Future World, The American Adventure is directly across the Lagoon. It is the centre -most pavilion in the World Showcase and is flanked by Italy on the east and Japan on the west. If our group splits up we ...
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Best Steaks in Orlando

Well this is a bit of an offbeat topic for a Florida guide but it is a question I get asked quite a lot by potential visitors to our Vacation home in Orlando Florida First I will say that I am not a steak expert in any way I am not a butcher...
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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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Fantasy of Flight Day Trip

The attraction called Fantasy of Flight is just what it says and a dream outing for all those interested in flying. This museum is the brain child of the exotically named Kermit Weeks and he claims he has the largest collection of vintage air...
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Walt Disney World – Tips - Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom covers over 500 Acres – so make sure those shoes are comfy! For an insiders look at Disney's Animal Kingdom, check out the "Wild By Design" and "Backstage Safari" tours. Check the tip board on Disc...
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Fast Food Outlets at Magic Kingdom

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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Understated Seaworld

With so many World beating parks to visit, trying to visit all of them can be a challenge in the short time you are in Florida. With most people wanting to visit Disney and Universal, often some other parks can be forgotten or not visited. One of the...
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Park Hopping Part 2

Park Hopping Part 2 Our plan for today' s park hopping day was to visit Epcot, Disney' s Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom, we weren' t sure how much we would achieve as it was early June and half term for UK schools so there was...
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Mamas Greek Cuisine in Florida (yes, really!)

Are you planning to visit Tarpon Springs during your Florida holiday ? If the answer is yes, then I can recommend eating at ' Mamas Greek Cuisine' The ' Mama' from the restaurants name was born in Greece but came to Tarpon Springs in 1961. Na...
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Rhino Rally – Busch Gardens

My family and I went out for the day to Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay. We had never been before and wanted to do a ride after eating – but not a rollercoaster on a full stomach! We headed for a ride called Rhino Rally which is located in Nairobi. We did...
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The Journey into Imagination Pavilion - Epcot

This Pavilion, which is sponsored by Kodak, has been a part of Epcot since it originally opened and I can remember going to it with my family for the first time in the late 1980s. I find over the years it has probably changed more than any o...
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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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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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