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Men in Black at Universal Studios

Or to give it it’s full title “Men in Black – Alien attack” is located in the World Expo Area of Universal Studios which is a great blend of futuristic and retro – it is categorised as an interactive thrill ride and has a height requirement of 42’ - ...
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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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Epcot's Miniature Railway Train Garden

Disney put on certain events at quieter times of the year to attract more guests to EPCOT. The major two are the Food and Wine Festival in the fall and the Garden Festival in the spring. While many of the popular things do appear for many years they ...
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Making the Most of Disneys Fast Pass

Disney realised that time management to get around the parks was vital to helping guests see as much as they could during their visit and the Fast Pass system seems to be the answer. The computerised virtual queuing system allows guests t...
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Our favourite places to eat in Orlando area

Our favourite places to eat in Orlando area When you visit Florida for the first time it can be very daunting trying to choose a place to eat, with so many restaurants everywhere you look and lots of unfamiliar chain restaurants (for us Br...
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Rules when visiting Florida

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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How many people visit the parks?

When you see the visitors pouring through the gates of the theme parks in Orlando, do you ever wonder how many visitors each park attracts in a year? Well I certainly have and I made it my business to find out and I would like to share i...
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Walt Disney World – Tips - Magic Kingdom

Did you know that you can get a haircut at Magic Kingdom? Visit the Harmony Barber Shop located beside the Car Barn on Main Street. On the Buzz Lightyear ride, aim for the little 'Z's,' they have the most points. And try to hit ...
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Mission Space

Epcot’s newest attraction is, of course, Mission Space, an amazing simulator ride that really makes you feel as if you are taking off into space. I am not a ‘natural’ where scary rides are concerned, but this one is absolutely unmissable. Yo...
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Italy Pavilion - Epcot

The city of Venice was the original inspiration for the Italian Pavilion. The shops and architecture are really the featured attractions in this Pavilion. The architecture is a reproduction of the Doges Palace in Venice. As it was impossible ...
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Magic Kingdom - Live Shows, Parades and Fireworks

Cinderella’s Surprise Celebration : Performed daily on the forecourt stage right in front of Cinderella Castle, this vibrant and colourful spectacular features over 20 of your favourite Disney characters, and a fabulous supporting cast of d...
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Mitsukoshi Restaurant – Epcot

I must admit to liking my food and enjoy trying new culinary dishes from around the world be they hot and spicy, different textures or simply cooked by a different method. Unfortunately the same can’t be said of my wife. Her stomach, to s...
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Rafiki's Planet Watch

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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Escapeology Orlando (escape room)

Are you looking for something different to do when you are in Orlando? If you like a good challenge then this is the place for you. The concept is to “escape” from a room within 60 minutes. You need to figure out how to open safes, look for keys and ...
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Orlando for adults without children

This article is a follow up to the articles I wrote ' The Conversion of a Florida Holiday Sceptic ' parts one and two. The article was written by the aforementioned sceptics Sue and Paul and has been submitted for publication with the...
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Universal IOA Part Two

After you have visited “Marvel Super Hero Island” and “Toon Lagoon” you reach “Jurassic Park”, a land filled with dinosaurs and adventure! Here you will find the excellent “Jurassic Park Discovery Centre” which is full of absorbing experiments , game...
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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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Scotland in the food festival.

There is good news at Epcot for the Brits and even better for the Scots. For the first time ever this year, Scotland have been added to the exhibitors at The Food and Wine Festival. There will be a lot of Scottish whisky offered (of c...
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The Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Hat in Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventures is great fun for old and young alike. On this ride you sit on your brightly coloured, six passenger ‘couch’ and are transported through the pages of one of the most famous children’s books ...
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It’s a Small World at the Magic Kingdom

It’s a small world after all, it’s a small world after all, it’s a small world after all it’s a small, small world. This is the haunting tune to one of the most popular rides for Disney’s youngest guests and their parents/carers. Originally b...
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What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 3

What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 3 The Marvel Super Hero Island area of Islands of Adventure is amazing and we come to what has to be one of the best if not the best rides in the whole of the theme park, Th...
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‘Must do’s’ at Animal Kingdom

As villa owners our guests often ask us what are the ‘must do’ attractions at each of the parks. Obviously this does depend on the age and make up of your party however these are our ‘must do’ rides and attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ...
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Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

If you fancy a meal with a difference and an atmosphere to really enjoy be sure to visit Raglan Road Pub and Restaurant in Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney. We first found it when we visited Cooke' s of Dublin which is a counter service locatio...
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Dining Experiences

Character Dining : Restaurantosaurus – Character Dining When we’re talking dinosaurs, we are talking huge, and that is certainly what you’ll get at the Breakfastosaurus “all you care to eat” character dining buffet....
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Magic Kingdom holiday Parade and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party

Magic Kingdom holiday Parade and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party The Christmas holiday celebrations are special, even more so when you are lucky enough to spend them at Disney world in Florida! We love Christmas and...
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