When most destinations are at their very best weatherwise, it's usually high season, meaning high prices. But why not head abroad in the 'shoulder' season and make some savings? ...read
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Florida: Six things you must do in... Orlando (yes, it involves theme parks)
It's a word guaranteed to make kids excited: Orlando. Gareth Huw Davies visits the theme park capital of the world and picks six things you should do if you are visiting Florida this year.
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Florida is turning to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to inspire a new generation of magic-mad visitors to holiday in Orlando and its high energy theme parks.
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Frank Barrett watches a Shuttle launch and finds out what's new at the Sunshine State theme parks, from Harry Potter to Barack Obama. Quite a difference indeed.
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I was an American Idol if only in my Disney World dreams
Ever fancied yourself a star? Neil Sean tests out the new American Idol Experience at Disney World Florida and plans his future as a singing sensation... ...read
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Operation: Theme Park
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Finally meeting Mr Mickey
Malcolm Herdman developed a soft spot for Disney watching Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs 30 years ago. But how would he cope on his first theme park visit - with two eight-year-olds?
Doing Disney as a dad
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Find the real Florida...
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More than just Mickey: a certain animated mouse may have introduced us to the Sunshine State, but there's plenty more wildlife to enjoy
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I'm forever blowing bubbles...
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The joy and pain of Disney
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Kingdom come: Confirmed Disney nut Jane Horrocks visited Orlando's Disney World and is still suffering from Post Mickey Trauma months later
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