Orlando Guide - Miscellaneous - Page 1My favourite things to do in Orlando
My favourite things to do in OrlandoI have been going to Orlando on and off for 30 years now and since buying a villa there seven years ago, I have been going at least once every year. I love everything about Orlando as I would be bored to...
Viewed 120 times since 8 July 2010. Robert Ripley.
If you have visited Florida, it is likely that you have visited a Ripleys Believe It Or Not Museum. These are located in Orlando, St Augustine, Newport, Key West and Panama Bay. The Ripley behind this attractions name was one Robert Leroy...
Viewed 112 times since 12 April 2010. Florida Wildlife
If you have been to Orlando more than once you may feel like doing something completely different from visiting all the theme parks. Are you interested in wildlife? If so, Florida has an abundance of exotic wildlife much of which you will be...
Viewed 210 times since 17 June 2009. Florida for us in March 2009
Florida as usual never fails to surprise and delight us in its changes and new acquisitions. On our ‘treasure hunt’ this year we found new shopping malls, restaurants and more delights in Downtown Disney. We are based just off...
Viewed 214 times since 14 May 2009. DownTown Kissimmee
When you find that you have a Friday or Saturday evening available and you feel you need a break from the World of Disney, take a journey back in time and visit Downtown Kissimmee to watch the vintage and custom car parade and enjoy the many other...
Viewed 454 times since 1 September 2008. A day at the Lightning
Of the thousands of activities available to the Floridian holiday-maker, few offer the same experience as that of the National Hockey League. Tucked away in the heart of metropolitan Tampa lies the St Petes Times Forum, home of the Tampa Bay...
Viewed 376 times since 1 September 2008. Just Like the Locals!!
After visiting Florida a couple of times a year for several years it soon becomes apparent that the “native” Floridians have various customs which separate them from us as visitors. One item is their attachment to mobile phones (or cellphones in...
Viewed 436 times since 1 September 2008. The “Real” Old Town in Kissimmee
Many visitors will no doubt have sampled the many delights of “Old Town” Kissimmee, the amusement, shopping and dining area, which can be found on the 192 near mile marker 9. This charming area is themed to resemble “Old Town America” and is a great...
Viewed 475 times since 1 September 2008. Christmas Memories 2
A Thousand and some LightsReturning after dark to sample the delights of “The Park by Night” was a wonderful time. This visit we took the ferry over the lake to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. It was the best way to go as from the...
Viewed 392 times since 1 September 2008. Christmas Memories.
First ImpressionsA year ago today we made the trip to Florida for our first Floridian Christmas. The family was split up as we could not all get seats on the same flight. Both flights were to arrive at Orlando International Airport...
Viewed 398 times since 1 September 2008. Security & Child Safety
When you think of Florida you think of happy times, magical memories, great thrill rides and what to do next. You hardly ever think of the usual precautions you may take when travelling in Europe for instance. However, unfortunately in...
Viewed 414 times since 1 September 2008. Refuelling your vehicle
Getting fuel in the US is different to the UK and can be quite fraught. Firstly petrol is referred to as gas. One good thing, it is almost impossible to accidentally fuel with diesel as they rarely have it on gas pumps, it is usually separate and...
Viewed 356 times since 1 September 2008. A New Event at Old Town, Kissimmee
A new attraction at Old Town, Kissimmee. What a great evening out, until December 2007, Thursday night is now Bike night down at Old Town, located along the 192 East of Disney. You will also find Free parking and Free admission to this evening of...
Viewed 419 times since 1 September 2008. Entertainment and shopping in Orlando.
Thought it would be useful to share our thoughts on things to do/see whilst in Orlando, we have excluded the main theme parks, as a million words have already ben written about these. Kennedy spacecenter. Don't go home without giving Kennedy...
Viewed 354 times since 1 September 2008. Fantasy of Flight
Aviation nowadays is taken for granted, most of us have, at one time or another, stepped into an aircraft, sat in a ‘comfy’ seat, watched a movie or two then stepped off at your location. All this probably without a thought for the pioneers of those...
Viewed 374 times since 1 September 2008. T Minus 10
I don’t know about you but ever since I was a small child I have always watched the launches from Cape Canaveral and vowed one day to be there to witness the raw power and the spectacle for myself. I used to be green as a Martian with envy...
Viewed 346 times since 1 September 2008. DO NOT join a guaranteed rental scheme!
In this article I shall try and warn any owners away from joining a guaranteed rental scheme. Like most people when they first make a villa purchase this sounds like a great idea and getting those 25 weeks a year is “easy”. Firstly...
Viewed 363 times since 1 September 2008. Basketball at the Amway Arena
Following our most enjoyable and entertaining evening watching Orlando Magic play Philadelphia 76ers during our last Florida holiday, we decided to repeat the experience during this year’s holiday. The Amway Arena is quite easy to find,...
Viewed 356 times since 1 September 2008. Ospreys in Florida
If you have ever peered through a powerful telescope at a solitary osprey sitting far away on its nest in Scotland or the Lake District, you will know what thrilling birds they are – and how difficult they are to see in the UK. Welcome to...
Viewed 423 times since 1 September 2008. Aquatica
Planned for 2008!Aquatica a whimsical one of a kind water park is currently under construction by SeaWorld. Due to open in March 2008, this is set to be an awesome experience for all age groups. Located on International Drive across...
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