Orlando Guide - Miscellaneous - Page 5
Different Things To Do
If you want a few hours of fun but don’t want to spend a fortune why not try miniature golf (Known as Crazy Golf to us Brit’s). There are loads to choose from but one of our favourites is Congo River Miniature Golf on H192. There are two courses b...
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Driving USA
When you arrive in Florida for the first time, the prospect of driving in a foreign country can be really daunting. Don’t Panic. Once you’ve got used to it, the open roads, comfortable and easy to drive cars, and holiday vibe make driving the fun ...
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Thrillseekers Guide To Florida’s Theme Parks
If you love white knuckle rides and experiences that will leave you breathless and amazed, then this is our pick of the bunch for the must do rides when you’re in Florida. We’re Florida veterans now, so we’ve tried pretty much everything th...
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Celebration, A Disney Town
Years ago when we first started going to Florida we heard about this Disney built community called Celebration. It was designed and promoted as an old style small American town and was to have the community feel of a friendly and neighbourly place...
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Come Fly With Me!
Ever fancied seeing Disney’s Theme Parks from a different angle? If this sounds like your sort of adventure, you can have a bird’s eye view of Magic Kingdom and Epcot, at an altitude of between 450 to 600 feet, high above Bay Lake. Parasailing is ...
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Getting the most out of a holiday in Orlando
There is so much to do in Orlando, from visiting Theme Parks to shopping to even visiting the coast for a day. To get the best possible experience from your holiday I would recommend that some form of planning takes place before you arrive. Viewed 620 times since 1 September 2008.
Travelling With A Baby
If you’re like us, having a baby shouldn’t keep you from going on vacation! During my first ever trip to Walt Disney World, I was amazed to see how many families were travelling with very young babies! When I became a parent, I realized how easy, ...
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Shopping - Size Conversions
When travelling to Florida, it is very unlikely that anyone will return home without having bought some items of clothing or shoes/trainers. To help make the shopping experience even more pleasant, it is helpful to have a guide to clothes/s...
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Downtown Disney Check In
We have used this service every time we have flown Virgin and I highly recommend it. It means you can get rid of your cases early on the last day and have more of the day to do whatever you want. The actual check in area is located facing t...
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A Day in the Fast Lane – Richard Petty Driving Experience
Visiting Orlando and have a need for speed? If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like behind the wheel of Nascar vehicle, whizzing around the track at speeds of over 125 miles per hour, wonder no more! Take a day from your vacation and visit t...
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Exercising on Vacation
For many, vacation can spell disaster for those who regularly exercise to stay fit. Many well-intentioned fitness buffs end up throwing their exercise plans out the window when they arrive at their vacation destination. But there is a way to have ...
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Checklist for Travellers
Just a few simple reminders so that you are prepared:InsuranceCheck you have sufficient cover as medical charges are expensive in the US and in general you will need to present a credit card before receiving treatment.Viewed 704 times since 1 September 2008.
Disabled and Able-Bodied Assistance
Just in case the inevitable Breakdown happens: All information written is from the Florida Drivers Handbook1. If possible park where the disabled vehicle can be seen for 200 feet in each direction2. Move the v...
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Children's Safety
Child safetyAll information written is from the Florida Drivers HandbookA topic close to all our hearts I am sure. The law requires every driver to properly secure children Five years of age or younger in chil...
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Getting Married In Florida
Ever thought about getting married in paradise? Well, help is at hand. Getting married in Florida is very popular, for very good reason. Firstly there is the unbeatable weather, perfect locations, excellent service and value for money. Then there...
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Halloween Is Upon Us
Halloween is a fantastic time of year to visit Florida. Houses will be adorned with pumpkin lanterns and lights, woods will be turned into “haunted woods” and normal building or factories will be turned into haunted houses. Americans take Hallowe...
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Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club
The community of Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club was first established in 1993, it is located approximately 8 miles south of I4 exit 55 on State Route 27. It is a community of approximately 700 homes located around the multi award winning Sou...
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Orlando Weather
Like everywhere else Orlando has a variety of weather depending on the time of year. August is known as hurricane season and in 2004 for very good reason! We thought we would share with you our day following hurricane charley. We were at our house...
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First Visit to Orlando
We had talked about visiting Orlando for a number of years before we took the plunge when our daughter was 9 years old. A few of our friends had already been and on their return, told us about the brilliant holiday they had experienced. We listene...
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