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Screaming kids : When children see their beloved characters in real life, they scream and cheer in delight because up until now, these characters were merely on pages in a book or on a TV screen. To see their little faces light up is just pure magic.

As you know we like to feature our Beyond the Parks articles which introduces you to Orlando area activities that are not theme parks. While fun, Orlando is so much more than that. Today we talk about Cruise Ship Watching in Port Canaveral, Florida.

With 4 parks filled with so many attractions, shows, and dining, it could get overwhelming trying to plan your Disney vacation. We have created a simple Disney Planning itinerary that you can download here FREE! Before planning, it may be helpful to check crowd calendars. We recommend checking here.

Not too long ago, we shared some gluten free and vegan friendly dining options in the Orlando area. Well Disney's Magic Kingdom has now launched a visitor's guide especially for those in search of vegan & vegetarian food options. The new Disney Plant Based Cuisine Guide lists all of the vegan and veggie options across the park in a convenient pamphlet.

Florida is surrounded by the ocean which means it's also surrounded by marine life, including sharks, many of them whom enjoy hanging out in Florida's vast surrounding bodies of water.With the help of the tracking devices Ocearch brings the ocean marine life to your screen.

In another Beyond The Parks edition, we explore Homosassa Springs State Park. Want to get up close and personal with Florida's Vibrant wildlife? Discover the wild-side of Florida with endangered Florida panthers, red wolves, manatees and whooping cranes, plus black bears, bobcats, and, of course, alligators.

We know that the majority of travellers visiting Orlando come for the theme parks, but there is much more to Orlando than parks! There is no shortage of fun activities and many of them have nothing to do with theme parks.

Many people travel to Florida with their beloved fur babies but where do they go when you want to visit the parks? Best Friends Pet Care is pet centre near Walt Disney World is a 27,000-square-foot pet care center offering boarding, daycare and grooming for dogs, cats and other family pets in a safe, healthy and fun environment.

Did you know that Disney employs over 66,000 cast members spending 1.2 billion on payroll each year? The largest single-site employer in the United States, Walt Disney World has more than 3,700 job classifications. Here are some other Disney fun facts that you may have not known: All Disney World employees are called cast members.

February 6 is National # bookdirect day. How did this come about? Within the last few years, big listing sites such as Homeaway started to charge travellers booking fees on top of the owners fees to list on their sites.

There is so much to do and see when visiting Orlando, it can get overwhelming. If you follow our blogs, you'll know we are all about saving you time and money on your holiday. That is why the Orlando Official Visitor Center should be your first stop when visiting Orlando.

Florida's biggest party - Universal Orlando Mardi Gras - kicks off February 9 th. Once again Universal Orlando brings New Orleans to Central Florida until April 4, 2019. Enjoy nightly parades with outrageous performers, colorful costumes and countless beads flying through the air. Catch some of the biggest names in music live in concert on select nights.

Walt Disney World can be described as many things: Magical, whimsical, delightful, fun, exciting, exhilarating to name just a few. But cheap is not one of them. Especially when it comes to travelling with families. We're here to tell you how you can save money (and your sanity) by staying in a vacation rental like Sunshine Villa Florida.

For some a Disney visit is a once in a lifetime trip. Others try to visit as many times as they can. For us it's definitely the latter, but we have come to learn that many of our guests are visiting Disney for the first time.

You don't normally associate the word FREE with Disney but what many don't know is that Disney does offer up some free fun for guests. In 2012 and 2013 Magic Kingdom opened 2 interactive games that not many people know of yet. We're here to tell you all about it.

Happy Halloween to all our guests past, present and future! Join us in some Halloween fun

Disney is super fun. But it can also be super expensive. Here is a list of top 8 must bring items that will save you some money without sacrificing any fun! The best part is, you can purchase these items at your local dollar store.

Have you ever wanted to be part of a live studio audience? Well now is your chance! Deal or No Deal is filming 30 episodes at Universal Orlando between July 20 and August 10 with Howie Mandel returning as host. "Deal or No Deal" first premiered on NBC in 2005.

Snowbirds like to visit Florida during the winter months to escape the cold in exchange for some Southern heat. But for people like me who are parents, we like to visit the parks during summer break when the kids aren't in school. But that means sweltering humid temperatures.

Ford's Garage is your neighborhood burger and beer joint, where everyone is welcome. The restaurant chain pays homage to Henry Ford, who wintered at his Fort Myers, Florida estate. Ford's Garage will give you the vibe of being in a 1920's service station to include vintage Ford vehicles, gas pumps, and fixtures.