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Shopping Tips: Orlando Outlets and Best Parking Strategies

Visiting Orlando for the Theme Parks? When you are not in the parks or relaxing by your resort pools there is a distinct possibility that you will use the spare time indulging in shopping. There are three outlet shopping areas in the theme park areas between Kissimmee and International Drive. The quietest and the smallest is the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and is conveniently … Continue reading Shopping Tips: Orlando Outlets and Best Parking Strategies

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Orlando Visitor Toll Pass vending machine
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Save on Toll Fees with Visitor Pass at Orlando Airport

Get the Visitor Toll Pass This suggestion is for anyone arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO) from anywhere and then getting a rental car from any of the three terminals A,B or C. It is worth noting that Orlando (MCO) is the only location that the Visitor Toll Pass is available Do not accept the Sun Pass or Epass transponder. These companies charge around $15 … Continue reading Save on Toll Fees with Visitor Pass at Orlando Airport

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Orlando Airport – Visitor Toll Pass

I am all checked in for my Virgin Atlantic flight tomorrow. Flying on a Saturday is quite unusual for me as there was always a supplement to pay but this flight and accommodation for 7 nights has been a real bargain. I have downloaded the Orlando Airport Visitor Toll Pass App and have to go the vending machine in any of terminals A, B or … Continue reading Orlando Airport – Visitor Toll Pass

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Duck!

Florida Rollercoaster Rider Didn’t! ‘For the People!’ is a caption that t.v viewers in Florida are all too familiar with. It seems that almost every advert break (and there are many) on t.v has individuals telling you that they received large payouts after hiring one particular legal firm who started in 1988 in Orlando. Billboards hugging the scenery with the firms advertising are everywhere so … Continue reading Duck!

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Explore Lake Apopka: Free Wildlife Drive North of Orlando

Visiting Central Florida and the Theme Park area there are plenty of attractions eager to separate you from your hard earned money. So forget Gatorland and Gatorworld and immerse yourself on a free, yes FREE self drive wildlife trail.  Lake Apopka is 15 miles north west of the city of Orlando and covers 20,000 acres. Cars travel at 10 mph on a one way trail … Continue reading Explore Lake Apopka: Free Wildlife Drive North of Orlando

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Florida 2025 – MPC & Time Zones

So Heathrow Airport decided that due to showers to the south of the airport that they were staggering the departing flights on 01/09/2025. The flight was completely boarded at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure of 14:30. Heathrow didn’t allow VS129 to push back until 15:00 and then we waited in line for another half an hour before being allowed to take off.  Not … Continue reading Florida 2025 – MPC & Time Zones

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WDW – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Having experienced the Christmas Parade at the Magic Kingdom in 1994 and the absolute enchantment on my little daughters faces as the last float came into view with all their favourite Disney Prince and Princesses waving and blowing kisses at the guests I know what a show Disney put on for their adoring fans.  Fast forward to 2024 and now there is a paid for … Continue reading WDW – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

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Walt Disney World – Raise Prices & Introduce a ‘Lightening Lane Premiere Pass’

Universal Studios Announce Opening Date For Epic Universe Cost of living crisis? What cost of living crisis? It seems that the powers that be at Walt Disney World are not aware of such things happening outside of the most magical place on earth.  If you are planning to visit any of the Florida parks in the near future you need to be aware of price … Continue reading Walt Disney World – Raise Prices & Introduce a ‘Lightening Lane Premiere Pass’

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Magic Kingdom – Disney Villains’ Land Announced

Have you ever heard of D23? Formerly known as D23 Expo but now known as D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience. This is the Disney Fan experience and has been held bi-annually since 2009 in Anaheim – CA. It is akin to a Star Trek Convention for Disney Fans and ticket prices range from $79 to $2,999 for the die-hard fan complete package and access … Continue reading Magic Kingdom – Disney Villains’ Land Announced

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Theme Park News – Universal Epic Universe

Exciting things are happening in Central Florida and Orlando with the construction of Universal’s Epic Universe due to open in 2025. This is going to be a completely separate Theme Park located about three miles from the rest of the Universal Studios Florida Resort. There will be shuttles provided between the parks but there won’t be any access from the main parking garage that currently … Continue reading Theme Park News – Universal Epic Universe

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