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Orlando is probably the most visited part of Florida by British tourists and I understand why. Everything is larger than life. It is like the entire city is a theme park!
Magic Kingdom is amazing. However if you visit in-season then you should be prepared for very long queues. There is a queue jump system where you can get tickets for a certain time and when you get there you can enter a different queue line which is inevitably much shorter. Before you arrive, have a game plan. Ensure that you know which ride you are heading to first and make sure that you arrive at the entrance gates before opening time. I advise that the first ride you visit should be Space Mountain as it is one of the most popular rides. As a ride Space Mountain is good, however I thought it would be much more exciting. The most important thing is that you see at least one parade, you will be absolutely amazed at it. It is the best part of the park, good for children and adults alike.
Epcot is very good, but a bit too science orientated for me. I think that the best ride here was the test track, but it is the most popular sp getting a queue jumping pass for this ride, like for Disney is advisable. The World Showcase was my favourite part of it, although I felt the American exhibition and show glossed over the less appealing events in US history, such as the Vietnam War.
Sea World is fantastic too, for rides there is the main rollercaoster Dracken and the Log Flume Ride. The animal exhibits are so much more interesting than normal zoos. Feeding Dolphins was so much fun. You can swim with Dolphins, however it is criminally expensive. Universal Studio is also a must see, however I do feel that the Jaws ride is not as scary as the hype says it is.
In all the parks customer service is fantastic and there are so many people who are willing to help you. Like in any theme park, food, drinks and souvenirs are overpriced, but that is to be expected.
For Shopping, you must go to the Belz Outlet Mall, not only is it THE biggest outlet mall in the US there are so many cheap shops. For the best bargains visit Nike and Calvin Klein as they are so much cheaper than in England. Plenty of car parking spaces too!
One thing to be aware of when driving in Orlando is the road system. There are many toll booths and if your route consists of one, ensure that you have the correct change as not all of them are manned. Another point for consideration is that unlike in England there is very little warning before an exit off a highway, literally the sign appears and the slip road is immediately afterwards
As for accommodation staying in a Disney Hotel is very appealable, however I would recommend that you don’t stay, because it is very expensive. Also to see all of Orlando it is best you rent a car. Therefore you might as well stay off sight and drive to the parks.
As for eating in Orlando, Ponderosas is brilliant. For $7 or $8, about £4-6 you can get a huge steak meal, but that isn’t the real treat. The real treat is the huge buffet starter that is FREE. The buffet contains a huge range of things so even if you do not like steak – style food, or are a health food person, there is something for everyone. You can also have as many helpings as you like. The problem is, by the time that your main course arrives you are already full! Also another benefit of ponderosas is Bottomless Cups, which means you only pay for one drink, but actually get as many as you like. Ponderosa’s also does a wicked breakfast which covers all needs. There is the essential fry up, continentalbreakfast, cereals, sweet things. Again it is served in buffet style with a plate you can fill as many times as you want.
If you are going to Orlando, I wont say I’ll hope you have a good time, because I know you will.
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