Category Archives: Florida parks

Universal’s Amazing Money Making Harry Potter Railroad

Posted on January 10, 2016 by floridatraveler

Universal decided to connect the two Harry Potter attractions located in their two adjacent parks with the Hogwart’s Express train ride, they anticipated it would increase the percentage of “Park to Park” admission tickets since you can’t visit both parks … Continue reading →

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CROSS CREEK – STILL FLORIDA’S LITERARY ICON

Posted on December 27, 2015 by floridatraveler

If Florida writers were to select a place in the state that represents Florida’s literary image, most would select Cross Creek, the legendary farm and home of beloved Florida author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.  Rawling’s 1939 Pulitzer Prize winning novel The … Continue reading →

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Jai Alai in Florida: Going, Going, But Not Gone

Posted on September 8, 2014 by floridatraveler

  When I was a student at the University of Miami, it was a thrill to take a date to the Miami Jai Alai Fronton.  To us Northerners, it was like visiting another country – one with a loud, energetic … Continue reading →

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Despite Moving the Lion King Still Roars Loud and Clear

Posted on August 15, 2014 by floridatraveler

While vacationing in Orlando last week, I dropped by to see the status of my favorite live Walt Disney World show – the Lion King.  The popular show was moved to make room for the construction of Avatar, WDW’s gigantic attraction which … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Most Forgotten International Airport Is Booming

Posted on July 28, 2014 by floridatraveler

  If you saw the 1992 film Passenger 57 starring Orlando’s Wesley Snipes, you probably view the Orlando-Sanford International Airport in Sanford as a backwater country airport.  You would be very wrong. The Airport, owned by the international firm of ADC & … Continue reading →

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Florida Island Vacations Only Via A Ferry Boat

Posted on July 14, 2014 by floridatraveler

Florida Island Vacations Only Via A Ferry Boat.

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Florida Island Vacations Only Via A Ferry Boat

Posted on July 14, 2014 by floridatraveler

  There are hundreds of island resorts in Florida, but very few of them are only accessible by ferry or private boat.  Our choices here show the strange diversity of the remaining unattached island vacation choices. FOR THE VERY RICH: You can … Continue reading →

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What WIll Impact WDW More: Avatar or a Talking Mickey?

Posted on October 22, 2013 by floridatraveler

The impact of Harry Potter on Universal Studios is very clear. With the construction of another section of Potter at the other Universal Park, complete with the infamous train ride, Universal is hoping for another attendance boost. The people at … Continue reading →

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events Florida Civil War Enactments Dec 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by floridatraveler

Here are some of the best events for December 2012: DEC 1-2 – “Union Holiday Encampment” at Fort Clinch. Union forces held this Amelia Island fort for most of war. Contact Fort Clinch Styate Park 904-277-7274. DEC 7, 8, 9 … Continue reading →

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