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Harry Potter’s Wizarding World in Orlando, Florida
Blog: Brilliant Tips Travel Blog - 3 March 2011
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is one of seven themed areas within Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park located in Orlando, Florida. Well-received by Harry Potter fans and theme park visitors alike, the recently opened Harry Potter’s world is a finely crafted experience that is heavy on the authentic details. I am almost embarrassed [...]
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Slip into the Scene Solo: Bars, restaurants, festivals…
Blog: Solo Traveler - 1 March 2011
Tired of solo evenings reading or watching TV? Here are some great choices for venturing out and tips on how do so safely.
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Disney With Kids: Fun Family Dining at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 22 February 2011
What’s for lunch? Ah, the old-age question that I really don’t want to hear especially when we travel as a family.
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A Little Declaration…Hogsmeade and Butterbeer Rocked My Socks
Blog: A Little Adrift - A RTW Travelogue - 10 February 2011
I’m going to shuck off my mantle of sophistication here on A Little Adrift to admit I’m a Harry Potter geek. When the book series first gained popularity I poo-pooed the trend and refused to join the masses in the Harry Potter craze. Then my best friend handed me book one with pointed instructions to “shut my face and just read the book;” at that point book three, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, had just come out. Fast forward a mere three years and in 2003 I just so ...
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Butterbeer & Recipe
Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 19 January 2011
There is no doubt that one of the most sought after product inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the Butterbeer.
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Orlando With Kids: Experiencing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 18 January 2011
Last November we spent a week in Orlando and Kissimmee.
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Holiday Vacation Ideas from London and Manchester
Blog: My Little Nomads - 10 October 2010
5 Great ideas for getting away from home and enjoying some family fun and adventure.READ MORE AT: Holiday Vacation Ideas from London and Manchester Most popular post: The 5 Best Greek Islands for Kids and Families Most emailed post: A Cancun Family Vacation — Things To Do with Kids
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Orlando for Adults: no mouse ears required.
Blog: Solo Traveler - 25 September 2010
Orlando was full of surprises for me. There is lots to do as an adult that has nothing to do with theme parks. Even if you are there for Disneyland, take a break and discover the other side of Orlando.
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Orlando With Kids: The Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 30 August 2010
When talking about a visit to Orlando and more specifically Walt Disney World, most people will probably think about the big 4 – Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hol
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76-Second Travel Show: 'The Real Orlando'
Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 28 July 2010
Episode #040F E A T U R I N G * 6 0 * B O N U S * S E C O N D SI met up with a number of travel insiders recently and Orlando came up. 'Awful city.' 'Hate that place.' And around the circle went a chorus of dismissive nods of approval.
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Orlando With Kids: The Orlando Science Center
Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 28 July 2010
During our recent visit to Orlando, after so many trips to Disney World Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studio and Island of Adventure, it’s time that we switch it up and do a non-theme park day for a change. The Non-Theme Park Attraction in Downtown Orlando So we decided to take a day to explore [...]Thanks for reading my feed.
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76-Second Travel Show: "Potter versus Potter"
Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 29 June 2010
Episode #038F E A T U R I N G * 8 5 * B O N U S * S E C O N D S
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Guest Post! Orlando’s Coco Key Water Park
Blog: Have Baby Will Travel - 19 June 2010
This guest post is courtesy of Amanda Keefer – a Florida resident and host of www.themammamiablog.com – she visited Orlando’s newest water park, and shares her thoughts. If you’re headed to the Orlando area and are looking for some non-Disney options, this place looks pretty fun! Thanks Amanda! We love pools, we love water and [...]
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5 Reasons to Stay at Universal Orlando Resort
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 7 May 2010
A lot of people center their Orlando family vacations on Disney World. While that’s a great way to go, it’s not the only way. Here are five great reasons to base your trip on Universal Studios instead.
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Universal Studios for Thrill Seekers. Not.
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 3 May 2010
Sometime between the age of 13 and 30 I lost my taste for horror films, heights, and thrill rides. One day I was merrily jumping out of planes and munching popcorn through Friday the 13th Part VII and the next day I was a complete and total chicken.
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Enjoying Walt Disney World Without the Rides
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 21 April 2010
I shudder to think how many years ago it was that I took my first standardized test, but I recall the first question like it was yesterday: “A zoo without animals is like a library without _____.” I run this one by my kids every now and then to see if I can divert their attention from the television. After they shout out “Books! Give us another one!” I sometimes wonder how they’d respond if the second half of that question was “like Walt Disney World without _____,” because in my family, at least, “rides” has not always been the knee-jerk answer.
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Lights! Camera! Action!
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 19 April 2010
There are a bewildering number of theme parks to choose from when planning your Orlando family vacation. While Disney's Hollywood Studios is less well known than many of the headliners, we found it to be pleasantly human-scaled.
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What’s Better Than Gatorland? Not much.
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 10 April 2010
It's easy to get overstimulated in Orlando---I should know. I recently spent a whirlwind 72 hours running from park to park, laughing, cheering, squealing, and screaming my face off. Was it fun? Yeah, but it was exhausting too. And you know what the highlight was? Gatorland.
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Best Places to View Disney Fireworks Outside the Park
Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 6 April 2010
It’s without a doubt that one of the must-do in Walt Disney World, is to find a perfect spot to watch the firework from Epcot – Illumination Show or Magic Kingdom – Wishes Show. But the perfect spot doesn’t have to be inside one of these parks.
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Travelogue: Orlando to Austin (SXSW)
Blog: Tales from Technomadia - 27 March 2010
Time Frame: March 7 – 21, 2010 Miles Driven: 1229 After an extended stay in Florida catching up with family and friends, checking out sail boats and making new friends – we decided to head on to Austin to be in the area while SXSW Interactive was going on. With so many bloggers and friends planning to be [...]
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Getting to Know Kissimmee (Again)
Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 16 March 2010
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Kissimmee Tourism. All opinions are 100% mine. Kissimmee, FL is almost like the red headed step-sister of Orlando, FL.
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Our Family Travel in 2009
Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 1 January 2010
As we say good bye to 2009 and give a warm welcome to 2010, I can’t help but look back at our family adventures that we have done through out the year.
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Scouting Disney World
Blog: Scouting NY - 23 December 2009
This photo is driving me bonkers – what intersection is this? I’ve lived near madison square park for 4 years and i have never seen this view. Where is this? If this was the intersection of 23rd and b’way where is the plethora of cars? Well, most people realized pretty quickly that my last post was [...]
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Can You Enjoy Walt Disney World When You Hate Theme Parks?
Blog: Have Baby Will Travel - 8 December 2009
Ummmm – the answer is yes. It’s been over a year since our visit there, but I was inspired to write this because a friend and fellow Disney-skeptic is anticipating her first visit to Walt Disney World with her two young children. I usually can’t stand places that are geared specifically toward “family fun”. I [...]
