Category: Disney World – Florida

All things Disney and Florida. Suggestions for non Disney World attractions.

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Star Wars: Galaxy Edge Theme Land Opening Dates Announced by Disney Parks!

Really exciting if you are visiting Disneyworld or Disneyland this summer as Disney has announced the opening dates for it’s hugely anticipated Star Wars Galaxy Edge theme lands. I am disappointed that it isn’t May the fourth though! (get it??) Apparently ahead of schedule it opens 31 May in California and 29 August in Hollywood Studios. Guests arriving for Phase One of the area will be … Continue reading Star Wars: Galaxy Edge Theme Land Opening Dates Announced by Disney Parks!

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The Top 10 USA Cities by Overseas Visitors

There are two cities on this list that I haven’t visited so are there any surprises with these findings? In reverse order with percentage share of overseas visitors by air a according to records released for 2017 from the  US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census  and the National Travel & Tourism Office 10. Chicago 3.95% 9. Boston 4.24% 8. Washington D.C 5.47% 7. Honolulu … Continue reading The Top 10 USA Cities by Overseas Visitors

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5 Best Attractions in America

See if you agree with this list and if not let me have your nominations.       1. Grand Canyon I was surprised to discover that the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee and North Carolina is the most visited but that must be with mainly US visitors the most iconic must be the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. It stretches a … Continue reading 5 Best Attractions in America

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Disneyland Resort Price Increases

Just announced in the L.A Times that Disney  have increased admission charges and car park charges increased …again! So now you know who is funding the new Star Wars Galaxy Edge attraction …..YOU ARE! Does Disney need to charge every parked car $25 per day? The rates if you are interested are up by up to 25% and apparently after raising them by 18% in … Continue reading Disneyland Resort Price Increases

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US States -Christmassy Cities to Visit

I came across a list of the most Christmassy cities across the States, some are obvious choices and others seem quite random…that is unless you are part of the planning committee. I think that America does Christmas fantastically and somehow it seems genuine and that effort and thought is put into the spectacle. By State Alabama – Huntsville – See Santa’s Village at the Train … Continue reading US States -Christmassy Cities to Visit

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Walt Disney World Florida

Recently we visited Disney Springs, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and The Magic Kingdom. We were lucky with the weather and although armed with Niagara Falls Ponchos they weren’t required. For a UK visitor beginning of September proved to be a good time to visit. The schools are back so the parks were quieter and mostly adults with small children were the guests. We actually got on … Continue reading Walt Disney World Florida

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Walt Disney World – Hollywood Studios

Although we had an amazing day and got to do all that we wanted I think I have to put down some thoughts. CAR PARK: $22 and you don’t get a souvenir receipt anymore COKE $3.50 2018 KEY RING $10 YODA BACK PACK $65 PLUSH MINNIE EARS $24 3 COFFEES 3 PASTRIES $30 MICKEY ICE CREAM SANDWICH $5 It might be the happiest place on … Continue reading Walt Disney World – Hollywood Studios

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Florida Vacay – 01 Sep – 10 Sep 18

I know this is out of order and I still need to finish the Boston blogs but here I sit ‘again’ in Gatwick departures with my nearest and dearest waiting to board British Airways to Fort Lauderdale. We are staying in Champions Gate in a four bedroomed, three bathroom house with spa, pool and playroom. We have access to the resort facilities that include a … Continue reading Florida Vacay – 01 Sep – 10 Sep 18

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Disney – why are the tickets different from the UK?

Yes I know I have just come back from my last trip but the next one is looming. This time we are travelling back to Florida for some R&R. We have visited all the parks at one time or another and have spent quite a lot time discussing our options and what is best value to see the most on this visit. I am sure … Continue reading Disney – why are the tickets different from the UK?

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Florida or just Orlando

Outside of Europe namely France and Spain which are the still the most popular destinations for the UK market the next most popular is Florida. Visitors flock to the centre of Florida to make homage to the multiple theme parks and associated tourist attractions that have been set up to capture this constant flow of visitors. Personally I must have visited the area over a … Continue reading Florida or just Orlando

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