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Category Archives: disney
Some Things Visitors Don’t Know About Walt Disney World
This will be a booming summer at Walt Disney World for Disney’s Avatar attraction has opened at Animal Kingdom to do battle with the Wizard and Dragon at Universal. Don’t expect the tradition Fast Pass to work well if you … Continue reading
How Can You Tell A Real Floridian From All the Visitors and Newcomers?
This is the time of year when Floridians feel they are outnumbered on the highways and stores by visitors and “snowbirds.” I know some people don’t like that term. Texas calls them “winter Texans” and that’s OK with me. But … Continue reading
Posted in disney, environment, florida education, florida history, florida vacations, mcbobleonard, Walt Disney World, wdw
Tagged advice, biking, nature, photographs, Yankees
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The Annual Walt Disney World Food Challenge
Every year restaurants are added and some vanish at the resorts, four parks, and Disney Springs complex at Walt Disney World. As an annual member and nearby Florida resident since WDW opened in 1971, I sometimes feel like a Disney … Continue reading
Posted in dining, disney, disney springs, Florida Food, florida history, florida vacations, food, Historic Hotels & Inns, mcbobleonard, Restaurants, Walt Disney World, wdw
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Christmas In Florida Is Snow-Less, But Not Show-Less
Growing up outside Boston as a child meant dreaming of a white Christmas. As often or not we had frigid weather, icy roads, and no snow. Floridians don’t have to worry about the white stuff in December. We still celebrate … Continue reading
Posted in attractions, disney, florida history, florida vacations, food, Recreational Experiences, Restaurants, travel
Tagged advice, Christmas, Florida, food, mcbobleonard, parades
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2016-2017 REVIEW: WALT DISNEY WORLD DELUXE RESORTS
Walt Disney World has eight official Disney Deluxe resorts and much to Disney’s dismay, we include the Swan and Dolphin in this mix for while they are not Disney-operated, they are complete upscale resorts with Disney transportation and character meals. … Continue reading
FLORIDA’S GREATEST MAN MADE ATTRACTIONS
THE OVERSEAS HIGHWAY has become a video symbol of Florida in films and publications across the globe. There is nothing like it in the world – a 113 mile highway (US 1) going southward from Florida to Key West. It … Continue reading
Ten Small Florida Vacation Towns You Should Visit
Tired of a Florida vacation in an overcrowded, overpriced metropolis? Perhaps you should spend some vacation time in some of Florida’s small towns, where they appreciate every visitor and offer personalized services Here are ten of my favorite small town spots … Continue reading
New Hotel Boom Hits South Florida
Florida has 370,000 hotel rooms in 16,374 hotels. It is the only state that is covered by three AAA travel guides. Despite these statistics the Great Recession slowed down new hotel construction particularly outside South Florida. Today huge hotel projects … Continue reading
Florida and Alligators – A Love-Hate Relationship
Last week was a very negative week for the Sunshine State and particularly for Orange County (Orlando) with the mass assassination at the Pulse nightclub and the killing of a two year old Nebraska boy by an alligator at the … Continue reading
The Most Romantic Things To Do At Walt Disney World
As long time (1971) annual ticket holders Barbara and I have stayed and eaten and done most everything that we fancy or can afford to do at a visit to Walt Disney World. This list probably reflects our desire to … Continue reading