Tag: Florida
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The Crayola Experience {Florida}
Who doesn’t love Crayola? They are pretty much the best when it comes to art projects. And the Crayola Experience is hands down one of the greatest things we have done in Florida. They give kids the opportunity to discover a world of art and techniques. Of course they have coloring pages everywhere and crayons…
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Galaxy’s Edge- Hollywood Studios {Florida}
Okay, I admit it- I love Star Wars and I am part of the old school crowd of followers. So when Disney announced the opening of the new Star Wars land you can bet that I wanted to go. I love the detail they gave to the entire area and getting to stand next to…
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Fieval and Curious George- Universal Studios {Florida}
You know you’re a parent when you have favorite playgrounds…and the kid area at Universal Studios absolutely gets my vote for best playground at a theme park. Fieval’s playland is full of larger than life slides and rope walls and even a water slide ride. Then you go over to Curious George where animals have…
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Typhoon Lagoon {Florida}
We spent the day at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and it was a blast! It has something for everyone of any age. We opted for the after 2pm passes which was just right for us since it let us splash and play for a few hours in the hot part of the day without the crowds…
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument {Florida}
When in St. Augustine, the absolute must do is visit the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. It has been through Spanish, British, French, and American control at one point in time or another but has lasted as a tribute to spirit of resiliency of all those who lived there. Walking along the battlements, gazing…
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Sesame Street- Sea World {Florida}
Getting in touch with our childhood today exploring the new Sesame Street area of Sea World made for a great time. We got to meet some of our favorite characters, try out the Cookie Monster Chocolate Chippy cookie, ride some colorfully fun rides, and even got to sit in Mr. Hooper’s store. So if you…
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Mead Botanical Garden {Florida}
We spent the morning enjoying the fresh air at the botanical garden in Winter Park. Just a little ways north of Orlando, this offered a pleasant break from the hustle and bustle of the themepark area. There were a number of different trails to walk along a lake, down a boardwalk, through a meditation garden,…
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Discovery Cove {Florida}
We spent the day at Discovery Cove- an all inclusive day resort that is part of the Seaworld group. It was amazing! We arrived early and got checked in for the day. There in the lobby we met Luis the sloth. His gentle head leaned into our hands so we could stroke his fur and…
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Behind the Scenes at Cape Canaveral: An Unforgettable Family Day{Florida}
Most visitors experience Cape Canaveral from a distance. We were fortunate enough to get a rare behind-the-scenes look, exploring the history, innovation, and inspiration that have made this legendary place a symbol of human achievement.
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Cocoa Beach Pier {Florida}
Ah Cocoa Beach… is anything better than playing on your beautiful beach during the day and then enjoying the night life of your pier while the sun goes down? I can’t think of a thing. Cocoa Beach Pier is a very well loved place for locals and tourists to go. There are shops to wander…